Cadderlie + Glenduror

Plan

Day 1 (Sat 7 Feb)

Drive + walk (Crewe → Cadderlie parking → Cadderlie bothy)

• Target depart Crewe: 09:00–10:00
• Drive estimate (no traffic): ~552 km, ~6h 50m driving + stops
• Target arrive at parking: ~16:15–18:00 (if leaving Crewe 09:00–10:00)
• Stay: Cadderlie bothy
• Walk estimate (parking → bothy): ~6.2 km, ~1h 22m

Nearby natural / historic features (Cadderlie)

• Loch Etive shore setting — great big-water views and weather rolling in off the sea loch.
• Mountain backdrop: Ben Cruachan / Ben Starav ridge views across the loch (clear-day treat).
• Historic croft / estate buildings: Cadderlie was a former croft; the bothy is the old dwelling/outbuildings.
• Nearby historic stop en route: Bonawe Iron Furnace (18th-century charcoal ironworks) is close to the A85/Taynuilt area.
• Wildlife to watch for:
  • Common seals on Loch Etive (often seen from the shore)
  • Otters along the sea-loch edges (early/late is best)
  • Sea-loch birdlife + raptors overhead (keep an eye out)

Ops / admin

• Fuel + 1–2 normal stops (~45 min total).
• Expect to be walking in after dark (sunset ~17:04): keep torch/headtorch immediately accessible on arrival.
• Light drizzle possible early in the walk-in window (~17:00): keep waterproofs handy.
• Check access note: no vehicle beyond Bonawe quarry entrance (MBA).

Day 2 (Sun 8 Feb): Cadderlie → Glenduror bothy

Walk + drive + walk (Cadderlie bothy → Cadderlie parking → Glenduror parking → Glenduror bothy)

• Walk estimate (Cadderlie bothy → Cadderlie parking): ~6.2 km, ~1h 22m
• Drive estimate (Cadderlie parking → Glenduror parking): ~34 km, ~40 min
• Walk estimate (Glenduror parking → Glenduror bothy): ~2.7 km, ~43 min
• Stay: Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne (Glenduror bothy)
• Target arrive Glenduror bothy: ~16:00
• Time budget from leaving Cadderlie bothy: ~4h 45m (walk out 1h22 + drive 40m + lunch 2h + walk in 43m)
• Suggested schedule (includes ~15 min buffer):
  • Leave Cadderlie bothy: 11:00
  • Arrive Cadderlie parking: ~12:22
  • Lunch stop (choose one): ~12:45–14:45
  • Arrive Glenduror parking: ~15:00
  • Arrive Glenduror bothy: ~15:45 (slack to still hit 16:00)

Nearby natural / historic features (Glenduror / Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne)

• Historic: birthplace of James Stewart (James of the Glen); executed in 1752 (Appin Murder) — story referenced in Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Kidnapped*.
• Glen scenery: enclosed glen with classic Highland river/woodland feel; good for short wanders from the bothy.
• Nearby landmark: Ballachulish area / sea loch views not far away if you detour on the drive.
• Wildlife to watch for:
  • Red deer in/around the glen, especially dawn/dusk
  • Birds of prey (buzzards etc.; bigger eagles possible but not guaranteed)
  • Occasional woodland mammals (e.g. pine marten) if you’re lucky and it’s quiet

Ops / admin

• Lunch stop (choose one en route between Cadderlie parking → Glenduror parking):
  • Racer Cafe, Barcaldine, PA37 1SE
  • The Old Inn, Appin (Portnacroish, Appin, PA38 4BL)

Day 3 (Mon 9 Feb)

Nearby natural / historic features (Glenduror / Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne)

• Historic: birthplace of James Stewart (James of the Glen); executed in 1752 (Appin Murder) — story referenced in Robert Louis Stevenson’s *Kidnapped*.
• Glen scenery: enclosed glen with classic Highland river/woodland feel; good for short wanders from the bothy.
• Nearby landmark: Ballachulish area / sea loch views not far away if you detour on the drive.

Drive (Glenduror parking → Crewe)

• Drive estimate (no traffic): ~552 km, ~6h 50m driving + stops
• Target arrive Crewe: ~18:00 (assume 1–2 stops, ~45 min total)
• Walk-out: Glenduror bothy → parking: ~43 min (plus ~15 min faff to change/pack)
• To hit Crewe ~18:00: leave Glenduror bothy ~09:30 (aim to be rolling from parking ~10:25)

Food

• Group cook (dinners):
  • Sat night (Cadderlie): Russ cooking
  • Sun night (Glenduror): you cooking (what to cook: TBD)
• Breakfasts/lunches: individual

Weather

• Forecast updated: 06/02/2026, 23:54:20

Day 1

• Base: Cadderlie bothy

Day 2

• Base: Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne (Glenduror bothy)

Day 3

• Driving journey weather:
  • Glenduror parking → Crewe (depart ~18:00):
  • Journey weather: Glenduror parking → Crewe
  • Depart: 2026-02-09T18:00:00.000Z
  • Route: 2370 km, 30.16 h (samples: 96 @ 25 km)

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 1

• Base: Cadderlie bothy

Day 2

• Base: Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne (Glenduror bothy)

Day 3

• Driving journey weather:
  • Glenduror parking → Crewe (depart ~18:00):
  • Journey weather: Glenduror parking → Crewe
  • Depart: 2026-02-09T18:00:00.000Z
  • Route: 2370 km, 30.16 h (samples: 96 @ 25 km)

Day 1

• Driving journey weather:

Day 2

• Driving journey weather:

Day 3

• Driving journey weather:

Day 1 (Sat 7 Feb)

• Drive: Crewe → Cadderlie parking: some drizzle, generally overcast (drizzle more likely late in the drive).
• Walk-in: Cadderlie parking → bothy: drizzle possible early; after-dark walk-in likely (sunset ~17:04) so keep torch accessible.
• Overnight: Cadderlie: mostly overcast; ~4–6°C.

Day 2 (Sun 8 Feb)

• Walk-out: Cadderlie bothy → parking: light drizzle likely; ~4–7°C.
• Drive: Cadderlie parking → Glenduror parking: short hop (~40 min); likely light drizzle then overcast.
• Walk-in: Glenduror parking → Glenduror bothy: light drizzle likely; ~4–7°C.
• Overnight: Glenduror: overcast; ~3–5°C.

Day 3 (Mon 9 Feb)

• Walk-out: Glenduror bothy → parking: light drizzle possible; ~4–7°C.
• Drive: Glenduror parking → Crewe: some drizzle early, then generally overcast.

Places

• Home (Crewe): Crewe, UK
• Cadderlie parking: 56.45042876439168, -5.228899908310357
• Cadderlie bothy: 56.48436, -5.17448 (Geograph WGS84)
• Glenduror parking: 56.64612, -5.25734
• Taigh Seumas a’ Ghlinne (Glenduror): 56.63502, -5.22670 (Geograph WGS84)

References/details/notes

• MBA Cadderlie notes: no vehicle beyond Bonawe quarry entrance. Grid ref LR50: NN 047 370.
• MBA Glenduror notes: grid ref LR41: NN022 540.