Moffat Independent Hostel, Bridge House, Well Road, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, DG10 9JT

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Scottish Independent Hostel in the Southern Uplands

Moffat Independent Hostel is a friendly, family run, luxury hostel that has been set up with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Moffat is quaint town in the heart of the Southern Uplands and is a popular stop on a number of Britain's best long distance biking and hiking trails, including the Southern Upland Way, the Annandale Way, and the John o’Groats to Land’s End cycling route. It also provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful and often forgotten part of Southern Scotland, with it's castles, forests, waterfalls, lochs and vast expanse of wilderness.

Opened in 2022, the hostel is bright and spacious. There are 18 beds across 7 rooms with a mix 4 bed dorms, quads, twins and doubles, all ensuite. Book by the bed, the room or take over the whole hostel. Facilities include a well equipped communal kitchen, a lounge/diner, games room, large drying room, large secure garage for cycle, motorbike, kayak storage and a bike wash area. Outside there is a paved patio area with seating and wonderful views to the hills beyond. You can buy basic provisions from the hostel reception, while a 10 min walk takes you to the centre of Moffat with its shops, pubs & restaurants.

All bedding is provided. Sorry no stag or hen parties and no noise after 10pm.
This friendly family run hostel has been designed with comfort and the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Situated on the edge of the pretty town of Moffat, the hostel sleeps up to 18 in a selection of en suite quad, twin & double rooms. It has bike/kayak storage, bike wash area, drying room and all bedding is provided. A perfect stopover on the Lejog cycle route & the Southern Upland Way. Book a bed, a room or the whole place.
Moffat Independent Hostel is a friendly, family run, luxury hostel that has been set up with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Moffat is quaint town in the heart of the Southern Uplands and is a popular stop on a number of Britain's best long distance biking and hiking trails, including the Southern Upland Way, the Annandale Way, and the John o’Groats to Land’s End cycling route. It also provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful and often forgotten part of Southern Scotland, with it's castles, forests, waterfalls, lochs and vast expanse of wilderness.

Opened in 2022, the hostel is bright and spacious. There are 18 beds across 7 rooms with a mix 4 bed dorms, quads, twins and doubles, all ensuite. Book by the bed, the room or take over the whole hostel. Facilities include a well equipped communal kitchen, a lounge/diner, games room, large drying room, large secure garage for cycle, motorbike, kayak storage and a bike wash area. Outside there is a paved patio area with seating and wonderful views to the hills beyond. You can buy basic provisions from the hostel reception, while a 10 min walk takes you to the centre of Moffat with its shops, pubs & restaurants.

All bedding is provided. Sorry no stag or hen parties and no noise after 10pm.

This accommodation is featured on our map of the Scottish Borders, Glasgow, Edinburgh and South Scotland and here is its own website.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    18: 3x4, 2xtwin, 1xdbl.
  • Open:

    All year: Check in after 4pm. Check out by 10.30am. 24-hr access.
  • Price per night:

    Dorm from £30pp. Twin from £64.50. King double from £75. Quad from £110. Sole use (18 guests) from £600.
  • Directions:

    Moffat Independent Hostel is just a few minutes from junction 15 on the A74 (M). One hour’s drive south of Glasgow, 1.5 hours from Edinburgh. The entrance to the hostel is at the Well Road / Ballplay Road intersection (right by the bridge over the burn).
  • Public Transport :

    By rail: Nearest station Lockerbie, (15 miles south of Moffat). Regular trains from Edinburgh & Glasgow, plus direct trains from many cities including London (4 hours) & Manchester (3 hours). From Lockerbie the regular 380 minibus travels directly to Moffat, (30 mins). By bus: Edinburgh- Moffat, 101 bus. Glasgow-Moffat, X74 bus. Both take approx 90 mins.
  • Walks :

    SWC300 Southern Upland Way LEJOG Land's End to John O'Groats by bike
This accommodation is featured on the following pages
Family Friendly En suite rooms Eco Hostels Close to a Pub Individuals welcome Accommodation for Cyclists Biker Friendly

This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available October Half Term 2025 Available Easter 2026 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2026 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2026

Facilities

aMixed dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
lShop
pClothes washing facilities
[WiFi
uWithin 3 miles of NCN

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Just off the South West Coastal 300,

December 2nd 2025

Moffat Hostel is just off the South West Coastal 300, and the perfect place for a side adventure into the Moffat hills to see the Grey Mare’s Tail, one of the highest waterfalls in the UK. This friendly family run hostel has been designed with comfort in mind. Situated on the edge of the pretty town of Moffat, the hostel has a selection of en suite quad, twin & double rooms. Book a bed, a room or the whole place.

Moffat hills close to the swc300 road and cycle route
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Halfway point of the Southern Upland Way

November 25th 2025

Moffat Independent Hostel is the perfect place to take a rest day, as it is halfway along the route! You can also post us your resupply packages for collection en route. This friendly family run hostel has been designed with comfort and the outdoor enthusiast in mind. It has a selection of en suite rooms, outdoor storage, bike wash area, drying room and all bedding is provided. Book a bed or a private room.

Situated on the edge of the pretty town of Moffat, the hostel sleeps up to 18 in a selection of en suite quad, twin & double rooms. Book a bed, a room or the whole place.

moffat hostels on the SWC 300 with flowers in the forground
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You would be a Muppet to not visit Moffat

February 26th 2023

Moffat is a charming village located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is a hidden gem that offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. If you have not yet visited Moffat, you are missing out on a truly unique experience.

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