Our wonderful drying room makes Tyddyn Bychan an ideal base for lovers of watersports!
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The Corwen Walking Festival, this weekend, is just 9 miles from Bala Backpackers Hostel.
The Owain Glyndwr hills walk on Saturday 31st August takes you through some truly stunning Countryside around the town of Corwen. There is a bus from Corwen to Glyn Ceiriog then you walk back through the valleys and hills that our local hero Owain Glyndwr would have travelled through over 600 years ago. Magical history and some amazing countryside.
Accessibility at Dunfield House
The Stables at Dunfield House have 2 ground floor accessible bedrooms and a large accessible wet room. There is level access around the ground floor to the accessible bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, conservatory and lounge.
Snowdonia has the widest choice of outdoor activities available to schools in the UK
Arete Outdoor Centre is the perfect base for your school group. Activities from rock climbing to bushcraft, gorge walking to sea kayaking can all be organised.
A perfect venue for DIY workshops
Are you looking for somewhere special, but not too expensive, for a residential workshop or retreat? Look no further than Broadrake Bunkbarn, near Ingelton in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
A Walk from Puttenham Camping Barn, 21st Sept, part of Guildford Walkfest
Meet at this historic barn for coffee and then walk on and enjoy the beauty of Puttenham Common and lakes at Cuttmill.
Teign Gorge River Ramble this Sunday- Part of the Dartmoor Walking Festival
This guided walk along a level path beside the rushing River Teign from Fingle to Clifford Bridge in the stunning wooded gorge below Castle Drogo. Starting at Fingle Bridge Inn just 4 miles from Blytheswood Hostel which provides excellent walkers accommodation.
Stay in a brand new straw bale bunkhouse on an organic community run farm
Stay at Fordhall Farm Straw Bale Bunkhouse on the edge of Market Drayton in Shropshire and immerse yourself in nature and the wonderful landscape.
Family accommodation in the unspoilt “Wild” Ennerdale Valley
This Dark Skies area is set in isolation on the Coast to Coast walk and within three miles of the NCN.
Discounts for groups at Green Man Backpackers Chepstow!
Family friendly accommodation within one mile of the NCN.
North Pennines AONB camping near Alston
Created to keep it’s environmental footprint to a minimum, the whole site has a private spring water supply and treatment plant, the bunkhouse has superb insulation to keep it toasty warm all year round and the area of Alston is part of a major conservation area.
A cosy bunkbarn with extra space for workshops or group activities
Rookhow Bunkbarn in the Lake District has a large hall which can be hired alongside the bunkbarn. Perfect for many uses, from music making to yoga, parties to seminars & extra sleeping to the 16 bunks.
Dacres Stable Camping Barn in the Lake District National Park
Excellant value group accommodation in the Lake District National Park. Our little camping barn has disabled access, a drying room, and self catering facilities! The Lake District has endless opportunities for views, outdoor sports, hikes, cafes, towns, shops, and restaurants. Grisedale Farm and Dacres Stable have horses, wild flowers, and lush green meadows… Come, and be free from daily duties in this natural paradise.
Everyone enjoying breakfast at St Johns in the Vale!
Local resident red squirrels and farm animals rejoice in this natural haven… why shouldn’t you?
Jessie Macs aims to be the greenest and best small hostel in Scotland.
This great little hostel has the Gold Award from Green Tourism, the Green Leader award from Trip adviser and is consistently featured highly in local and international Eco award listings.
Dogs are welcome at Demesne Farm Bunkhouse
THIS BUNKHOUSE IS NOW CLOSED. Close to Kielder Water, Hadrian’s Wall, the Reivers Coast to Coast and Pennine Way.
New new new!
NEW HOT TUB CABINS AND NEW LUXURY VILLA!
Inspirational school residentials.
Stay in a straw bale bunkhouse on an organic community run farm in Shropshire. Experience many aspects of the National Curriculum first hand.
Visit Inveraray and stay in the Green Tourism silver award winning hostel.
Inveraray Hostel is close to the wild and beautiful Loch Fyne. It has a welcoming atmosphere, private rooms, a wildlife friendly garden and an Electric Vehicle charging point.
Individually tailored courses for young people to enjoy quality outdoor learning experiences.
Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre in the Peak District offers on and off-site adventure activities led by experienced and highly qualified instructors. There is comfortable, well equipped accommodation for 44 in dorms and leaders’ rooms at the Centre, plus an extra 18 beds at the smaller John Hunt Base next door. On-site activities include climbing, zip wire, orienteering, bushcraft and various team challenges. Other activities such as caving, rock climbing, stream scrambling, abseiling and canoeing can also be provided. Programmes aim to enrich the curriculum and help learners reach their potential through positive engagement with the education process, increasing confidence, group awareness, healthy activity and fun.
