Bothy often implies a simple, isolated shelter without modern comforts in the wilderness.

Remote Shelter

A bothy is usually left unlocked for hikers to use in emergencies or as resting spots.

Emergency Use

Bothies don’t typically require booking and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Historically, a bothy referred to basic living quarters for farm and estate workers.

Historic bothies were pervasive in the UK’s rural landscapes, reflecting agricultural labor conditions.

Bothies were simple and modest, often with minimal furnishings and amenities.