Pennine Bridleway: Hostels and Bunkhouses

With its own crags, streams, lakes & 600-acres of mature woodland, Shining Cliff Hostel has nature on its doorstep. Access is half a mile from the nearest parking area along a woodland footpath. Paths lead through the woods to the A6 at Ambergate (20 mins’ walk) which has a food shop, pub, buses and trains to Derby. The hostel is ideal for a wide range of groups wishing to enjoy time away in a peaceful woodland setting.

Mount Cook, a fantastic purpose built centre, offers groups of 8 - 180 the perfect base for an exciting weekend or holiday in the Peak District. A whole range of outside activities can be organised on- or off-site for a minimum of 8 people. Popular with schools, clubs, corporate team building, weddings and gatherings of friends and families. B&B, full or half board. Self-catering with sole use bookings.

Sheen Bunkhouse is in a quiet corner of the Peak District, close to the beautiful Dove and Manifold valleys. It has a well equipped self-catering kitchen, lounge, two bunkrooms and separate toilets & showers. The Manifold Track, Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail give easy access to beautiful countryside, ideal for families and cyclists. Dovedale and the moors offer stunning walking. Buxton, Leek and Bakewell are within 12 miles and Alton Towers is 20 minutes away by car.

At the centre of the pretty village of Youlgreave in the heart of the White Peak, this youth hostel has been given a contemporary upgrade under private management. The hostel has an on-site artisan bakery, cafe and a bookshop There is a self-catering kitchen, a patio with picnic tables, cycle storage and nine private bedrooms (7 en suite). Individual travellers are always welcome.

Cosy Cottage is in the Peak District village of Youlgreave, just minutes from the Limestone Way. Perfect for walkers, couples, and families, it sleeps up to four in two bedrooms. It has a well-equipped kitchen and cosy lounge with log burner. The thriving village has pubs, shops, cafés, and easy access to walks, cycling, wild swimming and Bakewell.

Renovated to a high standard including double glazing and insulation, the Reckoning House is situated 3 miles from Bakewell. It is on the edge of the Lathkill Dale National Nature Reserve, full of interesting flora and fauna as well as outstanding geological features. Horse riding, fishing, golf and cycle hire are available locally. Local walks include the Limestone Way. Facilities include: cooking area, 4 calor gas rings (gas supplied), hot water for washing up & showers, storage heaters in all rooms.

Thornbridge Outdoors offers excellent flexible group accommodation for groups from 6 to 136. With its superb location in the heart of the Peak District you have access to countryside, quaint villages, stately homes and the traffic free Monsal Trail, popular with walkers and cyclists.

With all of the Peak District National Park within easy access, the centre is an ideal location for activities and tourism and it welcomes a wide range of groups. 31 or 52 bed configurations can be booked. The spacious centre includes; a large lounge with library, TV & wood burning stove, well equipped kitchens, dining areas & 9 bedrooms. There is parking for 20+ vehicles and grass areas for on site activities & camping. An extensive network of paths give access to the countryside.

Bradwell War Memorial Hall is in the pretty village of Bradwell in the heart of the Peak District, close to the caverns of Castleton and Bakewell. This community run hall offers low cost self-catering accommodation to groups of 6-42. An ideal base for walkers, bikers, DofE, students or climbers who wish to explore this popular area. There are no beds so BYO sleeping mats and bedding. The rooms are centrally heated, there’s a well equipped kitchen, hot showers, WiFi and a village full of amenities

A mile from Castleton in the Peak District, Pindale Farm offers a range of accommodation: B&B in the farmhouse. Six self-catering/self-contained rooms sleeping 8 or 10 people in the Barn. A self-catering unit sleeping 8 people in The Engine House. Plus an AA 3 Pennant campsite. Perfect for D of E expeditions and many outdoor activities. Instruction is available.

Close to the start of the Pennine Way with easy access to Kinder Scout and the village of Edale via a network of footpaths from the doorstep. Castleton, Buxton, Bakewell and Chatsworth House are all within 40 minutes’ drive. There are 2 bunkhouses each with a fully equipped kitchen and available for sole use by groups. Bring your own sleeping bags and personal towels.

The Boarshurst Centre is situated on the north western edge of the Peak District yet with easy road and rail links to Manchester (12 miles away). With 32 beds across 2 dorms and 2 leaders’ rooms the centre provides well appointed self-catering accommodation for child, youth, adult and family/friend groups who seek to practice outdoor pursuits. BYO sleeping bags

IOU Hebden Bridge Vegetarian Hostel, run by national arts organisation IOU Creation Centre, offers contemporary, comfortable & affordable accommodation at the heart of this vibrant town. Exclusive use, dorms and private rooms are available, all with en suite facilities. Perfect for solo travellers, families or groups. Everyone is welcome.

Blakedean Scout Hostel is available for other youth, church and family groups to enjoy. Sleeping groups of up to 24, the hostel provides centrally heated, no-frills, accommodation in the Pennine Hills on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. The Pennine Way passes close by leading to some superb walking over the moors. The area is also great for mountain biking, geo-caching, river walks, bird watching and exploring the great outdoors.

YHA Haworth is a Victorian Gothic mansion located in the village that was home to the Brontë sisters. It features a sweeping staircase, café, self-catering kitchen, lounge, and private bedrooms. The surrounding moors—which inspired Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights—offer rugged beauty and stunning views. The hostel is popular with walkers, cyclists, families, and overseas tourists. Available for sole hire by groups of up to 85 people, with catering packages available.

Located in the Forest of Bowland Natural Landscape, Downham hugs the skirt of Pendle, an area renowned for Quakers, radicals and witches. This off-grid, simple barn sleeps 12 (BYO camp beds or roll mats). There is a table with benches, WC with basin (cold water), and upstairs sleeping area. Photovoltaic cells provide power for limited LED lighting and there is a wood-burning stove (purchase fuel when booking). Outside there is a portable BBQ, fire pit and camping.

AIRTON FRIENDS ARE NO LONGER TAKING BOOKINGS BUT WILL HONOUR EXISTING COMMITMENTS. FROM 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025 THE BARN WILL BE CLOSED. Check back here for future updates.A friendly welcome awaits at Airton Barn. Next to the 17th century Friends Meeting House, Airton Barn offers simple bunkhouse accommodation for individuals and groups of up to 12 people & storage for 5 bikes. Near popular walking & cycling routes & some of Yorkshire’s finest tourist destinations, Perfect for walkers, cyclists, small groups and family holidays.

Situated in Horton in Ribblesdale, the 3 Peaks Bunkbarns are perfect for walking on the Pennine Way and the 3 Peaks. The main barn has 4 rooms each sleeping up to 8. The second barn has 4 rooms each sleeping up to 6, with en-suite shower rooms. Both have a kitchen/dining room.

On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by magnificent countryside with caves, waterfalls and mountains, Ingleton is dominated by Ingleborough, the best known of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks (this is a great base for The Challenge). Known for its walking routes and waterfall trail, the area has plenty for walkers, climbers, mountain bikers and cavers. Licensed and serving tasty meals there is also a self-catering kitchen. Perfect for families and school trips.

Situated near Ingleton in the Yorkshire Dales, on the Yorkshire Three Peaks route, The Old School Bunkhouse sleeps up to 26. It has a comfortable lounge, with TV, DVD & WiFi, a large kitchen diner, 4 bathrooms & a drying room with washing machine. Outside is parking for 12 cars and great views of Ingleborough and Whernside. The pub over the road is ideal for that celebratory drink.

Broadrake Bunkbarn offers direct access to the Three Peaks Challenge Walk which can be started from the door. It is an ideal stopover on the Pennine Journey or Dales High Way. This popular accommodation for 20 has an upstairs open-plan living space with excellent self-catering & communal facilities. Perfect for extended family reunions, cyclists, cavers and dark sky enthusiasts. Individuals, couples and small groups welcome mid-week.

The Hostel at Hawes is your perfect base for enjoying the delights of the Yorkshire Dales. Surrounded by great walking & cycling, with the option of booking outdoor activities. It is popular with schools, clubs, families, couples and groups of friends. Sleeping 58 across 16rooms, choose from doubles, family rooms to larger rooms for groups Book a room or book the whole hostel. Friendly lounge with bar and big drying room.

Charmingly converted barn for up to 4 guests, cosy furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, log burner, and fully made-up beds. Nestled in open grazing land with panoramic views, just a short walk from Aysgill Falls and only a mile from the charming market town of Hawes. Perfect for walkers, cyclists, or anyone simply looking to unwind and take a tech break in peaceful in the countryside

Situated in the market town of Hawes in Wensleydale, Chapel Gallery Bunkhouse offers comfortable accommodation for up to 10 guests. Book a bed in a dorm, a private room (sleeps 5) or the whole bunkhouse. With The Pennine Way on the doorstep, and easy access to footpaths, bridleways as well as the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks, the bunkhouse is perfect for walkers, cyclists and runners.

Stay Howgills, a converted stone barn in Ravonstonedale in the rugged Cumbrian Hills. The Barn sleeps 14 in 4 rooms, and the Bothy sleeps 2. Superbly equipped and well heated, guests are sure of a cosy, comfortable stay. Situated down a long farm track with stunning views, perfect for walkers and cyclists. Wainwright’s Pennine Journey passes by and the Pennine Bridleway is close.