Bothy
Lochivraon
A remote bothy in the hills between Braemore Junction and Dundonnell. Access to An Teallach from the south side. The bothy provides the southern approach to An Teallach and accesses the Fannaichs from the rear; rarely visited despite a manageable approach.
Not available to use
Status unconfirmed — treat as closed. The Scottish Wildlife Trust bought the Inverbroom Estate in March 2025, and walkers have reported the bothy closed since spring 2025 pending safety work, most recently a sign saying closed for "remediation work" in August 2026 (forum reports, not an official notice). We have found no reopening notice from the Trust or the MBA. Check before you go.
Checked 27 October 2026
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 300m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NH117733
- Maintained by
- Unknown
- Fire / stove
- Fire or stove
- Water
- Burns and the loch near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. Remote Fannichs area with no mobile coverage.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Lochivraon is the quiet back door to the Fannichs and An Teallach's southern side — when it is open. It has been shut since 2025 under its new owner, so for now plan to camp and check for a reopening notice first.
Getting there
From the layby on the A832 at Loch a' Bhraoin, follow the track and path west along Loch a' Bhraoin to the bothy at its far end. Rough and wet underfoot after rain.
Nearest parking: Layby on the A832 at Loch a' Bhraoin
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Stalking season / estate access
The Inverbroom Estate now belongs to the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Check its current access and stalking arrangements before visiting in the autumn.
What to expect inside
Small single-room bothy with a fireplace. It has been closed since 2025 while the new owner, the Scottish Wildlife Trust, deals with safety issues; we have no current description of the inside.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Fannichs to Fisherfield link; Shenavall is north-west via An Teallach approaches — a very long and demanding day.
When to visit
Best May–September. An Teallach in winter is a serious mountaineering objective. The approach is exposed to weather. Best May to September; winter brings genuine mountain conditions on An Teallach. The approach drains slowly after wet weather.
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 local estate or syndicate for current status before relying on this bothy as shelter.
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 16:45
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:26
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Lochivraon — common questions
- Is Lochivraon open?
- Status unconfirmed — treat as closed. The Scottish Wildlife Trust bought the Inverbroom Estate in March 2025, and walkers have reported the bothy closed since spring 2025 pending safety work, most recently a sign saying closed for "remediation work" in August 2026 (forum reports, not an official notice). We have found no reopening notice from the Trust or the MBA. Check before you go.
- How far is the walk into Lochivraon?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Lochivraon. From the layby on the A832 at Loch a' Bhraoin, follow the track and path west along Loch a' Bhraoin to the bothy at its far end.
- Can you have a fire in Lochivraon?
- Yes — Lochivraon has a fire or stove. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Lochivraon 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 Lochivraon?
- Burns and the loch near the bothy; treat before drinking.
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