Helmsdale Hostel Accommodation
Sutherland - Scottish Highlands
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This small friendly hostel was upgraded in 2006.
Although now privately run, it is also affiliated to the SYHA.
Member of VisitScotland (Scottish Tourist Board - 4 Stars).
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Set in the small scenic village of Helmsdale, halfway between Inverness and John o'Groats.
It is ideal for cycling, coastal walks, hill walks and birdwatching.
Backpackers, birdwatchers and families are welcome.
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ACCOMMODATION
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Accommodation (all with ensuite showers):
- 2 dorms each with 8 beds
(prices £15 per person per night)
- 2 family bedrooms (each sleeps 4) with a double bed and bunks (£60 per night per room)
Enquiry Form
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FACILITIES
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- Bed linen provided
- Towel hire available
- Fully equiped kitchen
- Large dining area
- Comfortable lounge area
- Solid fuel heating
- Drying cupboard
- Internet access
- Cycle shed
- Garden / barbecue area
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LOCATION
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Once a busy herring port, Helmsdale is situated on the shores of the Moray Firth.
The village includes shops, bank, train station, a small harbour and the award-winning Timespan Visitor Centre (open daily Easter to October).
Helmsdale is an ideal stopping off point on the A9 if you are travelling between Inverness (70 miles) and (John o'Groats 52 miles).
Thurso 42 miles - Wick 35 miles - Tain 34 miles - Golspie 17 miles
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DIRECTIONS
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The hostel is situated on the corner of the A9 and Old Caithness Road (park in Rockview Place).
To view a street map - click here
Arriving by bus:
Walk up the slope for 100 metres. The Youth Hostel is after the old church on your left. (200 metres)
CityLink bus service
Arriving by train:
Cross over the old bridge, turn right along Dunrobin Street, then left up up Stafford Street. Youth Hostel is at the top of the slope on the left (half a mile).
Train timetables
(the railway line runs from Inverness up through Golspie, Brora, Helmsdale and then on to Wick and Thurso).
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External Links:
If you are travelling to the west coast of the Highlands, then try
The Schoolhouse accommodation in Dornie (near Eilean Donan Castle)
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