Bridges Hostel
Bridges Hostel, Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 0SP
Call Bridges Hostel on 01588 650656 or 01694 722350 (up to 8pm)
Independent Hostel in the Shropshire Hills
It is an ideal spot for ramblers with the Shropshire Way passing close by and a great network of uncrowded paths to explore. Ideally situated for the End to End cycle route and plenty of mountain biking opportunities.
The nearby small towns of Church Stretton, Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Bishops Castle and sleepy Montgomery are all worth a visit. There's also the Acton Scott working farm museum and Snailbeach former lead mines close by.
The hostel has a good kitchen, lounge with wood fire, books and games, a drying room, a food shop and a large garden. There are two en-suite rooms of 4 beds, two 6 bed rooms, and one room with 8 beds with discounts for families. One of these has some facilities for the disabled which the hostel will tell you more about if you phone.
Breakfasts are available for groups if pre-booked. Camping is available and there is a pub nearby.
The hostel has a self-catering kitchen, lounge with wood fire, drying room, shop & large garden. Camping available.
It is an ideal spot for ramblers with the Shropshire Way passing close by and a great network of uncrowded paths to explore. Ideally situated for the End to End cycle route and plenty of mountain biking opportunities.
The nearby small towns of Church Stretton, Ludlow, Much Wenlock, Bishops Castle and sleepy Montgomery are all worth a visit. There's also the Acton Scott working farm museum and Snailbeach former lead mines close by.
The hostel has a good kitchen, lounge with wood fire, books and games, a drying room, a food shop and a large garden. There are two en-suite rooms of 4 beds, two 6 bed rooms, and one room with 8 beds with discounts for families. One of these has some facilities for the disabled which the hostel will tell you more about if you phone.
Breakfasts are available for groups if pre-booked. Camping is available and there is a pub nearby.
This accommodation is featured on our map of Central England and Shropshire and here is its own website.
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Beds & Rooms:
28: 2x4 en suite, 2x6, 1x8 plus campingOpen:
All year. Reception:8-10am & 5-10pm. Hostel closes at 11pm.Price per night:
4-bed ensuite: £125, £105 2+ nights. 6-bed: £150, £130 2+ nights. 8-bed: £190, £150 2+ nights. Sole use from £440.Booking:
Book online, by email or phone. Cheques must be made payable to Bridges Youth Hostel.Directions:
From Church Stretton, take The Burway road uphill. Take right fork at top of Long Mynd (this route is not advisable in bad winter weather). From Shrewsbury take road via Longden and Pulverbatch, then left by Bridges Pub.Public Transport :
Trains at Church Stretton (5 miles) with a shuttle bus to Bridges at weekends from April to September.Walks :
Long Distance Walks LEJOG Land's End to John O'Groats by bike Shropshire Way
Long Distance WalksEn suite rooms University Groups National Landscape Close to a Pub Individuals welcome Youth Hostels Camping Hostels with log burners and open fires Accessible to disabled people Accommodation for Cyclists Breakfast Mid Wales & Welsh Borders
This accommodation is available at the following peak times
Available August Bank Holiday 2026 Available New Year 2026 / 2027 Available February Half Term 2027 Available Easter 2027 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2027Facilities
r Accessibility Info
Access: there is ramped access into the main entrance, the door has a slight sill and can allow a wheelchair to comfortably manoeuvre through. Bedroom: There is a ground floor accessible bedroom with ramped access and accommodations to make the room more user friendly Toilet: This is ensuite to the previously mentioned room and has low shower controls and grab bars for the toilet and shower ..Click for photos and more
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This former school started taking in overnight guests in 1931
August 18th 2022
In fact, Bridges Long Mynd Youth Hostel can claim to be the second longest serving hostel in England. The longest being YHA Street (Somerset). In the 50’s it was known as the Hugh Gibbins Memorial Hostel. In 1991 it moved into private hands and became one of the earliest YHA Enterprise Hostels. In 2009 we welcomed Bridges into our Independent Hostel network. In 2026, Bridges Hostel left the YHA affiliation and is now totally independent.
An ideal rest for ramblers of the Shropshire Way!
October 11th 2018
With a network of uncrowded footpaths to enjoy, Bridges Youth Hostel gives you a relaxing opportunity to get to know Shewsbury’s nature while taking a few nights rest from your adventure!
Latest Blog about Bridges Hostel
Bridges Youth Hostel : A long history
May 5th 2026
Bridges Youth Hostel, a former village school that stood empty for more than thirty years, was among the first properties acquired by the YHA. It later became the first YHA hostel to be sold into independent ownership and has remained in the care of the same owners ever since. From May 2026, after 95 years of service, it will leave the YHA network, but will continue to offer the same high-quality hostel accommodation.
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