Bothy
Staoineag
Another train-access bothy near Corrour Station, sitting above Loch Treig in the shadow of the Grey Corries. Less well-known than A' Chuil but equally rewarding. 8-place bothy, 5 km / 1.3 h walk-in; good, MBA-maintained.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 5 km· 1.3 hrs
- Sleeps
- 8
- Altitude
- 250m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NN296678
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- 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 the quieter alternative to A' Chuil for Corrour train-access bothy nights. The walk-in is slightly rougher but the setting above Loch Treig is wilder. Combine with Stob Coire Easain for a superb weekend — train in Friday, bothy overnight, bag the Munro Saturday, train home Sunday.
Getting there
From Corrour Station, follow the track west along the north shore of Loch Ossian, then head northwest on a rough path to the bothy above Loch Treig. Allow 1–1.5 hours from the station.
Nearest parking: Corrour Station (train only)
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Stalking season / estate access
Corrour Estate. Stag stalking August to 20 October; hind season October to February. Corrour is actively managed for deer. Advisable to contact the estate before August-October visits.
What to expect inside
Well-maintained MBA bothy with a fireplace and sleeping platforms for 8. Two rooms. Good condition. The views over Loch Treig to the Mamores are excellent from the door.
Nearby hills
Multi-bothy trips
Connected via the Abhainn Rath valley to the west; classic two-bothy traverse through the heart of Rannoch.
13 km
North over the Loch Treig watershed and along Loch Treig's eastern shore towards Tulloch direction.
16 km
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
- 06:47
- Sunset
- 19:42
- Civil dawn
- 06:09
- Civil dusk
- 20:21
NOAA Solar Calculator · 14 September 2026
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Staoineag — common questions
- How far is the walk into Staoineag?
- Allow about 1.3 hours for the 5km approach from Corrour Station (train only). From Corrour Station, follow the track west along the north shore of Loch Ossian, then head northwest on a rough path to the bothy above Loch Treig.
- Is there a fire at Staoineag?
- Yes — Staoineag has a working fireplace. Bring your own firewood; natural wood at most Scottish bothies is scarce, and burning bothy furniture or boundary posts is not 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. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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