Scottish Bothy Bible: The complete guide to Scotland s bothies and how to reach them

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Alongside notes on legends and landscape, wildlife and history, the book is full of expert guidance and tips on how to make use of bothies, from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walking routes in. The ideal book for nostalgic hillwalkers and climbers of the '60s, even just the armchair and public house variety.

Some makers only send to the UK and Ireland, others will send items to the EU and other International destinations. an inspiring introduction to those new to the idea of remote mountain shelters, and gives some insight into how to find them, what to pack and how to behave once there. The owners of many bothies will be watching developments with trepidation, so let’s hope they aren’t revving up their bulldozers yet. People join the association to support our maintenance work – either financially through their subscription or by joining work parties. Growing up on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales, Phoebe Smith was bitten by the outdoor bug early.

There is an Ordnance Survey map showing the bothy location plus a note of the grid reference on each bothy page on this site.

I’m with her on publishing the book – there are no ‘secret’ bothies here and she does strongly urge good practice – but feel the high volume of mistakes lets it down.

Though bothies are closed, Scottish Bothy Walks continues to have merit as an exceptional walking guide, particularly for those of us who like to stay overnight, be it in a bothy or a tent. Each bothy is given a map showing the location and route in, some photos, a descriptive text talking abut access routes, history, facilities and so on.

Basic bothy code is discussed, and key features of individual bothies; the details are left to his earlier book The Scottish Bothy Bible (which as mentioned is a terrific companion to this book). Scotland: Highlands and Isle of Skye, Glenduror Forest, Fort Augustus, Spean Bridge, Rannoch Moor, Cairngorms, Galloway Forest, Fisherfield, Sandwood Bay, Oykel Bridge. RAB's Superlite Shelter 4 Sil Bothy uses lightweight waterproof fabric to produce an amazing emergency or lunchtime shelter when the weather closes in. It's well laid out and even gives you information on the traditions and etiquette of using them so I feel confident in using my first one. Follow the bothy code and always be respectful, courteous, and tolerant of others and remember that bothies are always used at your own risk.

So the first thing we spend your subscription on is materials and other things like transport costs and safety gear that support the actual work on bothies.