Bothy
Bearnais
A single-room bothy south of Glen Carron, in the hills between Glen Carron and Loch Monar (MBA). Owned by Achnashellach Estate; MBA-maintained, with an open fire.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 100m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NH021431
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Allt a' Bhealaich Bhèarnaich burn descending from Bealach Bhearnais — reliable stream.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. 9.7km from Strathcarron with no mobile coverage throughout.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Bearnais is a small, plain shelter in big remote hill country south of Glen Carron — the base for the Bidein and Lurg Mhor pair. Carry fuel; there is none locally.
Getting there
From Craig on the A890 in Glen Carron, follow the path south up the Allt a’ Chonais and over to the bothy. The MBA does not publish a route or walk-in distance; burns on the way can be high after rain.
Nearest parking: Craig on the A890
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Stalking season / estate access
Achnashellach Estate (MBA). Check stalking before heading onto the hills between mid-August and 20 October.
What to expect inside
A single-room shelter with an open fire. No local fuel — carry your own (MBA).
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Both deep in the Loch Monar wilderness; challenging multi-day cross-country link through remote Munro country.
Linked via Bealach Bhearnais into Glen Carron; arduous but classic cross-watershed route.
When to visit
Accessible year-round. The train at Achnashellach makes car-free access possible. Winter conditions on the Munros above are serious. Train access at Achnashellach makes car-free trips easy. Winter Munros above demand crampons and ice axe; the bothy itself is well-sheltered.
Wildfire risk — May to October
Dry conditions increase wildfire risk during summer. Never light fires in the open. Use the bothy fireplace only, and ensure it is fully out before you leave.
Current conditions
Condition unverified
We have not received a recent visitor report for this bothy. Check the MBA bothy register for current status before relying on this bothy as shelter.
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:23
- Sunset
- 16:47
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Bearnais — common questions
- How far is the walk into Bearnais?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Bearnais. From Craig on the A890 in Glen Carron, follow the path south up the Allt a’ Chonais and over to the bothy.
- Can you have a fire in Bearnais?
- Yes — Bearnais has an open fire. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Bearnais have?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Bearnais. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there a water source near Bearnais?
- Allt a' Bhealaich Bhèarnaich burn descending from Bealach Bhearnais — reliable stream.
- When's the best time to visit Bearnais?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. Achnashellach Estate (MBA). Check stalking before heading onto the hills between mid-August and 20 October.
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