United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Ettrick And Yarrow
Over Phawhope Bothy
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Ettrick And Yarrow
Over Phawhope Bothy
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 5 hikers
Over Phawhope Bothy is thought to have been the home of William Laidlaw, a famous Scottish poet, and his wife Bessie Scott in the early 18th century. These days, the well-equipped bothy is well-placed for hikers on the Southern Upland Way, breaking-up an unavoidably long section.
January 3, 2020
One of my favourite bothies if you don't like roughing it, Over Phawhope is really cosy, with a wood-burning stove and two snug bedrooms with wooden sleeping platforms. Outside there's a stream, picnic table and even a composting loo - luxury!
June 16, 2023
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