Whether you are riding the Trans Euro Trail or exploring the North Pennines you are sure of a friendly welcome, a comfy bed & hot showers at Kirkby Stephen Hostel. Situated on the High Street in this market town, there are shops, take-aways & pubs within walking distance. Eat out, bring in or cook in the well equipped self-catering kitchen.
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Motorbikes are welcome at this friendly Welsh bunkhouse
A firm favourite with motorbike groups that stay every year and also many tourers from Europe and Ireland. If you are planning to do the Trans Euro Trail, book to stay at Pentre Bach Bunkhouse. There’s room for 16 in the bunkhouse and a campsite for extra people. Situated on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and close to the seaside town of Caernarfon, you won’t want to leave.
The perfect place to stop-over on your expedition
Think of doing something different next year? Why not plan an expedition, whether on foot, cycle, or bike there is plenty in the North Pennines to explore.
A fab new hostel just opened in the Cairngorms.
Situated in Dalwhinnie, the Old School Hostel has just been converted to a 27 bed hostel. The brainchild of Lee, an experienced international hosteller, the refurbishment and design reflects all that he has learnt in his travels.
A perfect overnight stop over for Trans Euro Bikers
Lower Penderleath Farm in Cornwall is just 3 miles from the beaches at St Ives & 5 miles from Penzance. With private twin rooms, a 4-bed maisonette and a 12 bed alpine dorm there’s plenty of space for weary travellers. Bikers are always made welcome.
Earby Holiday Hostel welcomes motorbikes
There’s secure storage for up to 12 bikes and super clean, warm, comfortable accommodation for up to 26 bikers. Earby Hostel makes a great stop off on the Trans Euro Trail. Breakfast & evening meals can be provided, there’s a self catering kitchen and pubs & shops close by. As well as the TET it’s great base to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Lake District and the Ribble Valley.
Secure storage for 12 Bikes.
Seahouses Hostel welcomes touring Motorcyclists!
Being a largely rural county with a great many minor roads and trails, Northumberland is perfect for motorcyclists. And with Borderlands Trail on our doorstep, part of the iconic Trans Euro Trail, Seahouses Hostel makes an ideal base for your holiday!
Motorbikers love staying at Alston Youth Hostel in Cumbria
If you love your motorbike, you’ll love Alston Youth Hostel, it’s a real biker friendly place to stay. Alston is an extremely popular place for motorbikes as the famous A686 Hartside Pass & Summit (nearby) is listed as one of the best routes (for bikes) in Britain. It is also a popular stop-over for people doing the Trans Euro trail (TET) or heading off up to Scotland to ride the North Coast 500.
Bikers are very welcome at Pantyrathro International Hostel
Bikers could not dream of a more friendly welcome than at Pantyrathro International Hostel
Chartners Farm, hostel accommodation right on the Sandstone Way
The perfect stop-over for groups of up to 12 mountain bikers doing the Sandstone Way, Chartners Farm is a self catering hostel directly on the Sandstone Way, in the middle of Harwood Forest
Exclusive hire in North Yorkshire at Cote Ghyll Mill, perfect for groups
Perfect for special occasions, large family gatherings or corporate retreats. 14 newly refurbished rooms with on suites that can sleep up to 30 people. There is space for everyone at Cote Ghyll Mill! Not to mention a range of facilities to satisfy every need. Such as: catered services, a fully licenced bar, large private car park, secure bike storage, direct access to nature trails and activity packages available on request.
Celebrate New Year in the City of Culture
Hull Trinity Backpackers provides a friendly welcome and comfy beds right at the heart of Hull’s Old Town. Where the streets come alive on New Years Eve. Celebrate in the city of patties, rugby league, extensive maritime history, rivers Humber and Hull, ten-foots, Hull City Football Club, bains and lots more you’ve probably never heard of. Oh yes, and the City of Culture 2017…
Christmas availability at Cote Ghyll Mill
Hire the entire hostel this festive period and enjoy the long awaited Christmas celebration with friends and family in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Cote Ghyll Mill boasts a range of facilities such as a licensed bar and lounge, TV/games room, pool table, free WiFi, large garden, bike store, meeting rooms, laundry & drying room. Alternatively, venture out to nearby Osmotherley village and indulge in their pubs and tea rooms. Don’t forget to hit the village shops for some Christmas shopping!
Become enchanted by this wood burning stove and everything the North Pennines has to offer
Get back to basics in this converted 18th century mine shop. There is no internet to distract from the beautiful scenery and the quiet hypnotism of a wood burning stove.
Exclusive hire fun and Halloween celebrations
Our recent exclusive hire guests had an absolute blast carving pumpkins and creating spooky delights at Cote Ghyll Mill. Cote Ghyll Mill has a very spooky feel about it this week, we’ve had a group of exclusive hire guests who had a fantastic time carving pumpkins and creating a Halloween themed event for themselves while enjoying their time under the dark skies of the North York Moors National Park! We have limited availability for Exclusive Hire this Winter, to check availability, give us a call on 01609 883425.
Calling all schools and youth groups – fancy doing something a little different on your next residential visit? Then check this out!
With so much history and heritage in beautiful north Northumberland, there are many wonderful opportunities for budding archaeologists to access varied and exciting digs.
Shortlisted for best hostel 2021 in The Great Outdoor Awards
TGO Magazines Great Outdoors Awards are here again, with lots of categories for you to vote in, including best hostel 2021. Why not vote for your favourite outdoors suppliers and give Elterwater Hostel a boost too.
South Downs Eco Lodge on the South Downs Way
Newly renovated and right next door to Wetherdown Lodge is the new B&B ensuite accommodation of South Downs Eco Lodge. Relax in one of the new double, twin or family rooms each with a unique theme that encompasses the natural environment. The rooms are supplied with Wifi, organic linen and towels and with eco friendly toiletries. The new wing also has a dining room and family space and a continental vegetarian breakfast is provided.
Trans Euro riders get a warm welcome at Beili Neuadd Bunkhouse
There is plenty of space to park your bikes off road in our yard and we welcome any number of riders from 1 to 20. We have a 4 bed self contained annex and the bunkhouse sleeps up to 16 people. With a drying room, fully made up beds and a self catering kitchen, the bunkhouse is the perfect overnight stop on the Trans Euro Trail.
Newly Refurbished Group Accommodation in Hathersage, Peak District
St Michael’s Centre has benefited from a significant refurbishment during 2020 and offers excellent group accommodation in the Peak District National Park.



















