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Scotland boasts some of the finest beaches in Britain, with miles of white or golden sand and crystal clear waters lying in the shadow of magnificent mountains.
Take to the water in a sea kayak, ride the waves on a surfboard, have a family sandcastle-building competition, or just enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach and watch the sun set the sky alight as it slowly sinks below the horizon. There are magnificent beaches to be explored next to Achmelvich Beach, Durness Smoo, Gairloch Sands, Ullapool and Port Charlotte Youth Hostels.
The best beaches aren't always on the coast though. Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel sits within easy reach of Loch Morlich, a fresh water loch surrounded by pine forest, with the highest sandy beach in Britain. It's known as 'the beach in the mountains'!
Beach Hostels
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, close to the iconic mountain of Suilven.This small a...
Durness Smoo Youth Hostel
Durness Smoo, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the famous NC500, surrounded by a wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a true hostelling experience in simple, relaxed and w...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA lochside lodge, sitting on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch, with magnificent sea and mountain views and easy access to fantastic sandy beaches....
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Islay, Scottish IslandsHoused in a former distillery warehouse in the centre of the village, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits next to a safe sandy beach and boasts wonderful...
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool, Scottish HighlandsFrom its spectacular seafront location on the NC500, Ullapool Youth Hostel offers wonderful, ever-changing views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg m...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsPlease note – We are continuing to modernise our hostels and work will be carried out on the externals of Cairngorm Lodge from June to October. Our on...