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Bothy

Strabeg

A remote bothy near the north coast between Rhiconich and Durness. Cape Wrath Trail walkers know this as a key staging post.

Quick facts

Walk-in
8 km~2h 0m
Sleeps
4
Altitude
30m
Condition
Fair condition
Grid ref
NC370689
Maintained by
Mountain Bothies Association
Fireplace
Yes
Water
Nearby

Our take

Strabeg is a Cape Wrath Trail overnight — function over beauty. It does the job between Kinlochbervie and the north coast. Not the finest bothy in Scotland, but you will be glad of it after a day on the Sutherland peat.

Getting there

From Rhiconich, follow rough paths north across moorland. Allow 2 hours. The terrain is typical Sutherland peat.

Nearest parking: Rhiconich on the A838

What to expect inside

Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4. Popular with Cape Wrath Trail walkers.

Nearby hills & attractions

Sandwood Bay is west. Cape Wrath is to the north. The north coast of Sutherland stretches east to Durness.

When to visit

Best May–September. MOD firing range at Cape Wrath may affect nearby access. Winter days are very short.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 28mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
21:10
Civil dawn
04:32
Civil dusk
22:00

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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