Blackwater Hostel is now open for 2024! Anyone hardy enough to enjoy the West Highland Way or the great outdoors in winter we are happy to accommodate in our hostel, walk-ins welcome but as always its recommended to book in advance. Just a reminder all out...
The Last section of the West Highland Way, the final 26km! This last section begins with a steep climb out of Kinlochleven, eventually relenting and giving you superb views down Loch Leven and back to Kinlochleven. Ahead of you is Lairigmor (the great pass) which provides easy...
Many of our guests stay with us whilst walking the West Highland Way. We will do out best to keep you updated with any events for 2024 which may effect the route throughout the year. Please see latest events below. 2024 Events 3-4 May 2024 – Scottish...
Did you know we take sole occupancy bookings at both Blackwater Hostel and the West Highland Lodge? Available all year round we offer the entire hostel for single bookings from one night stays to several days. The West highland Lodge sleeps up to 32 and...
We thought we should share an update on our winter improvements with our sister hostel the West Highland Lodge. This year we have given the full hostel a face lift. This includes new paintwork throughout, new furniture and new flooring. No more sticky carpets! The...
We were delighted to received two new pods from pod camping Scotland before the 2023 season began. All our pods are insulated, come with fridges, microwaves, kettles and TVs. These self contained units are more and more popular amongst our guests so book early to...
Glamping pods, Blackwater Self catering Hostel 10 en-suite rooms West Highland Lodge self-catering, sole occupancy small to medium groups, minimum of 2 nights at weekends. CAMPING - number of pitches reduced form 30 to 15. All accommodation must be booked online. For your safety and well being all areas will...
Updated 21st March 2020 Hello folks, Just a wee update on our plans for the next few months...
The tailrace bridge to the Blackwater Hostel, and Lab Road will be closed for up to 2 weeks for repair work. There is a temporary pedestrian foot bridge which has been erected by Jahama Estates opposite the hostel allowing guests access to the village without...
Monty our office pup had a day off from the office on Easter Monday and thought he would tick off his first Munro. There's many to choose from locally with 10 easily accessible from the village here in Kinlochleven. Monty's pick was Na Gruagaichean, a...