Bothy
Glenpean
Glenpean sits at the head of Glen Pean between Loch Arkaig and the Knoydart wilderness. A staging post on the way to Sourlies or a base for the Glen Pean Munros.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km~3h 30m
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 80m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NM917917
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Glenpean is the natural staging post between the road and the deep wilderness of Knoydart. Walk in from Strathan on day one, overnight here, then push on to Sourlies on day two. The bothy itself is solid and comfortable — one of the better-maintained MBA shelters. Not a destination in itself, but an excellent link in a longer chain.
Getting there
From Strathan at the head of Loch Arkaig, follow the path west through Glen Dessarry then south into Glen Pean. Good path throughout the first half, rougher later. Allow 2.5–3 hours.
Nearest parking: Strathan at the head of Loch Arkaig
What to expect inside
Large, well-maintained MBA bothy with two rooms, fireplace and sleeping platforms for 8. The interior is comfortable and dry. A popular stopping point on the route to Sourlies and Knoydart.
Nearby hills & attractions
Sgurr na Ciche (1,040m) is accessible via a long day from here. Sourlies bothy on Loch Nevis is a day's walk south. Glen Dessarry to the north has its own wild beauty.
When to visit
Best May–September. The glen is sheltered but midges can be intense in calm summer weather. The path from Strathan is passable year-round but river crossings may be problematic after heavy rain.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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