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Hostel Achmelvich Beach SYHA

Achmelvich Beach SYHA

Recharn
Lairg
IV27 4JB Achmelvich
Scotland

Tel. +44 (0)1571 844480
Fax. +44 (0)1786 891350

Customer Rating

Total:	73%	73% 100 2
Friendliness of Staff:	90%	90%
Efficiency of Service:	90%	90%
Comfort:	50%	50%
Cleanliness:	60%	60%
Security:	70%	70%
Location:	80%	80%

A small rustic hostel situated next to a beautiful white sandy beach. The hostel has good self-catering facilities and is in an ideal location to watch the abundance of wildlife or walk the unrivalled coastal paths. Close to the Old Man of Stoer and within good proximity for climbing Suilven and many other mountains in the North West Highlands.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:			Total beds
Number of rooms:	1	3	35

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):	The hostel is open between 7.00am-10.00am and 5.00pm – 11.00pm.
Opening times (over the year):	Open from 06/04/2012 - 16/09/2012.

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	Inverness to Ullapool Mon-Fri (#67 or 61) Dep. 1.40 pm – Arr. 3.10 pm. Sat: (#67) Dep. 11.00 am & 3.40 pm - Arr. 12.30 & 5.10 pm (no service on Sunday) Ullapool to Achmelvich Beach: Mon-Fri: winter period 22/4 – 22/5 (#67) Dep. 10.10 am – Arr. 11.12 am Mon-Fri: summer period 23/4 – 1/10 (#67) Dep. 9.10 am – 10.12 am Mon-Fri on non-schooldays only (#67) Dep. 4.37 pm – Arr. 5.38 pm Sat: (#67) Dep 5.20 pm – Arr. 6.22 pm (no service on Sunday) Ullapool to Lochinver Mon-Fri on schooldays only (#167) Dep. 3.20 pm – Arr. 4.37 pm Sat: Dep. 12.30 pm – Arr. 13.25 *From Lochinver a taxi can be taken to Achmelvich Beach (call 01571844479 or 07986738550) (no service on Sunday) Royal Mail Postbus Lairg to Lochinver: Mon-Sat: Dep 12.20 – Arr. 13.50 (no service on Sunday)
Parking:	Free at the hostel
Sea port:	63km: Ullapool by bus (not on Sunday)
Location:	5.5km North of Lochinver
Rail:	Inverness to Lairg: Mon-Sat: Dep. 10.38 am - Arr. 12.20 pm * connects with Royal Mail Postbus, limited seats available (8) * no connecting Postbus service on Sunday *From Lochinver a taxi can be taken to Achmelvich Beach (call 01571844479 or 07986738550)
Airport:	163km: Bus #3 via Ullapool (not on Sunday)

Attractions

	Historical sites nearby		Hiking area
	Hostel with a difference		Beach at or near hostel
	Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

	Family rooms available		Self-catering kitchen
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Travel/Tour bureau
	Credit card accepted		Meals available
	Male only		Female only
	Individual traveller welcome		Non smoking room/area
	Garden		Green Hostel
	Rates include local tax