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
Multi-bothy trips
North over the bealach to the west coast — the most natural Knoydart bothy link from the southern peninsula.
16 km
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
- 04:17
- Sunset
- 22:23
- Civil dawn
- 03:04
- Civil dusk
- 23:36
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Glenbeg Bothy — common questions
- How far is the walk into 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.
- Does Glenbeg Bothy have a fireplace?
- Yes — Glenbeg Bothy 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 Glenbeg Bothy 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 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.
- When can I visit Glenbeg Bothy?
- Best months: May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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