Bothy

usgb/ˈbɔːθi/
noun

A basic building, usually found in remote, rural areas, used for accommodation.

After hiking for three hours, they were grateful to find a bothy where they could rest.
Visual representation of "bothy" - A basic building, usually found in remote, rural areas, used for accommodation.

Often appears as...

  • mountain bothy
  • bothy bag
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Remote Shelter

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

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They spent the night in a bothy deep in the Scottish Highlands.
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Emergency Use

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

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Caught in a storm, the climbers were relieved to find an open bothy.
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No Reservation

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

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Since bothies don’t take reservations, we’ll need to bring our tents in case it's full.
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