YHA Borrowdale is perfect for outdoor activity breaks, school trips and family breaks. This large Lakeland hostel has a fabulous valley location with fine mountain scenery and a warm, informal atmosphere. The hostel is a longstanding Lake District favourite, a recommended stop on Wainwright’s Coast to Coast and an ideal bolt-hole for anyone with their sights set on a stress-free high level activity holiday.
This is a landscape of epic proportions and pioneers; not only is the Lake District England’s largest National Park, it is home to the country’s highest mountain – Scafell Pike, and its deepest lake – Wastwater, plus Great Gable is believed to be the birthplace of British rock climbing. High-level adventure for climbing holidays or hiking holidays, and family-friendly walking holidays await you and bustling Keswick is only seven miles away. Enjoy river bathing in crystal clear water during summer and cosy log fires in winter.'
The Hostel
YHA Borrowdale 86 beds including a selection of dorm beds and private rooms as well as camping pitches. This large Lake District hostel is cosy and full of character - perfect for adventure holidays. All-in-all, with its exceptionally welcoming staff, well-stocked bar, great value meals, extensive grounds and campsite, YHA Borrowdale and the breath-taking beauty you’ll find outside make for a lovely Lakeland stay.
Camping Pods
If you like camping, you'll love these wooden camping pods! We have three Standard Pods at YHA Borrowdale, each sleeping two people, and a stay in them will include all the fun of camping plus protection from the elements, they even have heaters. Bring all your usual camping gear, apart from sleeping bags and mats - there are two futon beds with bedding. Each pod has its own individual decking area - perfect for a disposable BBQ!
Camping
Please note that camping is sold per person and not per pitch and so, during the booking process, you will need to select the number of people that you wish to camp.
Set in large grounds on the banks of the river Derwent and surrounded by high Lakeland fells, YHA Borrowdale is popular with campers throughout the summer months.There is room for up to 25 campers to sleep comfortably.
Facilities
Campers have access to all of the Youth Hostel facilities including the self-catering kitchen, cafe-bar, restaurant, drying room and laundry from 7am until 11pm. There are separate campsite toilets and showers which are open 24 hours a day.
Parking
Parking is available in the main car park, just next to the camping field, which means you won't be trudging around for miles with your camping gear!
Accessibility
At YHA Borrowdale we strive to cater for everybody. There are two accessible bedrooms and a shared accessible bathroom with WC and shower on the ground floor.
We also have:
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