The Crianlarich Youth Hostel is part of the Youth Hostel International Association, and each guest has the opportunity to join on site when they check in. It is a most worthy hostel! Each guest will feel right at home in this cozy hostel. After a hard day's hiking, there is even the opportunity to watch some Champions League football.
The youth hostel is clean, spacious, and has well-maintained facilities and grounds. The kitchen and dining area are large and equipped with roomy refrigerators. Several ovens are in the kitchen. The water is nice and hot – that includes the showers! Each room includes a sink and coat-hanger rack. Linens are provided, as are duvets, but you have to bring your own towel. The common room is a place to read a book, chat, or watch television (including digital satellite service). There are plenty of couches.
The staff is knowledgeable of local activities, geography, and history. There is a computer with internet access near the reception desk, in addition to a pay phone. If you run out of food, the local shop covers most of your food needs. There are four restaurants in town, though no pub.
This hostel is an excellent stopover on your West Highland Way walk, Munro camping, ski trip, or weekend on the golf links. It is situated in an excellent location in Munro country at the north end of the Loch Lomond/Trossachs National Park. Crianlarich is a quaint little village.
If you arrive by bus, you have a five- to ten-minute walk from Citylink bus stop (near bridge and memorial statue). After the statue, take a right on Station Road. Pass the food shop (on left). Stay with the left fork. Look for the sign to Youth Hostel (road to tea room on the right fork). This hostel can be very busy during summer months and then for a spell during the peak snow time (people do enjoy the land in the winter, too).
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