Bothy
Resourie
A remote bothy deep in the forestry of Glen Hurich, in the Ardgour hills north-east of Strontian. One of the quieter corners of the West Highlands, walled in by conifer plantation on the current OS map. Sleeps 4; fair, MBA-maintained.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 7 km· 2 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 90m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NM861710
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Forest burns run near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal at the bothy — plan to be out of contact.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Resourie sits deep in Glen Hurich's forestry — a quiet, unglamorous corner of Ardgour that most walkers pass on the way to somewhere else. The Sunart Corbetts around it are seldom climbed. If you like solitude, this delivers it.
Getting there
The usual route follows the forestry tracks up Glen Hurich from the south-west, either from near Kinlochan or via a walk in from Strontian. A boat from Glenfinnan is a less common alternative. Allow around 2 hours from the Glen Hurich road end.
Nearest parking: Glen Hurich forestry track, north-east of Strontian
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Stalking season / estate access
Red deer stag stalking generally runs from mid-August to 20 October; check locally (e.g. the managing estate or Heading for the Scottish Hills) before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Fair condition. The remoteness and forestry setting mean it is rarely busy.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Best May–September. The forestry approach can be muddy and the felled sections confusing to navigate after storms. Deer stalking in Ardgour requires estate consultation. Winter access is possible but the tracks are exposed.
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
- 05:18
- Sunset
- 21:39
- Civil dawn
- 04:26
- Civil dusk
- 22:31
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Resourie — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to Resourie?
- 7km from Glen Hurich forestry track, north-east of Strontian — about 2 hours at a steady walking pace. The usual route follows the forestry tracks up Glen Hurich from the south-west, either from near Kinlochan or via a walk in from Strontian.
- Can you have a fire in Resourie?
- Yes — there's a working fireplace at Resourie. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning furniture or fence posts is never on.
- How big is Resourie inside?
- There's room for 4. Bothies are first-come-first-served though, and sharing with strangers is normal — on busy weekends late arrivals often end up pitching a tent outside.
- Where do you get water at Resourie?
- Forest burns run near the bothy; treat before drinking.
- What time of year is best for Resourie?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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