YHA Hawkshead Hostel

YHA Hawkshead is a welcoming and comfortable hostel nestled in a scenic location near Hawkshead village, in the heart of the Lake District, England. This charming Regency mansion offers a range of accommodation options, from private rooms to shared dormitories, making it an ideal choice for solo travellers, families, and groups. With a self-catering kitchen, a cosy lounge, and a games room, YHA Hawkshead provides a relaxing base for those seeking to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District.

The hostel's location offers a wide array of outdoor activities and attractions. It is ideally situated for exploring the lakes, fells, and forests of the Lake District National Park, with walking, cycling, and watersports all available nearby. The beautiful Esthwaite Water is just a short walk away, while the larger Lake Windermere is within easy reach. The charming village of Hawkshead itself is home to a number of historic buildings, quaint shops, and traditional pubs, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery and the Hawkshead Grammar School Museum. A short drive away, visitors can explore the bustling town of Ambleside, take a boat trip on Lake Windermere, or visit Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home. With its tranquil setting and fantastic location, YHA Hawkshead offers an ideal base for a memorable Lake District adventure.

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Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Shower or Bath
Private room/s
Meals Available
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Cot available
Drying room
Dining room
Games room

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country

International Airports

Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 63.7 miles

Leeds Bradford International Airport Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 7TU 63.9 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 19.6 miles

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 40.9 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west 14.2 miles

M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh 15.1 miles

M6 Junction 38 Kendal, Brough, Appleby 16.9 miles

Railway Stations

Windermere station code = WDM LA23 1QA 3.9 miles

Staveley station code = SVL LA8 9NB 7.2 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 22.9 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to -> Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE) Address: Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3ER 61.4 miles

Esthwaite Water - LA22 0JY
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SD 35998 96846
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A relatively smaller lake at 2470 metres long and 477metres wide. Located near Hawkshead between Coniston and Windermere, and a good fishing lake

0.3m / 0.5km - - 5min

Steam Yacht Gondola - LA21 8AN
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SD 30792 97005
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Operated by the National Trust, this is a a rebuilt Victorian steam yacht that cruises Coniston Water, you can also combine this with great walks from the shores around the lake

2.9m / 4.7km - - 43min

Chocolate Factory Hawkshead - LA22 0NT
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SD 35280 98037
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A chocolate factory outlet and and interactive experience for children plus chocolate workshops

0.8m / 1.3km - - 13min

Wray Castle - LA22 0JA
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NY 37495 01031
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On first glance it may look like a very well preserved medieval castle but in fact is a Victorian 1840 build which was passed to the National rust in 1929. Now open to the public together with impressive grounds which include Giant Redwood trees and other specimen trees

3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Beatrix Potter Gallery - LA22 0NS
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SD 35219 98188
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A museum with original illustrations from Beatrix's tales, housed in a 17th-century house in the centre of Hawkhead run by the National Trust

0.9m / 1.4km - - 14min

Windermere Steamboat Museum - LA23 1BN
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SD 40213 97626
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A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café

3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Hill Top House - Beatrix Potter - LA22 0LF
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SD 37040 95648
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The home of Beatrix Potter's before it was left to the National Trust. This wonderfully preserved 17th-century farmhouse was the inspiration to many of the children's books from this well known writers

1.2m / 1.9km - - 18min

The World Of Beatrix Potter - LA23 3BX
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SD 40350 96987
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A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms

3m / 4.8km - - 46min

Grizedale Forest Park - LA22 0QJ
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SD 33572 94385
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A recreation location, with forest trails, to walk and cycle, mountain bike trails, you can even hire an Electric bike. Look out for the forest art as you walk and don't forget the forest visitors centre and Grizedale Café

1.9m / 3.1km - - 28min

The Old Laundry Theatre - LA23 3BX
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SD 40365 97033
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A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more

3m / 4.8km - - 46min

Go Ape Grizedale Forest - LA22 0QJ
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SD 33572 94385
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A treetop adventure with high level walkways, zip wire and Segway Hire to explore Grizedale forest

1.9m / 3.1km - - 28min

Brantwood - LA21 8AD
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SD 30792 94554
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Country house and former home of John Ruskin , a museum and arts centre

3.2m / 5.1km - - 48min

Claife Viewing Station - LA22 0LW
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Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere

2.2m / 3.5km - - 33min

Blackwell Arts and Craft House - LA23 3JT
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SD 40163 94592
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A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop

3.2m / 5.1km - - 48min

Lake Windermere - LA23 3HE
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SD 39385 97204
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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores

2.5m / 4km - - 37min

Coniston Boating Centre - LA21 8EW
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SD 30280 97393
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A selection of different water craft for hire to take out on coniston Water plus bike hire

3.2m / 5.1km - - 49min

Tarn Hows - LA21 8DP
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SD 33050 99935
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This Tarn (mountain lake) is a scenoic spot located 180 metres up in the fells North East of Coniston, operated through the National trust there are good footpaths, and a circular walk around this very scenic spot. there is a large car Park for the Tarn.

Elevation = 180 Meters / 590.6 Feet
2.5m / 4km - - 38min

The Ruskin Museum - LA21 8DU
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SD 30219 97663
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A museum telling the Story of Coniston through the ages including Donald Campbells water speed record attempt

3.3m / 5.3km - - 50min

Tom Gill Waterfalls - LA21 8DP
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SD 32439 99891
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A National Trust circular walk through woodlands , wonderful scenery and views which also passes the impressive Tom Gill Waterfalls

2.7m / 4.3km - - 41min

Coniston Brewing Co - LA21 8HL
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SD 30133 97697
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Whilst the Brewery does not provide official tours, they are listed here as they provide award winning Ales

3.4m / 5.5km - - 50min

Coniston Cruises - LA21 8AJ
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SD 31025 97567
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Regular scheduled cruises and group charters on Coniston Water with the ability to either stay on the boat or get of to form part of a walk in the area

2.8m / 4.5km - - 42min

Brockhole Visitor Centre - LA23 1LJ
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NY 39035 01072
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With Parks, gardens, outdoor pursuit's, indoor play Café Bike hire to name just a few - a great day out for all the family

3.5m / 5.6km - - 53min

Windermere Lake Cruises - LA23 3HQ
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SD 40127 96757
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Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see

2.9m / 4.7km - - 43min

Treetop Trek - LA23 1LJ
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NY 38970 01127
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Located within the Brockhole Centre, a high level trek through the trees, while tethered by safety ropes all the time.

3.5m / 5.6km - - 53min

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