Bothy
Luib Chonnal
A small bothy at the head of Glen Roy, in the shadow of the parallel roads — the ancient shorelines of an ice-dammed lake that are one of Scotland's most remarkable geological features.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 6 km~2h 30m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 300m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN343937
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Luib Chonnal exists in a geological textbook that happens to be a glen. The parallel roads are extraordinary — three perfectly horizontal lines etched into the hillside by a 10,000-year-old lake. The bothy is basic but the setting is unique. Combine with Creag Meagaidh for a superb weekend.
Getting there
From the end of the single-track road up Glen Roy, follow the track west to the bothy. The parallel roads are visible on the hillsides throughout the approach. Allow 1.5 hours.
Nearest parking: Glen Roy road end
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Fair condition — functional but not luxurious. The setting beneath the parallel roads is the draw.
Nearby hills & attractions
The parallel roads of Glen Roy — ancient lake shorelines from the last ice age, visible as horizontal lines on the hillside. Creag Meagaidh (1,130m, Munro) is accessible from the glen. Coire Ardair on Creag Meagaidh is one of the finest corries in Scotland.
When to visit
The glen is sheltered and the approach is on a good track, making this viable year-round. Creag Meagaidh in winter is a serious mountaineering venue. The parallel roads are best seen in low winter light.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:30
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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