Aite Cruinnichidh
Scottish Hostels : Hostel near Fort William
Aite Cruinnichidh, 1 Achluachrach, By Roy Bridge, Near Fort William, PH31 4AW
Call Gavin or Nicola on 01397 712315
Overview
Àite Cruinnichidh, 15 miles northeast of Fort William, occupies a unique sheltered spot adjacent to the Monessie Gorge where you can explore remote glens, mountain passes and lochs. There are numerous walks easily accessible from the hostel and seven magnificent canoeing rivers within 20 miles. The location is ideal for climbing (rock and ice), mountain biking, skiing or just relaxing. A warm, peaceful, friendly, country hostel in a converted barn, Àite Cruinnichidh sleeps 28 in eight rooms with all bedding supplied in simple accommodation. The hostel has a fully equipped kitchen/dining room, sitting room, excellent showers, sauna suite, seminar room and garden. There is a good selection of maps, board games, magazines, books and a small reading room. No TV and, although the hostel has WiFi, guests are encouraged to socialise and enjoy the natural environment that the hostel has to offer. Advice available on walking/cycling routes. Groups and individuals welcome. No wheelchair facilities but glad to accommodate people with disabilities.This accommodation is featured on our map of North East Highlands of Scotland and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
28: 1x6, 4x4, 1x twin, 1x double, 1x family/double en suite.Open:
All year. All day.Price per night:
From £18pp in dorms. Private rooms: dbl en suite £54, dbl/twin £44, small twin £42.Booking:
Booking advised, 50% deposit.Directions:
From Spean Bridge take A86 to Roy Bridge. Go though village and continue for 2 miles. Hostel is on right 100m after Glenspean Lodge Hotel on the opposite side of the A86 main.Public Transport:
Roy Bridge train station( West Highland line ) & bus stop (2 miles) has several connections to Fort William daily. Pick up from Roy Bridge, if we can, with advance notice.Walks:
Long Distance Walks
This accommodation is near mountains, is available to individuals, gives a Best Price Guarantee, is an 'Eco Hostel' and has a pub within walking distance. It is on the IHUK signage page.
It has availability at February Half Term.
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Latest Blog about Aite Cruinnichidh
Roy Bridge : Hope for Snow
April 27th 2016
We aimed for Roy Bridge fifteen miles north east of Fort William. We based ourselves in Aite Cruinnichidh (the gathering place) close to the Monessie Gorge.
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News & Offers from Aite Cruinnichidh
Escape for half term to the Highlands and base yourselves at Àite Cruinnichidh
January 18th 2020
We have private and family rooms available 14th through to the 20th February inclusive. If you are looking to try out skiing the hostel, is well placed for Aonach Mor. Lots of good walks in Lochaber.
Àite Cruinnichidh is well placed for skiing and walking. The Ice Factor provides an indoor winter climbing experience and the 3 Wise Monkeys is an indoor climbing centre in the middle of Fort William.
Get to know a stranger over breakfast
May 2nd 2019
At Aite Cruinnichdh hostel in the highlands, guests get to know each other and share experiences.
We like out guests to socialise in the true tradition of hostel accommodation. Its great to talk to one another, share experiences and to enjoy the natural environment that the hostel has to offer.
Aite Cruinnichdh does not have a TV but does have WIfi and a vast supply of board games and cards. There is a small reading room with a good selection of magazine and books.
Best price guarantee Near Fort William!
September 12th 2018
Rise above the clouds as you mount Ben Nevis, and return with a smile on your face glowing with pride, and finish off with the finest scotch whisky in one of the local pubs as anyone who’d just climbed the tallest mountain in the UK deserves!
Explore remote glens, mountain passes and lochs at your base, Aite Cruinnichidh, in a unique sheltered location opposite to Monessie Gorge.
Head off on a short 15 mile drive to Fort William for the adventure of a lifetime…
Rise above the clouds as you mount Ben Nevis, and return with a smile on your face glowing with pride, and finish off with the finest scotch whisky in one of the local pubs as anyone who’d just climbed the tallest mountain in the UK deserves!
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