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Isle of Skye Wild Camp - The Lookout Bothy FAIL - Rubha Hunish

#camping #hiking #scottish The Lookout-Rubha Hunish A former coastal watch post has been turned into a bothy with unrivaled views of the sea. THE NORTHERNMOST POINT OF SKYE is the Rubha Hunish, a headland that seeps into the water in a jagged fringe of rock. On the cliffs overlooking this peninsula is a small bothy known as the Lookout Rubha Hunish. A lovely shelter with two large wooden bunks (complete with 1 inch thick foam mattress), a small area to prepare food (but no sink or running water), and a wonderful sun room with three walls of windows and sweeping views of the ocean! The photographic opportunities are endless… Constructed in the early 20th century, this structure was a former watch station for the coastguard due to the superb views overlooking the surrounding sea and islands of Harris and Lewis. In the 1970s, however, it was no longer required and became a spot for whale-watching. In 2005, a powerful storm blew out the windows, leaving the building open to the elements. It wasn’t long before the building fell into disrepair. Today, the Lookout Rubha Hunish has been restored and converted into a bothy. The Rhuba Hunish Bothy is approximately an hour walk (1.5 miles, uphill) across the boggy ground from the nearest road. If you plan to spend the night, be aware it gets cold due to the exposed location. There are binoculars and whale charts but not much else by way of amenities – just amazing views and shelter from the wind and rain! We met a couple of backpackers from Germany who had hiked the West Highland Way and part of the Skye Trail. As it was a cosy bothy and we had our tent, we decided to camp the final night of our Isle of Skye trip and brave the 40mph storm that was to follow.