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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Glen Nevis, Fort William Inverness-shire PH33 6SY t: +44 (0)1397 702 336 e: [email protected] Want to experience the very best of the Highlands? Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is the ideal place to stay, close to the bustling town of Fort William and to the acclaimed snow sports and mountain biking area at Nevis Range. Rooms Catering Facilities Capacity 86: • Continental breakfast, cooked • One small lounge on the ground breakfast and packed lunches Dorms floor will accommodate 15 available for individual guests • 2 eight-bedded people throughout the year • 1 eleven-bedded • Coin-operated washing and • Continental breakfast, cooked • 2 sixteen-bedded drying machine is usually breakfast, packed lunches and available from 15.00-22.00 Private rooms evening meals available for • Large drying room available • 1 single (with washbasin) groups of over 10 people as free of charge • 1 double (with washbasin) long as they’re pre-booked more • Free internet/Wi-Fi access in • 2 two-bedded (1 with washbasin) than 2 weeks prior to arrival the public areas • 2 three-bedded (1 en-suite) • Breakfast is normally served • 2 four-bedded at an agreed time between Security • 07.30-08.30 1 six-bedded Swipe card operated locks to the • We are fully licenced to sell There are 12 showers and 15 rooms/dorms alcohol toilets. Room configurations may be subject to occasional change Shopping Self-catering Glen Nevis Youth Hostel sells a Reception • Kitchen has space for 15 good selection of soft drinks, people alcoholic beverages and • Open 07.00-10.00 confectionery. Maps, batteries and 15.00-23.00 • 5 hobs with 23 cooking rings (gas), 2 ovens, 2 fridges and postcards are also available • Check-in from 15.00 (no freezer) and 1 microwave There’s a large supermarket • Checkout by10.00 • Selection of pots to cater for nearby in Fort William which is Late arrival is by pre- individuals and groups open 7 days arrangement only • Crockery and cutlery available Directions Day access to some areas to suit staggered meal times for Car: from Fort William follow the of the hostel will be available – all guests A82 to the mini roundabout and please check with the hostel • Kitchen is open from 07.00- continue straight ahead for Glen on the day 10.00 and 15.15-22.30 Nevis. The youth hostel is 3 miles • The dining room can seat 35 along this road and past the Ben people Nevis visitor centre Best price guarantee: we promise the best rate every time you book with us directly - www.syha.org.uk, 0345 293 7373 or at each youth hostel reception. This profile is intended as a guideline only information may be subject to change. Bus: there’s an extremely limited There’s a good selection of bars bus service and restaurants in Fort William if you still have some energy in the Parking evening! • The car park will hold around 12 cars Accessibility • Official coach parking is Currently Glen Nevis is not available in the West End Car suitable for people with impaired Park, Fort William mobility. Please contact the youth hostel or the reservations team • If space permits, roadside for more information parking may be available • There’s secure cycle storage for Booking up to 15 bicycles at the rear of To reserve beds at Glen Nevis the building Youth Hostel, please contact the reservations team Local activities (Mon-Fri from 09.00-1700) The climb to Ben Nevis, the on 0345 293 73 73, highest mountain in Scotland e-mail [email protected] (and the UK) is directly opposite or book online www.syha.org.uk the entrance to the youth hostel. The West Highland Way also ends here. It’s a great base for winter sports as well as summer Fort William regularly hosts the World Mountain Bike Championships and has biking routes for all abilities in the vicinity. If you have a family celebration or social gathering coming up, a reunion, a club AGM, an international event or special interest group, you can use our RentaHostel service and get exclusive use of a fantastic property. Across the Highlands, Islands and Lowlands we have youth hostels set in stunning scenery which can be yours for a brief period of time. Wake up to a mountain, lochside or beachfront view, experience life in a remote eco-hostel or be close to city centre attractions. Ranging in size from sleeping 20 up to 170 people, RentaHostel offers great value for money. See the full range and read more about each property on our website or in our RentaHostel brochure. You can also make an online enquiry via the website or phone our Reservations Team on 0345 293 7373. Best price guarantee: we promise the best rate every time you book with us directly - www.syha.org.uk, 0345 293 7373 or at each youth hostel reception. This profile is intended as a guideline only information may be subject to change. .
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