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 (November to March: Wednesday to Sunday only)
Reception Hours
09:00-10:30 and 17:00-22:00
Check in
17:00-22:00
Check out
07:00-10:00
Access Hours
Closed between 10:30-16:30. Please note, there is no vehicle access - the hostel is only accessible by rail, bike or on foot
Amenities
Guest Kitchen
Bike Store
Guest Reviews
16/01/20
A great stay and an amazing location, even the train journey is sublime. Definitely will be returning....soon...!!No
31/12/19
Fantastic location with a friendly welcome from Tom who showed us around the hostel and introduced himself. Very nice atmosphere with the other visitors. Great access to the wild outdoors!Bikepacker1
22/12/19
The best hostel in the U.K. the perfect escape in every way. Thank you Tom for keeping an eye on us and making our stay at Loch Ossian warm and cosy :)Vicky and Co.
04/11/19
Our Rentahostel weekend was a great success. Warden Tom was welcoming; was there if we needed him, but left us to enjoy our walking trips and convivial evenings. Those who had not visited before were captivated by the setting and atmosphere of both the hostel and its location.Roger Mitchell
04/11/19
Tom was an excellent host!Viktor B.
01/11/19
Excellent location, friendly staffPhil
18/10/19
great stay in fantastic location, accessed by the train, thoroughly recommended!Mike
16/10/19
I've used several hostels in your system, usually in September-October. Loch Ossian is my favorite to date. The beautiful loch-side location, small size, & casual atmosphere of this place is very inviting. There are plenty of hiking options. The nearby Station House restaurant is not to be missed.Charles
09/10/19
A wonderful gem of a hostel nestled at the waters edge and with stunning views in all directions (weather permitting). Katrina's kind hospitality exemplifies all that is good with SYHA.Gee
06/10/19
Lovely Youth Hostel in a fantastic scenery! Cosy restaurant with excellent food is nearby at Corrour Railway Station.Alsa
05/10/19
Exactly what's is needed in a remote hostel. Relaxed, friendly, efficient. Pre email confirming route and eta is good and helps both the hostel and the hosteller. Great place.Mat
04/10/19
Very unique hostel in the middle of nowhere. You can explore Scottish wilderness, stunning views, untouched nature right next to the hostel. It's a special and unforgettable experience to stay at Loch Ossian. The owners who live in close touch with nature are very friendly, helpful, open-minded and uncomplicated.Verena
01/10/19
I had a wonderful time at the hostel! Staff were all incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. It's a beautiful location and instructions for getting in and out were very clear (good because I arrived after dark). Other guests were friendly and welcoming. I wish I could give ten stars. Thanks for the great stay!Zoe
29/09/19
It was a brilliant experience. I want to return to Loch Ossian. Its a special place with a special hostel. Top notch and truly remote. Thanks Hostelling Scotland. ??Emma B
28/09/19
Jan was very welcoming and helpful. This hostel is in a wonderful location. To get off the train at Corrour station and walk up towards the hostel is one of the great Scottish mountain experiences.Ian Griffiths
20/09/19
We had such lovely stay at Loch Ossian Youth Hostel - Jan was so welcoming and the atmosphere in the hostel was very inclusive. Incredible views too!Alice Packham
17/09/19
Wonderful place and experience . Great staffPeter Vahlersvik
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
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.
