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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.
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.
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.
Affordable family holidays at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre
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.
Recharge in York’s Most Welcoming Hostel
Right on the Cathedral Cycle Route, Astor York is your home away from home. Affordable, comfortable, and ready to welcome cyclists with open arms.
Cycling through the Dales?
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.
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.
Group Accommodation In Malvern
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.
Iona Lane – Live Music Gig – Saturday 21st June
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
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.
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!
Spend your summer in Snowdonia and stay at Plas Isa Dolgellau
“Time is intended to be spent, not saved” – Alfred Wainwright What are you waiting for? If you’re looking forward to the summer holidays climbing mountains, going mountainbiking and have a dip in the sea – here in Dolgellau, on the southern edge of Snowdonia National Park you can find it all.
Why Self Catering Accommodation is Important
This wonderful group of lads visited our hostel recently. I absolutely love this picture of them using the kitchen
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.
30 Days Wild on the Beautiful North Norfolk Coast
How are you embracing 30 Days Wild? There is so much wild stuff to do on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast!
Accessibility at St Michaels Lodge
Every effort has been made to make this listed former church as accessible as possible. Their detailled accessibility statement will give you all the information you need.
Discover the Highlands of Scotland this summer.
Experience Helmsdale, a fishing village on the NC500. Discover pristine beaches, delve into local history at the harbour museum, and unwind at Helmsdale Lodge. On the Lands End to John O’Groats route, midway between Inverness and John O’Groats, Helmsdale Lodge is your ideal base for exploring. From here, you can easily visit local distilleries, majestic castles, and fascinating archaeological sites. For the adventurous, enjoy challenging and scenic walking routes or take part in watersport activities. The friendly manager at Helmsdale Lodge has a vast knowledge of the area and will be delighted to help you uncover the hidden delights of this magnificent coastline.
July and August availability at historic former school house on the edge of Saddleworth Moor
Our beautiful and perfectly formed 32 bedroom hostel (sole use) has plenty of availability throughout July and August. It is a wonderful time of the year to explore the Saddleworth Moor and villages.
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.


















