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

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Presenting a complete listing of bothies, including high-traffic spots and hidden gems, Allan takes the reader to Viking longhouses, island hideaways and highland homesteads, recounting captivating histories, imparting useful approach information, and sharing practical hillcraft knowledge along the way. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Geoff Allan is Scotland s premier bothy expert: founder of the Bothies on a Bike blog he has hiked, biked and slept the night in each and every Scottish bothy. 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. Written by acclaimed author Geoff Allan, this informative book makes the perfect gift for any outdoor lovers and adventurers alike.

It includes all the Mountain Bothy Association's 81 bothies and many lesser-known gems, accompanied by stunning photography which captures the spirit of bothying culture and Scotland’s wildest places. What I really like is the author gives honest accounts of the places, if one is a bit run down, you know about it before you go so you’re not expecting 5* luxury at the end of your walk. 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.Trained as a surveyor, he is a professional photographer and maintenance officer for an MBA bothy on the Isle of Rum. however, the maps were rough hand-drawn, artistic yes, but of zero navigational value, which was a great disappointment.

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. Great little coffee table book, but also if you're a serious hiker this is truly AMAZING because it gives exact descriptions and coordinates of how to reach these neat little houses. As you can tell from the front cover the photography inside is stunning and really captures the places well.With captivating histories, detailed route descriptions and practical hillcraft knowledge, this is your essential guide to wild adventure living! The best bothies for Munros, beaches, seclusion, families and beginners, wildlife, romantic hideaways, wild and remote and stunning scenery. Trained as a surveyor, he is a professional photographer and joint maintenance office for an MBA bothy on the Isle of Rum . The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Written by the founder of the ‘Bothies on a Bike’ blog, it offers detailed information on the locations and approach routes by foot, canoe and bicycle and highlights the best bothies for Munros, beach, seclusion and families.