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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.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 260 feet / 79.4 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 2.6 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Private room/s
Meals Available
Self Catering Kitchen
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
Shower or Bath
Private room/s
Meals Available
Self Catering Kitchen
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
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Water Sports
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
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
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Esthwaite Water -
LA22 0JY
SD 35998 96846
= pixel.consonant.preheated Hotels nearby. 5 minutes walk
LA22 0JY
SD 35998 96846
= pixel.consonant.preheated Hotels nearby.
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 -
Steam Yacht Gondola -
LA21 8AN
SD 30792 97005
= booklets.restless.crisp Hotels nearby. 43 minutes walk
LA21 8AN
SD 30792 97005
= booklets.restless.crisp Hotels nearby.
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 -
Chocolate Factory Hawkshead -
LA22 0NT
SD 35280 98037
= cookbooks.steer.catapult Hotels nearby. 13 minutes walk
LA22 0NT
SD 35280 98037
= cookbooks.steer.catapult Hotels nearby.
A chocolate factory outlet and and interactive experience for children plus chocolate workshops
0.8m / 1.3km -
Wray Castle -
LA22 0JA
NY 37495 01031
= cupcake.evolves.shudders Hotels nearby. 45 minutes walk
LA22 0JA
NY 37495 01031
= cupcake.evolves.shudders Hotels nearby.
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 -
Beatrix Potter Gallery -
LA22 0NS
SD 35219 98188
= remaining.nightcap.smallest Hotels nearby. 14 minutes walk
LA22 0NS
SD 35219 98188
= remaining.nightcap.smallest Hotels nearby.
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 -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 45 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
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 -
Hill Top House - Beatrix Potter -
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby.
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 -
The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby. 46 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby.
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 -
Grizedale Forest Park -
LA22 0QJ
SD 33572 94385
= commander.gazes.snap Hotels nearby. 28 minutes walk
LA22 0QJ
SD 33572 94385
= commander.gazes.snap Hotels nearby.
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 -
The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby. 46 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby.
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 -
Go Ape Grizedale Forest -
LA22 0QJ
SD 33572 94385
= commander.gazes.snap Hotels nearby. 28 minutes walk
LA22 0QJ
SD 33572 94385
= commander.gazes.snap Hotels nearby.
A treetop adventure with high level walkways, zip wire and Segway Hire to explore Grizedale forest
1.9m / 3.1km -
Brantwood -
LA21 8AD
SD 30792 94554
= imperious.bossy.whiplash Hotels nearby. 48 minutes walk
LA21 8AD
SD 30792 94554
= imperious.bossy.whiplash Hotels nearby.
Country house and former home of John Ruskin , a museum and arts centre
3.2m / 5.1km -
Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby. 33 minutes walk
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby.
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 -
Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby. 48 minutes walk
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby.
A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop
3.2m / 5.1km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 37 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
2.5m / 4km -
Coniston Boating Centre -
LA21 8EW
SD 30280 97393
= basic.language.villager Hotels nearby. 49 minutes walk
LA21 8EW
SD 30280 97393
= basic.language.villager Hotels nearby.
A selection of different water craft for hire to take out on coniston Water plus bike hire
3.2m / 5.1km -
Tarn Hows -
LA21 8DP
SD 33050 99935
= goals.trend.revamping Hotels nearby.
2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk
LA21 8DP
SD 33050 99935
= goals.trend.revamping Hotels nearby.
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 Feet2.5m / 4km -
The Ruskin Museum -
LA21 8DU
SD 30219 97663
= intrigued.boater.vandalism Hotels nearby. 50 minutes walk
LA21 8DU
SD 30219 97663
= intrigued.boater.vandalism Hotels nearby.
A museum telling the Story of Coniston through the ages including Donald Campbells water speed record attempt
3.3m / 5.3km -
Tom Gill Waterfalls -
LA21 8DP
SD 32439 99891
= bedspread.guru.bunch Hotels nearby. 41 minutes walk
LA21 8DP
SD 32439 99891
= bedspread.guru.bunch Hotels nearby.
A National Trust circular walk through woodlands , wonderful scenery and views which also passes the impressive Tom Gill Waterfalls
2.7m / 4.3km -
Coniston Brewing Co -
LA21 8HL
SD 30133 97697
= marathons.conforms.pronouns Hotels nearby. 50 minutes walk
LA21 8HL
SD 30133 97697
= marathons.conforms.pronouns Hotels nearby.
Whilst the Brewery does not provide official tours, they are listed here as they provide award winning Ales
3.4m / 5.5km -
Coniston Cruises -
LA21 8AJ
SD 31025 97567
= electric.sniff.pegs Hotels nearby. 42 minutes walk
LA21 8AJ
SD 31025 97567
= electric.sniff.pegs Hotels nearby.
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 -
Brockhole Visitor Centre -
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby. 53 minutes walk
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby.
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 -
Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby. 43 minutes walk
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby.
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 -
Treetop Trek -
LA23 1LJ
NY 38970 01127
= swoop.paradise.pushing Hotels nearby. 53 minutes walk
LA23 1LJ
NY 38970 01127
= swoop.paradise.pushing Hotels nearby.
Located within the Brockhole Centre, a high level trek through the trees, while tethered by safety ropes all the time.
3.5m / 5.6km - View more hotels nearby with distances
School House Cottage B&B and tea garden - Hawkshead - 0.85
The Sun Boutique and Lounge - Hawkshead - 0.87
The Hive at Poppi-Red - Hawkshead - 0.89
Kings Arms Hotel - Hawkshead - 0.91
The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant - Hawkshead - 0.91
Walker Ground Manor - Hawkshead - 0.92
Red Lion Inn - Hawkshead - 0.95
Mere Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Hawkshead - 0.97
Ees Wyke Country House - Hawkshead - 1.02
Belle Green Bed and Breakfast - Hawkeshead - 1.17
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this YHA Hostel?
The Windermere Beach is 2.6 miles from this YHA Hostel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions