Bothy
Easan Dorcha
A small bothy in the hills south of Glenfinnan. The approach passes the famous viaduct and climbs into quiet, empty hills.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km~2h 0m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NM917671
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Easan Dorcha is five minutes from the Glenfinnan tourist crowds and a world away. The viaduct is famous; the hills behind it are empty. Walk past the selfie-takers and into the quiet.
Getting there
From Glenfinnan, follow tracks south past the viaduct then east into the hills. Rough path deteriorating to trackless ground. Allow 2 hours.
Nearest parking: Glenfinnan
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4. Basic but functional.
Nearby hills & attractions
Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter) is at the trailhead. Sgurr Thuilm (963m) and Sgurr nan Coireachan (956m) are accessible. Loch Shiel stretches south.
When to visit
Accessible May–October. The approach is rough after rain. The Glenfinnan area is very popular — the bothy offers escape from the crowds.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:51
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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