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If you’re planning a hiking trip or a weekend getaway in the Lake District, staying in a bothy can offer a unique and unforgettable experience. Bothies are simple, often remote shelters that provide ...

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"Nothing worth having comes easy: the phrase rings especially true when it comes to overnighting in a bothy", said Grace Cook in the Financial Times. The free-to-use shelters have "no running water, ...