YHA Windermere

YHA Windermere is a welcoming and serene hostel nestled amidst beautiful landscapes in the Lake District, in Windermere, Cumbria, England. Housed in a traditional Lakeland slate mansion, the hostel provides a range of accommodation options from private rooms to shared dormitories, catering to the needs of various travellers. The hostel's facilities include a comfortable lounge area for relaxation, a self-catering kitchen, and a restaurant serving locally sourced meals. With its stunning views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells, YHA Windermere offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

The area surrounding YHA Windermere is renowned for its natural beauty and plethora of outdoor activities. Lake Windermere, England's largest natural lake, offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the panoramic views from its shore. Numerous walking and cycling trails are accessible from the hostel, leading through picturesque woodland and offering magnificent views of the surrounding fells. The nearby village of Ambleside, a popular base for exploring the Lake District, offers a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as attractions like the Armitt Museum and Bridge House. For a unique day trip, guests can take a cruise on Lake Windermere, or visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere. With its stunning location and comfortable accommodation, YHA Windermere provides a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.

Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance

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

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Fishing

International Airports

Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 60.2 miles

Leeds Bradford International Airport Leeds West Yorkshire LS19 7TU 62.9 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 23.7 miles

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 37.5 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh 12.9 miles

M6 Junction 39 Keld 12.9 miles

M6 Junction 38 Kendal, Brough, Appleby 13.1 miles

Railway Stations

Windermere station code = WDM LA23 1QA 1.7 miles

Staveley station code = SVL LA8 9NB 4.4 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 25.6 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to -> Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE) Address: Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3ER 65.1 miles

Townend - LA23 1LB
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Located in Troutbeck, this 17th-century house and preserved farm owned by the National trust and looks much like it did 400 years ago and as such is like a living museum

0.6m / 1km - - 9min

Wray Castle - LA22 0JA
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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

1.9m / 3.1km - - 28min

Brockhole Visitor Centre - LA23 1LJ
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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

0.9m / 1.4km - - 14min

Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier - LA22 0EX
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A small pier used for bording of the lake ferry & cruise's with a cafe and bar and nearby gift shops

2.1m / 3.4km - - 32min

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

1m / 1.6km - - 15min

Ambleside Roman Fort - LA22 0EN
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Cared for by English Heritage, located south of the village close to Lake Windermere - stone footings of a 2nd century fort remain

2.3m / 3.7km - - 34min

Orrest Head - LA23 1AP
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A fell north of Windermere, notable for being the first fell Alfred Wainwright climbed. The summit gives good panoramic views of a number of fells some distance away. The walk to the summit is not that far from Windermere

Elevation = 238 Meters / 780.8 Feet
1.3m / 2.1km - - 20min

Windermere Steamboat Museum - LA23 1BN
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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

2.3m / 3.7km - - 35min

Stagshaw Gardens - LA22 0HE
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An informal woodland garden run by the National Trust. Located a little south of Ambleside with the Stencher Beck running though with mini falls adding even more interest.

1.9m / 3.1km - - 28min

Ambleside Climbing Wall - LA22 0DB
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A indoor Climbing wall for both beginners and experts , ideal as a rainy day activity or a honing your skills, or simply to try something different

2.5m / 4km - - 38min

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