Bothy
Coire Fionnaraich
A compact Torridon bothy at the foot of Maol Chean-dearg, accessible via a short walk from the A890. An excellent base for Torridon hills or a through-route to Annat. 3 km / 45 min walk-in. Sleeps 4, good, MBA-maintained.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 3 km· 0.8 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 350m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NG950480
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- 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 5-hour walk-in. Forty-five minutes from the car, fireplace lit, Munro above — it is the perfect Friday night shelter before a Saturday on the hills. The through-route to Annat makes it work as a point-to-point day too.
Getting there
From Coulags bridge on the A890 between Strathcarron and Achnashellach, follow the good path north into Coire Fionnaraich. Well-maintained path with modest ascent. Allow 45 minutes.
Nearest parking: Coulags bridge on the A890
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Stalking season / estate access
Coulin Estate. Stalking September–October; access to surrounding hills may be restricted.
What to expect inside
Compact, well-maintained MBA bothy with a fireplace and sleeping space for 4. Small but clean and dry. The short walk-in means you can carry luxuries — fresh food, extra firewood.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Linked via the Bealach Bhearnais; a demanding cross-country route from Glen Carron to the Loch Monar hills.
18 km
When to visit
Accessible year-round due to the short approach. Winter conditions on Maol Chean-dearg require full equipment. The corrie shelters from prevailing westerlies. Autumn colours in the birch scrub are beautiful.
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
- 04:23
- Sunset
- 22:22
- Civil dawn
- 03:12
- Civil dusk
- 23:33
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Coire Fionnaraich — common questions
- How far is the walk into Coire Fionnaraich?
- 3km from Coulags bridge on the A890 — about 0.8 hours at a steady walking pace. From Coulags bridge on the A890 between Strathcarron and Achnashellach, follow the good path north into Coire Fionnaraich.
- Does Coire Fionnaraich have a fireplace?
- Yes — Coire Fionnaraich 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 people does Coire Fionnaraich sleep?
- 4 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 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. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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