# Bothies

Bothies are simple shelters found in remote country, within Great Britain, especially within National Parks.

## Understand

Bothies are simple shelters which can be stayed in for free, subject to observing a few conditions. They are some distance from other facilities and are often 5 mi (8.0 km) from a public road.
Many bothies are maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA), a charity which organises volunteers to do basic maintenance to the bothy structure with the permission of the owner of the bothy.

## List of Bothies

List of MBA bothies :
| MBA region | Name | District | Grid ref Lat/long | Sleeps | Elevation | Estate | Notes |
| Northern Highlands | 58.427-4.3461 Achnanclach | Sutherland | NC630511 58.427°N 4.346°W | many | 148 m (486 ft) | Syre | MBA SBB, 43. |
| Northern Highlands | 57.857-4.8582 Coiremor, Magoo's Bothy | Ross-shire | NH305888 57.857°N 4.858°W | many | 318 m (1,043 ft) | Corriemulzie | MBA SBB, 45. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.412-4.0673 Croft House, Lochstrathy | Sutherland | NC793490 58.412°N 4.067°W | many | 160 m (525 ft) | Strathy South | MBA SBB, 61. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.228-4.9474 Glencoul | Sutherland | NC270303 58.228°N 4.947°W | 4 | 11 m (36 ft) | Reay Forest | Best approached by water. MBA SBB, 49; also. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.259-4.9285 Glendhu | Sutherland | NC283337 58.259°N 4.928°W | 0+ upstairs | 25 m (82 ft) | Reay Forest | MBA SBB, 53. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.609-4.9416 Kearvaig | Sutherland | NC292727 58.609°N 4.941°W | 2+ attic | 9 m (30 ft) | Cape Wrath (MoD) | MBA SBB, 55. |
| Northern Highlands | 57.915-4.8957 Knockdamph | Sutherland | NH285953 57.915°N 4.895°W | many | 233 m (764 ft) | East Rhidorroch | MBA SBB, 59. |
| Northern Highlands | 57.935-4.8058 Schoolhouse, Duag Bridge | Sutherland | NH340975 57.935°N 4.805°W | 5 | 99 m (325 ft) | Corriemulzie | MBA SBB, 77;. also. |
| Northern Highlands | 57.777-5.2549 Shenavall | Wester Ross | NH066810 57.777°N 5.254°W | many | 128 m (420 ft) | Gruinard | Busy. MBA SBB, 63; also. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.425-4.75610 Strabeg | Sutherland | NC391518 58.425°N 4.756°W | many | 35 m (115 ft) | Eriboll | Easy access. MBA SBB, 67. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.503-5.0111 Strathan | Sutherland | NC247612 58.503°N 5.010°W | 2+ | 62 m (203 ft) | Keoldale | Near Sandwood Bay. MBA 15; SBB, 69. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.545-5.0112 Strathchailleach | Sutherland | NC249658 58.545°N 5.010°W | 2 | 95 m (312 ft) | Keoldale | Near Sandwood Bay. MBA SBB, 71; also. |
| Northern Highlands | 58.14-5.14513 Suileag | Sutherland | NC149212 58.140°N 5.145°W | 8 | 137 m (449 ft) | Glencanisp | MBA SBB, 75. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.434-5.29814 Bearnais | Wester Ross | NH021431 57.434°N 5.298°W | 2 | 279 m (915 ft) | Attadale | MBA SBB, 85. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.19-6.11215 Camasunary (new) | Skye | NG517183 57.190°N 6.112°W | 16 | 5 m (16 ft) | Camasunary | New bothy. MBA SBB, 285. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.214-5.22516 Camban | Kintail | NH053184 57.214°N 5.225°W | many | 279 m (915 ft) | West Affric (NTS) | MBA SBB, 89. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.476-5.42117 Coire Fionnaraich | Wester Ross | NG950480 57.476°N 5.421°W | many | 180 m (591 ft) | Fionnaraich | MBA SBB, 93. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.61-5.72718 Craig | Wester Ross | NG774639 57.610°N 5.727°W | many | 83 m (272 ft) | SYHA | MBA SBB, 95; also. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.519-5.32319 Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse) | Wester Ross | NH012526 57.519°N 5.323°W | 0 | 215 m (705 ft) | Coulin | MBA SBB, 103; also. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.701-6.34420 Lookout (Rubha Hunish) | Skye | NG412763 57.701°N 6.344°W | 3+ 4 floor | 82 m (269 ft) | MBA | Ex-coastguard station, hence excellent views. MBA SBB, 293; also. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.372-5.24121 Maol Bhuidhe | Wester Ross | NH053360 57.372°N 5.241°W | many in attic | 261 m (856 ft) | Killilan | MBA SBB, 97. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.36-6.63622 Ollisdal | Skye | NG213394 57.360°N 6.636°W | small | 89 m (292 ft) | Glendale | MBA SBB, 287. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.499-5.98823 Taigh Thormoid Dhuibh (Raasay) | Skye | NG612524 57.499°N 5.988°W | 6 | 15 m (49 ft) | Raasay | Island of Raasay. MBA SBB, 291. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.349-5.78724 Uags | Applecross | NG723351 57.349°N 5.787°W | 1+ attic | 23 m (75 ft) | Applecross | MBA SBB, 105. |
| North West Highlands and Islands | 57.28-7.23125 Uisinis | Outer Hebrides | NF849332 57.280°N 7.231°W | 4 | 24 m (79 ft) | South Uist | Island of South Uist. MBA SBB, 297. |
| Western Highlands | 56.977-5.38426 A' Chuil | Lochaber | NM944924 56.977°N 5.384°W | 7 | 137 m (449 ft) | Glendessary | Busy but rarely full. MBA SBB, 111. |
| Western Highlands | 56.952-6.28927 Dibidil | Rùm | NM393928 56.952°N 6.289°W | 6 | 29 m (95 ft) | Scottish Natural Heritage | Island of Rùm. MBA SBB, 275. |
| Western Highlands | 56.884-5.37528 Gleann Dubh-lighe | Lochaber | NM945820 56.884°N 5.375°W | 2+ | 128 m (420 ft) | Fassfern | MBA SBB, 117. |
| Western Highlands | 56.958-5.39629 Glenpean | Lochaber | NM936904 56.958°N 5.396°W | 2+ large attic | 106 m (348 ft) | Glendessary | MBA SBB, 119. |
| Western Highlands | 57.025-6.41830 Guirdil | Rùm | NG320014 57.025°N 6.418°W | 4+ | 21 m (69 ft) | Scottish Natural Heritage | Island of Rùm. MBA SBB, 281. |
| Western Highlands | 56.953-5.06731 Invermallie | Lochaber | NN136888 56.953°N 5.067°W | 4+ large attic | 45 m (148 ft) | Locheil | Busy. MBA SBB, 123. |
| Western Highlands | 57.013-5.29232 Kinbreack | Lochaber | NN002961 57.013°N 5.292°W | 0+ small attic | 182 m (597 ft) | Locheil | MBA SBB, 125. |
| Western Highlands | 56.952-5.51533 Oban | Lochaber | NM863901 56.952°N 5.515°W | many | 11 m (36 ft) | Meoble | MBA SBB, 129. |
| Western Highlands | 56.997-5.51334 Sourlies | Lochaber | NM868951 56.997°N 5.513°W | 8 | 24 m (79 ft) | Camusrory | Busy in summer. MBA SBB, 135. |
| Western Highlands | 57.197-5.50635 Suardalan | Lochaber | NG883173 57.197°N 5.506°W | 9 | 113 m (371 ft) | Glenelg Grazing | MBA SBB, 101. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.266-4.81836 Abyssinia | Loch Lomond | NN256117 56.266°N 4.818°W | 8 | 250 m (820 ft) | Strone | MBA also. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.486-5.17537 Cadderlie | North Argyll | NN047370 56.486°N 5.175°W | 4 | 14 m (46 ft) | Loch Etive | MBA SBB, 207. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.145-5.31138 Carron | Knapdale | NR944996 56.145°N 5.311°W | 2+ floor | 188 m (617 ft) | Ederline | MBA SBB, 211. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 55.977-5.90239 Cruib | Jura | NR567829 55.977°N 5.902°W | 5 | 2 m (7 ft) | Ruantallaine | Island of Jura. MBA SBB, 273. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.293-4.69640 Doune Byre | Loch Lomond | NN332144 56.293°N 4.696°W | 4 | 71 m (233 ft) | Glenfalloch | West Highland Way. MBA SBB, 215p. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.875-5.58441 Essan | Wester Ross | NM817817 56.875°N 5.584°W | 12 | 34 m (112 ft) | Inverailort | MBA SBB, 115. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.107-5.7942 Glengarrisdale | Jura | NR644970 56.107°N 5.790°W | 4 | 7 m (23 ft) | Ardlussa | Island of Jura. MBA SBB, 279. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.562-5.67643 Leacraithnaich | Ardgour | NM742472 56.562°N 5.676°W | 4 | 148 m (486 ft) | Ardtornish | MBA SBB, 221. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.116-4.84944 Mark Cottage | Loch Lomond | NS229952 56.116°N 4.849°W | 6 | 9 m (30 ft) | Forestry Commission | MBA SBB, 223. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.781-5.50245 Resourie | Ardgour | NM861710 56.781°N 5.502°W | 10 | 139 m (456 ft) | Glenhurich Forest | MBA SBB, 225. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.202-4.68446 Rowchoish | Loch Lomond | NN336043 56.202°N 4.684°W | 12 | 41 m (135 ft) | East Lomond Forest | West Highland Way. MBA SBB, 227. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.635-5.22747 Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne, Glen Duror | Lochaber | NN022539 56.635°N 5.227°W | 4 | 203 m (666 ft) | Lorne Forest | MBA SBB, 217; also. |
| Southwest Highlands and Islands | 56.466-5.86948 Tomsleibhe | Mull | NM617372 56.466°N 5.869°W | 10 | 94 m (308 ft) | Glen Forsa | Isle of Mull. MBA SBB, 295. |
| Central Highlands | 56.779-4.45949 Ben Alder Cottage | Rannoch | NN499680 56.779°N 4.459°W | 4 | 373 m (1,224 ft) | Ben Alder | MBA SBB, 143. |
| Central Highlands | 57.088-4.67250 Blackburn of Corrieyairack | Monadhliath | NH382029 57.088°N 4.672°W | 0+ 8 floor | 344 m (1,129 ft) | Culachy | MBA SBB, 147; also. |
| Central Highlands | 57.057-4.74651 Glenbuck | Monadhliath | NN336996 57.057°N 4.746°W | many | 283 m (928 ft) | Aberchalder | MBA SBB, 149; also. |
| Central Highlands | 56.597-4.64952 Gorton | Rannoch | NN375481 56.597°N 4.649°W | 0+ floor | 299 m (981 ft) | Blackmount | MBA SBB, 219. |
| Central Highlands | 56.823-4.81653 Lairig Leacach | Lochaber | NN282738 56.823°N 4.816°W | 8 | 467 m (1,532 ft) | Killiechonate and Mamores | Busy. MBA SBB, 151; also. |
| Central Highlands | 56.731-4.79854 Loch Chiarain | Lochaber | NN289634 56.731°N 4.798°W | 1+ large attic | 370 m (1,214 ft) | Killiechonate and Mamores | MBA SBB, 153. |
| Central Highlands | 57.006-4.64655 Luib Chonnal | Monadhliath | NN394936 57.006°N 4.646°W | 0+ attic | 331 m (1,086 ft) | Braeroy | MBA SBB, 155. |
| Central Highlands | 56.775-4.83956 Meanach | Lochaber | NN266685 56.775°N 4.839°W | 3 | 345 m (1,132 ft) | Killiechonate and Mamores | MBA SBB, 157. |
| Central Highlands | 56.771-4.79157 Staoineag | Lochaber | NN296678 56.771°N 4.791°W | many | 293 m (961 ft) | Killiechonate and Mamores | MBA SBB, 161. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.84-3.91258 Allt Scheicheachan | Badenoch | NN835737 56.840°N 3.912°W | 2+ attic | 487 m (1,598 ft) | Atholl | Not at all busy. MBA SBB, 167. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.944-3.35359 Callater Stable | Mounth | NO178845 56.944°N 3.353°W | 8 | 514 m (1,686 ft) | Invercauld | MBA SBB, 171. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.938-2.63360 Charr | Mounth | NO616831 56.938°N 2.633°W | 3 | 264 m (866 ft) | Glendye | MBA SBB, 185. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.042-3.68161 Corrour | Cairngorms | NN981958 57.042°N 3.681°W | 4 | 564 m (1,850 ft) | Mar Lodge (NTS) | Lairig Ghru. Often crowded. MBA SBB, 175. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.137-3.51962 Faindouran | Cairngorms | NJ082062 57.137°N 3.519°W | 2+ attic | 603 m (1,978 ft) | Inchrory | MBA SBB, 179. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.11-3.58463 Fords of Avon Refuge Hut | Cairngorms | NJ042032 57.110°N 3.584°W | 0 | 689 m (2,260 ft) | Abernethy (RSPB) | MBA SBB, 201. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.067-3.71864 Garbh Choire Refuge | Cairngorms | NN959986 57.067°N 3.718°W | 0 | 710 m (2,329 ft) | Mar Lodge (NTS) | MBA also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.995-3.22465 Gelder Shiel Stable | Mounth | NO258900 56.995°N 3.224°W | 6 | 444 m (1,457 ft) | Balmoral | MBA SBB, 181; also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.927-3.19166 Glas Allt Shiel Bothy | Loch Muick | NO276824 56.927°N 3.191°W | 6 in attic | 400 m (1,312 ft) | Balmoral Estate | MBA SBB, 183. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.078-3.61367 Hutchison Memorial Hut | Cairngorms | NO023998 57.078°N 3.613°W | 2+ 4 floor | 747 m (2,451 ft) | Mar Lodge (NTS) | MBA SBB, 187; also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.012-3.968 Ruigh Aiteachain | Cairngorms | NN847928 57.012°N 3.900°W | 10+ attic | 389 m (1,276 ft) | Glenfeshie | MBA SBB, 189; also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.962-3.64369 Ruighe Ealasaid (Red House) | Cairngorms | NO003869 56.962°N 3.643°W | | 439 m (1,440 ft) | Mar Lodge | MBA also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 57.184-3.64670 Ryvoan | Cairngorms | NJ006115 57.184°N 3.646°W | 4 | 394 m (1,293 ft) | Abernethy (RSPB) | RSPB nature reserve. MBA SBB, 193; also. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.93-3.09271 Shielin of Mark | Mounth | NO337827 56.930°N 3.092°W | 2 | 644 m (2,113 ft) | Dalhousie | MBA SBB, 195. |
| Eastern Highlands | 56.889-3.76372 Tarf Hotel (Feith Uaine) | Badenoch | NN927789 56.889°N 3.763°W | 7 | 566 m (1,857 ft) | Atholl | Remote. MBA SBB, 197. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.346-3.55473 Brattleburn | Lowther Hills | NT016069 55.346°N 3.554°W | 2+ attic | 275 m (902 ft) | - | MBA SBB, 239. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.284-3.62274 Burlywhag | Lowther Hills | NS971001 55.284°N 3.622°W | 2 | 360 m (1,181 ft) | Queensberry | MBA SBB, 241. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.276-4.20175 Clennoch | Galloway | NS603002 55.276°N 4.201°W | 6 | 416 m (1,365 ft) | Moorbrock | MBA SBB, 243. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.286-3.30876 Dryfehead | Dumfriesshire | NY170999 55.286°N 3.308°W | 6 | 310 m (1,017 ft) | Tanlawhill Farm, Tilhill Forestry | MBA SBB, 247. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.453-3.37177 Gameshope | Dumfriesshire | NT135185 55.453°N 3.371°W | 8 | 419 m (1,375 ft) | Borders Forest | MBA SBB, 249. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.29-3.08478 Greensykes | Dumfriesshire | NT312000 55.290°N 3.084°W | 8 | 268 m (879 ft) | Greensykes | MBA SBB, 251. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.301-3.71679 Kettleton Byre | Lowther Hills | NS912021 55.301°N 3.716°W | 4 | 356 m (1,168 ft) | Queensberry | MBA SBB, 253; also. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.272-2.73280 Leysburnfoot (Will's Bothy) | Liddesdale | NY536976 55.272°N 2.732°W | | 250 m (820 ft) | - | MBA |
| Southern Scotland | 55.361-3.29381 Over Phawhope | Dumfriesshire | NT183082 55.361°N 3.293°W | 8 | 395 m (1,296 ft) | MBA | MBA SBB, 255. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.184-4.47682 Tunskeen | Galloway | NX425906 55.184°N 4.476°W | 6 | 324 m (1,063 ft) | Galloway Forest | MBA SBB, 257; also. |
| Southern Scotland | 55.068-4.40383 White Laggan | Galloway | NX466775 55.068°N 4.403°W | 6 | 264 m (866 ft) | Galloway Forest | MBA SBB, 259. |
| Northern England and Borders | 54.713-2.4811 Cross Fell (Greg's Hut) | North Pennines | NY690355 54.713°N 2.481°W | 6–10 | 690 m (2,264 ft) | - | Mining subsidence nearby. MBA also. |
| Northern England and Borders | 54.51-3.2232 Dubs Hut | Lake District | NY209134 54.510°N 3.223°W | | 480 m (1,575 ft) | - | MBA. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.192-2.3873 Flittingford | Kielder | NY754886 55.192°N 2.387°W | 4 | 281 m (922 ft) | Forest Enterprise England | MBA also. |
| Northern England and Borders | 54.694-3.0684 Great Lingy Hut | Lake District | NY312337 54.694°N 3.068°W | 3–4 | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Lake District National Park | MBA also. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.101-2.4095 Green | Kielder | NY740786 55.101°N 2.409°W | | 272 m (892 ft) | - | MBA. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.035-2.3336 Haughtongreen | Kielder | NY788713 55.035°N 2.333°W | | 248 m (814 ft) | - | MBA . |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.169-2.7177 Kershopehead | North Pennines | NY544863 55.169°N 2.717°W | 2+ 10 floor | 248 m (814 ft) | - | MBA also. |
| Northern England and Borders | 54.478-2.7818 Mosedale Cottage | Lake District | NY495095 54.478°N 2.781°W | 12+ floor | 450 m (1,476 ft) | - | MBA; also. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.143-2.4019 Roughside | Kielder | NY745833 55.143°N 2.401°W | | 220 m (722 ft) | - | MBA. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.344-2.36710 Spithope | Cheviots | NT769057 55.344°N 2.367°W | | 340 m (1,115 ft) | - | MBA. |
| Northern England and Borders | 55.226-2.51911 Wainhope | Kielder | NY671925 55.226°N 2.519°W | | 270 m (886 ft) | - | MBA. |
| Northern England and Borders | 54.508-3.22812 Warnscale Head | Lake District | NY206132 54.508°N 3.228°W | 0 | 460 m (1,509 ft) | - | MBA; also. |
| Wales | 52.929-3.7121 Arenig Fawr | Snowdonia | SH851380 52.929°N 3.712°W | 3 | 400 m (1,312 ft) | Welsh Water | MBA also. |
| Wales | 52.986-4.2112 Cae Amos | Snowdonia | SH517454 52.986°N 4.211°W | | 216 m (709 ft) | - | MBA, also. |
| Wales | 53.179-3.9393 Dulyn | Snowdonia | SH705664 53.179°N 3.939°W | 0+ 10 floor | 510 m (1,673 ft) | - | MBA also. |
| Wales | 51.974-3.1294 Grwyne Fawr | Black Mountains | SO225312 51.974°N 3.129°W | 4 | 552 m (1,811 ft) | - | MBA also. |
| Wales | 52.321-3.6145 Lluest Cwm Bach | Cambrian Mountains | SN900705 52.321°N 3.614°W | 6–7 | 350 m (1,148 ft) | Elan Valley Trust | MBA, also. |
| Wales | 52.235-3.756 Moel Prysgau | Cambrian Mountains | SN806611 52.235°N 3.750°W | many | 378 m (1,240 ft) | Natural Resources Wales | MBA also. |
| Wales | 52.399-3.7117 Nant Rhys | Cambrian Mountains | SN836792 52.399°N 3.711°W | | 466 m (1,529 ft) | - | MBA also. |
| Wales | 52.396-3.8048 Nant Syddion | Cambrian Mountains | SN773791 52.396°N 3.804°W | 18+ | 310 m (1,017 ft) | Forest Enterprise Ceredigion Area | MBA also. |
| Wales | 52.798-3.8749 Penrhos Isaf | Snowdonia | SH737238 52.798°N 3.874°W | | 169 m (554 ft) | - | MBA, also. |

## See also

* Walking in the United Kingdom