How many people can sleep in Ryvoan Bothy?

About six people if everyone's friendly and hasn't brought massive rucksacks. It's a single-room bothy with limited sleeping platform space, so it fills up quickly, especially in summer.

How long does it take to walk to Ryvoan Bothy from Glenmore?

About an hour on a well-maintained path—roughly four kilometres through Caledonian pine forest. It's gentle enough that you could manage in trainers, though proper boots are always better.

When is the best time to visit Ryvoan Bothy to avoid crowds?

Winter (November to March) or weekdays are your best bet. Summer weekends can see the bothy full by mid-afternoon with day-trippers, but visitor numbers drop dramatically once the weather turns cold.

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Ryvoan Bothy: When the Green Loch Brings More Visitors Than the Shelter

An Lochan Uaine's improbable turquoise water sits five minutes from Ryvoan, which means the bothy gets day-trippers looking for toilets and walkers heading to Bynack More. Small, accessible, and often full by 4pm in summer.

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