bothy
No electricity, no booking, no problem: Why a night in a bothy beats any hotel – and what you need to know before you stay in one
On Britain’s remotest hills and valleys, bothies provide safe refuge for walkers. Our beginner's guide explores the history of the bothy, what you need to bring with you and the bothy code.
Walk: Heddon Valley to Foreland Point, Devon
With almost 900m of ascent, this coastal walk between two National Trust bothies is about as dramatic as they come. But it is well worth the effort – just don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag
Day out: Grwyne Fawr Reservoir, Powys
Discover peace, wild waters and mountain air at Grwyne Fawr Reservoir and its tiny bothy in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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The walker's guide to Britain's hidden hilltop shelters
On Britain’s remotest hills, bothies provide safe refuge for walkers.
Phoebe Smith loves these cosy shelters and is adamant that you don't have to go far to have an adventure...