Hostel Lochranza SYHA
Lochranza SYHA
Lochranza
Isle of Arran, KA27 8HL
Scotland
Tel.
+44 (0)1770 830631
Fax.
+44 (0)1786 891350
Customer Rating
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Situated in the north of the Isle of Arran in a beautiful lochside village is Lochranza Youth Hostel. Almost surrounded by the hills and complete with a thirteenth-century ruined castle, the village is a wonderful place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life for a few days. Relax and enjoy yourself in this comfortable former hotel right on the water's edge. This is a place where you can observe nature, with spectacular wildlife right on the doorstep - red deer are abundant, there are seals on the rocks and eagles soar overhead. Lochranza is the ideal base for tackling the many trails and ridges of the Arran mountains including Goat Fell, the island's highest peak. For the less ambitious the Cock of Arran walk, the finest low level trek on the island, starts and finishes at the Hostel. But if you prefer not to walk too far, Arran has many other activities to offer including on and off-road biking, pony-trekking, fishing, golfing and watersports. There are also plenty of visitor attractions: Scotland's newest distillery is a few minutes away from the Hostel, Brodick Castle has fine gardens, the Standing Stone Circles of Machrie are impressive, to name but a few. Everything you might want to see and do is accessible by a good bus service, which offers a great value day pass. Don't miss: Goat Fell for the fit & well equipped ,Cock of Arran Walk, Brodick Castle and the circular drive/cycle right round the island - 'Scotland in miniature' Bike hire nearby. Internet access.
Excellent high and low level walks start from the hostel and experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the 58 mile ride round the island. for the less energetic you can spend time seeking out the local wildlife including red deer, red squirrel, seals, otters and golden eagle. Or how about a visit the the local distillery justa few hundred yards from the hostel.
Excellent high and low level walks start from the hostel and experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the 58 mile ride round the island. for the less energetic you can spend time seeking out the local wildlife including red deer, red squirrel, seals, otters and golden eagle. Or how about a visit the the local distillery justa few hundred yards from the hostel.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 5 | 2 | 58 |
Opening times
| Opening times (over the year): | 11/03/2012 - 28/10/2012. Winter weekend opening Friday - Sunday from 2nd November 2012 - 24th February 2013. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Good regular bus services - ask at TICs for timetables |
| Parking: | Free at hostel |
| Sea port: | 1 km ferry from Claonaig & the Mull of Kintyre 22 km ferry from Ardrossan calmac.co.uk |
| Location: | 22km north of Brodick close to Lochranza Castle |
| Rail: | Ardrossan then ferry & bus no 324 |
| Airport: | Glasgow easyjet.co.uk or Prestwick ryanair.com |
Attractions
 | Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Lochranza SYHA |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Lochranza SYHA
| 27 Jul 2011 Stewart, Canada | 100% | |
| The staff were great! | ||
| 17 Jul 2011 John, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Great location for a nicely re-furbed SYH. Staff were great. Sure I'll be back again. | ||
| 17 Jul 2011 Lorna, Scotland | 100% | |
| A beautiful hostel located in an absolutely stunning location | ||
| 14 Jun 2011 C, Scotland | 100% | |
| Lochranza is the best hostel in Scotland. The staff are great, the location perfect, the hostel in great shape & rooms terrific. This is one not to miss! | ||
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