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A real get-away-from-it-all, Loch Ossian
is based high on Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands
and can only be reached by train and a short walk from the
station.
The area is a haven for wildlife lovers and birdwatchers
and you are in ideal walking country with plenty of low
and high level routes.
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Amazing Highland scenery.
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True wilderness with no car access.
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Red deer country.
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Other animals sighted: pinemartin, otters,
red squirrel, golden eagles, capercaillie, ptarmigan,
grouse and peregrine falcons.
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Situated at the hub of many walking routes
on the edge of Rannoch Moor.
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A good level track runs around Loch Ossian
(7 miles/11km) and makes for a fabulous day walk or mountain
bike run.
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Good Hill walking opportunities - walkers
should be properly equipped and note that conditions can
quickly become challenging in this remote area.
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Trout and pike can be caught almost from
the hostel door.
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Your
accommodation
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Loch Ossian is arguably the most eco-friendly
hostel in the UK. It has been awarded the Green
Tourism Business Scheme Gold award and is based on its
own lake high on Rannoch Moor, only accessible by foot from
Corrour Station, a mile away.
The 20 bed hostel, a former boathouse was fully refurbished
in 2003 but retains its rustic character and incorporates
wind and solar power, grey water and dry toilet systems
and even bat friendly paint!
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The hostel has a three star hostel
rating, providing comfortable yet basic accommodation.
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Prices are based on 20 sharing the
hostel, sleeping in two bunk rooms, each with 10 bunk
beds.
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Under-occupancy per person for 10 sharing
hostel would be £20 extra per person.
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No laundry and no bedding provided
- bring your own sleeping bag.
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A multi-fuel stove provides heat and
hot water for washing.
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Windows made from recycled floated
glass.
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Your
destination
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Loch Ossian is a small stretch of water
at the heart of Rannoch Moor ringed by hills and mountains.
A man-made island or crannog, dating from the Iron Age,
has been constructed near the southern shore and there are
many wooded areas and small shingle beaches to enjoy.
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Rannoch Moor is one of the last remaining
wildernesses of Europe.
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Dotted with numerous lochs, lochans,
peat bogs, and streams.
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Home to a wealth of plant, insect, bird
and animal life.
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See exposed roots of old pine trees from
the ancient Caledonian forest, thousands of years old.
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West Highland Railway - crosses the moor,
rises to over 1300 feet and travels over 23 miles of moorland.
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Surrounded by mountains that rise to
over 3000 feet to the south-east and the west, and to
over 2000 feet in the north.
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps, places to visit, etc. click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
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Example products to enhance your ‘Remote
Scottish Retreat’ Discovery Break might include:
A solar powered rucksack, a wind up and solar multi band
radio/ alarm clock or for everyone in the group, a stargazer’s
almanac.
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Break
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1 – Arrive from 2pm. |
| Day
2 –Use your Discovery Information
to explore |
| Day
3 – Use your Discovery Information
to explore |
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Additional
highlights |
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| Your
own Loch to explore! |
| A
remote location that allows you to get back to
real nature |
| Healthy
activities |
| Excellent
bonding experience |
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Tailor
made options |
| Travel
on the sleeper to Fort William from just £19
each way (subject to availability) |
| Stay
an extra night for just £10 (for 20) or
£20 per person (for 10) |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own Discovery Product (included) |
| Call
us to discuss tailored options |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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