alternative to camping

[Paul mabbott]

How do these differ from the Brecon bunkhouses Boots Bikes Bunkhouses ?
Some of these, I know, are just for party bookings. My son and a group of fellow students were very pleased with the one at Llanthony Llanthony Riding and Pony Trekking, Wales in the Brecon Beacons National Park

[seamusagleann]

first of all they are free of charge and more basic the only heat is from a fire or stove . no beds just a platform or the floor , the struggle to get the spot next to the fire starts well before lights out . there is no toilet only a spade , not nice if you need to go during the night . hope i haven't put you off but it is an experience i want to repeat many times

[eeyore]

My alternative to camping is a sleeping bag and rollmat under the stars - with a tarp and a bit of paracord incase of rain - still it is nice to have the bothies available for when the weather closes in or it suddenly gets much colder or whatever.

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by seamusagleann

first of all they are free of charge .........

Now there's an important point!

[seamusagleann]

if any one wants a web site address, for more info, pm me and i'll send it , or can i put it on this thread ? don't want to break any rules.

[eeyore]

id say put it on the thread - as they are free of charge it cant possibly be contstrued as commercial activity or advertising

[seamusagleann]

ok it's MBA .my login name's much the same as here.

[tufftie]

I used to use bothies quite a bit but not for many years. There's a great one on Hoy, Orkney...down by the beach..spent many nights there and the best birthday ever!

[Paul mabbott]

Nothing against Scotland, let me assure you, but are there things like bothies in Wales or Ireland ... maybe England even?

[KIDSTYPIKE]

As far as I am aware the Bothys are mainly north of the border. There are a couple in the Lake District that I have used over the years. One is the Great Lingy Hut in the Northern Fells, the other is Mosedale Cottage in the Far Eastern Fells.
Dave