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General
- Campsite on the West Highland Way between Glencoe and Fort William
- Five minutes’ walk to Ice Factor; 20 minutes’ drive to Ballachulish
- Vending machine, showers and drying room; pubs five minutes’ walk
A well-equipped campsite five minutes’ walk from the long-distance West Highland Way, Blackwater Hostel and Campsite is a very smart stop for walkers, climbers, mountain bikers, photographers… in fact anyone who wants to get out into Lochaber’s wild Highland scenery – whether for a night passing through or a longer stay to explore the region.
Why so smart? Well, the mountain and River Leven views are spectacular, and the site is 15 minutes' drive from the coast at Ballachulish and located right next to Ice Factor bouldering and climbing centre in the middle of Kinlochleven. This may be a small village but it has all necessary amenities like a supermarket, fish and chip shop and three pubs offering hearty bar meals – thankfully within walking distance as the site doesn’t have a kitchen.
Facilities, however, do include free showers with hand soap, shower gel and shampoo provided. There are toilets, power sockets for charging phones and two drying rooms with commercial dehumidifiers (always useful on the west coast of Scotland).
A covered seating area has a vending machine for snacks, a washing-up sink and wifi connectivity so you can keep in touch with home.
Dogs are welcome on site, but please keep them on a lead.
Open from 29/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size: Max 2.0m width x 2.4m depth (6.6ft width x 7.9ft depth) Calculated area: 4.8m² (51.7ft²)
Ground type: Grass
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Features
Coronavirus
Check-in: contactless (in person)
Check-in: self check-in (unattended)
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
We're Good To Go (VisitBritain accreditation)
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Pine Trees Leisure Park
— 21.6 miles
Hotel — 28.2 miles
- Train stations
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Fort William Rail Station
— 9.2 miles
Banavie Rail Station — 10.3 miles
Corrour Rail Station — 10.7 miles
- Ferry ports
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Fort William Ferry Landing
— 9.2 miles
Camusnagaul Ferry Landing — 10.0 miles
Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal — 10.5 miles
- Airports
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Oban (North Connel) Airport
— 24.0 miles
Local attractions
Keen walkers have a wealth of choices for their rambles, from the West Highland Way (five minutes’ walk) to the Glencoe Lochan Trail, which follows family-friendly paths through forest. Landmarks to point your compass towards include Signal Rock (both 20 minutes’ drive), the popular viewpoint at The Meeting of Three Waters (25 minutes) and a testing trek up to Steall Waterfall (55 minutes), the second-highest falls in Scotland
In summer, there is more hiking and cycling around Glencoe Mountain Resort (35 minutes’ drive), or you can head up to Fort William (40 minutes) to access the cycling and hiking trails of the Ben Nevis foothills. Meanwhile, for a physical challenge on rainy days, the indoor ice-climbing wall at Ice Factor (five minutes’ walk) keeps daredevils happy.
Learn more about the dark secrets of the area at Glencoe Visitor Centre - National Trust for Scotland (20 minutes), and take some time admiring the views over Loch Leven at the Ballachulish Peninsula viewpoint (20 minutes’ drive).
Must see
- Glencoe Visitor Centre (7.2 miles)
- West Highland Museum (9.2 miles)
- Ben Nevis Distillery (9.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
Camping and touring | ||
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Arrive: | 3 p.m. – | 6 p.m. |
Depart by: | 10:30 a.m. |
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite cancellation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
A 15% non-refundable deposit is payable now. Blackwater Hostel and Campsite will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Blackwater Hostel and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Blackwater Hostel and Campsite? Keen walkers have a wealth of choices for their rambles, from the West Highland Way (five minutes’ walk) to the Glencoe Lochan Trail, which follows family-friendly paths through forest. Landmarks to point … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
Thank you so much for booking and staying with us - Great pictures! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again :-)