Gleann Dubh Lighe

Gleann Dubh Lighe (also spelled Gleann Dubh-lighe) is a glen (valley) in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, located at the foot of Streap in the Northwest Highlands mountain range. The Dubh Lighe river flows through the length of the valley.[1] A frequented spot for hiking, the valley is known for the eponymous bothy located in the valley which is maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA). It accidentally burned down in late 2011, but was rebuilt in June 2013 by volunteers of the MBA.[2][3][4]

Gleann Dubh Lighe
Gleann Dubh-lighe
Gleann Dubh Lighe, with the Dubh Lighe river in flow and the eponymous bothy in the distance
Geography
LocationNorthwest Highlands
CountryScotland
StateHighland
DistrictLochaber
Coordinates56.884°N 5.375°W / 56.884; -5.375 
Topo mapOS Landranger 40
RiverDubh Lighe

Etymology

Gleann Dubh Lighe means "glen of the dark stream," a glen being a narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it.[5]

References
  1. "Map of Mallaig & Glenfinnan" (Map). Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel. 1:50,000. OS Landranger. Ordnance Survey. 24 February 2016. ISBN 978-0-319-26138-5. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  2. "Gleann Dubh-lighe". Mountain Bothies Association. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  3. Roberts, Liz (20 June 2013). "Gleann Dubh-lighe bothy rebuilt in memory of climber Nicholas Randall". Grough. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  4. Allan, Geoff (14 May 2021). "Walk of the week: Streap and Gleann Dubh-lighe bothy, Highlands". The Times. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  5. Townsend, Chris (2011). Scotland (1 ed.). Cicerone Press. p. 321. ISBN 9781849653534.
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