Bothy
Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)
A former schoolhouse at Duag Bridge in Strath Mulzie, taken on as an MBA project in 2008, deep in the empty country south-east of Oykel Bridge. A remote base for the long approach to Seana Bhraigh, one of Scotland's most isolated Munros.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 11 km· 3 hrs
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 150m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NH340975
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- The Duag and nearby burns; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable mobile signal in Strath Mulzie.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
The Schoolhouse is the Assynt bothy for people who like comfort. Former schoolhouse, so it has actual space. Suilven is visible from the door. And the Lochinver pie shop is an hour's walk away. The long track in is bike-able, which takes most of the sting out of the eleven kilometres.
Getting there
From Oykel Bridge on the A837, a long track up Strath Mulzie — around 11km, bike-able for much of the way — leads to the bothy at Duag Bridge.
Nearest parking: Oykel Bridge, A837 (Strath Mulzie track)
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Stalking season / estate access
Seasonal stalking restrictions apply — check before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
A solid former schoolhouse with more than one room and a fireplace. Bring fuel; seasonal stalking restrictions apply.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Stalking restrictions apply in season — check before visiting. A long, exposed approach best done by bike in summer.
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
- 05:08
- Sunset
- 21:43
- Civil dawn
- 04:14
- Civil dusk
- 22:38
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge) — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)?
- 11km from Oykel Bridge, A837 (Strath Mulzie track) — about 3 hours at a steady walking pace. From Oykel Bridge on the A837, a long track up Strath Mulzie — around 11km, bike-able for much of the way — leads to the bothy at Duag Bridge.
- Can you have a fire in Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)?
- Yes — there's a working fireplace at Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge). 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 Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge) inside?
- There's room for 6. 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 Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)?
- The Duag and nearby burns; treat before drinking.
- What time of year is best for Schoolhouse (Duag Bridge)?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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