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

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Importantly, a section is dedicated to the rules and bothy code, great for those unfamiliar with how to behave towards the bothy and others using it. Scattered across Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes lies a unique and often hidden network of bothies, once-abandoned crofts, farmsteads and mountain huts that are open and free to stay in.

With captivating histories, detailed route descriptions and practical hillcraft knowledge, this is your essential guide to wild adventure living. This books details where they are but also what things to expect when you arrive in terms of amenities but also what you should leave for the next person arriving and generally the good practice rules around staying there.

This first ever complete guide to the Scottish bothies reveals the country s unique and often hidden network of bothy cabins and mountain huts. The Scottish bothy bible is the first ever complete guide book to Scotland’s bothies, featuring full details on over 100 MBA bothies and more. The best bothies for Munros, beaches, seclusion, families and beginners, wildlife, romantic hideaways, wild and remote and stunning scenery. to know there is a bothy in the middle of Knoydart is interesting, but i would have liked pinpoint maps showing paths and approaches etc, rather than just a grid ref. A simple shelter in remote country for the use and benefit of all those who love being in wild and lonely places' (Mountain Bothies Association).

With full maps and detailed information on the locations and approach routes – by canoe, foot and bicycle – plus a forward by legendary quadruple amputee mountaineer Jamie Andrew. Rich in knowledge and information that reflects Allan's wealth of bothying experience, The Scottish Bothy Bible is the essential guide to wild adventure living.

Including detailed descriptions of all current Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) bothies and many other lesser-known gems.