Bothy
Bendronaig Lodge
A large, well-appointed former hunting lodge in the hills between Loch Carron and Glen Elchaig. One of the most comfortable bothies in Scotland. The Black Water and Loch Calavie below are scenic and the surrounding remote Munros draw a steady trickle of dedicated baggers each year.
Not available to use
Closed (locked) during the peak deer stalking period, from 23 September until early November 2026, as it is every year. Bendronaig is an estate-maintained bothy, not an MBA one; the MBA relays the closure.
Checked 27 October 2026 · source
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NH013388
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fire / stove
- Fire or stove
- Water
- Burns near the lodge; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No signal at the lodge or on the estate track from Attadale.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Bendronaig is an estate bothy that is unusually comfortable when it is open — but it is locked every autumn for the stalking, so check the dates first. Use it as a base for Lurg Mhor and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich, two Munros that are awkward from any other direction.
Getting there
From Attadale on the A890, follow the estate track east into the hills towards Bendronaig. A long walk with some ascent. There is an alternative approach from Glen Elchaig.
Nearest parking: Attadale on the A890
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Stalking season / estate access
Locked during the peak stag stalking period, 23 September to early November, every year (estate notice relayed by the MBA). At other times in the stalking season, check with the estate before going on the hill.
What to expect inside
Large former lodge with multiple rooms, fireplace and sleeping space for 8+. Significantly more comfortable than most bothies. Well maintained by Attadale Estate, who keep it open to walkers.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Locked every year during the peak stag stalking period, roughly 23 September to early November. Outside that, check with the estate before visiting in the wider stalking season. The lodge provides genuine shelter in bad weather.
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 local estate or syndicate 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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Bendronaig Lodge — common questions
- Is Bendronaig Lodge open?
- Closed (locked) during the peak deer stalking period, from 23 September until early November 2026, as it is every year. Bendronaig is an estate-maintained bothy, not an MBA one; the MBA relays the closure.
- How far is the walk into Bendronaig Lodge?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Bendronaig Lodge. From Attadale on the A890, follow the estate track east into the hills towards Bendronaig.
- Is there heating at Bendronaig Lodge?
- Yes — Bendronaig Lodge has a fire or stove. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How big is Bendronaig Lodge inside?
- There's room for about 8. Bothies are first-come-first-served though, and sharing with strangers is normal — on busy weekends late arrivals often end up pitching a tent outside.
- Where do you get water at Bendronaig Lodge?
- Burns near the lodge; treat before drinking.
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