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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel at Banavie, by Fort William is a comfortable, well equipped BACKPACKERS HOSTEL accommodation, on the road to the Isles and the Backpackers Trail, located near the caledonian canal and with fantastic views of Ben Nevis, the UKs highest mountain.
This hostel in Banavie Fort William offers visitors an ideal base for exploring the hills, glens, villages and lochs of the Scottish Highlands. Theres a well equipped self catering kitchen for meals preparation, or there are excellent pubs within 300m. The hostel has been awarded a 4 STAR HOSTEL rating by VisitScotland, and enjoys high ratings by other agencies. NB Room Only basis. Breakfast is not provided.Enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, including walking the sunlit forest tracks and paths of the Scottish Highlands, cycling the Great Glen Cycle Route (cycles are available for hire locally, and we have excellent secure cycle storage for your own bikes), mountain biking at the World Mountainbiking Circuits on Aonach Mor and along the still shores of the Caledonian Canal and quiet back-roads. Walk the West Highland Way or the Great Glen Way, two must-walk long distance footpaths beginning and ending at Fort William. Experience the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the forests, hills and lochs. Pine Martin, Red Deer, Roe Deer and Common Seals are regularly seen - and bird watching - the majestic Golden Eagle, Red Kite and OspreyPrivate Hostel rooms (bunk beds) are available (sleeping max. 4 persons)
Directions.
By TrainThe hostel is located just 100metres from Banavie Train Station, on the road to Gairlochy close to the Moorings Hotel. On arrival at the station, cross the canal and head north into Banavie. Look for the building with the flagsBy Bus From Skye into and through Corpach, alight bus at Banavie. Take Gairlochy road for 100 metres, turn left looking for the building with the flags. If you arrive at the Moorings Hotel you have gone too far...From Fort William, the bus to SkyeMallaig, or the Local Corpach bus, alighting at the Banavie stop. Cross the main road and into Banavie, then directions as aboveFrom InvernessKyle of Lochalsh by City Link, alight the bus at the A82 junction with the Road to the Isles (A830), cross the river then walk past the High School on the right. After about 1.5 km cross the canal and directions as aboveBy Car Travel north from Fort William on the A82, signed Inverness. After 1 miles, turn left on the A830 for Mallaig. After 1 mile, cross the canal and take a right turn, then 3rd left. Expect to see a large building with flags on the roof. On FootIf walking, take a shortcut from Fort William to Banavie following the signs for the Great Glen Way. Approach Banavie by way of the Caledonian Canal, cross the Canal, then directions as above.
7 rooms
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