Glen Affric - Facilities & Information

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The Essentials

  • 7.5mls

  • 21mls

  • 22 beds



Information

 

Dates:  1st April - 14th September 2010

Tel:  0845 293 73 73

 

 

There is no vehicle access to the hostel. The nearest road access to this remote location is  8 miles away. We highly recommend you bring a map, compass and appropriate clothing (please see directions page). Allow a minimum of 3 hours for the walk to the hostel. Guests are recommended to bring a sleeping bag and sleep sheet, as only Army blankets are available in the hostel 

 

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

 

Eating and Drinking

There are no shopping/restaurant facilities nearby , so it is essential to bring supplies with you.

 

Walkers

Dog Falls and Coire Loch
A delightful walk in Glen Affric to view the Dog Falls and the secluded Coire Loch.
Distance: 5.23km/3.3miles, Duration: 1 1/2 hours, Height Gain: 200 metres/660 feet
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Fort Augustus to Glenmoriston
This walk has marvellous views over the Great Glen and to Kintail.
Distance: 11.27km/7.04miles, Duration: 3 1/2 hours, Height Gain: 350 metres/1155 feet
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Tomich and Beinn Mhor
This walk is a visit to two monuments and two lochans up in the hills.
Distance: 8km/5miles, Duration: 3 hours, Height Gain: 300 metres/990 feet
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Loch Affric Circular
This is a splendid walk in the wilds, round Loch Affric with stunning mountain views.
Distance: 16km/10miles, Duration: 5 1/2 hours, Height Gain: 150 metres/495 feet
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Toll Creagach
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Beinn Fhada
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Beinn Fhionnlaidh
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An Socach
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Disclaimer: All walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like to acknowledge the British Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions".

Wildlife

Capercaillie, crested tit, crossbill, golden eagle, osprey, otter, pine marten, common sandpiper, greenshank, red-throated diver, goldeneye, black grouse, red deer, red squirrel, buzzard. 

 

Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
One of Scotland’s largest remaining ancient pinewoods.
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Corrimony 
Set in some of the most superb lansdcapes in Britain, Corrimony nature reserve has moorland, conifer plantations and native woodland. 
22 miles south west of Inverness. 
Tel: 01463 715 000

 

Great Glen Forest 
Explore the forest sites on the Great Glen to discover a wealth of wildlife, activities  and history. 
Tel: 01320 366 322
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"Great Glen Forest: Explore the forest sites on the Great Glen to discover a wealth of wildlife, activities  and history"

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