Hostels and Bunkhouses in Kintail and Lochalsh
Alltbeithe YHA
Alltbeithe YHA is situated at the head of Glen Affric, one of Scotland's most picturesque glens. It can only be reached on foot (and finding it requires map and compass skills) but this hostel offers a unique experience in the heart of the mountains. Click through to the YHA site for details of facilities. The hostel is visited on our Glen Lichd/Bealach Sgairne circuit.
Plockton Station Bunkhouse
Plockton Station Bunkhouse is situated adjacent to the Railway Station, only six miles from Kyle of Lochalsh. It is suitable for those travelling by train or bus. For hill-walkers with cars Plockton is geographically ideal for trips to Torridon, Kintail mountain range and Cuillins on Skye. There are nearly 50 Munros within an hours’ drive. (Only 600 yards from shops and pubs)
Hill Walker's Bothy Whitefalls Retreats, Camasluinie
Willie and Sheena Nicolson offer you a warm Gaelic welcome to their small farm set in a beautiful "lost" valley in the Highlands of Scotland.
The Hill Walker's Bothy has basic accommodation with one double bedroom and an upstairs "open plan" bedroom sleeping four. Heating is by electric panel heaters and is not included in rent.
Ratagan YHA
Ratagan Youth Hostel has one of the best locations in Scotland. From the attractive lochside garden, the views across to the Five Sisters mountain range are breathtaking. Good facilities mean the hostel is popular with walkers and tourists alike. There are otters, badgers and pine martins in the area. Red deer are numerous, and on the mountains ravens, ptarmigan, sea and golden eagles and mountain hares can be found. The hostel is only 8 miles from the world famous Eilean Donan Castle.