Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

There's a beautiful poem on the door by AM Lawrence, a poet from Burgh by Sands in Cumbria. The piece is called 'I Leave Tonight from Euston' and encapsulates the thrill of leaving civilisation to seek out wild places, such as those we find in the Cairngorms.

Barney

January 30, 2019

Mountain biking

Busy it may well be — likely because it's a mere handful of miles from somewhere to park your car — but this bothy is in an exquisite spot, and it's a great place to break up a two-day ride. There's an open fire, but the bothy is in an area of native wood regeneration, so don't cut any live wood under any circumstances! It's also in an RSPB nature reserve, so look out for any restriction signs.

There's traditionally a poem pinned to the door, called 'I Leave Tonight From Euston' by A M Lawrence.

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 24, 2023

Hiking

Bothies, in case you haven't come across these lovely things, are little mountain huts dotted around Britain's wildest places, mainly in Scotland. Used as warm shelters by weary hikers (including overnight stays), they can vary greatly in comfort levels.

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