Bothy
Knockdamph Bothy
A well-maintained bothy in the Assynt wilderness near Kylesku Bridge. Surrounded by some of the most distinctive mountains in Scotland — Quinag, Sail Gharbh and the Assynt peaks.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 5 km~1h 15m
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 120m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NC268004
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Knockdamph is the Assynt basecamp. Quinag rises behind it, the Kylesku boats run from the road end, and the landscape is unlike anything else in Scotland — Lewisian gneiss humps and lochs stretching to the horizon. A comfortable bothy in an extraordinary setting.
Getting there
From the A838 near Kylesku, follow the track east past Loch na Gainmhich. Good path through typical Assynt landscape. Allow 1–1.5 hours.
Nearest parking: A838 at Loch na Gainmhich near Kylesku
What to expect inside
Spacious MBA bothy with two rooms and a fireplace. Well-maintained and popular with Cape Wrath Trail walkers. Space for 6 comfortably.
Nearby hills & attractions
Quinag (808m) is directly accessible. Kylesku Bridge is an architectural landmark. Eas a' Chual Aluinn waterfall is nearby. Boat trips from Kylesku to see seals.
When to visit
The Assynt landscape is at its best in May–June and September. Midges can be fierce in sheltered glens during July. The short approach makes this viable year-round.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:08
- Civil dawn
- 04:37
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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