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Glenmore Lodge Bothy

The shortest walk-in of any bothy in Scotland — 15 minutes from Glenmore Lodge. An introduction to bothy life for complete beginners, families, and those with limited mobility.

Quick facts

Walk-in
1 km~0h 15m
Sleeps
4
Altitude
340m
Condition
Good condition
Grid ref
NH982095
Maintained by
Mountain Bothies Association
Fireplace
No
Water
Nearby

Our take

Glenmore Lodge Bothy exists to introduce people to bothy life. Fifteen minutes from the car park, clean, easy, safe. Bring kids, bring the dog, bring people who say they don't like camping. Then try Ryvoan next time.

Getting there

From Glenmore Lodge car park, follow the track east. Flat, easy, short. Allow 15 minutes.

Nearest parking: Glenmore Lodge car park

What to expect inside

Small, clean MBA bothy with space for 4. No fireplace. The ultra-short walk-in makes this the most accessible bothy in Scotland.

Nearby hills & attractions

Cairngorm ski area and funicular. Loch Morlich beach. Ryvoan Bothy is further along the same path. Glenmore Forest Park.

When to visit

Accessible year-round. Snow on the ground in winter but the approach is trivially short. The Cairngorms provide a dramatic backdrop.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 09mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
20:59
Civil dawn
04:37
Civil dusk
21:46

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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