Essan Bothy - Bothy Overnighter at the Essan Bothy and Trangia Stove Cooking

Bothy overnighter at the Essan Mountain Bothy.

"There has recently been a significant change in the course of the Allt Easain flowing past Essan Bothy. The burn now flows close to the bothy (see pictures below) and directly north down towards the railway line, rather than follow it’s old course towards the railway bridge. As a consequence, access to the bothy may be difficult or impossible when the burn is in spate, if approaching by land from the east, or if using a boat across Loch Eilt to moor up at the normal landing position under the railway bridge. The area to the north of the bothy may also be difficult to cross. Be aware that the burn can rise very quickly overnight. The only safe access in wet conditions is overland from the west (Lochailort) via Creagan an t-Sagairt."

Source: Mountain Bothy Association