Bothy
Maol-bhuidhe
One of the most remote bothies in Scotland, in the empty country between Glen Elchaig and Loch Monar. The walk-in is long whichever way you come.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 290m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NH053360
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire and stove
- Water
- Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe burn and surrounding streams; approach river crossings can flood in heavy spate.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. One of the most remote MBA bothies — requires a 2-day approach in most cases.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
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
A long, rough approach from Glen Elchaig (Iron Lodge) or from Attadale on Loch Carron. Navigation skills are essential, and burns on the approach can be high after rain.
Nearest parking: Attadale or Iron Lodge (Glen Elchaig)
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Stalking season / estate access
Not available during the stag stalking season; check with the estate during the hind stalking season (MBA). Owner: Killilan Estate, 01599 530 055.
What to expect inside
A small, basic bothy with an open fire and a multi-fuel stove. Fuel is scarce, so carry it in. The remoteness means you are unlikely to share.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Both deep in the Loch Monar hinterland; challenging multi-day cross-country link via remote Munro ridges.
When to visit
Not available during the stag stalking season. The approach crosses rough country where navigation errors have serious consequences, and burns can block access after rain. Best in long summer days.
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
- 07:23
- Sunset
- 16:47
- Civil dawn
- 06:42
- Civil dusk
- 17:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Maol-bhuidhe — common questions
- How far is the walk into Maol-bhuidhe?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Maol-bhuidhe. A long, rough approach from Glen Elchaig (Iron Lodge) or from Attadale on Loch Carron.
- Is there heating at Maol-bhuidhe?
- Yes — Maol-bhuidhe has an open fire and a 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 big is Maol-bhuidhe inside?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Maol-bhuidhe. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Where do you get water at Maol-bhuidhe?
- Allt a' Choire Bhuidhe burn and surrounding streams; approach river crossings can flood in heavy spate.
- What time of year is best for Maol-bhuidhe?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. Not available during the stag stalking season; check with the estate during the hind stalking season (MBA). Owner: Killilan Estate, 01599 530 055.
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