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Five top bothy trips from the Active Outdoors archive


By John Davidson

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A new book dedicated to the best bothy adventures got us looking back at some of our favourite bothy trips over the years. Here are five we've picked out to look back on:

Visitors at Lochinvrraon bothy on the route to Craig Rainich.
Visitors at Lochinvrraon bothy on the route to Craig Rainich.

Corbett of Creag Rainich offers views into last great wilderness

A visit to the bothy at Lochivraon on the way to the remote Corbett of Craig Rainich, which overlooks the wild Fisherfield Munros.

At Glenbeag bothy for an overnight stay between Inverness to Ullapool.
At Glenbeag bothy for an overnight stay between Inverness to Ullapool.

From city to seclusion | Remote route makes for an exciting ride

This two-day mountain-bike route (written in two parts) took us from Inverness to Ullapool, with an overnight stop at Glenbeag bothy.

Shenavall bothy.
Shenavall bothy.

Challenge ahead for wilderness wanderer

A circular run from Dundonnell to visit Shenavall bothy ahead of the Great Wilderness Challenge, which follows the first part of this route.

Jim and John ready to roll after a night at Glenuaig bothy.
Jim and John ready to roll after a night at Glenuaig bothy.

A shed-load of soggy riding!

Another mountain-biking adventure in the west with a stay in the 'shed' that is Glenuaig bothy.

A'Chuil bothy on the edge of Knoydart.
A'Chuil bothy on the edge of Knoydart.

Put to the test in the wilds of Knoydart

A'Chuil bothy is set within spectacular surroundings, and on this occasion it formed our base for three memorable Munros.

  • Scottish Bothy Walks by Geoff Allan is out now. See our 2020 Active Outdoors supplement for an interview with the author.

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