Ben Lomond Bunkhouse
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse, beside the West Highland Way, offers comfortable dorms, hot showers, kitchen, and a drying room. Run by the National Trust for Scotland.
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan G63 0AR
Call Ranger on 07837 784120 or 07825 204221
Walkers accommodation on the West Highland Way
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse is the perfect overnight stop on the West Highland Way, or a welcoming base for exploring the area and climbing Ben Lomond. You can book a single bed for the night online, or arrange exclusive use of the entire bunkhouse for your group by contacting the rangers by email or phone.
Set at the foot of Ben Lomond and just a short distance from the West Highland Way, the bunkhouse offers spacious, comfortable dorm-style rooms, a well-equipped dining kitchen, a large lounge with wood-burning stove, TV and Wi-Fi, hot showers, and an excellent drying room. It’s an ideal retreat after a rewarding day in the outdoors.
Operated by the National Trust for Scotland, all profits from the bunkhouse support vital path repairs and conservation work. From here you can enjoy scenic walks along the West Highland Way, north or south beside Loch Lomond, or take on the climb to the summit of Ben Lomond—a 6.5 km (4 mile) hike from the car park that typically takes 4–6 hours for the round trip.
Bed linen and towels are included. Bread for toast, butter, eggs and porridge oats for a do-it-yourself breakfast are included, as is tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
Next door, the ranger service office is a handy place for advice, and an honesty shop stocks a few essentials (as there are no grocery stores in Rowardennan). Dining options nearby close during the winter months, so if you’re walking the West Highland Way between November and March, ask the ranger in advance about arranging supplies.
Accommodation layout:
Upstairs: two bedrooms with 4 and 6 bunkbeds (generally used as male and female dorms), two shower rooms (both with WCs, one also with a bath).
Downstairs: a large dining kitchen with two ovens/hobs, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove, an additional WC, plus laundry and drying facilities.
Outside, guests can enjoy a stone firepit in the grounds. Dogs are welcome when the bunkhouse is booked for exclusive use.
Set at the foot of Ben Lomond and just a short distance from the West Highland Way, the bunkhouse offers spacious, comfortable dorm-style rooms, a well-equipped dining kitchen, a large lounge with wood-burning stove, TV and Wi-Fi, hot showers, and an excellent drying room. It’s an ideal retreat after a rewarding day in the outdoors.
Operated by the National Trust for Scotland, all profits from the bunkhouse support vital path repairs and conservation work. From here you can enjoy scenic walks along the West Highland Way, north or south beside Loch Lomond, or take on the climb to the summit of Ben Lomond—a 6.5 km (4 mile) hike from the car park that typically takes 4–6 hours for the round trip.
Bed linen and towels are included. Bread for toast, butter, eggs and porridge oats for a do-it-yourself breakfast are included, as is tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
Next door, the ranger service office is a handy place for advice, and an honesty shop stocks a few essentials (as there are no grocery stores in Rowardennan). Dining options nearby close during the winter months, so if you’re walking the West Highland Way between November and March, ask the ranger in advance about arranging supplies.
Accommodation layout:
Upstairs: two bedrooms with 4 and 6 bunkbeds (generally used as male and female dorms), two shower rooms (both with WCs, one also with a bath).
Downstairs: a large dining kitchen with two ovens/hobs, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove, an additional WC, plus laundry and drying facilities.
Outside, guests can enjoy a stone firepit in the grounds. Dogs are welcome when the bunkhouse is booked for exclusive use.
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse, on the West Highland Way, provides dorm rooms, hot showers, kitchen, lounge, drying room, Wi-Fi, and a wood-buring stove. Run by the National Trust for Scotland, it’s a great base for climbing Ben Lomond (4–6 hour round trip) or walking Loch Lomond’s shores, with all profits supporting conservation. An honesty shop provides some basics, there are no local groceries. Exclusive use bookings are available for groups.
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse is the perfect overnight stop on the West Highland Way, or a welcoming base for exploring the area and climbing Ben Lomond. You can book a single bed for the night online, or arrange exclusive use of the entire bunkhouse for your group by contacting the rangers by email or phone.
Set at the foot of Ben Lomond and just a short distance from the West Highland Way, the bunkhouse offers spacious, comfortable dorm-style rooms, a well-equipped dining kitchen, a large lounge with wood-burning stove, TV and Wi-Fi, hot showers, and an excellent drying room. It’s an ideal retreat after a rewarding day in the outdoors.
Operated by the National Trust for Scotland, all profits from the bunkhouse support vital path repairs and conservation work. From here you can enjoy scenic walks along the West Highland Way, north or south beside Loch Lomond, or take on the climb to the summit of Ben Lomond—a 6.5 km (4 mile) hike from the car park that typically takes 4–6 hours for the round trip.
Bed linen and towels are included. Bread for toast, butter, eggs and porridge oats for a do-it-yourself breakfast are included, as is tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
Next door, the ranger service office is a handy place for advice, and an honesty shop stocks a few essentials (as there are no grocery stores in Rowardennan). Dining options nearby close during the winter months, so if you’re walking the West Highland Way between November and March, ask the ranger in advance about arranging supplies.
Accommodation layout:
Upstairs: two bedrooms with 4 and 6 bunkbeds (generally used as male and female dorms), two shower rooms (both with WCs, one also with a bath).
Downstairs: a large dining kitchen with two ovens/hobs, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove, an additional WC, plus laundry and drying facilities.
Outside, guests can enjoy a stone firepit in the grounds. Dogs are welcome when the bunkhouse is booked for exclusive use.
Set at the foot of Ben Lomond and just a short distance from the West Highland Way, the bunkhouse offers spacious, comfortable dorm-style rooms, a well-equipped dining kitchen, a large lounge with wood-burning stove, TV and Wi-Fi, hot showers, and an excellent drying room. It’s an ideal retreat after a rewarding day in the outdoors.
Operated by the National Trust for Scotland, all profits from the bunkhouse support vital path repairs and conservation work. From here you can enjoy scenic walks along the West Highland Way, north or south beside Loch Lomond, or take on the climb to the summit of Ben Lomond—a 6.5 km (4 mile) hike from the car park that typically takes 4–6 hours for the round trip.
Bed linen and towels are included. Bread for toast, butter, eggs and porridge oats for a do-it-yourself breakfast are included, as is tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
Next door, the ranger service office is a handy place for advice, and an honesty shop stocks a few essentials (as there are no grocery stores in Rowardennan). Dining options nearby close during the winter months, so if you’re walking the West Highland Way between November and March, ask the ranger in advance about arranging supplies.
Accommodation layout:
Upstairs: two bedrooms with 4 and 6 bunkbeds (generally used as male and female dorms), two shower rooms (both with WCs, one also with a bath).
Downstairs: a large dining kitchen with two ovens/hobs, a comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove, an additional WC, plus laundry and drying facilities.
Outside, guests can enjoy a stone firepit in the grounds. Dogs are welcome when the bunkhouse is booked for exclusive use.
This accommodation is featured on our map of The Trossachs and Lochaber and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
10: 1x4,1x6Open:
All Year. Groups only at Christmas and New YearPrice per night:
Nov-Feb: £39 per person, exclusive use £300. Mar-Oct: £36 per person, exclusive use £360.Booking:
Book individual beds online, or contact to enquire about booking exclusive use for your group.Directions:
On the West Highland Way close to Rowardennan Lodge Youth HostelPublic Transport :
Nearest Train Balloch Station (1 hours drive).Walks :
West Highland Way
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A Welcoming Stop for Walkers on the West Highland Way
September 10th 2025
Right on the WHW trail in Rowardennan, at the foot of Ben Lomond, this bunkhouse is the perfect place to recharge. You’ll find comfy beds in a bunkroom with linen and towels, a well-equipped kitchen, a lounge with a wood-burning stove, plus laundry and drying facilities. A simple DIY breakfast is included (toast, butter, eggs, porridge, tea and coffee), and there’s an honesty shop for basics. As Rowardennan is remote there are no grocery shops, and in winter the eating out options are closed — so if you’re visiting between November and March, email benlomond@nts.org.uk to ask if it is posible to get some supplies in for you.
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