YHA Hawes

Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, YHA Hawes is a cosy, welcoming hostel that provides a comfortable and affordable stay for its guests. The hostel offers a variety of accommodation options from private rooms to shared dorms, catering to the needs of solo travellers, families, and groups. Guests can enjoy a home-cooked meal at the hostel's cafe or make use of the self-catering kitchen. With communal spaces for relaxation and socialising, this YHA hostel promotes a friendly and convivial atmosphere.

Hawes is a small market town situated in Wensleydale, one of the most beautiful and popular valleys in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The town itself offers a number of attractions including the famous Wensleydale Creamery, home to the well-loved Wensleydale cheese. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the vast array of walking and cycling routes that pass through stunning landscapes, past waterfalls, and along rivers. Nearby, guests can explore the Hardraw Force, the tallest single drop waterfall in England. For those interested in history, the Dales Countryside Museum provides insights into the region's rich heritage. Further afield, a trip to the historic Richmond Castle or a ride on the Wensleydale Railway offers enjoyable day trips. YHA Hawes serves as a perfect base to explore the multitude of attractions that the Yorkshire Dales have to offer.

Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance

Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Fishing

International Airports

Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 34.2 miles

Leeds Bradford International Airport Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 7TU 37.2 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 44.4 miles

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 50.3 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh 17.0 miles

M6 Junction 38 Kendal, Brough, Appleby 18.3 miles

M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west 21.2 miles

Railway Stations

Garsdale station code = GSD LA10 5PP 5.1 miles

Dent station code = DNT LA10 5RF 6.9 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 34.2 miles

Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal sailing to -> Ijmuiden (Netherlands) Address: Royal Quays, North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 6EE 56.3 miles

Wensleydale Creamery - DL8 3RN
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The story of cheese making and a shop for the famous Wensleydale cheese

0.2m / 0.3km - - 3min

Aisgill Force - CA17 4JY
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A waterfall on the River Eden with a drop of nearly 10 metres and a good volume of water tumbling down.

7.3m / 11.7km -

Dales Countryside Museum - DL8 3NT
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Telling the story of the Yorkshire Dales and its people

0.5m / 0.8km - - 8min

Wain Wath Force - DL11 6DZ
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A waterfalls with a small vertical drop river Swale in Swaledale visible from the B6270. Impressive in winter and good in summer with shallow pools for children

7.4m / 11.9km -

Hardraw Force - DL8 3LZ
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Home of Englands largest single drop waterfall with an approximate drop of 100 feet

0.9m / 1.4km - - 13min

Currack Force - DL11 6DZ
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A waterfall on Stonesdale Beck just before it joins the River Swale (Swaledale) with a near vertical drop into a large pool - worth the walk to see it

7.5m / 12.1km -

Dodd Fell Hill - DL8 3SG
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A fell in the Yorkshire Dales, in North Yorkshire near Hawes, 4.3 miles to the north on foot

Elevation = 668 Meters / 2191.6 Feet
3.7m / 6km - - 55min

Cray Gill Waterfall - BD23 5JB
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8.1m / 13km -

Kisdon Force - DL11 6LJ
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A series of 2 waterfalls with a drop of 35 feet on the river Swale in Swaledale. Most impressive after rain with two vertical drops.

7.2m / 11.6km -

Force Gill Waterfalls - LA6 3AU
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A series of waterwalls on Force Gill with impressive drops, located just upstream of the Force Gill Aqueduct near the Ribblehead viaduct

8.4m / 13.5km -

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