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YHA Helvellyn


Greenside
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0QR
United Kingdom
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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.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 998 feet / 304.2 metres above sea level


Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Budget Hotels at Penrith

Facilities Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s



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...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

Attractions & places to see near this Hostel


Walking time = Within walking distance (minutes)   OS UK Grid Ref = National Grid Reference   What 3 Words = What 3 Words.

Boating
St Patrick Boat Landing -
CA11 0QQ

OS UK Grid Ref NY 38065 16956
What 3 Words = differ.cold.owners  Hotels nearby.
Boat and Cycle Hire on lake Ullswater
0.9m / 1.4km - 14 minutes walk

Mountain
Place Fell -
CA11 0NP

OS UK Grid Ref NY 40157 16929
What 3 Words = laying.possible.headless  Hotels nearby.
This fell overlooks Patterdale and Glenridding from the east of Ulswater
heightElevation = 657 Meters / 2155.5 Feet
2.2m / 3.5km - 33 minutes walk

Boating
Glenridding Sailing Centre -
CA11 0PE

OS UK Grid Ref NY 38727 17097
What 3 Words = overt.float.cities  Hotels nearby.
RYA Sailing Courses, Children’s Activities, Boat Hire and Launching & Storage on lake Ullswater
1.3m / 2.1km - 20 minutes walk

Mountain
St Sunday Crag -
CA11 0PU

OS UK Grid Ref NY 36921 13346
What 3 Words = lives.laughs.explores  Hotels nearby.
St Sunday Crag , a rounded top with a great view of Ullswater from the summit
heightElevation = 841 Meters / 2759.2 Feet
2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk

Boating
Ullswater Steamers -
CA11 0US

OS UK Grid Ref NY 39007 16933
What 3 Words = twinkling.additives.shuttle  Hotels nearby.
Lake cruises on what is reputed to be Englands most beautiful lake. via heritage steamers
1.5m / 2.4km - 23 minutes walk

Waterfall
Aira Force Waterfall -
CA11 0JY

OS UK Grid Ref NY 40070 20038
What 3 Words = rejects.telephone.loopholes  Hotels nearby.
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 - 41 minutes walk

Lake
Red Tarn -
CA12 4NF

OS UK Grid Ref NY 34781 15265
What 3 Words = beside.trackers.couple  Hotels nearby.
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
heightElevation = 718 Meters / 2355.6 Feet
1.7m / 2.7km - 26 minutes walk

Lake
Thirlmere -
CA12 4TW

OS UK Grid Ref NY 31089 16340
What 3 Words = depths.blitz.erase  Hotels nearby.
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 - 52 minutes walk

Mountain
Helvellyn -
CA12 4TP

OS UK Grid Ref NY 34236 15114
What 3 Words = outpost.intestine.ballooned  Hotels nearby.
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
heightElevation = 950 Meters / 3116.8 Feet
2m / 3.2km - 31 minutes walk

Mountain
Fairfield Peak -
LA22 9RS

OS UK Grid Ref NY 35843 11629
What 3 Words = testing.width.spells  Hotels nearby.
The highest of the Eastern Fells south of Helvellyn with ridges linking to other nearby fells
heightElevation = 973 Meters / 3192.3 Feet
3.6m / 5.8km - 54 minutes walk

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Nearby Cities, towns and local villages near Penrith

Main Towns
Thirlmere 3.4 m  -  Keswick 7.2 m  -  Haweswater 7.4 m  -  Ambleside 8.3 m

Small Towns
Glenridding 1.3 m  -  Threlkeld 5.7 m  -  Troutbeck 6.1 m  -  Borrowdale 6.4 m

Villages or districts
Patterdale 1.9 m  -  Bridgend 2.5 m  -  High Row 2.6 m  -  Rooking 2.7 m