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Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

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Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

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Drake's Bothy, Inshriach National Nature Reserve

Recommended by 22 hikers out of 23

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Kincraig, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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3. Loch an Eilein Castle – Loch an Eilein loop from Aviemore

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Katherine Moore

December 22, 2019

Drake's Bothy was built in the 1930s as a shooting bothy on the Inshriach Estate, which was then owned by the Drake family.

Today it is owned and run by Scottish Natural Heritage and is a basic hut that will fit up to five or six people. It is worth noting that, due to the conservation status of the surrounding land, you are not allowed to chop wood for a fire.

Iona Adventuring

May 26, 2022

There is ample space surrounding the bothy suitable for pitching a tent (remembering of course to leave no trace). I pitched here as part of a multi day hike and found it was perfectly sheltered from the wind amongst the trees.

Jan

February 15, 2018

Nice place for staying overnight (holds about 3-5 people).

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Elevation 350 m

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