Bothy
Carnmore
Deep in the Fisherfield wilderness at the foot of Fionn Loch. The traditional basecamp for the Fisherfield Six — the remotest set of Munros in Scotland. Sleeps 6; 10 km / 3.0 h approach, good condition, an estate-maintained barn (Letterewe).
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km· 3 hrs
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 100m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NG978769
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Fionn Loch shoreline; burns draining Carnmore corrie above the lodge.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. The Great Wilderness has no mobile coverage anywhere.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Carnmore is base camp for the Fisherfield Six — the ultimate Scottish Munro challenge. The setting beside Fionn Loch with A' Mhaighdean rising behind is the stuff of mountain photography calendars. Allow at least two nights. Go light, pick settled weather, and don't underestimate the river crossings on the way back out.
Getting there
From Poolewe, follow the path southeast past Kernsary and along the north shore of Fionn Loch. Rough terrain. Allow 3–4 hours. From Poolewe the track passes Kernsary then becomes rougher along Fionn Loch; allow extra time for the boggy ground beyond the loch head.
Nearest parking: Poolewe village
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Stalking season / estate access
Letterewe Estate. Stalking last week August–20 October; Carnmore Lodge is estate property — bothy is behind the main building.
What to expect inside
Spacious estate-maintained shelter with two rooms, fireplace and space for 6. Well-maintained considering the remoteness. A proper basecamp. A converted estate building with two rooms, fireplace, sleeping platforms for six, and a covered porch. One of Fisherfield's best-equipped shelters.
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When to visit
A summer bothy (May–September). The approach is long and weather-dependent. Midges in July are severe at loch level. Strict summer bothy; the approach is rough and exposed and midges in July at loch level are severe. Spring and September give the best balance.
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
- 05:12
- Sunset
- 21:44
- Civil dawn
- 04:18
- Civil dusk
- 22:38
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Carnmore — common questions
- How far is the walk into Carnmore?
- Allow about 3 hours for the 10km approach from Poolewe village. From Poolewe, follow the path southeast past Kernsary and along the north shore of Fionn Loch.
- Is there a fire at Carnmore?
- Yes — Carnmore has a working fireplace. Bring your own firewood; natural wood at most Scottish bothies is scarce, and burning bothy furniture or boundary posts is not acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Carnmore have?
- 6 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 Carnmore?
- Fionn Loch shoreline; burns draining Carnmore corrie above the lodge.
- When's the best time to visit Carnmore?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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