Dalby Forest Hostel, Old School, Lockton, Pickering, North Yorkshire. YO18 7PY

Call Manager on 07725 426450 or 01244 255440

  • Exterior of red brick former school with solar panels, now a hostel
  • wood burner with fire guard and comfy chairs
  • Exterior of red brick former school with solar panels, now a hostel
  • Close up of exterior of red brick former school now a hostel

Formerly owned by the YHA, Dalby Forest Hostel is now owned and run independently as a YHA Partner Hostel.

This 21 bed hostel was once the village school, it sits in the picturesque & historic village of Lockton in the North York Moors National Park. Available for sole use bookings it is perfect for gatherings of friends and families and for cycling or walking groups. The nearby Cropton & Dalby Forests are great for walkers and cyclists. While families will love taking the North York Moors Steam train that stops at nearby Levisham Station (2.7 miles away). This popular line runs direct from Levisham to the seaside resort of Whitby, stopping at at Newton Dale Halt (ideal for walkers), the beautiful village of Goathland (aka Aidensfield in the ITV drama Heartbeat) and peaceful Grosmont along the way.

Stargazing enthusiasts will find plenty to see within the heart of the North York Moors National Park – one of only 21 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world. The market town of Pickering and coastal favourite Scarborough are nearby too!

Facilities in the hostel include a well equipped self-catering kitchen, a large lounge/diner with a wood burning stove and plenty of seating for everyone. There are 4 bedrooms one of which is accessible. The whole hostel is on the ground floor.

There is a small outdoor area (unenclosed) with seating, picnic tables and a locked cycle store.

Formerly owned by the YHA, Dalby Forest Hostel is now owned and run independently as a YHA Partner Hostel. Sleeping 21 across 4 rooms, the hostel is available for sole use bookings. Situated in the south/east of the North Yorks National Park in the sleepy village of Lockton, the hostel is perfect for groups of friends and families and groups of walkers & cyclists.
Formerly owned by the YHA, Dalby Forest Hostel is now owned and run independently as a YHA Partner Hostel.

This 21 bed hostel was once the village school, it sits in the picturesque & historic village of Lockton in the North York Moors National Park. Available for sole use bookings it is perfect for gatherings of friends and families and for cycling or walking groups. The nearby Cropton & Dalby Forests are great for walkers and cyclists. While families will love taking the North York Moors Steam train that stops at nearby Levisham Station (2.7 miles away). This popular line runs direct from Levisham to the seaside resort of Whitby, stopping at at Newton Dale Halt (ideal for walkers), the beautiful village of Goathland (aka Aidensfield in the ITV drama Heartbeat) and peaceful Grosmont along the way.

Stargazing enthusiasts will find plenty to see within the heart of the North York Moors National Park – one of only 21 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world. The market town of Pickering and coastal favourite Scarborough are nearby too!

Facilities in the hostel include a well equipped self-catering kitchen, a large lounge/diner with a wood burning stove and plenty of seating for everyone. There are 4 bedrooms one of which is accessible. The whole hostel is on the ground floor.

There is a small outdoor area (unenclosed) with seating, picnic tables and a locked cycle store.

This accommodation is featured on our map of Yorkshire and Lancashire and here is its own website.

Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    21: 1x3 (accessible), 1x4,1x6,1x8

  • Open:

    All year

  • Price per night:

    £726 w/ends & school holidays, £566 w/days including Sun. Min. 2 nights. One night stays considered but price is higher.

  • Directions:

    From the A169, follow the sign for Lockton & Levisham.

  • Public Transport :

    By bus: Catch the 840 from Whitby or Malton and get off at Lockton Lane End (0.3 miles). For more information, www.yorkbus.co.uk. By train: Take the North York Moors Steam Railway from Whitby to Levisham Station, (2.7 miles). By coach: The nearest coach stop is Pickering (2.5 miles).
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Facilities

aMixed dormitories
bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
rAccessibility features
dBedding provided
gFully heated
kSelf catering facilities
'Bike/equipment store (lockable)
iDrying room
jShowers
yYHA Affiliated
ZDogs by arrangement
wGroups Only

r Accessibility Info

Dalby Forest Hostel, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, has one ground floor three-bedded accessible room with en-suite accessible bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with grab rails, low sink with lever taps and a wheel-in shower. Transfer to the toilet is left-handed. ..Click for photos and more

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News & Offers from Dalby Forest Hostel

Great news! Another YHA hostel is sold and kept as an independent hostel

July 24th 2024

YHA Dalby Forest (previously know as Lockton Hostel) is now owned and run by an experienced independent hostel owner. This is indeed great news and a huge relief to the many thousands of people for whom Dalby Forest Youth Hostel has special memories and is a favourite place to stay. Currently offering sole use bookings, the hostel, in the sleepy village of Lockton in the North York Moors National Park, sleeps groups of up to 21 across 4 rooms. Affiliated to the YHA as a partner hostel.

Exterior of red brick former school with solar panels, now a hostel
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Ground floor accessible en suite room at Dalby Forest Hostel

July 16th 2024

Dalby Forest Hostel, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, has one ground floor three-bedded accessible room with en-suite accessible bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with grab rails, low sink with lever taps and a wheel-in
shower. Transfer to the toilet is left-handed.

For more information here  is Dalby Forest’s Access Statement.

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