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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is ideally situated to explore the North Highlands area in easy reach of many of the main sites along the now famous NC500 route – Scotland’s equivalent to Route 66. The lodge is in the picturesque coastal village of Helmsdale where a warm welcome always awaits visitors. The village is well serviced with a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops to chose from including a grocery shop, a local museum, harbour and beach within a few minutes walk from the lodge.
Whether you’re riding solo or with a group of up to 22 – The Old Brooder is the perfect pit stop on your cycling adventure. Just 7 miles off the epic North Sea Cycle Route (NCN1 or EuroVelo12) that weaves through part of Suffolk, our large group accommodation provides serious cyclists with a comfortable farmstay bolthole, with solo bookings available close to the date of stay.
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 North Sea Cycle Route NCN1 and the Coast & Castles both on our door step – making Seahouses Hostel an ideal base for your holiday!
If you would like to get away from it all during the February Half term we still have availability mid week. We have fabulous rates available for a two night stay, 3, 4 and 5 night stays are also available and the longer you stay for the cheaper the nightly rate! Perfect for families wanting to holiday together or equally its such a bargain just one family can enjoy the whole place to themselves. We can also offer activities like caving, canyoning, climbing and Abseiling and ghyll scrambling. There’s so much to do in the area the children will have a blast. Perfect for making family memories exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside.
Enjoy the fantastic scenery of Snowdonia by bike and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau. You find us a short 2 miles from Penmaenpool, the end of Day 1 – right at the end of the Mawddach Trail. We offer secure bike storage, hose pipe and drying room, comfortable beds, hot showers, self catering kitchen and plenty of places to eat and drink a short walk away.
The North Sea Cycle Route and National Cycle Route No1, both pass close to Burnham Deepdale, where we are based. Our team love to welcome cyclists. We have pitches for cyclists and a green travel discount for anyone staying in our rooms. We have safe bike storage, good skills for bike repair as we run our own bike hire, and a very friendly welcoming team. We are just 2 miles from the National Cycle Route, overlooking the harbour & marshes of Brancaster Staithe, and we have a guide to cycling in North Norfolk on our website.
Darsham Country Centre loves to host cycle groups. It provides cheap self catering accommodation of up to 30 people in 7 bedrooms. It is easily accessible from the North Sea Cycle Route with just a 3 mile diversion along the A1120 from Peasenhall (a tourist route) through to Yoxford and Darsham. The designated cycle route can then be picked up just north of the centre along Willow Marsh Lane. There is a Budgens supermarket within walking distance of the centre that also provides sandwiches and pastries and 2 pubs serving good food one mile away. Available for one night stays. An excellent pit stop!
Less than 5 minutes from the Wales Coast Path Llandudno Hostel is ideal for walkers. As one of the leading North Wales Hostels on TripAdvisor we bring an element of luxury and elegance to the world of hostels. Every bed has beautiful white Egyptian Cotton sheets, and we’ve got Wilton, Axminster Carpets and Chandeliers throughout, to give a real home away from home feeling. We maintain our competitive budget friendly prices however to give walkers real value-for-money, with both shared dormitory accommodation that you book by the bed, or private en-suite rooms. Llandudno is a fantastic town filled with everything any walker could need on a night away from their walking boots, with restaurants, pubs, and take-aways all within a quick walk. The beach and promenade are both beautiful and tranquil, an ideal pit stop on any journey, with plenty to see and do.
9 miles out of Chepstow with Offa’s Dyke path right on the doorstep, Camphill Hillcrest is the ideal place for your first (or last) night’s stopover. Bedding is provided, dogs are welcome by arrangement and breakfast, packed lunches and hearty evening meals are available if booked in advance. A drying room, hot showers, comfy beds and the chance to meet other walkers tick all the final boxes on every walkers’ wish list.
Kirkby Stephen is a great place for an overnight stop on the MBCTC with an excellent range of restaurants, cafés, pubs, take-aways. The hostel is in the centre of town with food shops on the doorstep. It has secure bike storage, electric hook-ups, a drying room, and a well-equipped self-catering kitchen. The welcoming social area creates a great atmosphere for après-biking chats. With a choice of private rooms and dorms, it’s ideal for both groups and solo travelers. Plus, it’s right on the trail!
Crow Trees Bunkbarn offers secure, undercover bike storage with an outdoor tap for easy cleaning. After a long day of riding, guests can make use of our warm utility room, complete with a washing machine, shoe racks, clothes airers, and a dehumidifier for efficient drying. The Bunkbarn itself provides a cosy and comfortable retreat—ideal for recharging before the next leg of the journey. We welcome one-night stays for both individuals and large groups looking to book the entire bunkbarn.
Slightly inland but less than three miles from both Clodgy Point and Carbis Bay (either side of St Ives) Lower Penderleath Farm Hostel provides self-catering accommodation in four twin rooms and one alpine dormitory. BYO sleeping bags. Pub food in two local villages is within walking distance. Bedding not provided. Open from May till September (inclusive). Book at least 2 days in advance.
The extensive 2024 refurbishments at The Roaches Bunkhouse have included some accessible features. The larger of the two lodges at the bunkhouse, Peak Lodge, has a downstairs bedroom (sleeping 5), there’s a ground floor accessible bathroom and an accessible entrance. Pleased note Peak Lodge sleeps 25 and is only available to groups.
Walking in North Norfolk is superb, with its diverse landscapes, coastal paths, circular routes, charming villages, and great places to eat and drink enroute. Here are some top tips for walking in North Norfolk. – www.deepdalecamping.co.uk/walking/
If you have a support vehicle (or fancy a famous road climb) then Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse in Wensleydale is a great option to stay at when you are doing the Mountain Bike Coast to Coast. To get to Hawes you have to drive for 7km (or bike if you have the legs for it) over the infamous Buttertubs Pass. With 350m elevation and spectacular views down Swaledale, then over to Ingleborough, and down Wensleydale, it is a stunning route.
Still looking for a residential school trip in 2025? Watersports provider UKSA have 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes
on some of the peak dates in May, June, July and October.
We are delighted to announce that Seahouses Hostel will continue the much-needed Bursary Fund which is made available to all visiting schools and youth groups located in the northeast. It not only provides the perfect opportunity for a holiday and to experience the beautiful countryside and coastline but also develop independence, life skills, build confidence – and perhaps most importantly, create happy memories which they will always treasure!
This trail is a 13 mile circuit of Oswestry, Shropshire. The trail includes many historical points of interest including the Old Race Course & the Iron Age Hill Fort. It’s a National Trail that runs alongside the English/Welsh border. The trail is divided into five sections, making it possible to walk it in stages.
Staged Route – https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Oswalds-Trail-booklet.pdf
Main Route – https://www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk/route/oswalds-trail/
Brompton on Swale Bunkbarn offers a pot of tea for weary walkers when arriving on the Coast to Coast. 0.5 miles from the footpath or directly on the route if using the main road. Book a bunk or a private room. Self-catering kitchen and lounge. Sleeping bags and towels can be hired. There is a shop directly opposite and a pub 100m away that serves lovely pub grub and breakfast. Lots of reviews on Google.
Our self-catering bungalow is perfect for walkers, offering comfortable accommodation near the stunning Jurassic Coast. With a fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, secure storage for gear, and nearby shops and pubs, it’s an ideal base for exploring the area at your own pace. Easy access to the coast path and stunning views over Swanage Town and Bay, to Old Harry Rocks. Available for 1 night stays.
