Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel

Achmelvich Beach is a small and remote rustic hostel in wonderful surroundings, just a short walk to a legendary white sandy beach (listed in the Good Beach Guide).

Now with 2 showers, the former school building and cottage have been tastefully transformed into a 35-bed hostel, with rooms of various sizes including one family dorm-room. Also offers a self-catering kitchen with 3 hobs, fridge, oven, microwave etc.

There is an abundance of wildlife to watch, unrivalled coastal walks and a pace of life that relaxes and unwinds. Unforgettable sunsets practically guaranteed.

Directions

By Bus:

Inverness to Ullapool (#61 or #961)
Mon - Sat Departs 0805 & 1435 (No service Sunday) // Arrives 0925 & 1555


Ullapool to Lochinver (#67A)
Mon - Sat Departs 1010 & 1635 (No service Sunday) // Arrives 1105 & 1731

Lochinver to Youth Hostel (#67A)
Mon - Sat Departs 1105 & 1731 (No service Sunday) // Arrives 1112 & 1738

Tim Dearman Coaches & Bike Bus from Inverness to Lochinver (Show SHYA/YHA/HI card for 10% discount!)
Mon - Sat 27/04/09 - 26/09/08 & Sun 5/07/09 - 30/08/09 Departs 0850 / Arrives 1154

Royal Mail Postbus (connects with 1039 train from Inverness) Lairg Train Station to Lochinver
Mon - Sat Departs 1225 / Arrives 1400

NO BUSES TO/FROM HOSTEL ON SUNDAYS!

By Train:

Get the train to Lairg from Inverness and then the post bus from Lairg (1215) to Lochinver (1400) on request.

By Car:

From Ullapool; take the A835 northwards, left (Ledmore Junction) on the A837 and then just before Lochinver turn right to the B869 for 2 miles and then left for 1 mile following the YH signs. Drive all the way around to the Beach Car Park.

From Lochinver; YH is 4 miles NW of Lochinver... Up the hill and turn left onto the B869 for 2 miles and then left for 1 mile following the YH signs. Drive all the way around to the Beach Car Park.


On Foot:

From Lochinver - take the Baddidarrach footpath to Achmelvich Beach. Spectacular views, 1 to 1.5 hour, approx 3.5 miles. Not suitable for a trolley bag or suitcase!

Facilities

Towels, Guest Kitchen, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Free Carpark