Bothy
Shenavall
Shenavall sits in Strath na Sealga in the Fisherfield wilderness, with An Teallach above. A small MBA bothy and the usual base for the Fisherfield hills.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km· 3 hrs
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 20m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NH066810
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Burns and the river nearby; treat before drinking.
- Mobile signal
- No signal in the strath. Intermittent EE coverage on the bealach above.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Shenavall has one of the great views from any bothy in Scotland — An Teallach fills the sky. The Fisherfield wilderness beyond is the most remote landscape in mainland Britain. The serious river crossing comes after the bothy, on the way to the hills: check the weather and be prepared to turn back.
Getting there
From Corrie Hallie on the A832, follow the track and stalkers' path over the bealach and down into Strath na Sealga to the bothy. The final descent is steep and rough. The big river crossing in this glen — the Abhainn Strath na Sealga — comes after the bothy, on the way on to the Fisherfield hills; it has no bridge and is dangerous in spate.
Nearest parking: Corrie Hallie on the A832
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Stalking season / estate access
Not available during stag stalking, 15 September to 20 October (MBA), despite information to the contrary in non-MBA publications. Owner: Gruinard Estate.
What to expect inside
A small bothy with an open fire. Fuel is scarce; driftwood may be found at the end of Loch na Sealga. No fires outside. Owned by Gruinard Estate, which asks visitors to report any fishing activity to them.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Not available during stag stalking, 15 September to 20 October — the MBA notes that some non-MBA publications say otherwise. Beyond the bothy, the Abhainn Strath na Sealga crossing makes Fisherfield trips weather-dependent; after prolonged rain, turning back is the correct decision. Winter requires full mountaineering equipment for An Teallach.
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
- 07:24
- Sunset
- 16:45
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:26
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Shenavall — common questions
- How long is the walk-in to Shenavall?
- 10km from Corrie Hallie on the A832 — about 3 hours at a steady walking pace. From Corrie Hallie on the A832, follow the track and stalkers' path over the bealach and down into Strath na Sealga to the bothy.
- Is there heating at Shenavall?
- Shenavall has an open fire. Bring fuel with you — usable wood near most Scottish bothies is scarce, and bothy furniture and boundary posts are not fuel.
- How big is Shenavall inside?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Shenavall. 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 Shenavall?
- Burns and the river nearby; treat before drinking.
- What time of year is best for Shenavall?
- Plan around May, June, July, August, September. Not available during stag stalking, 15 September to 20 October (MBA), despite information to the contrary in non-MBA publications. Owner: Gruinard Estate.
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