If you have a support vehicle (or fancy a famous road climb) then Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse in Wensleydale is a great option to stay at when you are doing the Mountain Bike Coast to Coast. To get to Hawes you have to drive for 7km (or bike if you have the legs for it) over the infamous Buttertubs Pass. With 350m elevation and spectacular views down Swaledale, then over to Ingleborough, and down Wensleydale, it is a stunning route.

This pass featured in the 2014 Tour De France – and with an average gradient of 10% one way and 9% the other way, it is pretty tough (as this includes some downhill sections!)

But when you arrive in Hawes, you’ll be welcomed with safe storage for your bikes inside the bunkhouse, under floor heating throughout, 3 really good showers, comfy sofas and a very good drying room. Also in Hawes we have 4 pubs to choose from, a couple of general stores – and many places to get a good breakfast in the morning. If needed though, we are directly opposite Stage 1 Cycles for any repairs or maintenance (or new kit).

We are only 7 miles from the off road route – however between us and 7 miles away is 350m elevation on road. Although it is one of the famous and well known hill climbs “The Buttertubs” (they did it in the Tour De Yorkshire in 2013)

Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse is in a perfect location in Hawes, about 50 metres off the Pennine Way, and a 5 min stroll to the nearest pub. So if you want a roof over your head for the night, then get in contact – a phone call, knock at the door or a quick message to me. Comfy beds, free Wi-Fi, a brilliant drying room and good showers will leave you refreshed for the next day. We have a key safe, so no worries if you arrive late, or need to leave early.

Over the last couple of months we have had lots of last minute same day bookings (motor-bikers, 3 dogs (with 2 owners!), people breaking up a long journey, walkers and cyclists) – a knock at the door, a phone call or a quick message to me has meant people can dry off/warm up/cool down or just relax in comfort.
We have a key safe, so there is no need to worry about arriving late. We also have free Wi-Fi and a brilliant drying room. Towels are also available if you let me know.
We don’t charge differently for a single person, or late booking, and if we have availability we are more than happy to welcome you 😁.
There are lots of great places to eat in Hawes, both for breakfasts and evening meals, a bakery and a couple of well stocked shops if you need supplies.
If you like the sound of this – but have time to plan a stay – we also have plenty of availability over the next few months.