One year today since we planted trees at Kirk Yetholm for the 125th Anniversary of Friends of Nature. Both seem to have rooted, the Mountain Ash growing by circa 15cm and the Bird Cherry by 40 cm.
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Day 4 Lon Las Cymru accommodation
When you reach Bunkorama you will have covered 164 miles and there are only 86 to go. Directly on the route with secure bike storage facilities and meals available locally, make Bunkorama part of your journey. Please bring your own sleeping bags.
Happiness is a comfy bed & a hot shower after a day on the Pennine Way.
Blisters and back ache are soon forgotten at Hebden Bridge Hostel.
Mini Breaks for the Summer at Chellington with Country Walks, Bird Watching & Cycling
Situated opposite the Harrold Odell Country Park – offering 144 acres of beauty and tranquility. The lakes of the country park attract a huge amount of bird life perfect for bird watching.
Earby Hostel is just a 10 min cycle ride from the Pennine Bridleway
There is a racked secure bicycle store for 20 bikes. Dorms for 2, 2×6 and 1×7. Matt, who runs the hostel is a keen cyclist and has all the kit should a running repair be required. He is happy to cook evening meals to coincide with arrival, or breakfast. As well as packed lunches. Lovely pub just 300 yards from the Hostel. What more could you want?
A pilgrims journey along the 62 mile route of St Cuthbert’s Way
Wooler Youth Hostel and Shepherds’ Huts is just one of the great places to stay on your cross border pilgrimage.
Fun while Caching at The Chellington Centre
While it may be tempting to just enjoy the incredible atmosphere of the Chellington Centre, there’s also something to be said for getting out and going to find some hidden gems of a different kind… Some things you could see while caching here
February Half Term Break in the Gower Peninsula
Come to the St Madoc Centre on the Gower Peninsula during February Half Term and enjoy our underfloor heating – ensuite rooms – 5 minutes walk from the beach – woodland area with campfire site – headland with bonfire site – sports hall and sports field. We can cater for large groups for up to 81 guests or smaller groups of 12-28 with site share.
We welcome cyclists doing the Pennine Bridleway
Kirkby Stephen Hostel is a great stop off if you are doing the Pennine Bridleway. As the hostel is in the centre of this small market town there are places for you to eat and shop. There’s a lockable bike shed for you to use. Together with hot showers, good company, a comfortable bed and a remarkably low price you have the recipe for a perfect stop over.
How our hostel is accessible
Comrie Croft has excellent facilities with regards to accessibility, a full report can be found on their website
Access: We have ramped access at the front door
Toilets: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible toilet with a grab rail
Rooms: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible room
Treasure hunting in Exmoor
While the west is no longer heavily associated with Piracy there’s still treasure to be found! Chitcombe Farm is waiting… Some things you could see while caching here
Searching for treasure in and around Ambleside
Scrambling through the caverns left by the Little Langdale quarry there’s perhaps more than meets the eye… Some things you could see while caching here
We’ve tested all the beds…. ready for you!
Ninebanks in Northumberland is ready to go for the season, now we just need you to come. Some dates still available this February half term and beyond, for rooms, chalet rooms and whole hostel bookings.
Rare last minute availability for bunkhouse in Seathwaite, Borrowdale February Half Term
Self catering dormitory accommodation available for up to 26 people in one of the best locations in the Lake District. High House is an ideal base for walking and enjoying peace and quiet. It is set in its own private grounds but just a 100 metres from the main track to Styhead, Scafell etc.
Please see www.highhouseborrowdale.co.uk for more details before enquiring!
Bring the dog with you to Earby Hostel
Earby Hostel is launching Dog Friendly weekends. Where you are welcome to bring your dog to stay in the hostel too.
Seahouses Hostel – Book with Confidence!
Do you want peace of mind and confidence in planning the year ahead?
Geocaching at Bala
There’s a fair share of geocaches in Bala
why not kick back and relax at Bala backpackers after you find them?
Some things you could see while caching here
This perfect bunkhouse is available for February Half Term weekends or longer.
Situated on the English/Welsh border in the Brecon Beacons, this cosy, well equipped stone bunkhouse is perfect in so many ways.It’s perfect for groups that want to explore our wild open spaces and return to a wood-burning stove. It’s perfect for two or three families to have a true get-away experience walking, cycling or canoeing. It’s perfect for groups practising for expeditions who prefer a base indoors. It’s perfect for walking Offa’s Dyke or the Beacons Way. It’s perfect for cycling Lon Las Cymru. It’s perfect of dogs. It may well be perfect for you too.
Excitement and adventures start at Earby Hostel.
If you are looking for an activity mini-break or week long holiday, Earby hostel could be the place for you.
Exciting holidays start at Earby Hostel
There’s a great choice of activities for all ages and budgets. Combine this will great value, comfortable self catering accommodation in a quiet village, a pub and a shop down the road and you have the recipe for happy smiling faces all round.
Great value seaside mini breaks at Seahouses Hostel
Northumberland was crowned Seaside Staycation of the Year 2019.
Handcrafted seaside holiday ideas
With miles of unspoilt beaches, ancient castles galore, picturesque gardens and rolling hills, it’s really not surprising that this glorious county took the top spot!
