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Alternative route
Hard: If you want to explore some of the Lowther Hills before you reach your shelter, then instead of heading south out of the village of Durisdeer, head north on a track that takes you to the top of Durisdeer Hill. From there follow the fenceline (pathless) first to Little Scaw’d Law, Scaw’d Law and then on to Glenleith Fell. Now pick up a wider track down to Blackhill Moss. Turn right onto the main track and then follow it round to the north, to approach the bothy from the south. It will be on your right.
Top tip
There’s lots of flat ground outside the bothy, as this used to be the site of several buildings, and this offers a good Plan B if the building is full. Don’t light a fire outside as others clearly have done. Note that during lambing season (15 April to 31 May) the bothy is not available.
Kettleton Byre essentials
Maps OS Explorer 329; OS Landranger 78 Grid ref NS 912 020 Terrain Tarmac to start, then loose stone, followed by grassy Landrover track Water source Stream just before the gate to the bothy Facilities Stove (no fuel, bring your own); shovel Building Stone and brick construction, tile roof Inside This bothy is made up of just one room. You enter via a small porchway area, then go through the door to the main room. Here there’s an L-shaped raised sleeping platform that comfortably sleeps four. There’s also a small table, a couple of chairs and a stove. Nearby hills Wedder Law, Scaw’d Law, Little Scaw’d LawGLEN COE