YHA Helvellyn Penrith

YHA Helvellyn is a cosy and comfortable hostel located at the foot of Helvellyn Mountain, in the Lake District, England. This rustic, secluded hostel offers a range of accommodation options, from private rooms to shared dormitories, making it an ideal base for solo travellers, families, and groups seeking adventure in the mountains. With a self-catering kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and a licensed bar, YHA Helvellyn provides a warm and friendly base for those wanting to explore the stunning natural surroundings.

The hostel's prime location provides guests with a myriad of outdoor activities and attractions right on the doorstep. As it's situated near the third highest peak in England, it's an excellent starting point for various mountain walks, including the challenging ascents of Helvellyn via Striding Edge or Swirral Edge. The beautiful Ullswater is a short drive away, offering water-based activities such as sailing, canoeing, and even a trip on a traditional steamboat. The picturesque villages of Glenridding and Patterdale, with their charming local shops, pubs, and cafes, are nearby. A short drive away, visitors can explore the bustling market town of Keswick, or visit the Aira Force waterfall. With its perfect location for outdoor adventure and cosy facilities, YHA Helvellyn offers an ideal base for a memorable Lake District retreat.

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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

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

International Airports

Newcastle Airport Woolsington Tyne and Wear NE13 8BZ 60.9 miles

Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 62.2 miles

Local Airports

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 28.2 miles

Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 31.3 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 40 Penrith, Keswick 11.5 miles

M6 Junction 41 Wigton 12.6 miles

M6 Junction 39 Keld 13.6 miles

Railway Stations

Penrith station code = PNR CA11 7JQ 11.9 miles

Windermere station code = WDM LA23 1QA 12.0 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 35.6 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to -> Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE) Address: Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3ER 66.1 miles

St Patrick Boat Landing - CA11 0QQ
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NY 38065 16956
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Boat and Cycle Hire on lake Ullswater

0.9m / 1.4km - - 14min

Place Fell - CA11 0NP
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NY 40157 16929
= laying.possible.headless

This fell overlooks Patterdale and Glenridding from the east of Ulswater

Elevation = 657 Meters / 2155.5 Feet
2.2m / 3.5km - - 33min

Glenridding Sailing Centre - CA11 0PE
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NY 38727 17097
= overt.float.cities

RYA Sailing Courses, Children’s Activities, Boat Hire and Launching & Storage on lake Ullswater

1.3m / 2.1km - - 20min

St Sunday Crag - CA11 0PU
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NY 36921 13346
= lives.laughs.explores

St Sunday Crag , a rounded top with a great view of Ullswater from the summit

Elevation = 841 Meters / 2759.2 Feet
2.5m / 4km - - 38min

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US
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NY 39007 16933
= twinkling.additives.shuttle

Lake cruises on what is reputed to be Englands most beautiful lake. via heritage steamers

1.5m / 2.4km - - 23min

Aira Force Waterfall - CA11 0JY
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NY 40070 20038
= rejects.telephone.loopholes

The waterfall, owned by the National Trust formed from Aira Beck, and with a 70 foot fall. Located on the western side of Ullswater with a car park nearby for the falls

2.7m / 4.3km - - 41min

Red Tarn - CA12 4NF
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NY 34781 15265
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One of the higher tarns, (mountain lake) at 718 metre elevation. Located below Stridding Edge leading to the summit of Helvellyn. Originally formed through glaciation

Elevation = 718 Meters / 2355.6 Feet
1.7m / 2.7km - - 26min

Thirlmere - CA12 4TW
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NY 31089 16340
= depths.blitz.erase

Thirlmere is a reservoir south east of Keswick,, 3. 75 miles in length and to look at it you may think it is link it is a natural lakes in the area other than a wall at the northern end that blends in well with the scenery. Helvellyn lies a little to the east, a popular fell walking destination

3.5m / 5.6km - - 52min

Helvellyn - CA12 4TP
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NY 34236 15114
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One of the lake districts most well known fells / Mountain and the 3rd highest in the Lake District. A Good level of fitness is required to climb Helvellyn with some steep parts requiring a climb over rocks. One route, striding edge is knife edged scramble and though exhilarating should be taken with great care

Elevation = 950 Meters / 3116.8 Feet
2m / 3.2km - - 31min

Fairfield Peak - LA22 9RS
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NY 35843 11629
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The highest of the Eastern Fells south of Helvellyn with ridges linking to other nearby fells

Elevation = 973 Meters / 3192.3 Feet
3.6m / 5.8km - - 54min

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