Hostels

YHA Ambleside is on the edge of Lake Windermere, host to a variety of water sports and overlooking the nearby Langdale Pikes. The Ambleside hostel has a modern bar and restaurant serving good food and...

A recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, YHA Borrowdale offers fine views and a warm, informal atmosphere. Beautifully located by the River Dervent in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Lake...

YHA Buttermere is a busy and friendly Lakeland slate house in an unrivalled location above the village – ideal for families and walkers. Haystacks is just one of the many fantastic peaks easily accessible from...

A beautiful mountain setting makes this a special place to stay – yet it’s only a mile away from Coniston village. Walkers will love this excellent retreat in the hills. Beautifully located, this hostel offers...

The action starts at YHA Holly How with big mountain and watersports adventures on the doorstep. You can go abseiling or zip-wiring – walking, cycling and canoeing too. Then relax with a hand pulled ale...

Two forestry cottages form this hostel in a remote wooded valley surrounded by fells, ridges and many famous peaks. Forest tracks offer sheltered, low-level walks and cycle rides while upland routes will challenge the more...

For exploring a quieter part of the Lakes, Eskdale YHA in the western fells is ideal. Riverside walks, the steam railway and the coastline offer alternatives to more classic Lakeland pursuits. Explore a quieter corner...

Four star accommodation in a stunning Victorian mansion in Grasmere, one of Lakeland’s most beautiful villages. Whether you are walking the Coast to Coast or looking for a relaxing break with your family, YHA Grasmere...

Hawkshead YHA is in a beautiful Regency mansion with stunning grounds overlooking Esthwaite Water in the Lake District. This is a great base to explore the beautiful village of Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, Grizedale...

A great location from which for tackling Helvellyn from steep climbs to gentle rambles, there are plenty of walks to suit most abilities. An ideal base for families, couples and groups to enjoy the hills...