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

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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. however, the maps were rough hand-drawn, artistic yes, but of zero navigational value, which was a great disappointment. Rich in knowledge and information that reflects Allan's wealth of bothying experience, The Scottish Bothy Bible is the essential guide to wild adventure living.

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. Well written, stunning pictures, and lots of good information and tips on not only the bothies themselves but also what to bring/pack for your journey which I found extremely useful. 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. Some don’t like that they are advertised in this way, but for those truly interested and willing to follow the code and treat them with respect, it is an invaluable resource that I would highly recommend.Know what to take, where to get water and fuel, how to cross a river when in spate and what to do in an emergency. Engaging travel writing documents the captivating history of each bothy and the adventurers who use them. 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. Including detailed descriptions of all current Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) bothies and many other lesser-known gems. Winner of the Travel Guidebook of the Year 2017, this is a must-have for anyone who loves Scotland’s wild places.

This wonderful book is an ideal fireside companion to inspire and inform your future trips to Scotland’s beautiful remote areas. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Detailed information on the locations, approach routes, including alternative routes – on foot, by bike and kayak – with nine supporting maps.With captivating histories, detailed route descriptions and practical hillcraft knowledge, this is your essential guide to wild adventure living! g. romantic, solitude, Munroes, beaches, etc); explores the work of the Mountain Bothy Association; gives advice on Hill craft and staying safe. 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 joint maintenance office for an MBA bothy on the Isle of Rum . 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.

Importantly, a section is dedicated to the rules and bothy code, great for those unfamiliar with how to behave towards the bothy and others using it. Including all 81 bothies listed in the Mountain Bothy Association, this glorious guide offers detailed routes by foot, bicycle as well as canoe; reaches the heights of the Munros and vast secluded coastline beaches. I picked this book up about a year ago and have been slowly working my way through the locations in the book. Scattered across Scotland s most beautiful landscapes, these evocative abandoned crofts and farmsteads are free to stay in and offer a chance to experience the ultimate in wild adventure living. MOUNTAIN BOTHY ASSOCIATION 10% of the proceeds from this book go to the MBA for the upkeep of their bothies.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. A simple shelter in remote country for the use and benefit of all those who love being in wild and lonely places' (Mountain Bothies Association). Firstly the pictures themselves are brilliant, and a brief history is given in relation to the bothy. Written by acclaimed author Geoff Allan, this informative book makes the perfect gift for any outdoor lovers and adventurers alike.

His engaging travel writing documents the fascinating history of each bothy and the adventurers who use them. Geoff Allan navigates you across burns and bogs, taking you to Viking longhouses, island hideaways and highland homesteads. This detailed and beautifully photographed publishing guides you on a wild adventure through Scotland's landscapes to discover a network of bothy cabins and mountain huts that remain free to stay in. Scattered across Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes lies a unique and often hidden network of bothies, once-abandoned crofts, farmsteads and mountain huts that are open and free to stay in. Trained as a surveyor, he is a professional photographer and maintenance officer for an MBA bothy on the Isle of Rum.The Scottish bothy bible is the first ever complete guide book to Scotland’s bothies, featuring full details on over 100 MBA bothies and more. 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. With captivating histories, detailed route descriptions and practical hillcraft knowledge, this is your essential guide to wild adventure living. an exhaustive guide, containing a wealth of 3rst-hand detail, painstakingly put together and thoughtfully laid out.