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1 Go at least 200m away from the bothy, at least 50m from a path and definitely at least 50m from a watercourse (it is, after all, likely to be the place where you’ll want to source your drinking water), and downstream of the bothy.

2 Try to carry your own waste out with you (places like the Cairngorms operate a Poo Pot scheme – pick up a Poo Pot from the ranger base and return it there for disposal – and dry-bag manufacturers make bags for the same purpose).

3 If you can’t carry out your own waste, bury it, even in winter. Using the spade, dig a hole at least 15cm deep (if there’s snow on the ground, it needs to be a hole in the ground below the snow to stop an unwelcome surprise for other walkers in spring) and go in that.

4 Carry out all your toilet paper and any sanitary products (remember to take a special bag for this in your rucksack) and cover the hole.

5 Remember to wash your hands – antiseptic hand sanitiser is the best method as no water is required.

This friendly sign hangs on the door of every bothy in the MBA network