How far is the walk into Glenuig Bothy?

3km from Glenuig village — about 1 hours at a steady walking pace. From Glenuig village, walk west along the coastal path round the loch to the bothy.

Does Glenuig Bothy have a fireplace?

Yes — Glenuig 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 Glenuig Bothy sleep?

6 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 Glenuig Bothy?

Loch shore freshwater — treat

When can I visit Glenuig Bothy?

Best months: April, May, June, September, October. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.

How far is the walk into Glenuig Bothy?

3km from Glenuig village — about 1 hours at a steady walking pace. From Glenuig village, walk west along the coastal path round the loch to the bothy.

Does Glenuig Bothy have a fireplace?

Yes — Glenuig 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 Glenuig Bothy sleep?

6 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 Glenuig Bothy?

Loch shore freshwater — treat

When can I visit Glenuig Bothy?

Best months: April, May, June, September, October. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.

Bothy

Glenuig Bothy

A small estate-maintained bothy on the south shore of Loch Ailort, accessible from the West Highland coast at Glenuig. Set on the shoreline with views across to the Inner Hebrides.

Quick facts

Walk-in: 3 km· 1 hrs
Sleeps: 6
Altitude: 60m
Condition: Good condition
Grid ref: NM659792
Maintained by: Estate maintained
Fireplace: Yes
Water: Loch shore freshwater — treat
Mobile signal: Limited at the bothy. Signal returns at Glenuig village.
Dogs: Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach

Our take

Glenuig is the West Highland coastal bothy — shoreline setting, easy walk-in, and the kind of west-coast sunsets that the Highlands are famous for. Combine with the Rois-Bheinn ascent and a ferry trip to the Small Isles for a fine long weekend.

Getting there

From Glenuig village, walk west along the coastal path round the loch to the bothy. Three kilometres of low-level shoreline walking, easy in any season.

Nearest parking: Glenuig village

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Stalking season / estate access

Estate manages stalking — minimal impact on coastal-path access.

What to expect inside

Single main room with a fireplace and sleeping platforms for six. Maintained by the estate; cleaner than the typical bothy. Views from the door across Loch Ailort.

Nearby hills

Rois-Bheinn (882m, Corbett) is the principal hill — climbed from Glenuig village. The Sound of Arisaig and the Small Isles (Rum, Eigg, Muck) lie offshore. Easy day to Mallaig for an Inner Hebrides ferry trip.

When to visit

Mild coastal climate means it stays accessible year-round. Midges are exceptional in summer in this part of the West Coast — head net essential.

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

Last condition reportApril 2026

Good — fireplace clear, sleeping platforms sound

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Daylight Today

19h 09mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:44
Sunset: 21:55
Civil dawn: 03:45
Civil dusk: 22:54

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Glenuig Bothy — common questions

How far is the walk into Glenuig Bothy?: 3km from Glenuig village — about 1 hours at a steady walking pace. From Glenuig village, walk west along the coastal path round the loch to the bothy.
Does Glenuig Bothy have a fireplace?: Yes — Glenuig 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 Glenuig Bothy sleep?: 6 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 Glenuig Bothy?: Loch shore freshwater — treat
When can I visit Glenuig Bothy?: Best months: April, May, June, September, October. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.