Bothy
Leacraithnaich
A 19th-century house above Loch Tearnait in Morvern, on the Ardtornish Estate, maintained by the MBA since 1983. It is about 4km inland from Loch Aline on a good path, with no electricity, running water or toilet. Beinn Mheadhoin (739m) is the nearest hill.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 4 km· 1.3 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 250m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NM742472
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- A burn runs in the glen below; 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
A well-restored Morvern hideaway in a part of the West Highlands most walkers drive past — quiet hills, a good path in, and a building cared for by the volunteers who saved it in 2019. Morvern sees very few walkers, so you'll often have both the hills and the bothy to yourself.
Getting there
A good path leads about 4km inland from near Loch Aline and Ardtornish, past Loch Tearnait to the bothy. Note the seasonal stalking restrictions on the estate.
Nearest parking: Ardtornish / Loch Aline, Morvern
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Stalking season / estate access
On the Ardtornish Estate: closed during stag stalking from 1 September to 20 October, and access is normally restricted to the Ardtornish track until 15 February. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
What to expect inside
A stone house re-roofed by a large MBA work party in 2019, with lime-pointed walls and two Velux windows. No services; bring fuel and a way to treat water.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Closed during stag stalking from 1 September to 20 October; from then until 15 February access is normally restricted to the Ardtornish track. Plan around estate dates.
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
- 05:20
- Sunset
- 21:39
- Civil dawn
- 04:29
- Civil dusk
- 22:30
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Leacraithnaich — common questions
- How far is the walk into Leacraithnaich?
- Allow about 1.3 hours for the 4km approach from Ardtornish / Loch Aline, Morvern. A good path leads about 4km inland from near Loch Aline and Ardtornish, past Loch Tearnait to the bothy.
- Is there a fire at Leacraithnaich?
- Yes — Leacraithnaich has a working fireplace. Bring your own firewood; natural wood at most Scottish bothies is scarce, and burning bothy furniture or boundary posts is not acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Leacraithnaich have?
- 4 sleeping spaces — but bothies operate first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers. On busy weekends parties often pitch a tent outside if the bothy is full.
- Is there a water source near Leacraithnaich?
- A burn runs in the glen below; treat before drinking.
- When's the best time to visit Leacraithnaich?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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