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.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km· 2.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NH013388
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Allt a' Chonais drains past the lodge buildings — excellent, plentiful water year-round. The bothy is 12km from the nearest road at Attadale.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. One of the most remote corners of the Scottish mainland; 12km of estate track from Attadale with no mobile coverage throughout.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Bendronaig is the bothy that makes you wonder why all bothies can't be this good. Multiple rooms, a fireplace that works, and a roof that doesn't leak. 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 stalkers path east over the hills. Good path with some ascent. Allow 2.5–3 hours. Alternative approach from Glen Elchaig.
Nearest parking: Attadale on the A890
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Stalking season / estate access
Attadale Estate (private). Stag stalking August–October. The estate maintains the bothy to a high standard and is generally welcoming; contact Attadale Estate for hill access in season.
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
Deer stalking season (August–October) is active in this area — check with the Attadale estate before visiting. 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
- 05:13
- Sunset
- 21:42
- Civil dawn
- 04:20
- Civil dusk
- 22:35
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Bendronaig Lodge — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to Bendronaig Lodge?
- 10km from Attadale on the A890 — about 2.5 hours at a steady walking pace. From Attadale on the A890, follow the stalkers path east over the hills.
- Can you have a fire in Bendronaig Lodge?
- Yes — there's a working fireplace at Bendronaig Lodge. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning furniture or fence posts is never on.
- How big is Bendronaig Lodge inside?
- There's room for 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?
- Allt a' Chonais drains past the lodge buildings — excellent, plentiful water year-round. The bothy is 12km from the nearest road at Attadale.
- What time of year is best for Bendronaig Lodge?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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