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Over Phawhope Bothy – Via Phawhope Bothy loop from Bushie Law

Hard

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Over Phawhope Bothy – Via Phawhope Bothy loop from Bushie Law

05:22

16.2km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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1

16 m

Gravel Climb on Restricted Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

3.15 km

Bodesbeck Law

Peak

3

14.6 km

Over Phawhope Bothy

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Over Phawhope Bothy is thought to have been the home of William Laidlaw, a famous Scottish poet, and his wife Bessie Scott in the early 18th century. These days, the …

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14.6 km

Via Phawhope Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Super cosy wee bothy, there’s a 1 mile stretch of gravel to get there but should be manageable on just about any bike.

The Bothy has a couple of couches …

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16.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.67 km

186 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

1.77 km

770 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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