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Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel

Recharn, Lairg, Scotland

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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).

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. One shower is available. Also offers a self-catering kitchen with 3 hobs, fridge, oven, microwave etc.
a 'Wee breakfast' is available at £3.50

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

	Facilities		Directions		Conditions
			By 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) NO BUSES TO/FROM HOSTEL ON SUNDAYS! By Train 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) 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!		Rustic hostel Closed in daytime from 10am - 5pm No Internet, laundry or drying room. Public telephone 2 minutes away Wee breakfast available at £3.50 Beach chip shop in summer Fresh local produce available nearby Closest shop & pub is 4 miles away in Lochinver Bring torch We do not accept American Express

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