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· 1.5 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 300m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NN394936
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Small burn adjacent to the bothy draining from the Loch Treig watershed above.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. Remote glen on the eastern shore of Loch Treig.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
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
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Stalking season / estate access
Corrour/Braeroy Estate boundary. Stag stalking August to 20 October. Contact Corrour Estate before visiting during stag season.
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. Sleeping space for four on a raised wooden platform; the single window faces the parallel roads.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
South along the Loch Treig shore and across the Abhainn Rath to Staoineag — a remote through-route on the Rannoch Moor edge.
16 km
West over the watershed to the Lairig Leacach via Fersit — a classic cross-country link through the Grey Corries foothills.
14 km
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.
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
- 04:24
- Sunset
- 22:15
- Civil dawn
- 03:16
- Civil dusk
- 23:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
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Luib Chonnal — common questions
- How far is the walk into Luib Chonnal?
- 6km from Glen Roy road end — about 1.5 hours at a steady walking pace. From the end of the single-track road up Glen Roy, follow the track west to the bothy.
- Does Luib Chonnal have a fireplace?
- Yes — Luib Chonnal has a working fireplace. Bring your own firewood; natural wood at most Scottish bothies is scarce, and burning bothy furniture or boundary posts is not acceptable.
- How many people does Luib Chonnal sleep?
- 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 water at Luib Chonnal?
- Small burn adjacent to the bothy draining from the Loch Treig watershed above.
- When can I visit Luib Chonnal?
- Best months: May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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