Bothy
Glenbeg Bothy
A small open bothy in Strath Cuileannach on the Croick Estate, in remote hill country north of Alladale on a variant of the Cape Wrath Trail. Formerly an MBA bothy, it is now kept open by the estate.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 9 km· 2.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NH313834
- Maintained by
- Estate maintained
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig (the Glen Beg river) runs adjacent to the bothy — reliable year-round but can run fast after heavy rain.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal in the strath.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
A welcome roof on a lonely stretch of the Cape Wrath Trail, in country most walkers only pass through. Quiet, basic and a long way from anywhere. Don't expect company or comfort — it's a one-room estate shelter, best treated as a staging post on a long through-walk rather than a destination.
Getting there
Reached by a long track and path from Croick and Amat in Strathcarron — remote country mostly seen by Cape Wrath Trail walkers, around 9km in.
Nearest parking: Croick / Amat, Strathcarron (Ardgay)
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Stalking season / estate access
Working deer forest — check stalking dates with the estate before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
A simple estate-maintained open shelter; bring fuel and expect basic conditions.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Deep in working deer forest — check stalking before visiting in season. Long, committing approaches in any weather.
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
- 05:09
- Sunset
- 21:43
- Civil dawn
- 04:15
- Civil dusk
- 22:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Glenbeg Bothy — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to Glenbeg Bothy?
- 9km from Croick / Amat, Strathcarron (Ardgay) — about 2.5 hours at a steady walking pace. Reached by a long track and path from Croick and Amat in Strathcarron — remote country mostly seen by Cape Wrath Trail walkers, around 9km in.
- Can you have a fire in Glenbeg Bothy?
- Yes — there's a working fireplace at Glenbeg Bothy. 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 Glenbeg Bothy 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 Glenbeg Bothy?
- Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig (the Glen Beg river) runs adjacent to the bothy — reliable year-round but can run fast after heavy rain.
- What time of year is best for Glenbeg Bothy?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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