Bothy
Glenouther
A Borders bothy above Daer Reservoir in the Lowther Hills. Short walk-in, rolling hill country, and the Southern Upland Way nearby.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 4 km~1h 0m
- Sleeps
- 4
- Altitude
- 380m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NS909227
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Glenouther is a solid Borders bothy — nothing dramatic, everything comfortable. An hour from the car, fireplace, rolling hills. Perfect for a Friday night escape from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Getting there
From the road end at Daer Reservoir, follow the track northwest. Allow 1 hour on good paths.
Nearest parking: Daer Reservoir road end
What to expect inside
Well-maintained MBA bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Clean and dry. The Lowther Hills setting is gentle but atmospheric.
Nearby hills & attractions
Lowther Hills. Daer Reservoir. Southern Upland Way. Leadhills and Wanlockhead are nearby — Scotland's highest villages.
When to visit
Accessible year-round. The Lowther Hills are manageable even in winter. Snow is light at this latitude.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:32
- Sunset
- 20:53
- Civil dawn
- 04:48
- Civil dusk
- 21:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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