A guidebook celebrating the bothies of England, Scotland and Wales: a network of huts, cottages and shelters – often in remote mountainous locations – that are completely free to use. The author presents a selection of 26 of her favourite bothies, with notes on access, water, facilities, history and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Includes advice on how to use bothies and bothy etiquetteRoutes (with mapping) to all of the 26 bothies featured, plus suggestions for what to do when you get there (including nearby hills you might climb)A history of bothiesPersonal recollections of visits to the 26 bothiesTaigh Seumas a' Ghlinne (Glen Coe), Ben Alder Cottage, Ruigh Aiteachain, Ryvoan, Shenavall, Warnscale Head, Greg's Hut and Nant SyddionThe majority of bothies are in the Scottish Highlands, but the guide also includes bothies in Dumfries and Galloway, Northumberland, the Pennines, the Lake District, Snowdonia, Mid-Wales and the Brecon Beacons
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A celebration of 26 of the author's favourite bothies, as she shares her memories of her favourite 'stone tents' all over the UK in remote and wild locations. Packed with expert advice on how to make use of these 'free, old, empty houses', from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walks into these remote locations.
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Map key Overview map Introduction Welcome to the wonderful world of bothying What are bothies? History of bothies Facilities to expect Why bothy? Finding a bothy MBA or not? The bothy book Safety issues Etiquette Traditions How you can help What to take when bothying A note on fuel The best bothies - or why these 26? Scotland Dumfries and Galloway Tunskeen Lowther Hills Kettleton Byre Glen Coe Taigh Seumas a' Ghlinne Scottish Highlands Lairig Leacach Dalwhinnie Ben Alder Cottage Great Glen Blackburn of Corrieyairack East Highlands Ruigh Aiteachain Balmoral Glendar Shiel Stable Cairngorms Bob Scott's Hutchinson Memorial Hut Ryvoan Wester Ross Easan Dorcha (The Teahouse) Shenavall Isle of Skye The Lookout Torridon Craig Sutherland The Schoolhouse Glencoul Sandwood Estate StrathChailleach Wales Brecon Beacons Grwyne Fawr Mid-Wales Nant Syddian Snowdonia Arenig Fawr Carneddau Dulyn England Lake District Warnscale Head Mosedale Cottage Pennines Cross Fell Northumberland Kershopehead
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781852847562
Publisert
2019-01-10
Utgiver
Vendor
Cicerone Press
Vekt
270 gr
Høyde
172 mm
Bredde
116 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter

Biographical note

Growing up on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales, Phoebe Smith was bitten by the outdoor bug early. Her love of dramatic landscapes has since led to walking and backpacking adventures all over the world. Of all the places she has been, however, it is the UK (in particular the coastal areas) that holds a special place in her heart. Phoebe is currently editor of Wanderlust magazine. She has also written for many other outdoor magazines including Trail and Country Walking. When not planning her next escapade she is most likely to be found in the mountains, powered by nothing more than her own feet.