I’ve had a few enquiries about bothies you can cycle to, so I’ve compiled a complete listing with reference to the book. Bikepacking kit obviously gives more freedom, but all these are accessible with a basic hybrid model on a day trip with a little pushing where necessary! Eight of the best are included in this article, Bothies by Bike – Eight of the Best but there plenty more to whet your appetite…
Northern Highlands
Glendhu, Kearvaig,
Knockdamph, Leckie, Lochivraon (pebble beach sections slow you down)
Loch Strathy, Shenavall
Suileag, The School House,
Coiremor – tough with to river crossings to contend with
NW Highlands
Ben Dronaig Lodge, Camban, Craig
Coire Fionnaraich, The Teahouse
W Highlands
Gleann Dubh-lighe (Steep to start)
A’Chuill and Glenpean (both with a push at the end)
Invermallie – Caledonian Cycle route
Central Highlands
Blackburn and Melgarve over the Corrieyarick Pass
Glen Buck, Lairig Leacach and Luib Chonnal with a push
Eastern Highlands
Allt Scheicheachan, Bob Scotts
Callater Stables, Faindouran,
Gelder Shiel Stables
Glas Allt Shiel, House of Charr
Ruigh Aiteachain, Ryvoan
Corrour and Hutchison Memorial Hut a bit epic without good kit
SW Highlands
Cadderlie, Carron
Glen Duror (Sustrans 73)
Gorton, Leacraithnaich
Mark Cottage, Rowchoish (easy stretch of the West Highland Way)
Doune Byre (tough, rocky section of the West Highland Way)
Southern Scotland
Backhill of Bush, Brattleburn
Burleywhag, Clennoch
Dryfehead, Gameshope
Greensykes, Kettleton Byre
Over Phawhope, Tunskeen
White Laggan (Sustrans 7), Wills
Islands
Burnmouth Cottage on Hoy
Tomsleibhe on Mull
New Camasunary (on the Skye Trail from Sligachan)
