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Shining Cliff Hostel is now a ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ accredited provider!

Our Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) provider award demonstrates that we have robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in place and that we provide quality educational provision with our woodland sessions for children. The award is recognised by the Department for Education and for many teachers, the paperwork in planning a residential is reduced by the hostel having the LOtC quality badge.

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A great place to meet and be met

One of the most welcoming hostels, this Independent Hostel was once YHA Kirkby Stephen and before that a Methodist Church. It provides a range of accommodation for individuals, families and groups with authentic stained glass, arches and panels. There’s a large dining room & kitchen and a quiet lounge in the gallery.

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Calling All Road Cyclists! Take on the Moffat Triskelion: 2 days / 250km

Moffat Independent Hostel (Dumfriesshire, Southern Scotland) is delighted to be running its first ever guided ride of the Moffat Triskelion from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. The Triskelion is a series of three circular road cycling routes totalling 250km which showcases some of the best scenery and quiet open roads that Scotland has to offer! Sign up now for a three-night, 2-day guided road cycling adventure for just £200 per person.

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Good Pub Food near Wild Valley Bunkhouse

Our location is not just great because of the scenery and nature, it’s great because of the local pubs. Where is the best place for good pub food? Here are our Top 3 recommendations! They are all dog friendly and ideal for food & drink in the sun.

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The Weather Is Turning!

We’re excitedly looking at the weather reports and it seems like we’re due a spell of warm weather is coming! We have availability this week in our climbers hostel in Broadford. Check out our website www.skyebasecamp.co.uk to book your bed!

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Summer Adventures at Shining Cliff!

Join us at Shining Cliff hostel, a unique off-road hostel in the heart of an ancient Derbyshire woodland, for summer holiday adventures with family and friends. You can hire the entire hostel or book your own individual room with shared facilities from Sunday- Thursday in the August holidays (or any time of year!)

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Your chance to stay on an accessible hardly populated Scottish island.

The island of Ulva has a tiny population, plenty of space and stunning sea views. It lies just off the west coast of Mull, reached by foot passenger ferry, so is really easy to reach. Ulva Hostel, originally a shooting lodge, has private rooms, or you can book a bed in a shared room. There are also 2 family sized yurts and a camping area in the grounds.

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A view of the ferry crossing from Mull to Ulva, with a sign for Ulva hostel

August Bank Holidays availability at Mount Cook Adventure Centre

There’s still time to book Mount Cook Adventure Centre for your large group this August Bank Holiday. With accommodation for up to 180 people, Mount Cook is perfect for large family groups, stag and hen parties, faith groups, sports clubs, charities, or corporate retreats. Everything you need can be found onsite at Mount Cook, including nutritious and hearty full-board catering, and outdoor activities. However, if you want to venture into Derbyshire, there’s so much to do right on our doorstep!

Want to book an event you’ll never forget? You can book exciting activities like rock climbing, abseiling, archery and zip wire to go alongside your stay!

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Your sixth night stop-over on the Beacons Way

Formerly YHA Llanddeusant, Almond Lodge Brecon Beacons is right on the Beacons Way. It has the perfect location for weary walkers on night 6 when walking from East to West. While the main body of the hostel is for groups only, an annex which will offer double or twin accommodation for individuals or duos, is planned for 2025.

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exterior of white hostel building

Superb accommodation & camping on the Norfolk Coast

Stay for a few nights at Deepdale Rooms and Camping and discover your passion for nature in the beautiful coastal village of Burnham Deepdale. Whether it be the wonderful walking opportunities in the surrounding area, the flat country lanes for cycling or the wild beauty of the salt marshes, you will certainly find something to delight you here.

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Independent Hostel sign for Deepdale Rooms adn Camping outside the flint hostel building

Great value accommodation near Malham Tarn

If walking or cycling around Malham Tarn is on your bucket list, we’ve the perfect place for you to stay. Malham Tarn, Malham Cove, the waterfall at Gordale Scar are all easily reached from Airton Barn, where individuals, couples and groups of up to 12 can enjoy comfortable hostel style accommodation at wallet friendly prices.

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Outside view of the stone Quaker Friends House and hostel

Stylish, affordable accommodation for the Manx Grand Prix

It’s not too late to book yourself great value accommodation for this year’s Manx Grand Prix. King Williams College, an impressive independent boarding school during term time, opens it’s doors and dorms to visitors during the school holidays. Super flexible accommodation, you can book by the bed, by the room or book a whole accommodation unit (50 or 30 beds). You will be hard pushed to find a better deal.

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Exterior of beautiful stone college buildings in autumn sunshine

Plan a summer break in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales

Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse is well placed in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, in stunning Upper Wensleydale. To cater for all we are next to the playpark and less than a 3 min walk to the nearest pub and shops! We are close to lots of well known Dales locations – but there are a whole host of lesser known dales, hills, walks, rides & swims that are on our doorstep……Mallerstang, Cotterdale, Lady Anne’s Highway, Pendragon Castle, Addleborough and Snaizeholme to name just a few

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Summer Holidays in the Woods!

Shining Cliff hostel is a unique, off-road woodland hostel in the stunning Derwent Valley World Heritage site. Your adventure starts when you step off the train or get out of your car and find your way along woodland footpaths to the hostel!
There are 5 bedrooms available for hire, for just £20 per person per night; with 3 shared bathrooms, an open plan lounge and dining area and well equipped self catering kitchen.

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