The Top 20 Huts and Cabins in the Northwest Highlands
Huts are always a Highlight of any day spent outdoors, which is why we’ve collected all of the best cabins and log cabins in the Northwest Highlands — so you can better add one to your next route. Just browse our list below to find the perfect cabin or hut, and easily plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Camban Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Brilliant little bothy that sleeps up to eight people over two big rooms.
There's an open fire but you'll need to bring your own fuel.
Check out more at mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/north-west-highlands-islands/camban
There's an open fire but you'll need to bring your own fuel.
Check out more at mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/north-west-highlands-islands/camban
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Glencanisp Lodge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Glencanisp Lodge is often the starting point for a hike onto Suilven, one of the UK's most remarkable mountains. Any approach to Suilven is long and Glencanisp Lodge is about …
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The Schoolhouse
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Shelter from the highland weather. It's a bit basic but when it's lashing down it's the perfect spot.
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Glen Affric Youth Hostel
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Beautiful YH hut, nice hosts, very well equipped in kitchen and common areas: games, maps, compass for rent. Coffee, milk and teas for self-service against donations, YH-usual food leftovers. Cozy …
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Knockdamph Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Nice bothy close to running water. 3 rooms in total (1 left with sleeping platform and open fire, 1 right with open fire and table, 1 upstairs with two beds …
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Sourlies Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Sourlies is a wonderful bothy in a very remote location. A great base for Munro bagging in Knoydart or as a stop along the Cape Wrath Trail.
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Coire Fionnaraich Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Great little bothy on the Fionnaraich Estate, built in the 1800's as a stalker's cottage. It's closed from 20th September to the 20th October for stag stalking.
There is a …
There is a …
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Deanich Lodge
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Owned by Alladale Estate, Deanich Lodge is one of the most remote lodges in Scotland. Don't expect internet connection here! The landscapes here are spectacular and wild. The River Carron …
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Corryhully Bothy
Highlight • Mountain Hut
A great bothy, generously provided by the estate managers, with a kettle, electric, lights and many other things for to accommodate walkers on their travels. We enjoyed a spot of …
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Descent to Carnmore Bothy and Fionn Loch
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
A superb and spectacular descent to Carnmore bothy with spectacular views. The bothy is a watertight and basic shelter near the Fionn and Dubh Lochs.
It's rocky and wild, and don't forget the midge spray!
It's rocky and wild, and don't forget the midge spray!
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