Bothy
Loch Chiarain
A well-maintained bothy beside remote Loch Chiarain between the Grey Corries and the Ben Alder range. The approach is straightforward on good tracks.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km~2h 0m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 380m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NN367664
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Loch Chiarain is the quiet alternative to Staoineag and Culra. Same mountain range, fewer visitors, good track in. If the train bothies are busy, walk here instead.
Getting there
From the A86 at Moy Bridge, follow the track south along the Allt Laire to Loch Chiarain. Good landrover track. Allow 2 hours.
Nearest parking: A86 at Moy Bridge near Tulloch
What to expect inside
MBA bothy in good condition with fireplace and space for 4. The loch-side setting is quiet and scenic.
Nearby hills & attractions
Stob Coire Easain (1,115m) and Stob a' Choire Mheadhoin (1,105m) are to the west. Loch Treig is north. The Ben Alder range lies south.
When to visit
Good track makes this accessible year-round. A useful winter staging post for the surrounding Munros.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:30
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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