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Lodge Dinorwig is perfectly placed for wild swimming adventures in Snowdonia. From the clear waters of Llyn Padarn just below us to hidden lakes and rivers nearby, it’s a swimmer’s dream. We’ll point you to our favourite spots, where to hire kit and how to cool off in style after a hike.
Be surprised by the wide sandy beaches along Loch Lomond – or just drop into Balmaha Bay, directly opposite Balmaha Bunkhouse! After your dip enjoy our freindly communal spaces and comfortable private bedrooms rooms inspired by our beautiful surroundings in spring and summer; from yellow gorse and purple heather, to the clear blue waters and lush greenery of Loch Lomond.
Looking for a secluded spot for swimming in August? Hemmick Beach is a ten minute walk from YHA Boswinger. Perfect for cooling off on a summer day. And you can explore other beaches nearby.
Surprisingly we have availability over Christmas and New Year at Rookhow!! Enjoy our cosy bunkbarn with woodburners (logs included) and underfloor heating. £390 per night. Sleeps 16. Hire the Meeting House too for group space or extra sleeping (£70 extra per night). Bring your hot water bottles if you want to stay in the yurt! You’ll get 12 acres of woodland to yourselves, so enjoy some toasted marshmallows and warm mince pies around the campfire :)🥰😋 Contact us if you’re interested, Sue & Kath (Tel 07377 971783 (Email- [email protected])
lfracombe offers several options for wild swimming, a unique one is Larkstone Cove. Best at high tide this is open for swimming, with a buoyed area protecting it from the working harbor. Close by on the harbour is the cool, clean and friendly Ocean Backpackers Hostel. With excellent facilities for groups, families and solo travellers, the hostel welcomes guests on a budget who enjoy a chat with like minded souls and have a love of the great outdoors!
The Rhythm and Blues festival is back for this year in the small village of Colne – just a 15 minute drive from Earby Hostel! Prepare yourselves for three incredible days of live music, one of the best value music festivals in the UK, Earby Hostel is a cosy, historic hostel with large kitchen & dining room, private bedrooms, large wildlife garden, private parking for 6 cars and good transport links.
We are delighted to share with you are 14 x bed Annex that has not long been refurbished.
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.
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.
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.
The Ardentinny Outdoor Centre will be offering family stays from 26th July until 25th August, these will include the option to book daily activities such as gorge walking, kayaking, paddle boarding, climbing and much more.
Right on the Cathedral Cycle Route, Astor York is your home away from home. Affordable, comfortable, and ready to welcome cyclists with open arms.
Ingleton Hostel is the perfect stopover for cyclists! We offer a secure on-site cycle store, so you can rest easy knowing your bike is safe while you recharge.
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.
Boundless Outdoors offers group accommodation in the beautiful Malvern Hills. A perfect stop off point for those long cycles, group get togethers and countryside visits.
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.
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.
We look forward to welcoming back this Glasgow based folk singer to the Brick Barn for an evening of wonderful live music. Her music celebrates the natural landscape, so the perfect artist for our beautiful part of the world at Deepdale. – www.deepdalemusic.co.uk
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.
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!
