Bothy
Lairig Leacach
Sits in the Lairig Leacach pass between the Grey Corries and the Easains, on the approach from Spean Bridge. An excellent base for a two-day Grey Corries circuit.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 6 km~2h 30m
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 350m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NN282736
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Lairig Leacach is the gateway to the Grey Corries ridge, which is one of the finest mountain days in Scotland — a continuous high-level traverse over multiple summits. Walk in Friday evening, ridge on Saturday, walk out Sunday. The bothy is perfectly placed and well-maintained. Bring poles for the exposed sections above.
Getting there
From Corriechoille near Spean Bridge, follow the track south through forestry then along the Allt Leachdach into the pass. Good path. Allow 1.5 hours.
Nearest parking: Spean Bridge or Corriechoille
What to expect inside
Well-maintained MBA bothy with a fireplace and sleeping platforms for 6. Two rooms. The location in the pass between major mountain groups is perfect for ambitious hillwalking weekends.
Nearby hills & attractions
Stob Coire Claurigh (1,177m) and the Grey Corries ridge are directly above. Stob Ban (999m) to the east. The pass connects Spean Bridge to Glen Nevis via a classic through-route.
When to visit
The pass funnels wind from both directions. Winter conditions on the Grey Corries are serious — full mountaineering equipment required. Summer is the best time for the ridge traverse. Spring snow lingers on north-facing corries.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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