Bothy
Craig Bothy
A large former youth hostel on the remote north shore of Loch Torridon, on the coastal path between Lower Diabaig and Redpoint. It ran as an SYHA hostel from 1935 until 2003 and was adopted by the MBA in 2006. This is a coastal bothy, not a mountain one.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km· 2.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 30m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NG774639
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Stove
- Water
- A hillside burn runs near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal at the bothy — plan to be out of contact.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
More house than hut — Craig's hostel past makes it one of the roomiest bothies on the west coast, in a genuinely remote coastal spot away from the Torridon crowds. The shore is a couple of minutes away, which makes the long coastal approach feel worth it by evening.
Getting there
About 7.5km along the coastal path from the road end at Lower Diabaig — a well-made but in places boggy route across open hillside above the sea. The path continues north past the bothy toward Redpoint.
Nearest parking: Lower Diabaig road end, Loch Torridon
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Stalking season / estate access
Diabeg Estate (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs from mid-August to 20 October; check locally before going onto the hill in season.
What to expect inside
A late-19th-century sandstone shepherd’s house, later a youth hostel, with a multi-fuel stove (MBA). Fuel is scarce: bring your own, preferably dry kiln wood or coal — deadwood is part of the local ecosystem.
Nearby hills
When to visit
A low-level coastal walk-in that stays feasible year-round, though the path is exposed and wet in poor weather.
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
- 07:26
- Sunset
- 16:48
- Civil dawn
- 06:45
- Civil dusk
- 17:29
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Craig Bothy — common questions
- How far is the walk into Craig Bothy?
- It is 8km from Lower Diabaig road end, Loch Torridon — about 2.5 hours at a steady walking pace. About 7.5km along the coastal path from the road end at Lower Diabaig — a well-made but in places boggy route across open hillside above the sea.
- Can you have a fire in Craig Bothy?
- Yes — Craig 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 Craig Bothy have?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Craig Bothy. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there a water source near Craig Bothy?
- A hillside burn runs near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- When's the best time to visit Craig Bothy?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. Diabeg Estate (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs from mid-August to 20 October; check locally before going onto the hill in season.
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