Bothy
Camban Bothy
Camban sits in Fionngleann at the west end of Glen Affric, on the Affric Kintail Way. Owned by the National Trust for Scotland (West Affric Estate); two large rooms with sleeping platforms for 8 upwards and a multi-fuel stove (MBA).
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 12 km· 3.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NH053184
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Stove
- Water
- River Carnach runs through the glen directly below the bothy — reliable year-round.
- Mobile signal
- No signal in the glen. Possible brief reception on high ridges above 900m on the clearest days.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Camban is a roomy stepping stone on the Affric Kintail Way, an alternative to Alltbeithe hostel for the night before the walk out to Morvich. Carry fuel for the stove.
Getting there
From Morvich, follow the Affric Kintail Way east up Gleann Lichd, climb the steep section beside the Allt Grannda and cross the low watershed at Cnoc Biodaig into Fionngleann. The path is rough in places and there are streams to cross. From the east it is a short walk west from Alltbeithe youth hostel along the same route.
Nearest parking: Morvich near Shiel Bridge
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Stalking season / estate access
National Trust for Scotland, West Affric Estate. Check stalking before heading onto the hills between mid-August and 20 October.
What to expect inside
Two large rooms with sleeping platforms for 8 upwards and a multi-fuel stove. Fuel is scarce — bring your own (MBA).
Nearby hills
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.
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
- 07:22
- Sunset
- 16:47
- Civil dawn
- 06:42
- Civil dusk
- 17:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Camban Bothy — common questions
- How far is the walk into Camban Bothy?
- It is 12km from Morvich near Shiel Bridge — about 3.5 hours at a steady walking pace. From Morvich, follow the Affric Kintail Way east up Gleann Lichd, climb the steep section beside the Allt Grannda and cross the low watershed at Cnoc Biodaig into Fionngleann.
- Can you have a fire in Camban Bothy?
- Yes — Camban Bothy has a 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 many sleeping spaces does Camban Bothy have?
- 8 sleeping spaces — but bothies operate first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers. On busy weekends parties often pitch a tent outside if the bothy is full.
- Is there a water source near Camban Bothy?
- River Carnach runs through the glen directly below the bothy — reliable year-round.
- When's the best time to visit Camban Bothy?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. National Trust for Scotland, West Affric Estate. Check stalking before heading onto the hills between mid-August and 20 October.
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