Bothy
Coire Fionnaraich
A former stalkers' cottage at the foot of Maol Chean-dearg in the Coulin Forest, reached by a path from Coulags on the A890. A good base for the Coulin hills or a through-route to Annat.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 350m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NG950480
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Stove
- Water
- Fèith Bheithe burn flowing from Coire Fionnaraich directly past the bothy — excellent water year-round.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. Glen Carron approach loses signal before the bothy.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Coire Fionnaraich is the Torridon bothy for people who do not want a five-hour walk-in — a stalkers' cottage under Maol Chean-dearg with a stove and a Munro above. It shuts for a month in the autumn stalking, so check the dates.
Getting there
Park just over the bridge at Coulags, near the start of the public footpath, and avoid the intake and the entrance-way to the locked gate (MBA). Follow the path north up Coire Fionnaraich to the bothy.
Nearest parking: Car parking area just over the bridge at Coulags on the A890, near the start of the public footpath
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Stalking season / estate access
Bothy closed 20 September to 20 October for stag stalking (MBA). Owner: Fionnaraich Estate.
What to expect inside
A former stalkers' cottage, built in the nineteenth century, with a multi-fuel stove. There is no local fuel, so carry it in.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Linked via the Bealach Bhearnais; a demanding cross-country route from Glen Carron to the Loch Monar hills.
When to visit
Closed every year from 20 September to 20 October for stag stalking. Winter conditions on Maol Chean-dearg require full equipment.
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
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 16:47
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:28
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Coire Fionnaraich — common questions
- How far is the walk into Coire Fionnaraich?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Coire Fionnaraich. Park just over the bridge at Coulags, near the start of the public footpath, and avoid the intake and the entrance-way to the locked gate (MBA).
- Is there a fire at Coire Fionnaraich?
- Yes — Coire Fionnaraich 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 people does Coire Fionnaraich sleep?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Coire Fionnaraich. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there water at Coire Fionnaraich?
- Fèith Bheithe burn flowing from Coire Fionnaraich directly past the bothy — excellent water year-round.
- When can I visit Coire Fionnaraich?
- Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Bothy closed 20 September to 20 October for stag stalking (MBA). Owner: Fionnaraich Estate.
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