15th – 17th March 2019 – Gerry’s Hostel Achnashellach

Grid Ref 037493, Map No 25

Gerry’s Hostel is the oldest independent hostel in Scotland. It was originally built as two semi-detached cottages to house rail workers and their families when the West Coast Railway was created. The railway line is on one side of the hostel, the road on the other. Achnashellach is remote and quiet and open all the year round. Inside is warm and comfortable with accommodation for 20; two family rooms sleeping 5 in each (with a double and 3 singles), main dorm sleeping 10 in double bunks, also twin and double rooms available, with linen.

(15 booked and paid)

Gerry Howkins died in February 2015 Gerry established the first Independent Hostel in Scotland and was a founder member of SIH. He was a true independent character and will be sadly missed.

Gerry’s Hostel has a well equipped kitchen, a small food store and excellent drying room. two hot showers, all bedding provided. Common room with library and roasting log fire, offers cottage comforts such as toasting toes and bread whilst reading a good book and enjoying one’s own liquid refreshment.

Excellent location for long distance routes

The hostel is ideally situation on the Cape Wrath Trail and T.G.O. Challenge Route linking two sections of the Old Drove Road (from Dundonnell in the north-west Highlands to Pitlochry in the south-east) at Craig level crossing.

Location: Craig is on the A 890 midway between Achnasheen and Lochcarron. 4 km east of Achnashellach railway station.

Pay SMHC and inform Steve when you have paid (Treasurer). For more information please contact Karin.