In his book, Munros and Tops, Chris Townsend says that camping is not allowed at Loch Ossian. Can anyone clarify the situation since we'd hoped to camp there?

Not sure how the current warden at SYH feels about campers, they can vary, but there's good camping by Uisge Labhair heading towards Bealach Dubh. I've camped at a nice wee spot by the river roughly NN 427 703 😊

I'll be camping by the loch.

David,

I thought I'd email the hostel for you. This is their reply...

"We regret that camping is not allowed within the immediate vicinity of the hostel.

Sorry I can’t be of more help.

Jan Robinson

Manager

Loch Ossian Youth Hostel"

I walked there once from Kinlochleven and camped on Loch Trieg (NNW of Loch Ossian). It becomes part of a managed estate, which is why I think camping begins to become difficult around there.

I will point you to the Scottish Access Code's section on wild camping:

Scottish Outdoor Access Code: Wild Camping

As long as you are away from habitation (including the SYH, of course) you can camp more or less anywhere you like. There are some wonderful spots alongside Loch Ossian.

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Alan,

Any good spots along the North shore of the Loch?

Ive only walked along the south side.

Hi Gavin

It's been a long time since I walked along the north shore of Loch Ossian - 1997 with Bob Butler - but I have dug out my ancient map and I had marked a couple of decent spots between Eastings 38 and 39 if that helps.

However, you'll have a sunnier start to your day if you camp on the south shore.

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And looking at Geograph, this looks like a stunner on the north shore at Easting 395:
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GEOGRAPH

Yes, that's what I thought Alan. Thanks for confirming it.

Thanks for your input everyone.

I looked at the headland posted earlier when I went that way last year, but there wasn't a flat spot. I eventually camped towards the east end on the north side in a lovely wooded area on the loch edge next to a stream.

https://mobile.twitter.com/OverthehillsB/status/865105105451982848/photo/1

I'll see if I can get a grid ref for you.

NN403692 , you'll pass a really obvious cascading stream to the left of the track, then just drop down to the loch shore to the right. You've gone to far if you pass through the gate at the east end of the loch.

Here's a better view of the spot.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jCKZLxOvcjU3AhGr1