Inside the Bothies of the West Highland Way

In this episode we talk to Richard Newsome — Mountain Bothies Association volunteer, responsible for Rohoish Bothy and involved in wider MBA work across the West Highland Way.What we cover:Why bothies create such a strong emotional pull for walkersWhat actually happens on a maintenance visitThe strangest things Richard has found behind a bothy doorVandalism, rubbish, winter conditions — and why none of it has put him offMemorable nights: Burns Night in a bothy and strangers who become friendsThe story of how the West Highland Way led Richard to move to Scotland and meet his wifeThe one thing every first-time bothy visitor should knowMentioned:Rowchoish BothyStrathcailleach (Cape Wrath)Greg’s Hut (Cross Fell, Pennine Way)Mountain Bothies Association (MBA)