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A '''knowledge''' base for everything related to the [[What is a bothy?|British wilderness shelters]]!
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This is a wiki for you to find or deposit knowledge about bothies. There has never been an online resource for bothies before, in fact the only way that you could really find out about bothies was by word of mouth. This wiki has been set up to be made by the people who visit them.
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==[[What is a bothy?]]==
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[[Image:Lairig_Leacach_Bothy.jpg|thumb|Lairig Leacach Bothy]]
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In the United Kingdom a '''bothy''' is a simple shelter, generally left unlocked and available for anyone to use without charge. Bothies are to be found in remote, mountainous areas of Scotland, Northern England and Wales: they are particularly common in the Scottish Highlands (bothy may be a corruption of the Gaelic ''botan'' meaning small hut or possibly the Welsh term ''bwthyn'' also meaning small cottage, it could also be from Norse ''būð'', cognate with English ''booth'' with a diminutive ending).
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Generally speaking, most bothies are formerly ruined buildings that have been restored to a basic standard, providing a windproof and watertight shelter. They vary in size from little more than a large box up to two-storey cottages. They usually have designated sleeping areas. Commonly, these are either an upstairs room or a raised platform, thus allowing one to keep clear of cold air and draughts at floor height. No bedding, mattresses or blankets are provided.  Public access to bothies is either on foot or by bicycle.
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Most bothies have a fireplace, and are near a natural source of water. A spade is provided to bury excrement.
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[[Image:Bothy-code.jpg|thumb|The Bothy Code, seen at Tarf Bothy]]
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Although free, use of bothies is to some extent governed by an unwritten "bothy etiquette":
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*Fuel for the fire should be brought, or if fuel stored in the bothy is used, more should be gathered to replace what is used. Many bothies are located far from any trees, though peat may provide an alternative fuel. However, peat digging is likely to be discouraged to protect the local landscape and ecology.
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*The fire is to be used for warmth, not cooking, and a stove should be brought.
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*Candles are usually to be found, as with fuel these should be replaced if used.
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*All rubbish (except excrement, which should be buried) should be carried out
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*When visiting the toilet ensure that a location away from any watercourse is used.
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*Large groups and long stays are to be discouraged – bothies are intended for small groups on the move in the mountains.
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Bothies are usually owned by the landowner of the estate on which they stand, though the actual owner is rarely involved in any way, other than by permitting their continued existence. Most are maintained by an organisation known as the [[Mountain Bothies Association]] (MBA), who look after around 100 bothies.
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The location of bothies is not publicised widely – prior knowledge and word of mouth are often the only way of finding a bothy. (However, the Bothies Wiki hopes to change this.)
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==[[Bothies by Area]]==
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'''Please add more!'''
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'''[[Northern Highlands]]'''
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*[[Achnanclach]]
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*[[Alladale]]
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*[[Coiremor]]
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*[[Glenbeg]]
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*[[Glendhu]]
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*[[Glen Coul]]
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*[[Kearvaig]]
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*[[Knockdamph]]
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*[[Loch Strathay]]
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*[[Shenavall]]
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*[[Stabeg]]
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*[[Strathan]]
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*[[Strathcailleach]]
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*[[Suileag]]
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'''[[North West Highlands and Islands]]'''
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*[[Bearnais]]
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*[[Camasunary]]
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*[[Camban]]
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*[[Coir Fionnaraich]]
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*[[Essan Dorcha]]
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*[[Maol Bhuidhe]]
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*[[Ollisdale]]
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*[[Taig]]
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*[[Taig Thormoid Dhuibh]]
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*[[Uags]]
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*[[Uidhe]]
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*[[Usinish]]
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*[[Craig]]
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*[[The Lookout]]
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'''[[West Highlands and Islands]]'''
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*[[A'Chuil]]
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*[[Dibidil]]
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*[[Glenpean]]
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*[[Guirdil]]
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*[[Invermallie]]
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*[[Kinbreak]]
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*[[Oban]]
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*[[Sourlies]]
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*[[Suardalan]]
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*[[Gleann Dubh Lighe]]
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'''[[South West Highlands and Islands]]'''
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*[[An Cladach]]
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*[[Cadderlie]]
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*[[Carron]]
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*[[Essan]]
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*[[Leacraithnaich]]
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*[[Peanmeanach]]
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*[[Tomsleibhe]]
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*[[Doune Byre]]
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*[[Rowchoish]]
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*[[Resourie]]
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*[[Tigh Seamus a'Ghlinne]]
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*[[Glengarrisdale]]
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'''[[Central Highlands]]'''
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*[[Ben Alder]]
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*[[Blackburn]]
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*[[Culra]]
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*[[Glenbuck]]
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*[[Gorton]]
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*[[Luib Chonnal]]
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*[[Lairig Leacach]]
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*[[Loch Chiarain]]
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*[[Meanachy]]
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*[[Staoineag]]
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'''[[Eastern Highlands]]'''
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*[[Allt Scheicheachan]]
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*[[Corrour]]
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*[[Callater Stable]]
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*[[Faindouran]]
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*[[Feith Uaine]]
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*[[Gelder Shiel Stable]]
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*[[House of Charr]]
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*[[Hutchison Memorial Hut]]
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*[[Ruigh Aiteachain]]
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*[[Ryvoan]]
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*[[Shielin of Mark]]
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'''[[Southern Scotland]]'''
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*[[Brattleburn]]
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*[[Burleywhag]]
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*[[Clennoch]]
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*[[Minch Moor]]
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*[[Kettleton Byre]]
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*[[Over Phawhope]]
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*[[Backhill of Bush]]
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*[[Shiel of Castlemaddy]]
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*[[White Laggon]]
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*[[Tunskeen]]
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*[[Gameshope]]
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'''[[Northern England and Borders]]'''
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*[[Blackburnhead]]
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*[[Haughtongreen]]
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*[[Kielder Head]]
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*[[Kershopehead]]
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*[[Roughside]]
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*[[Spithope]]
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*[[The Green]]
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*[[Wainhope]]
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*[[Cross Fell]]
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*[[Mosedale Cottage]]
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*[[Pinkneys]]
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*[[Warnscale Head]]
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*[[Burns]]
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*[[Leysburnfoot]]
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'''[[Wales]]'''
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*[[Arenig Fawr]]
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*[[Dulyn]]
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*[[Grwyne Fawr]]
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*[[Moel Prysgau]]
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*[[Nant Rhys]]
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*[[Nant Syddion]]
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*[[Penrhos-Isaf]]

Current revision as of 20:36, 27 April 2007

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A knowledge base for everything related to the British wilderness shelters!

This is a wiki for you to find or deposit knowledge about bothies. There has never been an online resource for bothies before, in fact the only way that you could really find out about bothies was by word of mouth. This wiki has been set up to be made by the people who visit them.

To add a new bothie or write a new article, enter the page title in the box below.

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What is a bothy?

Lairig Leacach Bothy

In the United Kingdom a bothy is a simple shelter, generally left unlocked and available for anyone to use without charge. Bothies are to be found in remote, mountainous areas of Scotland, Northern England and Wales: they are particularly common in the Scottish Highlands (bothy may be a corruption of the Gaelic botan meaning small hut or possibly the Welsh term bwthyn also meaning small cottage, it could also be from Norse būð, cognate with English booth with a diminutive ending).

Generally speaking, most bothies are formerly ruined buildings that have been restored to a basic standard, providing a windproof and watertight shelter. They vary in size from little more than a large box up to two-storey cottages. They usually have designated sleeping areas. Commonly, these are either an upstairs room or a raised platform, thus allowing one to keep clear of cold air and draughts at floor height. No bedding, mattresses or blankets are provided. Public access to bothies is either on foot or by bicycle.

Most bothies have a fireplace, and are near a natural source of water. A spade is provided to bury excrement.

The Bothy Code, seen at Tarf Bothy

Although free, use of bothies is to some extent governed by an unwritten "bothy etiquette":

  • Fuel for the fire should be brought, or if fuel stored in the bothy is used, more should be gathered to replace what is used. Many bothies are located far from any trees, though peat may provide an alternative fuel. However, peat digging is likely to be discouraged to protect the local landscape and ecology.
  • The fire is to be used for warmth, not cooking, and a stove should be brought.
  • Candles are usually to be found, as with fuel these should be replaced if used.
  • All rubbish (except excrement, which should be buried) should be carried out
  • When visiting the toilet ensure that a location away from any watercourse is used.
  • Large groups and long stays are to be discouraged – bothies are intended for small groups on the move in the mountains.

Bothies are usually owned by the landowner of the estate on which they stand, though the actual owner is rarely involved in any way, other than by permitting their continued existence. Most are maintained by an organisation known as the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA), who look after around 100 bothies.

The location of bothies is not publicised widely – prior knowledge and word of mouth are often the only way of finding a bothy. (However, the Bothies Wiki hopes to change this.)


Bothies by Area

Please add more!

Northern Highlands

North West Highlands and Islands

West Highlands and Islands

South West Highlands and Islands

Central Highlands

Eastern Highlands

Southern Scotland

Northern England and Borders

Wales

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