Smiddy Bunkhouse & Blacksmiths Backpackers Lodge

We are located 4 miles from Ben Nevis at the south western end of the Caledonian Canal in a convenient village location at Corpach. This is on the A830 to Mallaig 4 miles NW from Fort William

The area is peacefully exciting with loads of outdoor activities - on site residential mountain and river guide for rock climbing, hill walking, kayaking, open canoeing and dinghy sailing, skiing and winter climbing.

This is a family-run, Alpine style hostel and bunkhouse, sleeping 12 or 14, in rooms of 4, 6, or 8. It is ideal for families, couples, individuals, groups and clubs.

We are fully self catered and heated for all year round use. Hot showers and 2 efficient drying rooms are here. This is we an ideal location for touring, sightseeing and all outdoor activities - all year round.

Snowgoose Mountain Centre also offers instruction, courses and private guiding in kayaking, open canoeing, rock climbing & abseiling, mountain walking, winter mountain skills, ice climbing & dinghy sailing - all from beginner upwards to advanced.
We also offer the hire of canoes, kayaks & sea kayaks, sailing dinghies and other outdoor equipment. There is also the provision of a drop off / pick up service for paddlers. NEW for 2008 is a fully fitted motorised fishing craft for hire with a skipper.

Directions

Take A82 N from Fort William for approx 1 mile. Take left turn at traffic lights over bridge to Mallaig on A830 for 2 miles to the village of Corpach.

Just before the shops in the village of Corpach (opposite the KEY store) take the left turn down to the train station and Caledonian Canal at the signs for Smiddy Bunkhouse & Snowgoose Mountain Centre. The Hostel is a 1 minute walk from Corpach Station, right alongside the West Highland railway line towards Mallaig.

If arriving by train please book to Corpach, stay on the train in Fort William and get off right outside the hostel - 2 stops out from Fort William - better than getting a bus or taxi from Fort William.
Direct rail /coach connections to the south via Glasgow. Excellent air / car hire links to Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.

Local buses (3 min walk) run every 20 mins to / from Fort William during the day until 1800 hrs. Every hour after 1800 hours until 2300 hrs.

Facilities

Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Towels, Guest Kitchen, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included