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Mystery & Adventure on Pendle…

Book a stay at the Downham Camping Barn, nestled in the heart of the Trough of Bowland on the skirts of iconic Pendle. No matter what the vicissitudes of the Lancashire weather this prominent and unforgettable landmark is mesmerizing in its minute by minute changability of weather and light. Steeped in legend, abounding in the natural flora and fauna of the South Pennines, come and enjoy a few days respite from the digital age in our stone tent and experience the very real natural magic of a very special corner of Lancashire.

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Downham camping barn with vehicle parking

Swim in the River Llugwy just behind Base Camp Snowdonia

What could be better a morning dip in the crystal clear waters of the river Llugwy which runs through Betws-y-Coed, before you retrun to the comfort of Base Camp Snowdonia where you can rustle up a cooked breakfast in the self catering kitchen? Not a morning dipper? How about a refeshing evening splash around after a busy day exploring the local walks and mountains? Whenever you like to take the plunge into the waters of Snowdonia, Base Camp Snowdonia and the river in Betws-y-Coed are waiting for you.

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Walks with your dog: Walking trails local to Earby Holiday Hostel

This is our lovely hostel dog Bramble taking a breather at the top of Skiddaw during a recent trip. Although the Lake District is completely beautiful and such a special place, it got us thinking about the merits of the Yorkshire Dales, Bowland Forest and other local walks with or without your dog. You don’t always need to travel as far North as the Lake District for dramatic landscapes and beautiful views.

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Affordable Seaside Family Holidays at The Hides

You’ll be amazed how little a family holiday at The Hides on the beautiful Northumberland coast in Seahouses will cost you. Book one of their 4-bed ensuite family rooms, share the self-catering kitchen & dining room with the families or couples in the other 4 rooms. Relax in the communal courtyard and enjoy the beautful sandy beaches, the castles, the walks and the family friendly attractions of this wonderful part of the country.

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Suffolk farmstay for Cathedral Cycle Route cyclists

Are you inspired by the wonderful Cathedrals Cycle Route and looking for an accessible route? You can hop on a train with your bike to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, cycle along 56-mile St Edmundsbury Cathedral to Chelmsford Cathedral CCR15 section of the 2,000-mile cycle route – and hop on a train again at the end. And midway, you can stay overnight in our Tudor Barn on our peaceful environmentally-friendly farm. We offer 5-10% discounts for CCR cyclists and welcome solo cyclists midweek, at short notice, and larger cycling groups any time with lots of notice.

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Cyclsit on Cathedral Cycle Route in church

Cathedrals Cycle Route farmstay in Suffolk

We’ve got a 5-10% discount for cyclists looking for somewhere to stay along The Cathedrals Cycle Route. Our Old Brooder Bunkhouse is just 3.75 miles off the 56-mile St Edmundsbury Cathedral to Chelmsford Cathedral CCR15 section of the 2,000-mile cycle route. This wonderful route goes through stunning English landscapes, traversing between the 42 Church of England cathedrals. Mostly on paved surfaces, the route is not signposted, but very often you are following an existing cycle route. And we can offer you a comfortable bed – and sometimes a meal – at the end of a lovely day’s cycling in Suffolk and Essex! Quote the CCR 5-10% discount – depending on group size.

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cyclists on Cathedrals Cycle Route in Suffolk

St Michaels Lodge: A hostel that ticks so many ECO boxes

This former redundant village church has been repurposed by the community into an ECO friendly hostel. With solar panels on the roof, electric charging points for both cars and bikes you can see that the charity running this fab new hostel are hot on keeping thier environmetal inpact as low as possible.

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St.Michael's Lodge hostel

Seahouses Hostel Welcomes Divers!

We are perfectly located for some of the finest underwater adventures around the stunningly beautiful Farne islands – with the combination of shipwrecks, one of the largest colonies of grey seals and fantastic marine life; it’s easy to see why this has been recognised as one of the best dive sites in the UK!

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Wow! What a stunning new hostel!

Introducing, St Michaels Lodge, a fantastic brand new hostel in the Yorkshire Dales converted from the village church! How romantic to sleep bathed in a kaleidoscope of natural light from the anceint stained glass windows. Cook, eat, chill and chat where history and beauty blend seamlessly.

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St Michales lodge hostel in a converted church building at niight with light glowing through the windows

VoltShare charger now installed at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre in Snowdonia

The team at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre are delighted to let you know that they have a VoltShare charger installed at Rhyd Ddu Outdoor Centre for your electric vehicle.

The charger operates on a pay-as-you-go system, set at a reasonable tariff, giving you the flexibility to charge your vehicle with ease. Plus, there’s the added peace of mind of VoltShare’s 24/7 support.

About the Charger
• Untethered
• Charger Power: 7kW
• Connector: Type 2
• Please remember to bring your own charging cable.

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Just a 2 min walk from the Slate Trail in Betws-Y-Coed

Base Camp Snowdonia is located just a 2-minute walk from the Slate Trail. With comfy bunks and incredible showers to warm you up after hiking. The hostel is located in Betws-Y-Coed, so in a perfect location to wander into town for pizza or a drink at one of the pubs. The hostel has a small kitchenette, drying room and provides all linens and a towel.

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Aerial View of Base Camp Snowdonia in Betws-y-Coed