Rowardennan by Drymen
G63 0AR Rowardennan
Scotland
Tel. +44 (0)1360 870259
Fax. +44 (0)1360 891256
rowardennan@syha.org.uk
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A really good hostel!
The location directly at Loch Lomond is great.
Great location on the side of Loch Lomond and next to the Great Highland Way trail and Ben Lomond.Lots of room for cooking and socializing.
The remote location on the loch was wonderful if you have your own car. But the cooked breakfast was dreadful. No choice of what was offered (much I didn't want) and everything was fatty and geasy. Time to life the catering game as it is much worse than other hostels visited in the UK.
Food was excellent. Great chef.
Good hot showers and a friendly atmosphere
A former hunting lodge, we were mistaken for assuming that it would be relatively peaceful. The site is apparently well serviced by ferry service, therefore you don't need a car to get there and there are numerous campsites along the way there, so expect to meet many hikers and campers. The kitchen is one of the least used, perhaps the remote location just resulted in most people opting to cater, rather than cook. So, if you are keen to prepare your own meals, be sure to bring enough supplies!
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| 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 62 |
| Bus: | The nearest bus stop is 7 miles from the hostel in Balmaha. From here it is possible to catch a ferry service to the hostel via Luss which departs Balmaha at 3:15pm. There are also links on the west bank of Loch Lomond from both Luss and Tarbet which arrive at the hostel. The ferry from Luss departs at 4:15pm and the ferry from Tarbet departs at 4:00pm. |
| Parking: | There is free parking at the hostel for residents. |
| Sea port: | 90 Miles Rosyth (Edinburgh) superfast.com |
| Location: | 36 Miles North of Glasgow city centre |
| Rail: | 22 Miles to Balloch Railway station. To reach this you will need to reach either Balamha, Luss or Tarbet on the Ferry Service. There is also a Railway Station at Tarbet. |
| Airport: | 40 Miles Glasgow easyjet.co.uk or 80 Miles Prestwick ryanair.co.uk |
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| Family rooms available | TV room | ||
| Self-catering kitchen | Groups welcome | ||
| Common room(s) | Sheets in price | ||
| Laundry facilities | Credit card accepted | ||
| Café/Bar | Meals available | ||
| Individual traveller welcome | Non smoking room/area | ||
| Basic store available at or near the hostel | Garden | ||
| Green Hostel | Rates include local tax | ||
| Cycle store at Hostel |