The Bothy Code

Bothies managed and maintained by the Mountain Bothy Association are currently closed due to the pandemic. They hope to reopen as soon as the Covid situation allows. When they do, here’s the only code you’ll need to gain entry…

Respect other users

Please leave the bothy clean and tidy with dry kindling for the next visitors if possible. Make other visitors welcome and be considerate to other users.

Respect the bothy

Report accidental damage. Don’t leave graffiti or vandalise the bothy. Please take out all rubbish you can’t burn.

Avoid burying rubbish; this pollutes the environment. Please don’t leave perishable food as this attracts vermin. Guard against fire risk and ensure the fire is out before you leave. Make sure the doors and windows are properly closed when you leave.

Respect the surroundings

If there is no toilet at the bothy, please bury human waste out of sight. Use the spade provided, keep well away from the water supply and never use the vicinity of the bothy as a toilet. Take all toilet paper with you when you leave, and never cut live wood or damage estate property.

Use fuel sparingly.

Respect agreement with the estate

Please observe any restrictions on use of the bothy, for example during stag stalking or at lambing time. Remember bothies are made available for short stays only.

Respect the restriction on numbers

Because of overcrowding and lack of facilities, large groups (six or more) should not use a bothy. Bothies are not available for commercial groups.

All bothies are made available by courtesy of the owners and are used at your own risk. Record your visit in the bothy logbook and leave the place as you would hope to find it. You can support the care and repair of bothies into the future by joining the Mountain Bothies Association: mountainbothies.org.uk