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Bothy

Leacraithnaich

A bothy in the hills south of the Fannaich mountains. A useful base for the eastern Fannaichs and a through-route between the A835 and Strath Vaich.

Quick facts

Walk-in
6 km~2h 30m
Sleeps
4
Altitude
250m
Condition
Fair condition
Grid ref
NH286570
Maintained by
Mountain Bothies Association
Fireplace
Yes
Water
Nearby

Our take

Leacraithnaich is the Fannaich basecamp. Walk in from the Aultguish Inn, sleep here, bag the eastern Fannaichs the next day. The Inn does food and beer — a rare luxury at a bothy trailhead.

Getting there

From the A835 near Aultguish Inn, follow the track south into the hills. Allow 1.5 hours.

Nearest parking: A835 near Aultguish Inn

What to expect inside

Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace. Space for 4.

Nearby hills & attractions

The Fannaich Munros — Sgurr Mor (1,109m) is the highest. Loch Fannich. The Aultguish Inn is at the trailhead.

When to visit

The Fannaichs are serious winter mountains. Best May–October. The Inn provides resupply and a warm-up before or after.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 15mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
21:05
Civil dawn
04:38
Civil dusk
21:53

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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