Bothy
Strabeg
A remote bothy near the north coast between Rhiconich and Durness. Cape Wrath Trail walkers know this as a key staging post. Sits in classic Sutherland moorland between two sea lochs; the bothy is small but reliable shelter on a notoriously exposed stretch of the Cape Wrath Trail.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 8 km· 2 hrs
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 30m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NC391518
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Strath Beag burn running through the valley beside the bothy — reliable year-round.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. North Sutherland near Loch Eriboll — no mobile coverage.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
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. The route from Rhiconich crosses bog and gneiss with several burn crossings; navigation is awkward in cloud and a GPS track is recommended.
Nearest parking: Rhiconich on the A838
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Stalking season / estate access
Reay Forest Estate. Stalking August–October.
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy in fair condition with a fireplace and space for 4. Popular with Cape Wrath Trail walkers. Single room with a small fireplace, stone floor and a wooden sleeping platform for four. Driftwood is unavailable; pack a stove and fuel.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Best May–September. MOD firing range at Cape Wrath may affect nearby access. Winter days are very short. Best June to September; the MOD firing range at Cape Wrath may affect the area further north. Winter days are extremely 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
- 05:05
- Sunset
- 21:46
- Civil dawn
- 04:09
- Civil dusk
- 22:42
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Nearest TripSCOT town for food, fuel, and accommodation if the bothy is busy.
Strabeg — common questions
- What's the approach to Strabeg like?
- The walk-in runs 8km from Rhiconich on the A838, roughly 2 hours at a steady pace. From Rhiconich, follow rough paths north across moorland.
- Does Strabeg have a fireplace?
- Yes, a working fireplace. Pack your own firewood for Strabeg — usable wood near Scottish bothies is scarce, and bothy furniture and boundary posts are not fuel.
- How many people does Strabeg sleep?
- Strabeg sleeps 4. No bookings — it's first-come-first-served and you should expect company. Carry a tent as backup for busy weekends.
- 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. During the stalking season (August-October), contact the estate before visiting.
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