Meanach Bothy - Remote Bothy Overnighter in the Heart of Scotland

[@trooperwolfie]

Myself and two mates walked to meanach bothy on the same route....but we couldn't get across the river because the snow was melting and it was in spate, after contemplating breaking into a boat house to shelter in....we decided to walk back. We were met at 12.00 midnight at the car by a mountain rescue team member who lived opposite the car park and was worried when he saw head torches. He directed us to the hostel, which we ended up staying in for free as there was no warden to take our money, it was a bit of an epic trip, we were exhausted, and the weather was wild, not like on your trip 🤣 awesome video 👍🏻

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Sounds absolutely epic! I would not like to have changed the conditions 😂. ATB Stripey

[@simongee8928]

Those wind up fit walking shoes just crack me up - ! 😂

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂😂😂

[@davidcalder8210]

Brilliant stripey 🤩 👏 👏 👏 What a place what a man 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot David

[@serkd37]

Hi Stripey 👋. Lovely scenery as always. Nicely cleaned the fireplace and enjoyed the warmth and sound of the crackling wood. And chicken curry?! What’s this hey? Ha! Next time hopefully you summit Stripey. ATB Serk

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Serk & 🐈 👋, thanks a lot as always mate - yeah I hope that next time we can have a summit camp or a longer hike if the weather isn't good enough! Currently it is just a kind of difficult to get out because of work and when I have time the weather isn't necessarily cooperative 🙁 Anyway...good news: The shortage of pasta bolognese is addressed😂 ATB Stripey

[@serkd37]

@@StripeyHatGuy Hi Stripey. Yes, work, gets in the way doesn’t it. This year is flying by, and I’m finding getting in the number of camps is tough too. I can imagine the weather in Scotland makes it harder. Look forward to your next adventure Stripy. ATB Serk

[@mcm9998]

Cracking area Stripey... Belter of a day... Could have pitched your tent at the haunted Bothy 👻😱

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Even when I do not believe in things like that…better not to jinx it 😂😂😂

[@iainmc9859]

There's nothing as pleasing as an empty bothy ☺ Stunning location.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Yeah definitely Iain 🙂

[@StripeyHatGuy]

@Mark Spires yeah I would have been prepared for colder weather, the only critical thing on this route is in my opinion the river crossing which would be probably not possible. Long way home via Glen Nevis I assume 🤣

[@masodimontagna3771]

Nice trakking, congratulations ..very beautiful landscapes ☺👍🙏

[@johnakyle5908]

Not far away in Fort William, I was looking at the hills all week from work , great sunsets , but come the weekend there was that strong cold wind . I must do that walk myself one day Stripey.

[@claudi4956]

I really like when you're saying " naja" 😂 so funny!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂

[@vinoto]

Hello from the states!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

👋

[@Kev_Russ]

A cracker Stripey. Cannae beat a wee solitude trek and bothy night. 😎👍 Good memories of me & Robin's trip to that bothy from Corrour. I was on a couple of Munros on Sat in Glen Etive. Winds weren't too bad on the summit. Blowing a hoolie in the Glen's and passes tho.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Kev! Completely understand with the good memories, just a great location for a bothy. Yeah wind and wind development is a tricky thing to judge within mountainous terrain- I just go with inner feeling 😂 Have you been at Ben Starav?

[@Kev_Russ]

@@StripeyHatGuy Yeah. I did it in horrible weather. I fancy going back and doing it again. Exploring it's other tops. I was on the 2 Munros next to Starav and Starav's neighbour.

[@camelia9802]

Stripey, great photography. Fabulous views.

[@dpelpal]

So amazing! I'm in the US, we have lots of hiking trails around the country but none that can compare to the UK countryside. Every time I watch a video about hiking in the UK or Ireland it reminds me of The Secret Garden and Wuthering Heights.☺

[@billyharden9316]

I like your vlogs mate.😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ronniemathieson17]

Nice vid Stripey. That looked a pleasant walk in. Still not sure about bothers though. 😳😀

[@allankerr668]

Stunning Stripey!!! Thank you!😎👍

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Another cracking adventure Stripey, nice bothy in a beautiful location, pity about the strong winds 😮 Great video 👌 atb Brian 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Brian 🙌👍

[@andrewkingdom]

I agree this looks like a fantastic bothy love your channel I will plan a trip to visit this lovely bothy thank you Kim Jong Young

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂😂😂

[@grantkokich6906]

Really picturesque view of the first loch from high up in the hills. Overall a very pleasant area and the bothy to yourself.

[@Roblovesbushcraft]

My wife and walked from Corrour station back to Fort William. We stayed at Meanach overnight, by God it was bloody freezing. Woke up next morning to a winter wonderland and hiked back with a few tricky river crossings thrown in. Fabulous adventure all the same

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Sounds like a hard and rewarding time, thanks a lot for sharing

[@camperp195]

Another dose of awesome stripey goodness! 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Pete!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Good to see Meanach again, it's a fine bothy in a remote location. Kev and I were there a few years ago. That ruin on the other side of the river is allegedly haunted. 👻 Really interested podcast on it. 😁

[@StripeyHatGuy]

I only read about it, guess the ghost is gone after so many years to a different place 😂

[@UnchainedMediaScotland]

@@StripeyHatGuy No. Whatever was there remains. Do not go there.

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Great video and overnighter in the cabin. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a great day 👍

[@murchiesmountains2820]

Great video Stripey 😁👍..The bothy looked brilliant and a lovely walk in 😁..Defo the right decision you made..Super windy on the mountains. Cheers Robert

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Robert! Yeah is a beautiful bothy, was also nice to stay in a bothy when it isn't raining 😎 Cheers Stripey

[@murchiesmountains2820]

@@StripeyHatGuy Nice Bothy 😁👌🏻

[@sylvie1941]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Watched some of the older videos and really enjoyed your adventures. Thanks for sharing!!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot!

[@james-kinnear]

Thanks for sharing your experience Stripey, good to show you don't have to be too energetic to get away and have a good time. Surprised you didn't mention that awful track up from Kinlochleven to the treeline though!

[@MaliceGLA]

Fantastic video Stripey thanks a lot for sharing 👍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@wadirunner]

Yep, that sure is a great feeling at 11.20, that first hot drink at the bothy enjoying the hard won views after a long trek to get there. Back in 2017, I stayed at Meanach and then continued on the next day into Glen Nevis and stayed at the SYHA to finish off a week long ramble that began in Oban. A well positioned bothy indeed. Great video.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi wadirunner 👋, can't beat a coffee in a sheltered spot with great views 😎. Sounds like an amazing trip you did back in 2017 👍. Thanks a lot for watching ATB Stripey

[@bonpecheur4565]

Beautiful shot there at 35 seconds , you had to walk quite a lot to make it ! That lake ( lock ) is magnificient. We could see you where not joking about the wind , we saw it ripping on the surface of the lake. Nice bothy , all to yourself . Only deception is about your meal for dinner , was just saying to Robin I was about to see you eating your famous pasta bolognaise , you got me wrong this time 😢 It was a pleasure once again Mr Stripey , see you in the next one

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Bon P. as always 😃! Yeah was in my eyes just not worth it - might be a different story another time 😉. Yeah I knew that this comment would pop up regarding my meal but I promise I already addressed the pasta bolognaise shortage 😂😂😂. ATB Stripey

[@bonpecheur4565]

@@StripeyHatGuy 😄

[@bonpecheur4565]

Ha geeze I'm walking with Wallace right now , I 'll be back for you in a moment if you dont mind 😂

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂

[@dougieranger]

Good times Stripey, long walk in though.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Absolutely Dougieranger! Thanks a lot for watching👍

[@mybookfacetube]

Well, that's just about the strangest Scottish accent I've ever heard. Sorry, couldn't resist. New subscriber here. Like the way you take time to set the shots up, I know they can be very time consuming. Beautiful scenery too.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂

[@DAoutdoors]

Wonderful video as ever Stripey. What an absolutely beautiful location. My, that chicken curry looked bloody good. Thanks for sharing your adventure as always mate. 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much Allen. The recipe of the curry is in the video description of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mrqoapittges0 ATB Stripey

[@Jennifer.4]

Such beautiful views.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Jennifer 👋 Yeah absolutely super photogenic area and surprisingly empty - can't beat it 😎 Thanks a lot for watching! ATB Stripey

[@benvickery]

I’m planning a 4 day trip to start in Fort William, climb Ben Nevis and then walk east climbing the Aonachs and grey corries. I’ll do a bivvy camp along the way but the Meanach Bothy looks like a good place to stay on the second night. The Abhainn Rath didn’t look too deep where you crosssed but as I’ll need to cross it on my 3rd day I might take some other shoes as I don’t want wet shoes! I’m going to climb all the Mamores on the way back. Thanks for filming the Bothy!

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Sounds like an amazing tour you have planned! Yeah the river crossing can be tricky or even impossible if in spates. Personally I would cross it barefoot to safe the weight as this will be the only major crossing you encounter to my knowledge. ATB Stripey

[@kintyrehiker]

Enjoyed your video. You made the right call to just chill out at the bothy.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Cheers David!

[@davemassingham2096]

Looks like an awesome peaceful night mate 👍

[@carmend.1924]

Hi Stripey 👋🏻 Good call to stay in the bothy; the weather looked ominous with those high winds. Beautiful walk there and back, and fantastic video perspective along the way. Loved the takes with your feet in the crystal clear water, with all the colored stones. Another gorgeous trip and video. Thanks for sharing.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Rose 👋 Thank you very much😊

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great video and it is an amazing area to explore. Must say that I do want to camp at the old ruin at some point and see if it is as haunted as some folks make out. Atb

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot RS Outdoors!

[@alistairthow1384]

These old bothies and abandoned buildings must have an amazing history behind them, Looks a relatively easy tramp in to here aswell Stripey.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Definitely. It is a pretty good track, I saw some cyclist’s but they were well better than me on a bike 🚴 😉

[@BrokenBackMountains]

Great day for it. Meanach was empty last time I was there and no mice at all. The weather wasnt as good as you got though. it is always heartening to see the trees at Luibelt (the ruined and supposedly haunted house). It means you are almost at Meanach.The best river crossing is at Luibelt I find but it is very dodgy in spate. I'm not a huge fan of bothies but I've always had a good sleep at meanach whenever Ive been there.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Ewen, thanks a lot for the tip - will have a look next time for the crossing near the Liubelt. Thanks a lot Stripey

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

Wonderful trip in great nature. Love the hut you stay in.very cool.

[@tomjones1424]

Thanks

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks for watching Tom!

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Beautiful

[@jameskyle8092]

Hi Stripey, right decision to stay off the hill and a bonus getting the bothy to yourself. Well done 👍 it looked really windy .

[@michaelhamer1277]

great vid cheers mate..

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much 👍

[@peterholmes3011]

Went this way years ago and saw some black throated divers on the loch. Fantastic.

[@ottoreitstock2465]

Why didn't you take your socks and trainers off?) I love your accent, very German English))

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Jürgen, I took them off and put them in front of the fire to dry but during the day it wasn’t really bothering as my feet weren’t cold/proper wet wet. I considered barefoot for a while but didn’t want to do it as of ticks/sharp stones around the bothy?/glas?(I know but you never know…). I brought no bothy shoes,extra plastic bags only sleeping socks and I don’t wet any sleeping clothes at all - had my mountain camping gear + 2 fire logs and some collected rather mediocre fire wood pieces. Sorry for the long answer for a short question 😉

[@ottoreitstock2465]

@@StripeyHatGuy I meant for crossing that creak) The water must have been icy cold))

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Ah ok…just lazy and I walk better in shoes over stones. Yes it was cold but after a few minutes it was warm again 😂

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Thanks for sharing your journey to the bothy in scotland, your so organised, its interesting best wishes from australia. My son goes on hikes up the hills he loves being out in open.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Bernadette! Yeah I found my routine and gear which works for me in Scotland, it is also nice not to think about what is next to do (difficult to describe). Thanks a lot for watching! ATB Stripey

[@mohammadhadimirzaei5156]

Really beautiful 😍

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Aye it is an absolute stunning place 🤩

[@mohammadhadimirzaei5156]

@@StripeyHatGuy similar to iran country

[@StripeyHatGuy]

@@mohammadhadimirzaei5156 oh I didn’t know that!

[@sigsegv111]

every time I see your video and hear you speaking it reminds me an IT Crowd episode with German cannibal but you're much better and funnier .. great videos, I love your channel :) .. and really cool and cute accent - seriously, no offense in it, I love it .. subscriber for long time

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hahaha thanks a lot mate, apart of the cute 😉😂😂

[@sigsegv111]

@@StripeyHatGuy btw, I am desperately waiting for you to visit really the most remote (ok, "one of the most remote") bothy in Scotland which is "Maol Bhuide" bothy near Loch Cruoshie :) .. My favourite one because I personally love munro toping around Loch Monar and Loch Mullardoch .. I had to discard hike this year because of a knee injury but the plan was 80 miles around Loch Monar on the northern ridge (Sgurr a' Chaorachain) then south (via Maol Bhuide) to Loch Mullardoch and Cairn Eige ridge back to Glen Strathfarrar .. I was there last year but we had to change a plan due to the "Mordor weather" so we went from Maol Bhuide to Falls of Glomach and then back to Strathcarron and didn't finish full circle around Loch Mullardoch back to Glen Strathfarrar.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

@@sigsegv111 would be very nice indeed, just always difficult with finding the time tbh., than I would have time and I am sick…Have a lot of bigger trips on my wish list but we will see how this works out 🤞.

[@orangewarm1]

If youre ever in Oxfordshire, drop by the Lyneham Bothy for a cuppa.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thank you very much for the offer Lee! I will get back to you if I ever get down to you 🙌👍

[@merkyw4187]

Such a beautiful place, u look so content in the bothy Stripey :) love the bothy videos for sure. I actually just bought a bothy bible too and never to date spent a night in one. Have you stayed in every bothy in Scotland and if not how many have you stayed in ? Wud love to know... M ☘️

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Merky, no I haven't stayed in every bothy 😂. Almost all bothies I stayed in are on my channel - the ones which are not on the MBA page I do not film. Thanks a lot for watching ATB Stripey

[@merkyw4187]

@Stripey Hat Guy thank you Stripey M ☘️

[@ralphturner3798]

I wonder how old that stone bothy was [the one you stayed in]. Also, I'm curious about your accent. It doesn't seem exactly like that of many Scottish people I've heard speak. Any comments? Thanks. [Wonderful video and channel].

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Clarence 👋, Yeah I am originally from Germany, my wife is scottish. I couldn't find any history about the bothy online apart of: "Meanach bothy has been in the care of the MBA since it’s renovation in 1977. Situated at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level and with a potentially difficult river crossing at the Abhainn Rath, this remote bothy can be challenging to reach at times." - Mountain Bothy Association

[@steveworthington930]

At 68 with a heart condition, that,s my limit now Stripey, a bimble into a bothy. The best MBA bothy I,ve visited is Kervaig, by a country mile, only surpassed by a non MBA bothy near Arisaig, which I will not name, as requested by the owner,s.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Thanks a lot Steve. Yeah I know which one you mean - fantastic bothy but I wouldn't film it, as I only film bothies which are on the MBA webpage available👍

[@steveworthington930]

@@StripeyHatGuy Well done, we should respect the owner,s wishes for no publicity.

[@ErnieCG]

Good video

[@tomasbrancos214]

Men... I want those shoes!

[@hnahler]

I didn't see what trail runners you were wearing. The BOAs for closing them would make me very concerned. I have seen those breaking in bike races (crashes) so often that I would not want to rely on them in the wilderness. They also take not well to any dirt getting into them. I cannot count how often I have replaced them on my winter cycling shoes. Hit a rock with them and they are done with no way to fix your shoe while you are on the go. I'm sure you always have some Paracord with you that can replace shoe laces but not so with the BOAs.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Hendrik👋 Hope you had a great WHW time. At the moment I use the Altra Mont Blanc boa. Why I choose them is in my gear video a bit explained - basically stiffer. So far they are holding relatively good, I guess the shoes have a lifetime of 1-2 years with my usage - would be longer than the Olympus sole😏

[@hnahler]

@@StripeyHatGuy , thank you. I enjoyed the WHW despite it being very wet at the end of February. Not many other people out. A great way to experience the WHW without the masses / struggling for wild camp spots that haven't been taken already. - Curious to hear what you think about the shoes long term. I love my 'normal' Altras: Lone Peak 6 and Olympus 5.

[@alexblue6991]

I'm from central Scotland must have walked past lots of bothies and didn't know that you could get into them didn't if it belongs to someone didn't want to walked up incase someone home

[@StripeyHatGuy]

You can find at the MBA (Mountain Bothy Association) webpage a map with all official bothies. Just an opinion but the MBA is run by volunteers and they are always happy to receive donations or even a membership that helps them with keeping the bothies functional 🙌👍

[@alexblue6991]

@@StripeyHatGuy thanks for the information and getting back to me

[@StripeyHatGuy]

You are welcome mate🙌

[@rossturpin859]

Stripey what are your ultimate tips for someone taking on their first solo trip away for a few days. I am in good shape and not phased but much understand things can be unpredictable. Any hidden tips you can share? Much obliged. 🎉

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hi Ross, Not many hidden secrets tbh. I think that the most important is that you listen to your guts. Furthermore I always let my partner know my initial plan and when she can expect me roughly back. I am sure you will love it 👍 ATB Stripey

[@deirdrepasko9965]

How cold is the water?

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Wasn’t that cold, I reckon around 7 degree’s Celsius

[@alpineflauge909]

sweet

[@StripeyHatGuy]

👍

[@albaproductions9602]

What part of Germany are you from, my parents are from Hanover.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

From the south of Germany, grew up next to the Bodensee and later on I lived near Munich. Have only been once in Hannover for an exhibition, but it looked good from what I could see 😉

[@albaproductions9602]

@@StripeyHatGuy I was born in London, lived in Munich for five years Thalkirchen. I now live in the north east of Scotland.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

@@albaproductions9602 ha small world! Krailling was it for me 😃

[@albaproductions9602]

@@StripeyHatGuy Yes very small world

[@billguyan1913]

Good video. He sounds like a German speaker who was taught yo speak English by a Gaelic speaker.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Hahaha German is definitely right - I learned a bit of English at school but I was never good in languages 😏. My wife is Scottish so I would assume that I speak German- English with maybe a slight Scottish touch? No idea, I am the wrong person to ask 😂

[@billguyan1913]

@@StripeyHatGuy That explains it!

[@retrodosguy1101]

These Bothys are crying out for some donated sleeping bags and single mattresses - small solar panels would help for charging devices and 12v lights. I’d love to spend a night in one.

[@topfloorboy]

whaaat, no Spaghetti Bolognese? 😅

[@StripeyHatGuy]

😂🙌👍

[@deckiedeckie]

No rats??

[@deckiedeckie]

Can't make 3/4 of the things he says....

[@benmacdui9328]

Please stop advertising bothies on social media , this is ruining bothy culture.

[@StripeyHatGuy]

Could you please explain why it is ruining the bothy culture?

[@smokeandkippers]

Stripey is super respectful of the bothies and other users. He’s actually the perfect advert for bothy culture.

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

I think you show what bothy is for and you leave it clean well done