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Greg's Hut Bothy
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Greg's Hut Bothy

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54.713°N, 2.481°W
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The creak of the wooden door and the whisper of wind through mountain grass announce your arrival at this remote refuge, where stone walls frame wild Highland views and the only lights after dark are stars scattered across an inky sky.

This is bothy camping at its purest—a traditional mountain shelter for walkers, wild campers, and those seeking genuine solitude in the UK's backcountry. Greg's Hut offers the timeless appeal of four walls and a roof in the wilderness, a place where you earn your stay through the journey to reach it. Dogs may be welcome by arrangement, making this a potential base for adventurers exploring with four-legged companions. Open throughout the year, this is a site for experienced outdoor enthusiasts who understand the responsibilities and rewards of bothy culture.

The wilderness hut provides basic shelter, while tent pitches let you sleep under canvas in this dramatic landscape. Campfire policies should be confirmed on arrival—bothy etiquette varies with conditions and location. Expect simplicity, self-reliance, and the profound quiet that comes from stepping beyond the everyday. This is camping stripped back to its essentials, where the mountain itself provides the entertainment.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
11°C
Partly cloudy
7 mph
87%
7-Day Outlook
Today
13° / 8°
9%
Mon
14° / 11°
90%
Tue
14° / 7°
100%
Wed
11° / 7°
61%
Thu
/ 7°
94%
Fri
10° / 6°
91%
Sat
10° / 7°
80%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

3 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn Bank

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Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
10.3 km from campsite
Route length: 5.1 km
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South Tyne Trail

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14.39 km from campsite
Route length: 37 km

Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)

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Hiking routeNational trail
42.3 km from campsite

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