Bothy – in search of simple shelter
Shortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing. The word ‘bothy’ conjures many things in the minds of those who love the mountains and wild places – and Kat Hill’s stirring, erudite book will likely make many of us feel even more deeply about why these simple mountain shelters are so special. With a historian’s insight and a rambler’s imagination, Kat leads us on a bewitching journey around the UK to explore the history of bothies and the people – fellow wanderers past and present – who visit them. Writing with warmth, wit and infectious wanderlust, she lends fresh consideration to the concepts of nature, wilderness and escape. “An intelligent and thoughtful book that will have you reaching for your boots” –Cal Flyn Anne Younger Studio, Eastgate Theatre Tickets are Pay-What-You-Decide £14 or £10 or £6 with Kat Hill
