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Feet Off The Ground Dance Collective
Feet off the Ground is a female-led contemporary dance collective making engaging and physical work rooted in contact work, connection and collaboration. The core collective is made up of 4 dance artists who work in a democratic, non-hierarchical way, sharing responsibilities equally. The collective have performed and taught both nationally and internationally.

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A superb hostel for walkers, ideal for night 3 on Coast to Coast (involves a short bus ride).

Footpaths and a regular bus, link the Coast to Coast route to Elterwater Hostel. Leave the route at Grasmere and pick up a bus, or walk for another hour. The bus journey takes half and hour and involves two buses. Elterwater Hostel is an established walkers’ stopover on the Cumbria Way so you will be in good company.  There are pubs, shops and other amenities available nearby.  The hostel can provide breakfast and evening meal (with notice), it has a laundry and drying room and the beds are fully made up, ready to jump into.

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elterwater youth hostel

A perfect retreat on the Northumbrian Coast

The Hides is located in the quiet end of the bustling coastal village of Seahouses. This allows for a quiet evening and a good nights sleep while not being far away at all from the beautiful coastline, wide open beaches, castles and monastery’s that Northumberland is famous for.

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Newton beach

Explore Bustling Callander this Spring Bank Holiday

CYP Holiday’s Hostel is the ideal place to soak up southern Scotland and it has availability for this bank holiday weekend. Situated by the river Teith it’s the perfect mix of gorgeous rural Scotland with a slice of the more lively town atmosphere.

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A another fantastic bunkhouse joins the Independent Hostels network

If you love the mountains and the coast of Snowdonia and North Wales, you’ll love Lon Dryll Outdoors. Completely refurbished and under new ownership it offers, comfortable, affordable accommodation to groups of 10-29. With a location to die for, you have 360 degree panoramic views. On one side there’s the majesty of the mountains, on the other you look out to the Cardigan Bay and the sea beyond.

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Exterior view of buildings and large car park

Sheen bunkhouse, a Peak District gem

Set in the rolling hills of the Peak District the Sheen Bunkhouse is on a working farm in the small rural village of Sheen and is surrounded by stunning views and famous trails. Its a perfect place for walkers who are looking for a quiet place to stay as they explore this stunning part of the country.

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Fields, trees, hills

Summer Short Breaks at Hawse End Centre

Ghyll Scrambling, canoe rafting, mountain walking, problem solving, archery, bushcraft, orienteering, rock climbing, abseiling, open canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, caving, mine exploration, sailing and mountain biking. Does this sound like your kind of holiday? Then look no further than Hawse End Centre and Cottage. 

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Children ana adults enjoying paddleing a canoe on a large body of water. They are life jackets on and they are all smiling

Wayfarers Hostel has been featured in Richard Hammond’s new book, The Green Traveller!

We’re really pleased to hear we’ve been featured in The Green Traveller. A book about conscious, low carbon adventures and eco travel in the UK, Europe and beyond.
Here at Wayfarers we try to be as eco as possible by offering electric car charging, secure bike storage and tools for fixing up your bike, lots of local info about getting around on public transport and we recycle!
Our copy is on our way and will be a welcome addition to our library 🙂

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An alternative 2nd night stopover

Bowderstone Bunkhouse is around 1km north of the C2C route. Leave the route at Rosthwaite and walk along the road for a bit, then take a footpath that leads you to this enchanting bothy.

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First night option: Exclusive hire, dorm beds and camping in Ennerdale

One mile from Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk, north of Ennerdale Water, the Wild Wool Barn provides accommodation for walkers. It is perfect for a small groups, sleeping 6 in the luxury bunkhouse plus an extra six camping. Alternativly you can book individual beds in the Archway Bunkroom, with hot shower and a living space to relax in. This stunning new space is great for 1 nighters on the coast to coast. or people who don’t like camping in the rain. Bedding is provided, there are laundry facilities and if you are walking with your four-legged friends, dogs are welcome too.

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Wild Wool Barn in Ennerdale view of farm showwing ennerdale water and mountains behind

Bunkhouse and camping, perfect for DofE groups and schools

Tucked away in the Brecon Beacons, off the road and well away from neighbours, Clyngwyn makes an ideal base for your DofE expeditions. There are footpaths and waterfalls on the doorstep and a choice of camping or bunkhouse accommodation for the pupils. For School Residentials canyoning and climbing is available from local providers with full risk assessments and insurence.

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Gate with IHUK sign and white farmhouse down the drive