Bothy
Duinish
A remote coastal bothy on the north shore of Loch Nevis. One of the most difficult bothies to reach in Scotland — a full day's walk from the nearest road.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km· 2.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 430m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN617669
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fireplace
- Yes
- 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 half-fallen shelter in the quiet Gaick — basic and a bit forlorn, but a roof of sorts in an area few walkers explore. Half the building has gone, so come for the lonely Gaick deer-forest setting rather than the comforts, and carry everything you'll need.
Getting there
Reached on a walk of roughly 8km from Dalnaspidal off the A9, or from the Loch Rannoch side — open moorland with a couple of river crossings.
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
Half the building has collapsed; one room remains as a rough shelter. Bring fuel and expect basic conditions.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Northeast along the coastal track — a scenic low-level connection linking the two westernmost Knoydart bothies, accessible in most weathers.
9 km
When to visit
Gaick is intensively managed deer forest with a winter avalanche history — 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
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:11
- Civil dawn
- 03:17
- Civil dusk
- 23:18
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Duinish — common questions
- How far is the walk into Duinish?
- 8km from Dalnaspidal, off the A9 (Loch Garry) — about 2.5 hours at a steady walking pace. Reached on a walk of roughly 8km from Dalnaspidal off the A9, or from the Loch Rannoch side — open moorland with a couple of river crossings.
- Does Duinish have a fireplace?
- Yes — Duinish 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 Duinish 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 Duinish?
- Burns cross the moor nearby; treat before drinking.
- When can I visit Duinish?
- Best months: May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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