Riasg, Highlands
Grid Ref. NN 271 812
Postal Address: Riasg, Roy Bridge, Lochaber PH31 4AE
No phone. Reasonable mobile phone service. Wifi installed for information on snow gates, avalanche condition, weather.
Situation: conveniently located in Roy Bridge only three miles from Spean Bridge, Riasg is a great base for both summer and winter mountain activities.
Accommodation: the hut has 20 bunk spaces (two 6 bunk rooms, one 5 bunk, and one 2/3 bunk). The 2/3 bunk room is bookable by CC members on an exclusive basis all year round. The 5 bunk room is bookable as an exclusive basis during the defined summer period (1st April to 31st January). CC members, Kindred and Reciprocal Rights Clubs ONLY between 1st February and 31st March, and restricted to one guest per CC, Kindred and Reciprocal Rights Club member.
Access: turn south beside the Roy Bridge Hotel and Grey Corries Bunkhouse, then take the next turn on the left before the railway bridge. Riasg is the first bungalow on the right. There is parking for 10 cars. Front door and door to external drying room both operated by key fob. This hut is available for outside bookings by BMC and MS affiliated clubs or individual members between 1st April and 31st January only. If Riasg is fully booked CC members have arrangements with Kindred and Reciprocal Rights Clubs such as the FRCC Waters Cottage in Kinlochleven but you must not arrive at this hut without a prior booking. There are also the BMC Alex McIntyre Hut and the Rucksack Club Craigallan Hut nearby where the warden may be able to assist. No camping.
Services: oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity. Cooking fat should be poured into worktop fat traps not flushed down sinks, then disposed with general refuse. Refuse, in black bin bags ONLY, should be placed in wheelie bins for collection. Pillows are provided, use disposable pillow case covers provided and dispose of at the end of visit with refuse. No bed linen is provided.
Custodians: Kris Hill and Steve Abbot.
Email: riasg@climbers-club.co.uk