Bothy
Kinbreack
The converted stable of a former shepherd’s cottage in lonely Glen Kingie, north of Loch Arkaig (grid ref NN 002 960), renovated by the MBA in 1969. A small bothy with an open fire. Reaching the surrounding hills usually means crossing the River Kingie, which can be impassable in spate.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 120m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN002961
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Glen Kingie burns run near the bothy; the River Kingie is close. Treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal at the bothy — plan to be out of contact.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Wet, remote and rarely busy, Kinbreack rewards those willing to deal with rough ground and a serious river. Time it for a dry spell. The River Kingie can be impassable after rain, so treat it as a fair-weather bothy; get it right and the Glen Kingie hills are all but yours.
Getting there
From Strathan at the head of Loch Arkaig, over rough ground into Glen Kingie. The MBA does not publish a route or walk-in distance. The River Kingie between the bothy and the hills can be uncrossable after rain.
Nearest parking: Strathan, head of Loch Arkaig
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Stalking season / estate access
No restrictions on access, but please check with the estate before visiting during the stalking season: 01397 712709 or 0776 6694672 (MBA).
What to expect inside
A small, basic bothy in the old stable building, with an open fire. Fuel is scarce — only limited bogwood, usually wet (MBA). Bring your own.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Glen Kingie is wet country, and river crossings dominate any plan. Time a visit for a dry spell.
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
Condition unverified
We have not received a recent visitor report for this bothy. Check the MBA bothy register for current status before relying on this bothy as shelter.
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:22
- Sunset
- 16:48
- Civil dawn
- 06:42
- Civil dusk
- 17:28
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Kinbreack — common questions
- How far is the walk into Kinbreack?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Kinbreack. From Strathan at the head of Loch Arkaig, over rough ground into Glen Kingie.
- Is there heating at Kinbreack?
- Kinbreack has an open fire. Bring fuel with you — usable wood near most Scottish bothies is scarce, and bothy furniture and boundary posts are not fuel.
- How big is Kinbreack inside?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Kinbreack. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Where do you get water at Kinbreack?
- Glen Kingie burns run near the bothy; the River Kingie is close. Treat before drinking.
- What time of year is best for Kinbreack?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. No restrictions on access, but please check with the estate before visiting during the stalking season: 01397 712709 or 0776 6694672 (MBA).
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