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Bothy

Iron Lodge

An estate lodge at the head of Glen Elchaig. The approach follows a beautiful glen past the Falls of Glomach access path. Well-maintained and spacious.

Quick facts

Walk-in
6 km~2h 30m
Sleeps
6
Altitude
80m
Condition
Good condition
Grid ref
NH032215
Maintained by
Estate maintained
Fireplace
Yes
Water
Nearby

Our take

Iron Lodge is the gateway to the Falls of Glomach and the most remote Munros in Kintail. The glen is beautiful, the track is excellent, and the lodge is comfortable. Cycle in, visit the falls, sleep at the lodge, bag a Munro the next day.

Getting there

From Killilan, follow the estate track east along Glen Elchaig. Excellent track throughout. Allow 1.5 hours. Mountain bike cuts this to 45 minutes.

Nearest parking: Killilan on the minor road from Dornie

What to expect inside

Large estate lodge with multiple rooms, fireplace and space for 6+. One of the more comfortable bothies in the northwest. Well-maintained by the estate.

Nearby hills & attractions

Falls of Glomach (113m) — one of the highest waterfalls in Britain — is accessible via a steep path to the north. The remote Munros of Lurg Mhor and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich lie to the west.

When to visit

The good track makes this accessible year-round. The Falls of Glomach are most impressive after heavy rain. Deer stalking season — check with the Killilan estate.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 11mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
21:06
Civil dawn
04:43
Civil dusk
21:54

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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