The Book of the Bothy (eBook)

Growing up on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales, Phoebe Smith was bitten by the outdoor bug early. Her love of dramatic landscapes has since led to walking and backpacking adventures all over the world. Of all the places she has been, however, it is the UK (in particular the coastal areas) that holds a special place in her heart. Phoebe is currently editor of Wanderlust magazine. She has also written for many other outdoor magazines including Trail and Country Walking. When not planning her next escapade she is most likely to be found in the mountains, powered by nothing more than her own feet.

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Overview map

Introduction

Welcome to the wonderful world of bothying
What are bothies?
History of bothies
Facilities to expect
Why bothy?
Finding a bothy
MBA or not?
The bothy book
Safety issues
Etiquette
Traditions
How you can help
What to take when bothying
A note on fuel
The best bothies - or why these 26?

Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway

Tunskeen

Lowther Hills

Kettleton Byre

Glen Coe

Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne

Scottish Highlands

Lairig Leacach

Dalwhinnie

Ben Alder Cottage

Great Glen

Blackburn of Corrieyairack

East Highlands

Ruigh Aiteachain

Balmoral

Glendar Shiel Stable

Cairngorms

Bob Scott's
Hutchinson Memorial Hut
Ryvoan

Wester Ross

Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse)
Shenavall

Isle of Skye

The Lookout

Torridon

Craig

Sutherland

The Schoolhouse
Glencoul

Sandwood Estate

StrathChailleach

Wales

Brecon Beacons

Grwyne Fawr

Mid-Wales

Nant Syddian

Snowdonia

Arenig Fawr

Carneddau

Dulyn

England

Lake District

Warnscale Head
Mosedale Cottage

Pennines

Cross Fell

Northumberland

Kershopehead