Acheninver was an iconic hertiage hostel run by the SYHA for 79yrs until they closed in 2015. The Scottish Wildlife Trust owed property was leased to a family as an independent hostel with the support of the local community. Since taking over the business Ruth has been upgrading the facilities onsite while retaining the special adventure feel of this remote walk-in hostel.
Acheninver now has 4 bespoke Sleeping Pods with ensuite facilities, heating, kitchenttes, firepits and picnic tables. All bedding. linen and towels are provided with your booking. The Pods are availabel to book online. The old Croft House dorms and communal kitchen will remain closed for the 2022 season. Acheninver is a walk-in hostel, 5/10 min walk from a safe free roadside carpark. You cannot drive to your pod and we do not accommodate pets at the hostel. The hostel access and the pods may not be suitable if you have mobility issues.
There is a hotel and pub to eat out in the village and activity guides and boat trips available locally. Acheninver Hostel is a basecamp for many mountain and coastal routes in Coigach and is 10min walk from Acheninver Beach and shore which opens to the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area and North West Snorkle Route. Very popular spot for wildswimming. Coigach is one of the only places which is both a UNESCO Geopark and UNECO Biospehere as well as being part of the largest Wildlands Area and Dark Sky Area in the UK.
