Let’s get one thing straight… If you’re waiting for perfect weather in the Highlands, you might be waiting a while. 😄 But here’s the secret no one tells you: 👉 Rainy days in Glencoe are actually some of the best. ☁️ Why the rain makes it better When the clouds...
Spring in Kinlochleven – Why Now is the Perfect Time to Visit Spring has officially arrived in the Highlands, and there’s no better time to visit Kinlochleven. As the days get longer and the mountains start to shake off winter, the area around Blackwater Hostel comes alive....
To cater for the demand of solo travellers we are excited to announce the launch of our new tent box cargo 2's! These exciting and robust hard topped tents are designed with the solo traveller in mind to help keep your budget down whilst enjoying...
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...
To help you enjoy the West Highland Way safely and responsibly, we’ve set out some helpful guidance. Camping Camping is a great way to enjoy the West Highland Way and there are a range of campsites with facilities along the Way or you may choose to get...
UPDATE: Conic Hill will be closed from Monday 11th to Friday 15th December so that helicopters can lift 500 tonnes of stone up onto the hill for the next phase of path maintenance works. The flights should be complete in 4-5 days (depending on good flying weather) and...
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...