Bothy
Duinish
A remote, non-MBA bothy south-west of Dalnaspidal near Loch Garry, on the old route between Dalnaspidal and Rannoch. No operator publishes its condition, so treat it as a basic shelter.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 430m
- Condition
- Basic / rough
- Grid ref
- NN617669
- Maintained by
- Unknown
- Fire / stove
- Fire or stove
- Water
- Burns cross the moor nearby; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal in the Gaick.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
A basic, little-visited shelter in quiet country between Loch Garry and Rannoch. Its condition is not published by anyone, so carry everything you would need to camp.
Getting there
Reached on foot from Dalnaspidal off the A9, or from the Loch Rannoch side, over open moorland with river crossings. No operator publishes a route or walk-in distance; walkers have reported bridges over the Allt Shallainn and construction work nearby, so check the current state before you go.
Nearest parking: Dalnaspidal, off the A9 (Loch Garry)
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Stalking season / estate access
Intensively managed deer forest — check stalking dates before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
Not an MBA bothy and no operator publishes its condition. Older walkers’ reports describe a usable shelter with an open fire. Bring fuel and expect basic conditions.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Working deer forest — check stalking and conditions before visiting.
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
- 07:17
- Sunset
- 16:45
- Civil dawn
- 06:37
- Civil dusk
- 17:24
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Duinish — common questions
- How far is the walk into Duinish?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Duinish. Reached on foot from Dalnaspidal off the A9, or from the Loch Rannoch side, over open moorland with river crossings.
- Is there heating at Duinish?
- Duinish has a fire or stove. Bring fuel with you — usable wood near most Scottish bothies is scarce, and bothy furniture and boundary posts are not fuel.
- How big is Duinish inside?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Duinish. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Where do you get water at Duinish?
- Burns cross the moor nearby; treat before drinking.
- What time of year is best for Duinish?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. Intensively managed deer forest — check stalking dates before visiting in season.
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