Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
PLEASE NOTE - There is no vehicle access to this hostel. Please leave your car at home!
Sitting on the southern shore of Loch Ossian, this traditional but homely eco-hostel makes a perfect base for hillwalkers looking to explore the remote wilderness of Rannoch Moor.
Accommodation at the hostel is in male and female specific dorms, but groups and families have the option of booking a dorm for exclusive use. The hostel has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, with fridge, and a small shop selling ready meals, a range of snacks, postcards and sundries. Drying is available on two overhead racks and boot stands by the fire - the perfect place to relax after a day on the hills.
Guests can now enjoy a welcome hot shower, thanks to the development of locally sourced hydro power complimenting the micro generated solar power supply. There’s also electric panel heating throughout and all bed linen is provided, so no need for sleep sheets or sleeping bags. Other green initiatives include composting toilets, a reed bed grey water drainage system - and even bat-friendly paint!
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or foot. 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 well-made track.
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to get away from it all. It has plenty of low and high level walks to choose from, including a variety of Munros and Corbetts. Popular with cyclists, star gazers, wildlife watchers, groups and families, it’s a great venue for a group getaway, or a peaceful break.
In extreme weather the hostel normally remains open during the day.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Beautiful loch side setting with stunning views
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere
- Regular visits from local deer
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
Open until 22:00
Check in
16:30 - 22:30
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Closed between 10:00 - 16:30. Please note, there is no vehicle access - the hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or on foot
Amenities
Self Catering Kitchen
Bike Store
Guest Reviews
16/09/19
Stay and staff were brilliant. Location is awesome. It's basic but had all we needed.Wilbur
16/09/19
Loch Ossian is quite remote, small and basic and, all things considered, its facilities are surprisingly good with hot showers to compensate for the composting toilets. Cooking facilities are adequate for the max 20 guests. The sitting/eating area is warm and the drying racks near the stove worked well (It rained heavily each day I was there) The welcome from the warden Jan was equally warm and friendly. I would recommend a stay here for the experience and the beautiful location alone.Dave
16/09/19
Beautiful place to stay in a beautiful place. When I fell in the door escaping the driving wind and rain, I was welcomed into the cosy common area, greeted by the smell of pasta and bean feast wafting from the kitchen, boots drying by the fire and a host of friendly faces. After a good meal cooked in the very well equipped kitchen, a swig of whiskey and a game of bridge, I was delighted to fall in the warmest comfiest bed I'd slept in all week. Top Marks.Anon
15/09/19
Brilliant, cozy hostel in a brilliant location!Alice Slats
12/09/19
Absolutely amazing hostel with wonderful staff and a truly fantastic location. The perfect place to get away and get back to nature. Loved our visit from Charlie tooPharmacy boghoppers
08/09/19
We had a very enjoyable stay at Loch Ossian. The hostel is beautifully located in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. It already began with a stunning train ride to Corrour, in the middle of nowhere. It only took us about 30 minutes to get to the hostel from the station. Luckily, we even had a day full of sunshine :)This place is perfect for outdoor lovers!Seraina
31/08/19
Had a great stay at Loch Ossian. Location fantastic despite weather not being that good. Jan the warden is brilliant, so helpful to our Duke of Edinburgh kids the next day, made a long wet day much more palatable. The crac in the hostel that evening was great, people of all ages and from all over the world and many thanks to the 4 young ladies for educating/informing an old man about the world we live in.Malcolm
29/08/19
Wonderful location, great get away from it all. Had a warm welcome, the open fire was lit on a cold summer's day and the atmosphere was friendly, kitchen clean. The outdoor toilets are 'unusual' but the hot showers inside the hostel very welcome on a wet day. Company was good, views lovely. Overall good experience.Scottish girl
24/08/19
This hostel is quite possibly my favourite in the world. Having travelled extensively around the world, I've never had the privilege of experiencing such beautiful surroundings. Katrina made our stay wonderful, the facilities were fantastic, and the peacefulness unmatched.(Please publish this review on as many platforms as possible!)
17/08/19
Found the hostel well equipped, cosy and welcoming. Some of our party staying outside in a tent and Alex the volunteer very helpful with siting it and getting the pegs knocked in. Plenty cooking utensils to go round and enough table space for everyone. Very dark outside the toilets made it a wee bit precarious for my 83 yr old Mum so come prepared with a torch!Mary
14/08/19
Just great in every way. The building and facilities were superb, location stunning and price amazing! The caretaker made us so welcome and was very helpful. The facilities were spotless. My first hostel experience at 41 and I am a total convert!Lorraine
11/08/19
What a gem of a place! The perfect wooden hat with great outdoorsie atmosphere. The Hostel is the perfect spot to access some of the less beaten track in the Scottish west highlands. Special thanks to Kat for helping us getting there and great walk tips. Bea & TomYes
10/08/19
Excellent, our 2nd time at Loch Ossian the weather was not as kind to us as our first time, but an excellent stay, with great views and walks all around. Also the Venison casserole at the station hotel resturaunt at Corrour station is a must to try. Also the wardens are very helpful alwaysSteve Clark
06/08/19
Two days spent in this beautiful location didn't feel enough! So many walking/cycling routes to choose from it will require another trip or two. Fabulous food in the Station House Restaurant just 20mins walk up the road. The huge portions meant we just had to roll back down to the hostel! We were lucky enough to get a visit from "Charlie" the Deer too one evening.Angela
03/08/19
Very beautiful place, very warm welcoming, very comfortable, we had a fantastic time there. The only problem : the midges. Of course, we can't help it, but everything was made to help with in the hostel : creams and insect repellents, nets on the windows...Ronan Grall
30/07/19
We stayed as a large walking group having rented the whole hostel. I can't fault the welcome we received from Katrina and her support throughout the weekendJon Willams
27/07/19
Excellent hostel in amazing location, ideal for many mountain biking trips and Munroes.Mark Crawford
25/07/19
Amazing hostel in a beautiful remote location. The warden was very friendly and helpful. We arrived quite early before check in but could leave our big rucksacks while we went out walking for the day.Munro bagger
15/07/19
Magical place!Nina Finlay
12/07/19
Beautiful location, very friendly. Love the eco hot showers and fridge.Heather
12/07/19
I have been going to Loch Ossian off and on for decades now. Over the years it has changed in detail but not in essence; it remains one of the most charismatic hostels in one of the most beautiful locations in Scotland.Grace Lyon
11/07/19
Awesome! Katrina was a fab host and the setting is spectacularKate
06/07/19
Loch Ossian is an absolute gem of a place to stay. It provides a very unique opportunity to easily visit the remote West Highlands. Jan the Hostel Warden does a fantastic job of looking after the place. Loch Ossian gives you the opportunity to get off the tourist beaten path and get to know the Scots you are staying while listening to their stories. It would appear there are less foreigners staying here which provides an authentic experience.Lucas
05/07/19
Loved this place. Everyone should have it on their must do list!Carol B
01/07/19
Great locationSam
01/07/19
the owners were lovely and welcoming and the area is beautifulprevious customer
01/07/19
Fantastic stay, unique location in the wilderness. You have to go there to appreciate it, take some insect repellent!A weekend cyclist
30/06/19
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is my favourite Scottish location. The scenery truly is beautiful and there are a variety of hills to climb in many directions. The walk from Corrour adds to the peacefulness. Cars are few and far between, it's a great get away from it all spot.The hostel has a few more facilities since I last visited in 2015. The fridge was a welcome addition given the heat wave we experienced.Eric McPhail
Sitting on the southern shore of Loch Ossian, this traditional but homely eco-hostel makes a perfect base for hillwalkers looking to explore the remote wilderness of Rannoch Moor.
Accommodation at the hostel is in male and female specific dorms, but groups and families have the option of booking a dorm for exclusive use. The hostel has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, with fridge, and a small shop selling ready meals, a range of snacks, postcards and sundries. Drying is available on two overhead racks and boot stands by the fire - the perfect place to relax after a day on the hills.
Guests can now enjoy a welcome hot shower, thanks to the development of locally sourced hydro power complimenting the micro generated solar power supply. There’s also electric panel heating throughout and all bed linen is provided, so no need for sleep sheets or sleeping bags. Other green initiatives include composting toilets, a reed bed grey water drainage system - and even bat-friendly paint!
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or foot. 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 well-made track.
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to get away from it all. It has plenty of low and high level walks to choose from, including a variety of Munros and Corbetts. Popular with cyclists, star gazers, wildlife watchers, groups and families, it’s a great venue for a group getaway, or a peaceful break.
In extreme weather the hostel normally remains open during the day.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff
- Beautiful loch side setting with stunning views
- Warm and welcoming atmosphere
- Regular visits from local deer
Reasons to visit
Set high on Rannoch Moor and surrounded by Munros, Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or on foot. It’s the perfect location to get away from it all and access unspoiled natural beauty by the bucketload.
The rail journey to Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is via the famous West Highland Railway line which takes in the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous as the bridge from the Harry Potter films, arriving at Corrour railway station, featured in the original Trainspotting film.
Sitting on the banks of Loch Ossian, with truly exceptional views, this small homely eco-hostel is an excellent base for hill walkers of all abilities, providing fantastic mountain and low level walks from its doorstep.
From the local stag who likes to come and visit, to the 'dark sky' that brings the stars to life, it’s no wonder a stay at Loch Ossian is on so many bucket lists.
