Bothy
Strabeg
A two-storey house built in 1894 for an estate shepherd, up Strath Beag at the head of Loch Eriboll (grid ref NC 391 518). Owned by Wildland Ltd; MBA-maintained, with an open fire.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 30m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NC391518
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Strath Beag burn running through the valley beside the bothy — reliable year-round.
- Mobile signal
- No reliable signal expected in Strath Beag.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Strabeg is a solid two-storey shepherd’s house a short way up Strath Beag from the head of Loch Eriboll — more room than most north-coast bothies, and fallen timber further up the glen.
Getting there
From the A838 at the head of Loch Eriboll, walk up the track into Strath Beag. Park with care: access to the track is required at all times and any vehicle blocking the entrance will be moved (MBA). Strictly no vehicle access to the bothy. The MBA does not publish a walk-in distance.
Nearest parking: Track entrance off the A838 at the head of Loch Eriboll — do not block it; vehicles blocking the entrance will be moved (MBA)
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Stalking season / estate access
Wildland Ltd land. Dogs under strict control (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs mid-August to 20 October; check locally in season.
What to expect inside
A two-storey former shepherd’s house with an open fire. Do not cut live wood; there is plenty of fallen timber further up the glen (MBA). No fires outside.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Best May–September. Winter days are very short at this latitude.
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
- 16:41
- Civil dawn
- 06:42
- Civil dusk
- 17:23
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Strabeg — common questions
- How far is the walk into Strabeg?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Strabeg. From the A838 at the head of Loch Eriboll, walk up the track into Strath Beag.
- Is there a fire at Strabeg?
- Strabeg 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 many people does Strabeg sleep?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Strabeg. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there water at Strabeg?
- Strath Beag burn running through the valley beside the bothy — reliable year-round.
- When can I visit Strabeg?
- Best months: May, June, July, August, September. Wildland Ltd land. Dogs under strict control (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs mid-August to 20 October; check locally in season.
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