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
- Sunrise
- 05:26
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:38
- Civil dusk
- 21:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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