Informal Use uncertain

Eilean Gorm Bothy

Central Lowlands · Loch Lomond

Small bothy on Eilean Gorm (Loch Ard, Trossachs). Accessible only by water. Closed 1 March–30 September under Loch Lomond & Trossachs NP byelaws.

Sleeps: 6
Grid ref: NN45730149
Coordinates: 56.1810, -4.4868

Partly verified The guide is sourced, but some details still lack reliable current evidence.

Approach

Eilean Gorm is a wooded island in Loch Ard and has no land approach. A canoe, kayak or other suitable craft is required. Launch only where access and parking are permitted, wear a buoyancy aid and assess wind, cold water and return conditions before crossing. The building is not MBA-maintained. No owner statement confirms that it is available for overnight use, so do not rely on entry.

Official mountain conditions

Met Office Southwest Highlands mountain forecast Forecast area SAIS Scottish avalanche reports Outside mapped area

Broad-area links only. Howff does not import a live avalanche rating. Check issue and valid times on the official page. Area coverage reviewed 2026-07-25.

Facilities

Indoor fireplace / stove

Raised sleeping platform

Toilet (spade)

Water nearby

Electricity

Shower

Boat / ferry access

Stalking notice

Nearest Munro

Ben Lomond · 974 m · 9.1 km away

Nearby mapped trails

8 mile loop passes within 0.31 km GPX
Mary Queen of Scots Way passes within 1.21 km GPX
Loch Ard Sculpture Trail passes within 1.89 km GPX

Proximity does not prove that a trail reaches the bothy. Stored geometry is a mapped reference, not a calculated or verified route.

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Sources: National Park Loch Ard guide; Geograph 2021 building record; National Park camping byelaws · Updated 2026-07-25

2 visits logged via Howff · last 2026-05-27

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