One of the best tips on how to train for the Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race comes from Victoria Wilkinson, 5 times winner. She suggests you stay in a local bunkbarn for a weekend with a group of running friends and recce the route.
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1550ft Sessions – Acoustic gigs at Skiddaw House
The 1550ft sessions are a great opportunity to see some fantastic music half way up a mountain. All musicians and guests walk up for the gig and stay at the hostel. Not your average Friday night out!
Great walking and cycling in a rural location!
Scenic coastal footpaths, Beaches, and wildlife all at the doorstep of Hardingsdown Bunkhouse.
“24 hour cake access” at Dales Bike Centre!
Our cafe and cakery at the bunkhouse is a perfect place to stop and refuel, in the best landscape in Yorkshire for biking!
Visiting Seahouses Hostel? What to see and do locally…
A lovely photo from one of our groups who recently enjoyed a fantastic walk to Bamburgh along the beach and through the dunes before visiting Bamburgh Castle and the Grace Darling Museum. This scenic coastal walk is around three miles and takes about an hour – it’s worth taking a picnic to eat on the […]
The Reckoning House in the Peak District National Park
This comfortable little bunkhouse sleeping up to 12 people is available for your own private use. Situated within a its own stone courtyard close to the edge of Lathkill Dale, its ideal for nature lovers. Lathkill Dale nature reserve is surrounded by the nature-rich area of the White Peak in the Peak District National Park. Mandale Farm is a mile from the village of Over Haddon and a couple of miles from the village of Monyash. Both villages have excellent pubs and the historic market town of Bakewell is only 3 miles away.
Music and walking festival along the Settle to Carlisle Railway line with walks and music at a different station each day
Day six of the Ride to Stride Walking Festival 2019, is based around Horton in Ribblesdale, less then a mile from some great walkers accommodation at Broadrake Bunkbarn.
Approaching The Star Bunkhouse from the Beacons Way
Expect a warm & comfortable stay in this dog friendly bunkhouse with spacious bedrooms, cosy lounge/dining areas, fully-equipped kitchen, outside BBQ area, hot showers, drying room and car park. Accommodation for up to 20 people in 6 bedrooms. Private bedrooms or sole use available. Individuals, couples & groups welcome.
Roaches Bunkhouse is an innovative use of a bright and roomy part of Upper Hulme Mill right at the foot of The Roaches.
With prices from £12 per person per night, this fully heated fully equipped bunkhouse provides great value accommodation in a popular location.
Dog friendly accommodation on the delightful North Devon Coast!
Butter Hill Barn is nestled in a scene as delightful as it’s name. Where the glowing sun melts like butter over the shrubbery growing between the rolling hills.
Hafren Forest Bunkhouse proudly displaying membership of the Independent Hostels network.
Getting great reviews from walkers on the Glyndwers Way and groups escaping to a rather comfy wilderness, Hafren Forest Bunkhouse is a great addition to the Independent Hostels network.
Free guidebook for walkers at the 2019 Ulverston Walk Fest who book a stay at Kendal Hostel
Individuals, couples, groups and their dogs are all made very welcome in this Georgian Town House in the centre of Kendal.
Spring Half Term Availability: family accommodation in the Lake District. Great value, stunning unqiue location.
Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale has availability from for the Spring half term week. Sleeps 6 in a cosy bedroom with kitchen, living area and wood burning stove.
Eat alongside art at Hatters Hostels Manchester!
Enjoy a delicious self catered meal alongside our resident wall-art woman, and she’ll thank you for booking direct!
20 years of Ulverston WalkFest
Just five miles from the centre of Ulverston, Lowick School Bunkhouse provides ideal accommodation for walking groups taking part in the Walking Festival
Proud of our friendly home-from-home atmosphere.
Maintaining friendly, home-from-home atmosphere is a top priority for us at Loch Ness Backpackers!
Being a largely rural county with a great many quiet roads, Northumberland is perfect for cyclists!
There are several long distance cycling trails including The Coast & Castles which is on our door step – and more than 100 miles of purpose built trails great for mountain biking all year round, making Seahouses Hostel an ideal base for your holiday!
Day three of the Ride to Stride Walking Festival, at Kirkby Stephen
This great music and walking festival is based along the Settle to Carlise Railway line with walks and music at a different stations each day.
Are you looking for accommodation for the Lindsifarne Festival 29 Aug – 1 Sept 2019?
Look no further that The Joiners Shop Bunkhouse! Situated in the quiet hamlet of Preston between the villages of Ellingham and Chathill and just a 20 minute drive to the festival, the bunkhouse offers low cost accommodation for up to 18.
Starting this weekend, Ulverston Walking Festival, 27th April till 6th May 2019
The 20th Anniversary of the popular walking festival hosts a great selections of walks, based just 10 miles from Witherslack Cycle Barn
