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Bothy

Resourie

A remote bothy between Loch More and Loch Stack in Sutherland, surrounded by some of the wildest and emptiest hill country in Britain. Foinaven and Arkle rise nearby.

Quick facts

Walk-in
8 km~3h 30m
Sleeps
4
Altitude
90m
Condition
Fair condition
Grid ref
NC317335
Maintained by
Mountain Bothies Association
Fireplace
Yes
Water
Nearby

Our take

Resourie is deep Sutherland — a place where the quartzite mountains look like they belong on another planet and the emptiness is total. Foinaven from the bothy door is one of the great Scottish mountain views. The walk in weeds out casual visitors. If you like company, go elsewhere.

Getting there

From Achfary on the A838, follow the track east along the south shore of Loch More. The path is reasonable but remote. Allow 2.5 hours. No phone signal for the entire approach.

Nearest parking: Achfary on the A838

What to expect inside

Small MBA bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Fair condition. The remoteness means it is rarely busy. The setting between two major lochs with Sutherland's quartzite peaks rising on all sides is dramatic.

Nearby hills & attractions

Foinaven (911m) and Arkle (787m) — two of Sutherland's finest mountains — are directly accessible. Loch More and Loch Stack are popular for fishing. The quartzite landscape is geologically unique.

When to visit

Best May–September. The approach is exposed to weather and the terrain is rough. Deer stalking in Reay Forest requires estate consultation. Winter access is possible but challenging.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 24mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
21:09
Civil dawn
04:34
Civil dusk
21:58

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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