Warnock Head

Our take

Warnock Head is the training bothy. Thirty minutes from a village with a pub. If you have never stayed in a bothy and the idea of remoteness worries you, start here. Then graduate to somewhere with a proper walk-in.

Getting there

From Wanlockhead village, follow the track south past the beam engine. Allow 30 minutes. Probably the shortest walk-in of any MBA bothy.

Nearest parking: Wanlockhead village

What to expect inside

Small MBA bothy with a fireplace and space for 4. Clean and well-maintained. The short walk-in from Scotland's highest village makes this exceptionally accessible.

Nearby hills & attractions

Lowther Hill (725m) and Green Lowther (732m) with their radar domes are directly above. Wanlockhead has a lead mining museum. The Southern Upland Way passes through the village.

When to visit

Accessible year-round due to the trivial walk-in. Snow on the Lowther Hills is common in winter but the terrain is gentle. An excellent introduction to bothy life.

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