Castaway to the Remotest Bunkhouse in the West
Loch Nevis Bunkhouse at Ardintigh Bay
Owned by Adventurer Tom McClean
Accessible only by Sea or on Foot
Self Catering Bunkhouse Accommodation for Backpackers
Groups & Individuals - All Welcome
Open April-September inclusive
Spectacular, Wilderness Mountain & Loch side Location
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Location
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Accommodation
We offer basic bunkhouse sleeping accommodation for 24 backpackers in 5 wooden huts dotted around our 2 acre woodland and grassy site which slopes down to the beach at Ardintigh Bay. We have 6 twin bunk rooms and 2 bunk rooms each sleeping 6. BRING YOUR OWN SLEEPING BAG; BED LINEN IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. We also have a grassy camping area right beside the beach and campers can use the facilities of Jocks Lodge. Bring your own tent. |
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Loch Nevis Bunkhouse is fully self-catering BRING YOUR OWN FOOD WITH YOU and Jocks Lodge is the main building and focal point. It has a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious dining room upstairs and on the ground floor there are 2 separate toilet/shower rooms and a drying room for wet kit. The building is made of stone and timber and is located practically on the beach.
Jock's Lodge has panoramic views right across Loch Nevis. You can sit and watch the sunset over the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye from the upstairs decking that surrounds the Lodge. Generator or our small hydro scheme provides electricity by harnessing the power from Ardintigh burn. |
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Walking
The surrounding area is a walker's paradise and there are several munros nearby; the area of North Morar and Knoydart offers an excellent selection of routes to suit everyone from beginners to more experienced walkers. We would be pleased to advise using our considerable knowledge of the area. |
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Fishing
Bring your fishing tackle. There is good sea and loch fishing for Pollack, codling and mackerel. Freshwater hill lochs provide the brown trout. Experience our wilderness location; simply get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, look out for the playful otters and porpoise that inhabit the loch and capture the amazing sight of the sea eagles and other sea birds passing by. Castaway with your group and enjoy Adventure and Tranquility at Ardintigh Bay on the edge of the Heavenly Loch. Retreat and Recharge. |
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HOW TO FIND US
Mallaig & Morar in the West Highlands are easily reached by road and rail via the A830 along the scenic 'Road to the Isles' or by railway on the spectacular West Highland Line which stops at Morar & terminates 2 miles further along the line at Mallaig. There are no roads to Loch Nevis Bunkhouse at Ardintigh Bay; we are accessible only by boat or by walking.
Arrive by Boat
- Ferry
To reach Loch Nevis Bunkhouse by sea you should arrive at the fishing port of Mallaig where you can board the Western Isles Ferry at 14.15 hrs every weekday (Mon-Fri only) from May to end of Sept and take a cruise along Loch Nevis to Tarbet via Inverie, departing Inverie at 15.00 hrs arriving at Tarbet at 15.30 hrs. During April, twice weekly on Mon & Fri only. For more information contact Bruce Watt Cruises (Tel: 01687 462320 during office hours only).
From Tarbet, there is approx a 40-60 min walk around the coast required heading in the North West direction to reach Loch Nevis Bunkhouse at Ardintigh Bay (Grid Ref: 777.932 OS Landranger Map 40).- Water Taxi
In addition to the Ferry, the Odyssey shuttle fast RIB water taxi runs daily from Mallaig and Inverie and will take you direct to Loch Nevis Bunkhouse at Ardintigh Bay. For detailed daily schedule contact Jon on Tel: 01687 462916. To ensure availability, if possible boat trips should be pre booked in advance of your visit.Arrive on Foot
To reach Loch Nevis Bunkhouse on foot, first make your way by car/taxi or on foot to the end of the road at Bracorina on the north shore of Loch Morar at O.S. Grid Ref: 725.927, from where Loch Nevis Bunkhouse can be reached by a 4 mile trek across the hills. Proceed East on the track along the Loch side for approx 1 hour to Brinacory and roughly 700 metres further on the track at O.S. Grid Ref: 758.912 there is a sign for Loch Nevis Bunkhouse directing you North East over the hill towards Ardintigh Bay, follow the white painted stones along the way to guide you. This takes approx 2-3 hours and walkers should dress appropriately. Let the adventure begin!Prices
Bunkhouse Accommodation and use of Jocks Lodge facilities £15 per person per night or 3 nights for £40.
Camping and use of Jocks Lodge facilities £10 per person per night, BRING YOUR OWN TENT.Loch Nevis Bunkhouse can be booked exclusively to your group for £300 per night, which gives a saving of £60 per night on full price. You must stay for a minimum of 3 nights to receive the discount. We welcome all types of Youth & Adult Groups both large and small.
DUE TO REMOTENESS & POPULARITY IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL BY TELEPHONING: 01687 462 274.
A very unique part of Scotland,
Ideal for the imaginative, the adventurous or those who simply pursue tranquility
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