Bothy
Staoineag
A remote bothy south-west of Loch Treig on the long walk between Fort William and Dalwhinnie. MBA-maintained, with an open fire.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 250m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NN296678
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Abhainn Rath flows near the bothy; reliable burn from surrounding slopes.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. One of the most remote bothies in the region, deep in the Rannoch hinterland.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Staoineag is a long way from anywhere, which is the point: a night on the Fort William–Dalwhinnie walk, south-west of Loch Treig, with nothing but hills around it.
Getting there
No short approach. It lies on the Fort William–Dalwhinnie through-route; walkers come from Corrour Station or from Kinlochleven (one visitors’-book entry calls the Kinlochleven approach "about eleven miles"). The MBA does not publish a walk-in distance or time.
Nearest parking: None nearby — a long walk from Corrour Station or Kinlochleven
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Stalking season / estate access
Simec Power 4 Ltd land. Stag stalking 15 Aug–20 Oct; hinds to 15 Feb (MBA). Check before visiting in season.
What to expect inside
MBA bothy with an open fire. Fuel is scarce — bring your own, and do not cut live trees.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Connected via the Abhainn Rath valley to the west; classic two-bothy traverse through the heart of Rannoch.
When to visit
Train access makes this viable year-round. Winter conditions on the surrounding Munros require full equipment. The exposed position above Loch Treig means wind can be fierce.
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
- 07:19
- Sunset
- 16:47
- Civil dawn
- 06:39
- Civil dusk
- 17:27
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Nearest TripSCOT town for food, fuel, and accommodation if the bothy is busy.
Staoineag — common questions
- How far is the walk into Staoineag?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Staoineag. No short approach.
- Can you have a fire in Staoineag?
- Yes — Staoineag has an open fire. Carry your own fuel in: dead wood is scarce around most Scottish bothies, and burning bothy furniture or fence posts is never acceptable.
- How many sleeping spaces does Staoineag have?
- 8 sleeping spaces — but bothies operate first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers. On busy weekends parties often pitch a tent outside if the bothy is full.
- Is there a water source near Staoineag?
- Abhainn Rath flows near the bothy; reliable burn from surrounding slopes.
- When's the best time to visit Staoineag?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. Simec Power 4 Ltd land. Stag stalking 15 Aug–20 Oct; hinds to 15 Feb (MBA). Check before visiting in season.
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