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Bothy

Glen Dhu

A small bothy near Kylesku in northwest Sutherland. Access from the road is relatively straightforward for this remote region.

Quick facts

Walk-in
5 km~1h 15m
Sleeps
4
Altitude
60m
Condition
Fair condition
Grid ref
NC271032
Maintained by
Mountain Bothies Association
Fireplace
Yes
Water
Nearby

Our take

Glen Dhu is a short walk from Kylesku in a landscape that feels like it should be days from a road. The Assynt gneiss, the sea lochs, the empty sky. A quick escape into deep Sutherland.

Getting there

From the A894 near Unapool, follow paths north along the coast. Allow 1–1.5 hours.

Nearest parking: A894 near Unapool

What to expect inside

Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4.

Nearby hills & attractions

Kylesku Bridge. Eas a' Chual Aluinn waterfall. The Quinag range. Boat trips to seal colonies.

When to visit

Accessible year-round. Kylesku Hotel nearby for resupply. The northwest coast is at its best in late spring and early autumn.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 19mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:09
Civil dawn
04:38
Civil dusk
21:57

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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