Bothy
Caolasnacon
A small coastal bothy on the south shore of Loch Leven near Kinlochleven. Views across to the Mamores and easy access from the WHW.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 4 km~1h 0m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 10m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN201576
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Caolasnacon is the WHW bothy that most walkers don't know about. Take a rest day from the trail, walk along the loch shore, light a fire, watch the Mamores change colour at sunset.
Getting there
From the B863 near Kinlochleven, follow the shore path west. Allow 1 hour on easy terrain.
Nearest parking: B863 near Kinlochleven
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace. Space for 4. The loch-side setting with Mamore views is pleasant.
Nearby hills & attractions
West Highland Way passes through Kinlochleven. The Mamores ridge is directly across the loch. The Ice Factor climbing wall in Kinlochleven.
When to visit
Accessible year-round. Kinlochleven provides full resupply. A natural rest day shelter for WHW walkers.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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