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Book SynopsisAn introduction to some of the best bothies in the UK. Featuring 26 selected bothies, the author shares her memories of using these free 'stone tents' in some of the country's wildest and most remote locations. 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. Inspiring and fun, the book showcases bothies in Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, Lake District, Pennines, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and Northumberland, and is a personal celebration of the world of bothying. Hidden away in the hills and mountains of England, Scotland and Wales - for years known only to a lucky few - is a network of huts, cottages and shelters. Completely free to use, these secretive refuges can be life-savers, quick stops and destinations in themselves. The network of British bothies is cared for by the Mountain Bothies Association, and day-to-day by the walkers, climbers and mountain lovers who rest there.
Table of ContentsMap key 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
