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'Door to Door' Challenge
Welcome to the 'Door to Door' Challenge!
Together with Girls on Hills, we are delighted to bring you a collection of trail and hill challenges that are open to everyone and created to help you explore and enjoy the world outside our front door!
Whether you walk or run, move fast or slow, the 'Door to Door' Challenge has something for everyone. All you have to do to get started is open the door!
The challenge takes place across 8 of our youth hostels. At each location there is a hill or trail route to choose from. Simply pick up a 'Door to Door' Challenge booklet from the youth hostel reception, select the most suitable route, study the map and head out of the front door. How you travel is up to you and there is no time limit - simply complete the route at your own pace and enjoy the adventure.
Take a look at the booklet!
Our 'Door to Door' Youth Hostels
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsSet in the heart of Cairngorms National Park with views over the Northern Corries, this award winning youth hostel is only seven miles from Aviemore and a short walk from the banks of Loch Morlich,...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsNear the bustling town of Fort William and sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers contemporary hostel accommodation with a wide range of private en-suite rooms and...
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsThis award winning youth hostel sits on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon and is a popular base for hillwalkers, climbers and those simply wishing to relax and enjoy the surroundings and...
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsAn impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for exploring Royal Deeside with its many castles...
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian, Scottish HighlandsPLEASE NOTE - There is no vehicle access to this hostel. Please leave your car at home! This traditional but homely eco-hostel hostel sits on the southern shore of Loch Ossian and is the perfect...
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this alpine-style hostel is a popular base for walkers and climbers of all abilities and offers a great range of accommodation from...
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsSet amidst stunning mountains, at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel is a great base for outdoor enthusiasts and for exploring the northern area of the Loch Lomond...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish HighlandsSitting in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran surrounded by hills, Lochranza Youth Hostel offers a wide range of accommodation from comfortable private en-suite rooms...
Claiming your certificate
Once you have completed all 8 routes, send us a picture of yourself with your stamped booklet and we will get in touch to arrange to have your certificate sent out.
We would love to share your picture on our social channels so please let us know if you would be happy for us to do this.