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Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Name: Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite
Rating: 2

Recommended by 13 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Kincraig, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Upper Glen Feshie and Ruigh Aiteachain bothy trail — Cairngorms National Park

19.5km

05:07

150m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the River Feshie – Glen Feshie Trails loop from Insh

13.0km

03:24

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lochan nam Bo – Allt Choire Chaoil loop from Insh

12.2km

04:16

650m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

Katherine Moore

December 23, 2019

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

Caro "Bandit"

May 29, 2023

This is a true gem of a bothy! It was renovated in 2019 and has a fireplace. There is a caretaker that is kind of resident here and seems so sleep in one of the attic rooms. The bothy has plenty of room inside and also for tents outside. You will find two pit toilets that need to be flushed with buckets. There is also spring water nearby. It is a great basecamp for bagging the munros in the area.

The place can get a little busy on weekends and especially during the TGO challenge. We had 20 tents one night.

Rhys Jordan

October 16, 2021

The Glen Feshie is an outstanding area to explore and this bothy is certainly worthy of it place.

Composting toilets and heated showers (on request from the managing estate), a large and sociable downstairs and 2 attic rooms to sleep 10. Fires are highly discouraged in the Glen but this bothy has an outdoor fire/BBQ pit along with a plentiful supply of wood.

The quality of facilities and ease of access does mean it’s popular though!

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Elevation 370 m

Free

Contacts

Grid Ref: LR35: NN 847 928

www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/eastern-highlands/ruigh-aiteachain/

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Family Friendly

yes

Dog Friendly

yes

Overnight Stay

yes

Camping availability

yes

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Location: Kincraig, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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