Camban Bothy

Our take

Camban is a stepping stone on the Affric Kintail Way rather than a destination in itself. The setting is beautiful but the bothy is basic. If you are walking the full route, it breaks the longest day into manageable chunks. If you want a glen Affric bothy experience, Alltbeithe hostel offers more comfort for the same walk-in effort.

Getting there

From Morvich, follow the Affric Kintail Way east through Gleann Lichd and over the bealach into Glen Affric. The path is rough in places and the river crossing at Camban can be tricky in spate. From the east (Alltbeithe), it is a shorter 6km walk.

Nearest parking: Morvich near Shiel Bridge

What to expect inside

Small, basic bothy in fair condition. Fireplace and sleeping space for 4. Less well-appointed than Alltbeithe hostel but adequate for a night. The setting in Glen Affric compensates for the spartan interior.

Nearby hills & attractions

Glen Affric — widely considered Scotland's most beautiful glen. Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan (1,151m) rises to the south. The Falls of Glomach (113m drop) are accessible via a steep detour to the north.

When to visit

Best May–September. The walk in is long and the terrain remote — not a winter option for most walkers. Midges in July can be severe in the sheltered glen. The river crossing is the main access hazard.

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