Set on Bakewell Show Ground in the heart of the Peak District, the Eroica Britannia festival has rightly gained a reputation of being the most handsome bike show in the UK.
All posts by Sam Dalley
The Education Show and Hatters Hostel
Mid- March was a very busy time for us all at IHUK. We had a trip to Birmingham to attend the Education Show at the NEC for a couple of days, whilst there we also had a lovely stay at Hatters Hostel…
Mam Tor Adventure!
Come with us on our journey up to the stunning summit of Mam Tor…
Ocean Backpackers: School Trips to North Devon
School and college groups regularly base their school trip to North Devon at Ocean Backpackers, returning year after year. From university surf clubs riding the waves to educational trips for geography students.
Accommodation for School Groups
With accommodation of all sizes available for sole use across the UK. Independent Hostels are the perfect accommodation for school groups.
Osmotherley Winter Escape
Osmotherley is a pretty Yorkshire village surrounded by the high Yorkshire moors. With the Cleveland Way, The Coast to Coast and the Lyke Wake Walk passing close by, with Cod Beck Reservoir and Mount Grace Priory for more gentle days out, it is an ideal destination for a walking holiday or a family weekend escape.
Snowdon in Autumn
Snowdon Lodge has an ideal location in the village of Tremadog, 30 mins from the accent of Snowdon and 20-40 mins from the seaside villages of the Llyn Peninsula. Tremadog is well known for a wide variety of climbs and its gentle mico climate. On the softer side of the Snowdonia Mountains, close to the sea.
Birdoswald on Hadrians Wall
SLACK HOUSE FARM bunkhouse in Northumberland overlooks Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall, so its not surprising they name their home made organic cheeses Birdoswald and Birdoswald Blue.
Seaside Harbour Holiday at Cullen Hostel
Some hostels have an artistic edge to them but at CULLEN HARBOUR HOSTEL this flows through the fabric of the building. Converted from a fisherman’s store on the water’s edge, the hostel has a smell of warm wood and fresh air. Read the full article…
Independent Hostels Exhibit at Eroica Britannia
Come along to this 3 day family festival of British cycling and meet us on the Independent Hostels stand. You can pick up a copy of the Independent Hostel Guide and enter a prize draw to win one of three great holidays. The Eroica Britannia festival takes place in Bakewell in The Peak District National Park on the 19th – 21st June.
Monkton Wyld Court Gothic Hostel
Intrigued by all we had read about Monkton Wyld Court we made a tiny detour on our holiday to Lyme Regis to stay for a night in this Gothic mansion. What a privilege it felt to spend time in this simply furnished building with its ornate ecclesiastical architecture.
Tremadog group holiday
We came to Tremadog for the climbing. This pretty welsh village is renowned for the vast numbers of climbing routes along the escarpment above the village. All with easy access and often more sheltered in harsh weather then the rest of Snowdonia.
Electric Bike Network in the Lakes District
There are Electric Bike Networks in nine beautiful areas across the UK, mostly national parks. We came across the Lake District Network on a holiday in Grasmere, Cumbria.
Waste wood heated Eco Hostel
What you need most of all when sleeping in a lighthouse keeper’s apartment on the east coast of the North Sea, is warmth and comfort. And that’s what we found at Rattray Head Eco-Hostel.
Youth hostel retro experience
Corris Hostel left the youth hostel association in 2004 even when it was a youth hostel it was something extra special. An independently owned youth hostel, artistic, quirky and caring.
Ceredigion Wales Coast Path
There are lots of resources available about walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path but it’s neighbour the Ceredigion Coastal Path is quieter and equally beautiful. Both paths form part of the new Wales Coast Path. This blog tells you how to walk the first 3 days of the Ceredigion Coast Path from one base at the Piggery Poke Independent Hostel.
Moray Coast by bike and foot
With a total of 29 miles the Moray Coast cycle trail makes an easy cycle holiday for a family or walking holiday for a group. There are plenty of local attractions on route and you can watch for dolphins and enjoy eating fresh fish from the thriving local fishing industry.
Inner Hebrides by Cycle
Coll and Tiree are two remote unspoiled Scottish islands in the Inner Hebrides and yet surprisingly easy to reach by ferry from Oban. We left the cars behind and travelled by bike making for a very relaxed, healthy and economical holiday.
Cambrian Mountains
We had a brilliant few days in this un-visited part of Wales, all thank to our hosts at Mid Wales Bunkhouse who made us so welcome in their haven and took the time to pass on local knowledge about what to do. In the Cambrian mountains you escape from the pressure of everyday life, no traffic, no hordes of tourists, just beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife and peace.
Ilfracombe is on the up
We spent a few lovely days in Ilfracombe this Whitson. This North Devon town has always had location and natural beauty on its side. To the east the rocky north Devon coast and to the west the sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe.
Discovering Britain via Independent Hostels
Developed by the Royal Geographical Society, Discovering Britain is an exciting series of geographically-themed, self-guided walks in locations across the UK. Discovering Britain aims to brings geography alive for everyone. Why not enjoy a few of these walks and make Read the full article…
