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Lodge Hostel is the perfect place to stay if you are planning
an outdoor activity holiday in the Scottish Highlands. There
are plenty of opportunities nearby to enjoy all kinds of outdoor
pursuits from mountaineering to mountain biking, and from
canoeing to ski-ing.
We welcome people from all walks of life, young and not so
young, who come to the Highlands to enjoy the outdoors. Our
rooms are very spacious and good drying facilities are available.
The dramatic Landscape of nearby Rannoch Moor offers the
chance for many outdoor pursuits
As well being in an ideal location for sporting activities,
Station Lodge is well situated for visiting the many popular
attractions in this part of the Scottish Highlands. We are
less than half an hour's drive from Loch Ness, 35 minutes
from Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous monument at Glenfinnan
and the magnificent Glenfinnan viaduct, and only an hour from
the beautiful Silver Sands of Morar, some of the best beaches
in Scotland. Close by is the famous Commando Memorial at Spean
Bridge, dedicated to the Commandos, who trained at nearby
Achnacharry during World War II.
Hillwalking | Fishing
| Skiing | Mountain
biking | Horse riding | Stalking
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This area of Scotland is well known as a mecca for climbers
and walkers and Station Lodge hostel is the perfect base from
which to explore the area. The hostel is well placed to give
easy access to many of Scotland's most famous mountains, including
many Munroes and Corbetts. There are also many low level forest
and open ground walks available within easy reach of the hostel.
The following Munros can be reached on foot
from Station Lodge hostel:
West Side of Loch Treig:
Stob a Choire Mheadhoin
Stob Coire Easain
East side of Loch Treig:
Stob Coire Sgriodain
Chno Dearg
Beinn na Lap
North of Tulloch:
Beinn Teallach
Beinn a Chaorainn
Both Ben Nevis and Creag Meagaidh are tackled
by winter ice climbers when staying at Station Lodge, when
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The following Munros are all within a few miles of Station
Lodge, accessible either by car or cycle:
East of Station Lodge:
Beinn a Chlachair
Geal Charn
Creag Pitridh
North East:
The Creag Meagaidh complex
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The hostel offers a great base for anyone wishing
to fish any of the wonderful lochs and rivers in the area.
There are two freshwater lochs within easy each of the hostel:
Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig.
Loch Lochy has fishing for Rainbow, Brown Trout
and Pike which is free of charge for bank fishing! Fishing
boats can be hired for up to three people per boat. Contact
Mr D Stevenson onTel No: 01397 712 440. The trout season runs
from mid March to early October.
Loch Arkaig contains stocks of Brown Trout and
Pike. The Loch is bank fishing only and a permit is required
at £4 per day. A permit is also available at £4.00
per day for fishing on the river Arkaig to the back of the
castle. All Permits are available from the Rod and Gun Shop
in Fort William, Telephone no: 01397 702 656. Staff at Rod
and Gun Shop are very knowledgeable about all fishing in the
area and will be happy to give advice and information.
Torlundy farm has three small stocked lochans
for rainbow trout fishing. Telephone no: 01397 703 015
Nearby rivers include the Spean, Lochy and Roy.
All require a permit to fish.
It should not be forgotten that the sea is only
twenty miles away, giving the opportunity for some saltwater
sport. Indeed some impressive hauls of mackerel can be caught
at nearby Corpach pier, located at the end of the Caledonian
Canal, and only a ten minute drive from the centre of Fort
William.
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There are three centres within reach, Nevis
Range, just outside Fort William, CairnGorm
and Glencoe.
All offer ski-ing and snowboarding from December to late April,
sometimes later depending on snow conditions. Whether you
are interested in ski-ing or snowboarding, there are runs
to suit all tastes and levels of abilities.
In the summer once the snow has gone, all centres
also run their lifts for sightseeing including the newly completed
funicular railway at CairnGorm. Nevis Range on Aonach Mor
just outside of Fort William is of course the closest, being
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There are various trails available in nearby
Lenachan Forest for the mountain biker.
There is also a downhill mountain biking course at Nevis Range
ski resort. During the summer months this allows the thrill
of downhill riding without the strain on the legs as lift
access for both rider and bike is available on the gondola.
There are also various quiet single track roads nearby for
the touring cyclist to explore.
Bike hire is available locally from Neil Parrish,
Telephone: 01397 712 404 and from Off
Beat Bikes in Fort William. |
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During the stalking season there are a number
of nearby estates where stalking can be arranged. Try the
following.
- Corrour Estate: 01397 732 200
- Achnacarry Estate: 01397 702 433
- Brae Roy Estate: 01397 712 210
The British Aluminium Company also have extensive
ground to stalk. Contact them on: 01397 702 433
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There are some excellent rivers in this part
of Scotland suitable for canoeing.
The nearby River Spean and the River Roy are
both classic Scottish rivers, both rated Grade 3/4 but are
very dependent on water levels.
The Grade 4 Spean Gorge descent down to the
River Lochy starts from Station Lodge and is an undertaking
for experienced canoeists only.
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Highland Icelandic Horse trekking at nearby Achnacarry offers
the nearest horse riding facilities. To visit their website,
click
here. Alternatively, contact them by telephone on 01397
671 2427
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