Bothy
Gorton
A small coastal bothy on Loch Sunart in Ardnamurchan. Oak woodland, a quiet shoreline, and views across to Morvern make this a peaceful retreat.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 6 km~2h 30m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 30m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NM882789
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Gorton is the quiet loch bothy. Sunart gets a fraction of the visitors that Glencoe receives despite being equally beautiful. Sit by the shore, watch for otters, listen to nothing.
Getting there
From the A861 near Inversanda, follow the track west along the north shore of Loch Sunart. Good path through oak woodland. Allow 1.5 hours.
Nearest parking: A861 near Inversanda
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4. The loch-shore setting is sheltered and attractive. Oak woodland surrounds the building.
Nearby hills & attractions
Loch Sunart is a sea loch rich in marine wildlife — otters, seals, porpoises. Strontian village is nearby (home of the element strontium). Ben Resipol (845m) is accessible.
When to visit
The sheltered loch-shore position makes this comfortable from March to November. The oak woodland provides shelter from rain. Less midgy than inland glens.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:52
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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