Bothy
Callater Stable
An easy-access estate bothy in Glen Callater near Braemar. One of the shortest walk-ins in the Cairngorms and a natural base for Tolmount, Tom Buidhe and the surrounding Munros.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 3 km~1h 40m
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 450m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NO173849
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Callater Stable is the lazy person's Cairngorms bothy — 40 minutes from the car, fireplace lit, four Munros above. Walk in Friday evening, bag two Munros Saturday, two more Sunday, drive home. Efficient.
Getting there
From Auchallater on the A93, follow the good estate track into Glen Callater to Loch Callater. The bothy is at the loch head. Flat, easy walking. Allow 40 minutes.
Nearest parking: Auchallater on the A93 south of Braemar
What to expect inside
Well-maintained estate stable conversion with fireplace and sleeping space for 6. The setting beside Loch Callater is attractive. The short walk-in means you can carry luxuries.
Nearby hills & attractions
Tolmount (958m), Tom Buidhe (957m), Carn an t-Sagairt Mor (1,047m) and Cairn of Claise (1,064m) are all accessible from here. Loch Callater is scenic. Braemar is 5km north.
When to visit
Accessible year-round thanks to the short approach. Popular in winter as a base for the rounded eastern Cairngorm Munros. Braemar provides full resupply.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:24
- Sunset
- 20:57
- Civil dawn
- 04:38
- Civil dusk
- 21:44
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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