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Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel

Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel is a cosy former hunting lodge situated on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch with magnificent sea and mountain views.

Built in the 1880's this is one of the oldest Youth Hostels within the SYHA network. Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel is a popular choice with groups, families and individual travellers looking for budget accommodation. The Youth Hostel offers a good range of facilities including an excellent dining room, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen and both multi-share and private bedrooms. The most commented feature by our guests is the lounge which boasts stunning panoramic views of the Torridon hills and Loch Gairloch.

The Youth Hostel provides excellent wildlife spotting opportunities with dolphins, whales and otter spotted at the front of the Youth Hostel. There are excellent sandy beaches only 5 minutes' walk away and boat trips to watch whales and dolphins are available from nearby Gairloch.

Many fine mountains are only a short drive away, including the Torridon range. The local village also boasts fine pubs, coffee shops, local seafood and an award-winning heritage museum. The famous Inverewe Garden is also close by.

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Facilities

  • Bus Station
  • Laundry
  • Private Rooms
  • Shop
  • Total Beds

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Information

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Tel: 01445 712 219

Reception Opening Hours: 7:30am - 10:30am & 5pm - 10:30pm

Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of our hostels.

Things to see and do

Beinn Eighe

Britain's first National Nature Reserve featuring wonderful mountain sceneryand ancient pine wood fragments.

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Gairloch Heritage Museum

A record of life in the area from pre-history to the present day.

Achtercairn, Gairloch IV21 2BP

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Gairloch Highland Gathering

Held at the end of June each year.

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Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises

Chance to see whales, porpoise and dolphins (10% discount for SYHA members).

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Glass Bottom Boat

Unique to Gairloch, the 'sealife' allows you to explore the hidden world of the sea without getting wet.

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Hebridean Whale Cruises

Operating daily whale and wildlife cruises, Shiant Island trips and pelagic bird chumming trips from Gairloch.

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Inverewe Garden

Wonderful gardens located on the shore of Loch Ewe, looked after by the National Trust Scotland (SYHA discount available on entry)

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Laide and Aultbea Community Woodland

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Loch Maree Islands

Three large islands and about 40 small ones make up this reserve supporting one of the most ancient and least disturbed native pinewoods left in Scotland.

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Mellon Udrigle

One of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland

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Redpoint

Remote beach at the end of a long single track road.

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Top 5 reasons to visit...

  • Great beaches and turquoise sea
  • Experience wildlife in a natural setting
  • Unforgettable cliff top views
  • Many scenic walks
  • Array of cafes, pubs and restaurants

Gairloch Carn Dearg
Gairloch, Ross-shire IV21 2DJ

Tel: 01445 712219
Green Tourism Silver Scottish Tourist Board 3 star