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Smoo Youth Hostel

Smoo, Durness, IV27 4QA t: +44 (0)1971 511 264 e: [email protected]

Surrounded by wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a unique experience in simple, relaxed accommodation. Caves, beaches and walks are within easy reach.

Rooms Self-catering Capacity 32: • Kitchen has space for 6 people at 08.50, arriving in • 1 four-bedded • 3 hobs with 12 rings, 1 oven, Durness at 14.00 • 1 five-bedded 2 fridges, 1 freezer, microwave During July and August the service also runs on Sundays. • 1 ten-bedded • Selection of pots to cater for Buses will drop you off at the • 1 twelve-bedded individuals and groups youth hostel on request Rooms are separate from main • Crockery and cutlery available Rail: Monday to Saturday, building. There are 2 showers, to suit staggered meal times Scotrail services depart Inverness 2 washrooms and 5 toilets Facilities for Wick/ at 07.14 and Note that due to the limited 10.39, connecting at Lairg with • Lounge (no TV) can seat 16 number of rooms at this hostel the Royal Mail post buses for people we’re not always able to onward travel to Durness • Free Wi-Fi access guarantee that male and female Car: Durness Smoo Youth Hostel • are allocated in separate dorms. Small drying room is at the side of the A838, 1 mile Rooms are generally classed as east of Durness Centre mixed gender Security • All rooms have locks Parking Reception • Key code on external doors • Car park will hold 6 cars and • Open 08.00-10.00 guests are welcome to use the and 17.00-22.00 Shopping Smoo Cave car park nearby • Check-in from 17.00 • A small shop in reception sells (15 spaces). Coaches should • Checkout by10.00 soft drinks, snacks, some use the Smoo Cave car park grocery and toiletry items, as • The youth hostel is closed Secure cycle storage for up to well as souvenirs and postcards from 10.00-17.00, though 10 bikes next to the main youth daytime access may be • We have an alcohol licence and hostel building arranged – please contact us sell local beers, Scottish cider, in advance. Late arrival by wine and single malt whisky Local activities pre-arrangement only • Shops within 15 minutes’ walk The far northwest of has many hidden secrets and it’s Catering Directions worth taking time to explore. Visit nearby Smoo Cave, take the ferry • ‘Wee Breakfasts’ Bus: Late April to late and minibus to or • Self-cater, pre-prepared September, Monday to discover the artists at Balnakiel evening meals Saturday, D&E Coaches leave Craft Village

Best price guarantee: we promise the best rate every time you book with us directly - online at hostellingscotland.org.uk by phone 0345 293 7373 or at the hostel reception. This profile is a guideline only and information may be subject to change. Accessibility For the more energetic there are Currently Durness Smoo is not miles of signposted footpaths. suitable for people with impaired Explore the hills of Ben Hope, mobility. Please contact the youth Foinavon or Cranstackie, among hostel or the reservations team many others for more information

Take a walk to and Booking see the puffins, then walk amongst some of the largest To reserve beds at Durness Smoo dunes in Great Britain. Youth Hostel, please contact the reservations team Or just relax on one of the nearby (open Mon-Fri from 09.00-1700) sandy beaches, perhaps even on 0345 293 73 73 spotting dolphins, otters or an e-mail eagle! [email protected] or book online www.hostellingscotland.org.uk

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