Bothy
Luib Chonnal
A small bothy in an exposed site near the watershed between the River Roy and the River Spey, above upper Glen Roy (MBA). Owned by Wildland Ltd; multi-fuel stove.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 300m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN394936
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Stove
- Water
- Small burns near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable signal expected in upper Glen Roy.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Luib Chonnal sits high and exposed above Glen Roy, with the parallel roads on the way in. Carry fuel — there is none locally — and use the bridge over the Allt Chonnal upstream.
Getting there
From the end of the public road in Glen Roy, continue up the glen on foot. A bridge (as of 2017) crosses the Allt Chonnal about 1km upstream of the bothy (MBA). The MBA does not publish a walk-in distance.
Nearest parking: Glen Roy road end
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Stalking season / estate access
Braeroy Estate stalks stags from early August to 20 October and culls hinds 21 October–15 February; there is no restriction on access to the bothy in these periods (MBA).
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy with a multi-fuel stove. No local fuel — carry your own (MBA).
Nearby hills
When to visit
An exposed site near the Roy–Spey watershed. Stalking does not restrict access to the bothy (MBA), but expect stalking parties on the hill in season.
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
- 07:19
- Sunset
- 16:45
- Civil dawn
- 06:39
- Civil dusk
- 17:26
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Luib Chonnal — common questions
- How far is the walk into Luib Chonnal?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Luib Chonnal. From the end of the public road in Glen Roy, continue up the glen on foot.
- Is there a fire at Luib Chonnal?
- Luib Chonnal has a stove. Bring fuel with you — usable wood near most Scottish bothies is scarce, and bothy furniture and boundary posts are not fuel.
- How many people does Luib Chonnal sleep?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Luib Chonnal. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there water at Luib Chonnal?
- Small burns near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- When can I visit Luib Chonnal?
- Best months: May, June, July, August, September. Braeroy Estate stalks stags from early August to 20 October and culls hinds 21 October–15 February; there is no restriction on access to the bothy in these periods (MBA).
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