Tent campingTent only · up to 3 nights
About Loch Ossian / Corrour
Loch Ossian is unusual because the adventure starts by train. Corrour station sits in remote Highland country with no public road connection, putting walkers straight into a broad landscape of moor and mountains around the loch. The setting is superb for a lightweight overnight and works particularly well for a car-free trip. A youth hostel operates at the eastern end of the loch, but wild camp...
Loch Ossian is unusual because the adventure starts by train. Corrour station sits in remote Highland country with no public road connection, putting walkers straight into a broad landscape of moor and mountains around the loch. The setting is superb for a lightweight overnight and works particularly well for a car-free trip. A youth.
At a glance
Vehicle overnightNot included
Natural water nearbyTreatment required
Remote railway stationGood to know
Car-free adventureGood to know
Highland lochGood to know
Wild camping
Access & camping
FREE & LEGALResponsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Permit Not required Cost Free Style Backpack · Lochside · Rail Access · Remote
Read access guidance
Responsible lightweight tent camping is included in Scottish access rights wherever those rights apply.
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Restrictions: styles: backpack, lochside, rail-access, remote difficulty: moderate walk in: text: Reached from remote Corrour station; walking distance depends on the chosen side of the loch. tent only: Yes vehicle overnight included: No max stay nights: 3 conditions: Small numbers and lightweight tents., Normally two or three nights maximum in one place., Keep well away from buildings and roads., Leave no trace and take litter away., Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice., Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Evidence checked: 2026-09-15
What to expect
Facilities & approachNatural water nearbyTreatment required
ApproachReached from remote Corrour station; walking distance depends on the chosen side of the loch.
TerrainModerate
Wild camping — no serviced facilities confirmed.
View facilities details
toilets: Not provided
showers: Not provided
drinking water tap: Not provided
bins: Not provided
electricity: Not provided
warden: Not provided
Natural water: Nearby
Water treatment: Required
This is wild camping, not a serviced campsite. Carry in what you need and carry everything out.
Highlights
Good to know before you go
Practical guidance- Strong wind.
- Midges in calm weather.
- Limited transport timetable.
- Stay clear of hostel/buildings.
More guidance
- Small numbers and lightweight tents.
- Normally two or three nights maximum in one place.
- Keep well away from buildings and roads.
- Leave no trace and take litter away.
- Use a camping stove; follow current local fire advice.
- Access rights have exclusions and local restrictions can apply, so check before travel.
Sources & evidence
Evidence: Reviewed structured evidence@if (HasText(wildCamping.AccessStatus)) { · FREE & LEGAL }
Checked: 2026-09-15
Authority: Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Image attribution: shirokazan · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Image source: Wikimedia Commons
Image licence: CC BY 2.0
- Scottish Outdoor Access Code — Camping in Scotland · official_access Checked 2026-09-15
- OutdoorSCOT — Wild Camping Scotland: 25 Best Spots by Region · spot_guide Checked 2026-09-15
Weather & tides
Loch Ossian / CorrourWeather unavailable
Map
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