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On your bike!
There are many adventurous souls who have cycled around our quiet country lanes, and some use the bridleways to escape onto the moors. We are fortunate to have the combination of quiet road and plenty of open countryside, without too many other people to share with. So pump up those tyres and get pedalling, we will give you a warm welcome whether for one night or several as you explore the area.
The Bunker offers tremendous value for money in a great location right by Chesil beach and Portland Marina.
Mount Cook knows that learning beyond the classroom walls and into the great outdoors transfers into a wealth of life skills, and changes in attitudes and behaviors.
In the heart of Hathersage, in the Peak District National Park, St Michael’s Centre offers fantastic group and family accommodation. Last minute and longer stay discounts available.
The Lakes Hostel was renovated in 2020 with a lot of love and attention to detail and it really shows, combining an old school welcoming feel with modern facilities and equipment. Based in centre of the village of Windemere with access to all the great things it has to offer.
Wayfarers is a cosy, boutique hostel with en-suite facilities for each bedroom, well equipped kitchen, snug lounge, bike storage with maintenance bay and drying room.
Kyle of Tongue is a fantastic spot on the stunning North Coast of Scotland along the route of the NC500
Perched on a hill between a traditional Derbyshire Dales market town and the village that started the industrial revolution, Mount Cook looks out onto the two strongest influences of rural Derbyshire’s historic culture.
We are a 34 bed self-catering accommodation located just outside the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, where All Creatures Great and Small is filmed. We have some great walks on the doorstep and are close to the Dales Way, and we are dog friendly. Our accommodation is spread over two floors with the lounge and kitchen upstairs. Please mention if you are wanting to bring dogs as there is a small charge for them.
Outdoor Alternative has just 4 nights available for a mini coastal break. Perfect for family and friends to explore and enjoy the coast and beaches straight from the door. Whether it is walking, running, cold water swimming or just playing on the beach Outdoor Alternative offers a great base to eat, sleep and play.
The Glenorchy Centre is situated in the small town of Wirksworth on the fringes of the Peak District National Park in the centre of the UK. It is suitable for ‘family get togethers’. With easy access to fantastic outdoor areas ideal for the young and the not so young and a variety of terrain, great for those looking for easy country strolls and more challenging adventures.
Stay at Treks Bunkhouse close to Blaenau Ffestiniog and it will be waiting for you each morning. Perched at 900ft amidst the peaks of Snowdonia you will be surrounded by breathtaking beauty in every direction. There’s fantastic walking and cycling from the doorstep, and the star spangled sky of the Snowdonia International Dark Sky Reserve will mesmerise you and your friends as you unwind in the evening. If you like Snowdonia and mountains you’ll love Treks Bunkhouse.
Water, water everywhere! This basic compound has created much of the landscape within the UK, either as a river of ice during the ice ages or running water in the shape of streams, becks, burns and rivers. We are blessed with having some amazing waterways, big and small, in the area to enjoy. They are there to be explored, walking or running, or just a gentle picnic on their banks.
Since opening last summer, Reagill Village Hall in the Eden Valley has welcomed seen a steady flow of guests from all parts of the country to stay under it’s ancient rafters. Here is what some of them said when they left:
‘Thanks for a wonderful stay at the village hall, everything worked perfectly and I was very toasty through the night. Looking forward to coming again.’
‘Just a quick thank you for the stay in your 400 year old school. My brother and I like to try something different. ‘
And from a group that organised a James Bond themed birthday party: ‘Just a quick note, thank you for letting us stay, we had a great time’.
A new hostel located in the heart of Newcastleton, the bunkhouse is a perfect venue for friends, families, and groups to spend time enjoying the spectacular Liddesdale countryside. Facilities include an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge. The kitchen has a 5-ring induction hob and double oven with grill, a built in microwave, a fridge, a freezer, dishwasher, toaster and kettle plus plenty of cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. The dining area seats 14. There’s a large drying room with a sink for washing muddy boots and a laundry service (charges apply, booking required). Outside you’ll find a seating area with picnic tables. Each room is allocated a secure outdoor pod equipped with a bike rack and loads of space to store any large items.
Book the Wild Wool Barn this Easter in the Wild Ennerdale Valley and “discover” the most “undiscovered” valley of the Lake district. The Wild Wool Barn is one of the smallest hostels in the independent hostels guide and you can secure full exclusive use of this gem of the Lake District. The Barn sleeps 6-8 in 1 dorm. It has a cosy living room with Honister Slate fire place fully fitted kitchen, shower and toilet. All bedding and heating included.
Boundless Outdoors is situated in secluded woodland in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Regularly hosting large faith groups they offer plenty of space both indoors and outdoors so you can tailor your visit to your own requirements.
Just 5 miles from the route at the northern tip of LLyn (Lake) Trawsfynydd, Maentwrog Bunkhouse is a small 4 person bunkhouse. Geared up for mountain bikers, it has a power washer and a lockup for bikes. With underfloor heating you are sure of a cosy evening and the local pub serving food is just a mile away. Sleeping bags can be hired.
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is the perfect accommodation to base yourself for a few days to create your ideal adventure. Providing large open plan lounge and self catering kitchen, all bedrooms are en-suite, large garden area for guests use and a secure shed for sports equipment. Situated on the spectacular coastline of Sutherland and Caithness there are a number of organisations that provide bespoke activities or create your own adventure all within easy access of the lodge.
Shepherds Crook Bunkhouse, just outside Patterdale is your haven for your 4th night. It’s 8 miles from the Coast to Coast walk at Grasmere. From Grasmere you climb up to the saddle above Grisedale Tarn and descend along Grisedale Valley to Patterdale, a total of 8 miles.
