Leckie Bothy

4.2 (0)From £0.00/night57.631°N, 5.189°W

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The creak of the bothy door, the rush of wind across open moorland, and inside — four walls, a fireplace, and silence thick enough to hear your own breath.

This is proper wilderness shelter for hillwalkers, backpackers, and anyone who measures a good night by stars rather than showers. Leckie Bothy offers the barest essentials — a roof, a hearth, space to roll out your sleeping bag or pitch inside if the weather's truly foul. It's maintained by volunteers, free to use, and operates on the bothy code: leave it cleaner than you found it, respect other users, take all rubbish home. Dogs are welcome but check the latest guidance, and while there's a fireplace, campfire rules vary — ask locally or check the Bothy Association before you light anything.

Expect nothing, bring everything — sleeping kit, stove, food, water, torch. No bookings, no facilities, no phone signal. It's raw, humbling, and exactly what some of us need. If you know what you're doing and crave that kind of solitude, Leckie delivers it in spades.

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Weather Outlook

Current Conditions

11°C

Drizzle

15 mph

90%

7-Day Outlook

Today

11° / 9°

100%

Sun

17° / 9°

59%

Mon

17° / 5°

32%

Tue

15° / 10°

75%

Wed

13° / 10°

96%

Thu

17° / 9°

75%

Fri

16° / 10°

75%

Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly

Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

8 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Cape Wrath Trail (Letterewe - Carnmore - Larachantivore)

Tackles extremely rugged Highland terrain with steep, technical ascents and descents through remote wilderness between Letterewe and Larachantivore. Wholly unsuitable for young children or buggies—this is serious backpacking country requiring navigation skills, stamina and proper kit. Dogs physically capable of scrambling are welcome but must be fit and experienced. Rewards with stunning isolation, dramatic mountain scenery and the raw beauty of Scotland's northwest Highlands—a true test for sea

Hiking routeNational trail

11.77 km from campsite

Woodland Trail - Beinn Eighe

Loops through ancient Caledonian pine forest on well-maintained boardwalks and gravel paths with minimal incline, making it ideal for families and accessible for larger off-road buggies. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds and red squirrels. Interpretive signs explain the rare woodland ecosystem, and you'll likely spot crossbills, crested tits, and enjoy stunning views towards Loch Maree and the dramatic Torridon peaks beyond the trees.

Hiking routeLocal network

9.82 km from campsite

Route length: 1.6 km

Operator: NatureScot

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Mountain Trail - Beinn Eighe

Climbs steeply through ancient Caledonian pine forest to dramatic ridgeline views across Torridon's mountains and Loch Maree. Rough, rocky terrain with significant ascent makes this unsuitable for buggies and challenging for young children. Dogs allowed but must be fit and comfortable on steep, uneven ground. Rewards effort with spectacular Highland scenery and rare native woodland.

Hiking routeLocal network

10.2 km from campsite

Route length: 5.7 km

Operator: NatureScot

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Cape Wrath Trail (Beinn Eighe Diversion)

Hiking routeNational trail

12.82 km from campsite

Letterewe Wilderness Trail

Hiking routeLocal network

11.39 km from campsite

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