Maol-bhuidhe

Our take

Maol-bhuidhe is for the connoisseur of emptiness. The walk in takes a full day. The terrain is rough. The bothy is basic. The nearest person is probably 15km away. If that prospect fills you with dread, stay away. If it fills you with anticipation, this is the bothy you have been looking for.

Getting there

From Iron Lodge at the head of Glen Elchaig, follow the path south past the Falls of Glomach then west through increasingly rough and trackless terrain. 18km, allow 6–7 hours. The alternative from Attadale on Loch Carron is equally long. Navigation skills essential.

Nearest parking: Attadale or Iron Lodge (Glen Elchaig)

What to expect inside

Small, basic bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Fair condition — functional but rough around the edges. The remoteness means you are unlikely to share with anyone. The visitors book is sparse.

Nearby hills & attractions

Lurg Mhor (986m) and Bidein a' Choire Sheasgaich (945m) — two of Scotland's most remote Munros — are accessible from here. The Falls of Glomach (113m) lie to the northeast.

When to visit

The extreme remoteness means this is strictly a summer bothy (June–September). The approach crosses trackless terrain where navigation errors have serious consequences. River crossings can block access after rain.

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