Simple Youth Hostels in the Outer Hebrides
I regret to report that all our hostels remain closed. This applies to Berneray, Howmore and Rhenigidale. This will remain the case for the foreseeable future (January 2021). We have shared dormitories and shared kitchens. Therefore we are unable to meet the social distancing requirements. Trustees are keeping the matter under continual review. We Read More ...
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BHEARNARAIGH A hostel with great views and atmosphere set in a lively island community. It is possible to walk around the island in a day. There are magnificent beaches adjacent to the hostel and on the west side of the island. The northern coast is rocky and affords a superb panorama of Harris, with flocks Read More ...
TOBHA MOR (HOWMORE) In the heart of the South Uist machair, next to the ruins of a 13th Century monastery Howmore has been a popular hostel since it opened in 1966. Sea, sand dunes and machair are within strolling distance, as is some of the Hebrides best hill walking. The hostel looks eastwards towards Hecla Read More ...
REINIGEADAL Rhenigidale Hostel – explore rugged mountains & haunting Loch Seaforth. A village at the end of the road, in a secluded bay with views over the Minch to Skye & NW Scotland. Once it could only be reached by sea or by footpath over the hills. It is still possible to walk along the old Read More ...
The Annual General Meeting of Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust will be held at 10.00 am on Saturday, 26th September 2020. Due to the ongoing restrictions in place following the Coronavirus Pandemic and to protect the health and safety of members, trustees and others, the Annual General Meeting will be held as a virtual meeting. Members Read More …
I regret to report that all our hostels remain closed. This applies to Berneray, Howmore and Rhenigidale. This will remain the case for the foreseeable future (January 2021). We have shared dormitories and shared kitchens. Therefore we are unable to meet the social distancing requirements. Trustees are keeping the matter under continual review. We Read More …
With the greatest regret the Trustees have decided to close our three hostels in the Outer Hebrides: Isle of Berneray; Howmore (South Uist); Rhenigidale, Isle of Harris. This decision is unprecedented but these are unprecedented times. We believe we have a duty to follow the advice given by the Chief Medical Officers of Scotland and England Read More …