Where are Bothies in Scotland?
Where are Bothies in Scotland?
The bothy – once a farm workers’ shelter, then a hikers’ refuge – is part of this renaissance….
- Lookout, Rubha Hunish, Isle of Skye.
- Glenpean, Spean Bridge, western Highlands.
- Kearvaig, Cape Wrath, Northern Highlands.
Where can I find Bothies?
Bothies are primitive shelters found primarily in Scotland (particularly in the Highlands) but also in remote parts of Wales and northern England.
Are Bothies on OS maps?
What is a bothy? The bothy at Shenavall on OS Maps – click to open.
Are Bothies free?
They’re free, simple shelters in remote country that anyone can use. But bothies can be much more than just a place to sleep – at their best they represent a culture and a community. They are free to use, open to all and maintained by the generosity of members and the wider bothy community.
What are Bothies in Scotland?
A bothy is a basic shelter, usually left unlocked and available for anyone to use free of charge. It was also a term for basic accommodation, usually for gardeners or other workers on an estate. Bothies are found in remote mountainous areas of Scotland, Northern England, Ulster and Wales.
Are there any bothies in England?
Bothies can be found all over Britain in wild and remote places. Because they are generally remote, most are found in Scotland – arguably home to the wildest tracts of land in mainland Britain – with a few scattered in the north of England and parts of rural Wales.
Do I need to book a bothy?
You can’t. We don’t have a booking system. Bothies are open for anyone to use. People using a bothy must expect others to arrive looking for shelter and make room for them if that happens.
What are bothies in Scotland?
How many Scottish bothies are there?
Once a local secret, mountain bothies have made a comeback with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts after the release of The Bothy Bible, a detailed book that lists over 100 bothies found throughout Scotland.
How many Scottish Bothies are there?
