The perfect budget base for loch lomond and watersports of all kinds. Loch ossian youth hostel is a small, homely eco youth hostel, situated on the banks of loch ossian, in the remote scottish highlands. A picturesque building with a stunning view of loch lomond, this is a great place to stay if you are climbing ben lomond or hiking along the west highland way. Loch lomond youth hostel has the reputation of being one of the scottish youth hostel associations best. The hostel sits across the road from the banks of loch morlich, which boasts the highest sandy beach in the uk.
Cruise loch lomond offers you the opportunity to experience the serenity, outdoor activity and hill walking of the bonnie banks of loch lomond from the comfort of one of six vessels. About scotland see all about scotland uniquely scottish history. The hostel is easily reached by catching the train to corrour which runs direct from glasgow queen street and following a clear 4. It is a large hostel with 160 beds built on the site of robert the bruces hunting lodge, it retains many original features including a sweeping staircase with vast stained glass window and ballroom. As of 2016, the hostel guide and website lists over 60 hostels, 28 of which are independently owned affiliate hostels such as those of the gatliff. Situated at the foot of ben lomond its in an ideal location if youre venturing up the mountain for the day. Here, youll get free tea and coffee to warm you up during chilly months plus theres a wellstocked onsite bar.
Situated on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and drinks. Found on the banks of loch lomond, close to the west highland way, balmaha bunkhouse has many amenities. Loch lomond is a popular leisure destination and is featured in the song the bonnie banks o loch lomond. History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin and inverbeg history of the local youth hostels history of the local youth hostels below we have the history of. We stayed at rowardennan youth hostel and this was a highlight for me. The youth hostel network in scotland is well connected, and again in oban our best hostel is from youth hostel. Located on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and drinks. Jul 19, 2018 inverarnan to rowardennan the west highland way day 4. The roger wagner chorale from the album folk songs of the old world. Inverness castle is also within walking distance and will give you a taste of some authentic scottish history. Each hostel is set among the stunning views of loch lomond and the trossachs. Thereafter it changed hands several times, finally becoming the property of the scottish youth hostel association in 1936. Book on the go with the new hostelworld mobile apps. In 1968 the old building closed and a new 82bed scandinavianstyled hostel was erected.
History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin. Situated on the shores of the gareloch with easy access to helensburgh, and loch lomond. Comann osdailean oigridh na halba, founded in 1931, is part of hostelling international and provides youth hostel accommodation in scotland. The hostel is set just at the base of some hills in front of loch lomond. The inversnaid bunkhouse is a unique scottish hostel in the stirling and loch. After 6 years of negotiation with the planning authorities construction began in the spring of 2010 and the hotel opened its doors to guests a little over 2 years later.
The international youth hostel conference at the shandon hydro, gareloch. The hostel is located at the sea side and we really love their actual building. Cruise on the loch and explore the ruins of urquhart castle which stands proudly on its banks, enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding area. Choose from the best selection of cheap hostels in scotland and book scottish hostels online. Inverness and its surrounding area is steeped in history and no trip to would be complete without a visit to loch ness, the largest freshwater loch in the british isles and home to the elusive nessie. Its a bit over half an hour by road and much the same by train to balloch. Perfectly situated on the waters edge, the hostel sits on the west highland way and at the foot of ben lomond, scotlands most southerly munro. Oct 23, 2018 there is a long descent down into balmaha, and then an uneven path leads along the banks of loch lomond to rowardennan. Book a tour or some outdoor activities with your hostel and make your journey a little bit more special.
Three lochs way hostel accommodation close to the three l. Get a taste for scottish history and stay in a converted 18thcentury farmhouse. Rowardennan youth hostel, glasgow hostel visitscotland. The old house was demolished and the new hostel was built to the southwest of the original premises. The loch lomond arms hotel is an award winning country pub with bedrooms in the picturesque village of luss, within the breathtaking loch lomond and the trossachs national park.
Extract from syha loch lomond and trossachs guide, 1935. History of the local arrochar youth hostels ardgartan, glen loin and inverbeg. Explore the beautiful grounds around the hotel which are host to many wild flowers, native creatures and stunning walks. Loch ossian hostel can only be reached by train, bicycle, or on foot it is not accessible by car. Loch lomond accommodation self catering lochside cottages. As of 20, around 60% of its guests come from outwith scotland. Inverarnan to rowardennan the west highland way day 4. Located on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and. Some hostels are also independently or privately operated.
On the banks of loch lomond by drymen, rowardennan, loch lomond and the trossachs national park g63 0ar scotland. You can book a holiday instead at one of the nearby sites listed at the. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of loch lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch. Ben lomond bunkhouse is great hostel for anyone taking on the challenge of the west highland way.
If you have an upcoming booking to change or cancel, check next steps and policies here. On the banks of loch lomond in the magnificent queen elizabeth forest, this hotel has spectacular views of ben lomond, the loch. Youth hostel accommodation in loch lomond scotland loch. With just over a week to go to syha hostelling scotlands syhactive a celebration of scotlands great outdoors, being staged at rowardennan youth hostel on the shores of loch lomond on saturday 18th april 2015 it is shaping up to be a great day out for all the family. You can be assured of a comfy bed and a cooked breakfast at the youth hostels making for a great start to the day before you continue on the west highland way. Best hostels in loch lomond and the trossachs national park. Rowardennan youth hostel from mar to sep meals served until 8.
The hostel is easily reached by catching the train to corrour which runs direct from glasgow queen street and following a. We are located at the top east corner of loch lomond just 800 meters from the. Top 10 scottish youth hostels for winter activity breaks. Ben lomond is the most southerly munro in scotland and allows for an incredible 360 degree view of loch lomond, loch chon and loch arklet. Situated in rowardennan, at the foot of ben lomond, and on the west highland way with spacious, comfortable bunk rooms, a large dining kitchen where you can cook your own meals, large lounge with woodstove, hot showers and a great drying room, the bunkhouse is an ideal haven after your hard day in the great outdoors. Originally a 19th century church, now converted into friendly budget accommodation and licensed restaurant.
World class resort and golf courses on the banks of loch lomond. Rowardennan hotel is accessible, yet remote situated on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen. Cruises arrive and depart from rowardennan youth hostel jetty. To confirm the booking the accommodation cost is payable up front but is fully.
The first hostel network in the world was the youth hostel association, yha, which started in the early 1900s as a network of youth hostels catering for city workers in industrialised germany and britain, who wished to go rambling or cycling in the countryside. Book the rowardennan youth hostel stay at this 3star beach hostel in glasgow. Oban is known as the gateway to the isles and the ferry port is just a 15minute walk from the hostel. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel hostelling scotland. Year after year hundreds of holiday makers are returning to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of loch lomond and what better way to relax than in one of our luxury cottages close to the loch side. Book budget youth hostel and affiliated independent hostel accommodation in scotland with private and shared rooms, perfect for budget travellers, students, groups, families and backpackers. The loungeliving room area has a lot of comfortable sitting areas and books.
In 2004 lochs and glens holidays purchased the ardgartan estate on the shores of loch long and began the 8 year journey to complete the hotel. Most hostel beds and rooms can be booked in advance, and we recommend doing so whenever possible to avoid disappointment. In fact, the hostel is like an old castle and is located about 500m away from the shore on a little hill. Overall, rowardennan youth hostel is good value for money. It became fully operational on 19 july 2002 and was officially opened by princess anne on 24 july 2002. Lochside is a 16 years old and over hostel nestled on the banks of loch ness offering a warm, friendly spot to spend a night while searching for a glimpse of nessie. Corrour railway station glasgow to fort william line is the highest mainline railway station in the uk and the youth hostel is a short, approximately 20 minute walk from the station along a wellmade track. Scotland weekend adventure bothies in loch lomond national. Loch ossian youth hostel, corrour hostel visitscotland. Loch lomond and the trossachs national park fk20 8qn scotland. Loch lomond accommodation self catering cottage holidays on the banks of loch lomond. Hostelling scotland book direct for best price guaranteed. Loch lomond facts plan your visit must see scotland.
Ive seen recommendations in various places for the lock lomond youth hostel, with the syha website as the link, but there doesnt seem to be one by that name. Inveraray inveraray inveraray hostel offers friendly selfcatering accommodation in the historic town of inveraray, by loch fyne, argyll. Media in category youth hostels in scotland the following 74 files are in this category, out of 74 total. Ardgartan lies on the shores of loch long and is part of the argyll forest park which stretches from the holy loch to the firth of clyde, incorporating the arrochar alps and the notorious cobbler. Are there any historical sites close to rowardennan lodge youth hostel. Scotlands two main hostelling organisations are hostelling scotland or the scottish youth hostel association and scottish independent hostels through which you can book your bed. Ive seen recommendations in various places for the lock lomond youth hostel, with the syha website as the link, but there doesnt seem to be. The best hostels in loch lomond and the trossachs national.
Rowardennan lodge youth hostel, rowardennan 2020 prices. In may, lady lynne, our friend jen and i completed the 96 miles 154km west highland way walk north to south from fort william to milngavie in 6 days. Sign up for facebook today to discover local businesses near you. Ideal for walkers that are only staying one night, are not on a budget, and dont fancy staying at the youth hostel down the road. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel rowardennan scotland. Popular attractions loch lomond and inverbeg galleries are located nearby. Rowardennan youth hostel in rowardennan, united kingdom. The loch lomond and the trossachs national park was the first national park established in scotland. The areas natural beauty can be seen at loch lomond and the trossachs national park and loch lomond.
Rowardennan youth hostel, rowardennan updated 2020 prices. Book crianlarich youth hostel, crianlarich on tripadvisor. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of loch lomond with. On the banks of loch lomond in the magnificent queen elizabeth forest, this hotel has spectacular views of ben lomond, the loch and mountains to the north. The national park encompasses around 720 sq miles 1,865 km 2 of land including the loch lomond area and the trossachs region. A short walk from the city centre, inverness youth hostel is an ideal place to stay if youre looking to experience the cinemas, live music, pubs, and galleries in inverness. The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared accommodation with separate washroom facilities. There is also an affiliate hostel, ben lomond, as an alternative to our rowardennan lodge youth hostel ensuring that you will be fully energised to continue on the route. Browse the list above for details on all our hostels in loch ness and book loch ness hostels with no booking fee. The lochside hostel your hostel choice on the banks of. Each guest will feel right at home in this cozy hostel. The lochside hostel is perched on the banks of loch ness, with direct access to the waters edge, and stunning views up and down the loch. Loch ness hostel great hostels in loch ness, scotland.
Yha youth hostels camping, campsites and glamping book now. The loch lomond youth hostel belongs to the official syha scottish youth hostels association and is located in the trossachs national park at loch lomond, one of the most famous lochs lake in scotland. The loch is surrounded by hills, including ben lomond on the eastern shore, which is 974 metres 3,196 ft in height and the most southerly of the scottish munro peaks. The hostel is cosy with a relaxed atmosphere and everyone i met was friendly. Rowardennan lodge youth hostel sits in an idyllic location on the bonny banks of loch lomond. Jun 10, 2017 there was no dull ache of shoulders or the slight leanforward to account for pack weight.
Balmaha bunkhouse hostel, balmaha, loch lomond, g63 0jq. By the end my knees were suffering,to say the least. With over 400 hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns, the uk has one of the most extensive independent hostel networks in the world. In fact, the hostel is like an old castle and is located about 500m away from the. We promise the best rate every time you book with us directly online, through our reservations team on 0345 293 7373 or at each youth hostel reception. The old house was demolished and the new hostel was built to. Loch ossian youth hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or foot. Youth hostels are a cost effective way of seeing the sites in loch lomond, trossachs national park and scotland have to offer. There are lots of fascinating facts about loch lomond but the very first thing you should know is that its close to glasgow, scotlands largest city. Corrour railway station glasgow to fort william line is the highest mainline railway station in the uk and the hostel is a short, approximately 20 minute walk from the station along a wellmade track. Situated on the banks of loch lomond, rowardennan youth hostel features a selfcatering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and. Rowardennan youth hostel rowardennan youth hostel provides guests with a free private carpark, a sunbathing terrace and a storage room. Ben lomond was situated right behind our youth hostel, an excellent trail online map is available here. Discover more detailsinformation about rowardennan youth hostel.