Bothy
Suardalan
A small MBA bothy on the mainland in the hills behind Glenelg (grid ref NG 883 173), not on Skye. An open fire and a sleeping platform.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 50m
- Condition
- Fair condition
- Grid ref
- NG883173
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Abhainn Mhòr (Glenmore River) flows close by — a dependable year-round water source.
- Mobile signal
- Very weak to no signal in the glen bottom. Some signal may be found on Beinn Sgritheall's upper ridges looking toward Kyle of Lochalsh.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Suardalan is a quiet little bothy in the hills behind Glenelg — on the mainland, whatever older guides say about Skye. Plan the route from the grid ref, carry fuel, and expect to have it to yourself.
Getting there
Walk in from the Glenelg side; there is strictly no vehicle access (MBA). The MBA does not publish a route or walk-in distance — plan it on the map from grid ref NG 883 173.
Nearest parking: Glenelg area — strictly no vehicle access to the bothy (MBA)
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Stalking season / estate access
No restriction on access (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs mid-August to 20 October on surrounding ground; check locally before going high in season.
What to expect inside
Small MBA bothy with an open fire and a sleeping platform. Fuel is scarce; fallen wood from the nearby plantation is the only local source (MBA). No fires outside.
Nearby hills
When to visit
No restriction on access (MBA). Dogs under strict control. Best May–September.
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
- 07:23
- Sunset
- 16:48
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:29
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Suardalan — common questions
- How far is the walk into Suardalan?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Suardalan. Walk in from the Glenelg side; there is strictly no vehicle access (MBA).
- Can you have a fire in Suardalan?
- Yes — Suardalan 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 Suardalan have?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Suardalan. Bothies are first-come-first-served and you may share with strangers, so carry a tent as a backup.
- Is there a water source near Suardalan?
- Abhainn Mhòr (Glenmore River) flows close by — a dependable year-round water source.
- When's the best time to visit Suardalan?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. No restriction on access (MBA). Stag stalking generally runs mid-August to 20 October on surrounding ground; check locally before going high in season.
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