Bothy
Suileag
A bothy on the Glencanisp Estate beneath Suilven (grid ref NC 150 211), approached from Glencanisp Lodge near Lochinver. Open fire and sleeping bunks.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- Not published
- Sleeps
- Not published
- Altitude
- 200m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NC149212
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fire / stove
- Open fire
- Water
- Burn from Coire nan Con draining from Glencanisp above; stream running past bothy.
- Mobile signal
- No signal. Assynt interior — no mobile coverage.
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead on approachLivestock on approach
Our take
Suileag is the Suilven basecamp. Walk in, sleep, and climb Suilven the next morning in the still of first light rather than the middle of the day. The mountain is better experienced slowly. It's a low, comfortable bothy with Suilven filling the view, and a fair base for Canisp and Cul Mor too if the weather holds. Standard bothy code applies — it's first-come so it may be full (carry a tent as backup), keep parties small, and take everything out with you.
Getting there
From the road end near Glencanisp Lodge, Lochinver, follow the estate track east towards Suilven. The MBA does not publish a walk-in distance.
Nearest parking: Glencanisp Lodge road, near Lochinver
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Stalking season / estate access
Glencanisp Estate. The MBA lists no stalking restriction; fishing on the loch requires a permit.
What to expect inside
MBA bothy with an open fire and sleeping bunks (MBA). No fuel is available locally — bring your own. No fires outside.
Nearby hills
When to visit
Accessible year-round due to the good approach. Suilven is a winter challenge despite its modest height — the terrain is rough and exposed. Year-round access on a good track; Suilven holds snow on north-facing slopes into spring. Midges in July are noticeable but moderate.
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
- 07:25
- Sunset
- 16:44
- Civil dawn
- 06:43
- Civil dusk
- 17:25
NOAA Solar Calculator · 28 October 2026
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Nearest TripSCOT town for food, fuel, and accommodation if the bothy is busy.
Suileag — common questions
- How far is the walk into Suileag?
- We have not found a published walk-in distance for Suileag. From the road end near Glencanisp Lodge, Lochinver, follow the estate track east towards Suilven.
- Can you have a fire in Suileag?
- Suileag 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 sleeping spaces does Suileag have?
- The operator publishes no bed count for Suileag. 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 Suileag?
- Burn from Coire nan Con draining from Glencanisp above; stream running past bothy.
- When's the best time to visit Suileag?
- May, June, July, August, September are the months to aim for. Glencanisp Estate. The MBA lists no stalking restriction; fishing on the loch requires a permit.
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