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Luxury Camping Barn, a mile from Hawes and the Pennine Way

       Aysgill Camping Barn

Walking the Pennine Way from the south, as you descend into Hawes along Gaudy Lane, you’ll spot Aysgill Luxury Camping Barn nestled in the Sleddale valley to your right. Take a moment to study the map—you may be able to reach it without detouring through Hawes. A mile south of Hawes on Beggarman’s Road, this beautifully converted barn sleeps up to four guests in fully made-up beds, with log burner, cosy furnishings and a well-equipped kitchen. It is available for single night stays making it the perfect stopover for Pennine Way walkers.

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Another option for night 3: A choice of accommodation at Rydal Hall

       Rydal Hall

Just over two miles from the Coast to Coast route at Grasmere, Rydal Hall in Ambleside is easily reached, with regular bus services (555 and 599) linking the route to the hall. Here, you can choose from comfortable B&B rooms in the Main Hall, a campsite, or an eco pod. For those travelling together, there is also a groups-only bunkhouse accommodating up to 26 people.

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rydal hall exterior

Stag & Hen welcome.

       Jordans Hostel (YHA Partner)

Great location for stag and hen groups who enjoy outdoor activities, such as, dragon boat racing, kayaking, boat hire and paddle boarding on The Thames. Go-Ape and Segway. Ascot Horse races to name a few ideas. Come back to the hostel and enjoy a BBQ and campfire. We are surrounded by numerous villages with lovely pubs and restaurants serving beautiful food.

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jordans hostel in the chilterns

Want to climb Snowdon but worried about the parking?

       Ceunant Isaf Bunkhouse

The solution is simple. Book your groups into Ceunant Isaf Bunkhouse. This gem of a bunkhouse is tucked away at the end of a track at the foot of Snowdon. It’s just 2 miles from LLanberis and 3 miles from Pen-Y-Pass. Nant Pass is just an 8 min walk away, and there you can pick up a sherpa van service which links you to the whole of Snowdonia.

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View of the stone Ceunant Isaf BUnkhouse, with arrows to Crib Goch, Snowdon, the local pub and the park and ride.

EV charging at Moffat Independent Hostel

       Moffat Independent Hostel

Proud of it’s green credentials, Moffat Independent Hostel has installed a dual electric vehicle charging point in the car park. This fantastic hostel in an imposing Victorian mansion in the popular town of Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway mixes top-class hotel quality with the friendliness. communal areas and relaxed atmosphere of a hostel.

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Exterior view of large grand house with neighbouring house in the distance

Take Time Out in a Magical, Woodland Hostel!

       Shining Cliff Hostel

Immerse yourselves in nature by staying at this unique, off-road hostel set in the heart of an ancient woodland, Shining Cliff woods in Derbyshire, on the doorstep of the stunning Peak District National Park and nestling in the stunning Derwent Valley World Heritage Site.

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Guest Easter Enjoyment

       Wild Valley Bunkhouse

At Wild Valley Huts, near Oswestry we offer both action and relaxation. Depending on what you’re looking for from your stay, there is something for everyone at Wild Valley Huts. Here are a few activities our guests tried over the last Easter weekend!

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Ideal for small D of E groups

       Jordans Hostel (YHA Partner)

The area surrounding YHA Jordans is popular with Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) groups, and the hostel itself offers ideal accommodation—particularly valued by special needs DofE groups for its small size and peaceful seclusion. The hostel features four bedrooms with space for up to 18 guests, along with camping facilities for an additional six people across several pitches. Outdoor amenities include a water tap, picnic benches, a fire pit for campfires, and a BBQ, with full access to hostel facilities also available. For more information or to make a booking, please enquire or book direct with the YHA.

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Camping field at jordans hostel

Feel like a Pilgrim this Easter!

       Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse

Spaces still available at Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse, which is on both the Pilgrim’s Way and the North Downs Way. This historic barn was converted 20 years ago into a cosy bunkhouse, and all are welcome to make use of our fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom, and garden. Wake up to the sound of church bells in the morning.

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The perfect place for school groups on the North Wales Coast

       Glan Aber @Rydal Penrhos School

Part of Rydal Penrhos School in Colwyn Bay, Glan Aber Residential Centre can accommodate groups of up to 41. Your group can enjoy, full or half board catering, all single beds in 11 small bedrooms, access to top-class sports and adventure facilities, including a four-lane heated indoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art Astro Turf pitch, a fully equipped gym, and multi-purpose Sports Hall. Plus classrooms and meeting spaces.

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The school buildings with a lake and playing fields in the foreground

Youth & Faith groups love Amelia Trust Bunkhouse

    

This charity run bunkhouse, a short drive from the South Wales coast, is perfect for youth & faith groups of up to 30. Situated on a extensive care farm, your group will have free access to all the facilities. There are 20 different species of animals to meet and woodland to explore.

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A group of happy children on a climbing obstacle in the grounds of Amelia Trust Bunkhouse

Seahouses Hostel Welcomes Birdwatchers!

       Seahouses Hostel

The beautiful Northumberland coast offers so much diversity when it comes to bird watching; with significant numbers of seabirds coming to breed in the summer, migrant birds resting in the autumn and wildfowl and waders spending the winter here – there is truly something to see all year round!

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