The best hostel in Scotland! | Loch Ossian Munros | My munros 215, 216 and 217
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2023
- Join Colin and I as we visit the Munros around the fantastic Loch Ossian.
Loch Ossian youth hostel sits on the southern shore of Loch Ossian and is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to get away from it all. Loch Ossian is hugely popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiast looking to explore and enjoy 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 basic provisions, snacks and ready meals are available to purchase. 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 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.
In extreme weather the hostel normally remains open during the day.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental. - บันเทิง
What a lovely hostel. This looks like the perfect summer trip. And a train ride is always welcome!
Cheers Seth! If only we could have the sun in summer!! 😂😂😂
Lovely evening shots of this still lake! Shame about the clouds on the second day. Still looks like a great trip! 👍👍😍😍
Scotland in summer! Cracking spot this and was so tempted to go in for a swim then but didn’t have my gear!! A beautiful wee hostel that! Cheers again. Paul
Great video, gives you a good sense of what its like up there. I really enjoyed meeting you and colin that day in the hostel and listening to both of your many stories!
Hi Lorie! thanks for that! was good to meet you and enjoyed having the chat! a cracking place eh! we will be heading back next May hopefully! cheers again! Paul.
Many years ago, we did Càrn Dearg and Sgòr Gaibhre from Loch Eigheach near Rannoch Station. It was a fabulous and easy walk until we descended to try to find the footpath near the Allt Eigheach. It was a bogfest and, try as we might, we found no trace of a footpath. It would have been much easier to retrace our outbound route.
My gut at the top of the second munro was to retrace my steps! I totally agree the last part for us was a slog!! I was warned though so no one to blame but myself!!! If I every go back.......
Hi Paul, another cracking video, I just smile from lug to lug when watching your channel, fantastic mate 😉
Steven 😊👍🏴🏴
Thanks so much Steven! I love your comments… a fantastic wee mountain this and the views were tremendous 👍👍👍thanks for the support mate! Paul
Looked like a cracking couple of days, shame the weather wasn't a little better. Good one Paul. ATB Andy
Cheers Andy. Yeah the first day was nice but that second day was dreich! a good wander none the less! looking forward to catching up! Paul.
Maybe pretty easy in Munro terms, but Beinn na Lap was an enjoyably different experience because of the train element. There was a nice friendly atmosphere as everyone waited in the cafe and on the platform for the return journey.
Your right John! The train journey and stay at the hostel make it feel like a proper wee adventure! Loved this few days even with the weather 👍👍👍hope your well! Paul
That was a great video full of information ,I’ve got the first munro on my to do list before auld age sets in 🙈. Your numbers are mounting up now well done 👏 thank you for sharing brilliant 🤗🏴
Thank you Janice! Beinn na lap is pretty straightforward in nice conditions and you will enjoy it! the views from the top are amazing!! Yeah around 60 to go! maybe next year? thanks again for the support! Paul.
Nice 1 Paul, another great adventure, pity about the clag on day 2, very similar weather yo our day, glad uou went yo Ewan McGregors Bridge, FANTASTIC. 😊
Cheers Tam! a cracking few days there! I couldn't resist the wee transporting snap! cheers for remembering me! Paulo
Amazing video Paul. Looks cracking.
Thanks Alan! that will be you up there soon!! that's the way to do these munros! Paul
Great tour and info Paul. Loch Ossian looks an amazing place as do the other Lochs, Lochans & Munros - pity about the views high up on day two. Blaeberries...Yesss! Great work on the edit. 👌👌👍👍
Cheers Dave! I feel a bike adventure in the pipeline! loads of routes up there! Thanks mate..Paul.
Nice video there Paul. You managed to squeeze a few of my favourite hills in there, I love Corrour and can't get enough of it. Having said that, I've never stayed in the hostel itself. I'll need to rectify that. Awrabest. 👍🏻🏴😊
Cheers Jim! a fantastic area and that's my first time in the hostel! I would highly recommend it! Paul.
Brilliant edit again Paul with good info along the way👍 what a lovely area up there. Hostel looked fab as well. 1st munro looks pretty straightforward for my family to hike up for the last munro🤞🤞. Pity about the views being restricted on the 2nd day as they are stunning. Great couple days for you and the train journey always adds to the adventure.🚂🛤💺
Well done again.👍
ATB
Franko.👍🏴🏔
Frank its a very gentle walk and the family will love it! great views and the opportunity for grub at the station!
That descent off the second munro on day two was horrible!!! I should have listened to you! Paulo
Good stuff Paul, a bit claggy on day 2 but another two in the bag mate..Peter must have been starving leaving his piece lol ..cheers Stevie
I only had one roll so I couldn’t even give him anything 😂😂😂 cheers Stevie! Paul
Another great wee adventure Paul, Beinn an Lap is my kind of Munro 🏔️ 😂 you got the same weather ☁️ me and Tam got with Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre in fact probably better 😂 The Youth Hostel looks great but busy 😮 I loved Corrour Station House, very nice decor, a roaring fire 🔥 and a nice pint 🍺 I might keep Beinn an Lap for 282 🏔️ if I ever get that far in my Munro journey 😂 Great info and editing mate 👌 atb Brian 👍
Cheers Brian! My kinda Munro too! Up and down in time for a beer at the hostel. The hostel is great and if you get a chance you should defo book a stay and a wee walk to the station for grub!! Fantastic! Thanks again mate! Paul
First. 😉 Nice wee adventure chaps. Fine hills them. I did them on a wild camp so didnae even go in the hostel or Corrour Station House. Maybe if I do a second round. 😉
Cheers Kev! the hostel is well worth a visit if your in the area! a cracking wee place to relax on an evening!! cheers mate! Paulo
Lovely place. Stayed there last May, but sadly, the weather was appalling. Great people staying at the hostel. Will go back.
Absolutely gorgeous spot Ruth! this was my first time at the hostel and I loved it! already booked for a trip there again next May! fantastic,
Paul.
Great video Paul I see that you managed to squeeze half my body into your video as I was sat outside the hostel having a break. the weather looks better than I remember on the day. I have been following you and Colins adventures on the hills and look forward to your trips. i am heading back up to the hostel next week for another wee break away from the rat race. Cheers.
Thanks very much Alex! I have been telling everyone about you and the hostel! Your executive shed and the wee mice!! I had a great time up there and look forward to going back! Can you tell me if there is a quieter time to come up?? Paul
@@PAADVENTURES1 Hi Paul, i will ask Jan next week and see what her bookings are like for the next few months and I will let you know. Happy walking. Alex
Great hills. Did you see the multi million pound lodge at the top end of Loch Ossian? I did the round of Loch Ossian back in the mid 80s and camped by the loch before heading over to Culra Bothy. I’ve never stayed at the hostel but hope to rectify that next year with a bikepacking trip from Inverness to Carnoustie. I have revisited Corrour many times over the years, it is a favourite place of mine. Thanks as always for sharing Paul.
You know we didn't see the house Graham! its very well hidden and our route skirted alongside it. I think we barely seen the edge of a roof! This is my first time at the hostel and it was great! I am involved in a Spean Bridge to bridge of Orchy hike every year but I have aways camped! next year I am back in the hostel! no doubts about it!!!
Brilliant Paul fantastic video I stayed at the hostel one winter and a guy from Belgium was boiling loads of sprouts to eat as a meal on their own I thought some guys from Glasgow were going to throw him out as he stunk the place out 😆 lol anyway by measurement the Munro Carn Dearg is the most centrally located of the Central Highlands Munro’s and hence the most central munro in the Highlands according to Ralph Storers book ultimate guide to the Munros worth a debate over a pint 🍺 cracking video well put together mate
I can smell them sprouts just now Andrew! mixed with some boot and sock odour! nice!!!
Thats a book I haven't came across? maybe look that one up. Its an ok walk I think? nothing to special but a good wee leg stretch all the same!
Thanks again mate! Paul.
@@PAADVENTURES1 Lauth press collection of books called ultimate guide to Munro’s by Ralph storer worth a read
The hostel looks lovely. Food at the station yum🙂 My dog went in the water at that bridge and wouldnt come out, wee pest she was. She came out when she saw me eating my piece😅 any way, loved the video, thanks.....Alioban
A fantastic wee Hostel. Booked again for next May when we are going to do a walk from Spean Bridge to Bridge of orchy across the moor! Cannae wait. Always enjoy some good scran at the station! Saves carrying the dinner 😁😁😁cheers Alioban! Paul
Really enjoyed the video Paul 😍👍..Great stuff mate😀..Loads of brilliant info and a great edit..Wouldn’t mind staying at that hostel 😁..Loads of bike routes up there 😁👌🏻..Too video as usual mate 😁
Cheers
Robert
Thanks Robert! loads of opportunities for exploring on the old e-bike!!! lets make a plan! Paulo
@@PAADVENTURES1 Defo Paul 😍👍
Brilliant Paul looked like a great couple of days another nice part of the country and quite remote, bummer you didn't get the views from the tops on the second day . the weather the now been a nightmare to plan anything. ATB Ally 👍
Thanks Ally!! Looks like we may be in for a more settled weather pattern! July has been a washout eh!!! Loved this wee hostel! What a great wee spot! Paul
@@PAADVENTURES1 Fingers crossed Paul feel like i have done not to bad picking the the better days but would be good to get a wee spell of better weather before winter returns ATB Ally 👍
Absolutely mate!! Nae midge though! 👍👍
@@PAADVENTURES1 Will agree on that Paul no more midges, i had a terrible time this weekend with them . 👍
Crackin video so it is! I stayed there about 10 years ago… lovely wee place, a few others staying but not packed… I’d imagine it would be heaving now! Was that a weekend you stayed?
Just think of all the people who have stayed in there over the last 80 years or so! its mind boggling...Its busy all the time the now and that was a midweek we were there! Heading back next year I hope! Thanks for the comments and thanks for the support! Paul.
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