This is such a rewarding walk and I reckon it's the perfect first-time bothy adventure. Start at Glenmore and stride along an easy wide path to reach the well-named waters of An Lochan Uaine (the Green Lake), a beautiful turquoise pool where you can cool off with a dip. Then continue up to Ryvoan, a… Czytaj więcej

If you aren't sure if bothies are for you, you should definitely try Over Phawhope. This is probably the most luxurious free shelter I've stayed in, with a wood-burning stove, a sofa, two bedrooms with wooden sleeping platforms and even a composting loo!



I just popped here for a quick hike on my way to… Czytaj więcej

This was one of my first all-gravel rides and it was such a rewarding one. Although the route was mostly flat, we had amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Our end goal was Backhill of Bush bothy, a remote shelter that was once a shepherd's cottage. Inside, there are two bedrooms, which are pretty… Czytaj więcej

This is an easy, flat walk to one of the prettiest – and most popular – bothies in the Highlands. Although it's small inside, with just a fire and a sleeping platform, it's very cute and cosy. You're unlikely to have it to yourself, so bring a tent. There are great wild camping spots nearby along the… Czytaj więcej

This was a glorious day for a walk up Cross Fell. We could see the Lake District and over to Scotland from the mountain and, from the top, it's easy to reach Greg's Hut. An old blacksmith’s shop and cottage for workers from the nearby lead mine, the hut is now a respite for weary walkers.



England’s highest… Czytaj więcej

Assynt may be one of the least densely populated areas in the whole of Europe, but it is home to some of Scotland’s most breathtaking mountains instead. Towering above Glen Canisp is the isolated and iconic Suilven, at 2,398 feet (731 m). The ‘crown jewel’ of Assynt requires a painfully steep 1,600-foot… Czytaj więcej

Tucked away in the woods, Nant Syddion is delightful Welsh bothy that feels more like a cottage than most free shelters, boasting a downstairs living room with a wood burner, cosy bedrooms upstairs and an outdoor loo. While you can walk here directly from Gwersylla Tymawr Camping, it's a rewarding longer… Czytaj więcej

Shenavall is a much-loved, photogenic bothy on the Cape Wrath Trail with amazing views of the Fisherfield Forest region. The simplest way to reach it is on foot from Dundonnell Forest and there are cold lochans you can take a dip in along the way. From here, you can also tackle the iconic An Teallach… Czytaj więcej

Welcome to 'Britain's last wilderness': the incredibly beautiful Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland. There are few roads or inhabitants here, just miles of open mountain landscapes. This 15.6-mile (25.1 km) trek from Kinloch Hourn to Inverie, home to Britain's most remote pub, might be the most stunning… Czytaj więcej

Sourlies is a wonderfully remote bothy in what is already known as 'Scotland's last wilderness': the Knoydart Peninsula. You can hike here in a day from the pretty village of Inverie, or combine this with my Knoydart Part 1 walk from Kinloch Hourn to Inverie for an epic two or three-day trek. Note that… Czytaj więcej