Bothy
Duinish
A remote, half-ruined estate bothy deep in the Gaick, reached from Dalnaspidal off the A9. One of the quieter corners of the central Highlands, in intensively managed deer forest with a history of winter avalanches.
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
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
- 05:13
- Sunset
- 21:34
- Civil dawn
- 04:21
- Civil dusk
- 22:26
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Duinish — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to 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.
- Can you have a fire in Duinish?
- Yes — there's a working fireplace at Duinish. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning furniture or fence posts is never on.
- How big is Duinish inside?
- There's room for 4. Bothies are first-come-first-served though, and sharing with strangers is normal — on busy weekends late arrivals often end up pitching a tent outside.
- 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. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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