A snowy night in Glen Duror Bothy with amazing stars Jan 2023

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Welcome to another adventure where my daughter and i stayed in a little cosy bothy called Duror, what an brilliant little cottage to stay in all by ourselves.
Glen Duror Bothy - https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyl...

The Bothy Box Link -    • The Bothy Box  

Fire Fuel carried in -
Coal - Kindling - papers - firelighters - matches

This area is stunning in winter and probably even better in the Summer months - please don't cut down any trees, there is plenty of brash twigs and rotten wood on the forest floor.

A beautiful woodland walk along a forest tracked road then up a path which is fairly easy going.

The bothy comes into sight as you come out the forest into the clearing.

Plenty candles should be brought to give you light as it can be a dark place. This bothy sleep about 4 people comfy and others may have to sleep on the floor area. A large table allows for a few to cook comfortably.
The small water source is not 20 yards from the door please respect it and do not use it as a toilet.

Rucksack item -
Sleeping bag - https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ext...

Self inflate roll mat - https://www.blacks.co.uk/15979193/ber...

Stove - https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15893174...

Small pots x 2
Mess tins x 2
Cutlery set for 2
Hot water bottle
Water container x 1 2lt
Matches plus lighter
Drinking cup
Heat pad sachets x 4
Trail shot water filter - https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/t...

Camera equipment
Sont Cybershot HD Camera
X 3 Batteries
Samsung Galaxy s10 phone
Power bank for phone
Tripod large x 1
Tripod small x 1

Food
Packets of flavoured rice x2
Smoked sausage x 1
Custard and Mandarin oranges for pudding
Snacks -
Sweets
Oatcakes
Chocolates
Nuts
Coffee sachets x 6
Porrige
Energy bars


Clothing
Barbour Linhope lightweight jacket
Buff neck scarf
Jumper
Shell sports long sleeve top
Gloves
Walking/running trousers
Walking trousers
Sealskin socks
Merrell walking shoes
Gaiters
Spare gloves - socks - top - underwear -

Washing kit - toilet bag

We managed to collect enough brash and twigs in the forest not far away to keep us going all through the night and the morning. Coal was a great source of heat for the fire.
We had a comfortable night sleep , yes it did get colder as the night went on even with the hot water bottles.

Very dark in the morning trying to get sorted so take plenty candles. We had breakfast and got sorted packing things away, cleaning the fire and brushing up is a bothy rule. Leaving the place clean and tidy is a must and builds up heat keeping you warm anyway.

My daughter Charlie took the footage of the stars in film and photographs so you can checkout her page where she can update you on her camera equipment she uses-

Facebook -   / cjohnstonphotos  
Instagram - https://instagram.com/cjphotography10...

The snow made it special and to spend the night in the bothy was just amazing, we did have enough food to stay another night in an emergency so always worth carrying just a little extra food just incase.

If you think the bothy box is a good idea then drop a comment or any thoughts on it would be great to hear.

Thank you for watching the video and hope it has inspired you to get outdoors or try a bothy in the future. A great selection of bothies can be found on the MBA website link below -
https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/

Music You Tube library
Sleepy Jake - Silent Partner
Sawdust - Silent Partner
Sugar Pines - Wes Hutchinson
Highway One - Steve Adams
Slowly Until we get there - Joey Pecoraro


You can also check out my social media pages below -

Facebook -   / campingonthewildside  
Instagram -   / campingonthewildside  

Any feedback, comments or advice is welcome or if i can help you in any way reach out to me.

Stay safe and be kind
See you on the next adventure

Steve

Camping on the wild side