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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 29 August 2007 |
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INVERARDRAN COTTAGE, CRIANLARICH
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Where is it?
Inverardran Cottage is the whitewashed building situated at the east end of Crianlarich, next to the Ben More Restaurant. (O. S. sheet 50, Grid Ref 392250) on the north side of the A85. The cottage has its own extensive parking area behind the building. It is within easy walking distance of Crianlarich railway station.
Address: Inverardran Cottage,Crianlarich,FK20 8QS ( Google Maps or Aerial Photo or Google Street View)
Cottage Extension
Over the summer months, the cottage is being extended. Click here to see the progress so far.
Who can Book?
Any member of a mountaineering or rambling club affiliated to their national body: Mountaineering Council of Scotland; Ramblers' Association etc. Other individuals or groups should apply to the hut custodian.
What are the Facilities?
The Cottage can accommodate 18 people in two dormitories (10 & 8).In the summer of 2004 all the bunks were fitted out with brand new mattresses purchased from Safefoam ( www.safefoam.co.uk)
There are separate male and female toilets- both with a shower.There is also a small drying facility for wet gear.
Over the past three years, the cottage has been extensively upgraded to make it perhaps the best-appointed mountaineering club hut in Scotland - as you can see from this view of the kitchen.
Pubs/Resturants
Right next door to the cottage, you'll find the Ben More Lodge Hotel. They have a public bar and offer resturant/bar meals (best to book). You can also get WiFi internet access here.
Further into the village of Crianlarich, you'll find the Rod And Reel pub also offering food/meals. |
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How Do We Book?
Click Here To Contact the Hut Convenor
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| Do We Need to Bring Anything? |
| All utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided, but you will require sleeping bags. If you wish to use the open fire in the lounge, you will need to bring solid fuel. Electricity is included in the charge. |
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What Does it Cost?
£9.00 per person per night (Reviewed annually at AGM in early March and effective from that date). Deposit required which is non-returnable unless early cancellation allows the cottage to be let to another party.
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What is There To Do in the Area?
Inverardran Cottage is the ideal base for exploring the southern highlands.
- Several Munros and Corbetts can be reached by walking from the cottage: Cruach Ardrain, Ben More, Stob Binnein, Ben Challum, Meall Glas, and Sgiath Chuil.
- For those with transport, all of the Arrochar, Crianlarich, Ben Lawers, Tyndrum and Bridge of Orchy hills are within 30 minutes drive, with Glens Coe and Etive only marginally further.
- In winter, the climbing on Beinn Udlaidh, Beinn an Dothaidh and Ben Lui is within easy reach.
- The West Highland Way passes through Crianlarich,and there are numerous pleasant tours for road or mountain cycling.
- The proximity of the railway station allows for sorties to Rannoch, Corrour or further afield.
- Crianlarich has a Post Office, shops, restaurants and pubs. Supplies can be pre-ordered at the Crianlarich Store
- For rock climbing try Glen Coe and Glen Etive or for sport climbers, new routes have been developed in Glen Ogle. Further afield, Benny Beg offers more sports routes.
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