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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
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Facilities Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
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
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
St Patrick Boat Landing -
CA11 0QQ
NY 38065 16956
= differ.cold.owners Hotels nearby. 14 minutes walk
CA11 0QQ
NY 38065 16956
= differ.cold.owners Hotels nearby.
Boat and Cycle Hire on lake Ullswater
0.9m / 1.4km -
Place Fell -
CA11 0NP
NY 40157 16929
= laying.possible.headless Hotels nearby.
2.2m / 3.5km - 33 minutes walk
CA11 0NP
NY 40157 16929
= laying.possible.headless Hotels nearby.
This fell overlooks Patterdale and Glenridding from the east of Ulswater
Elevation = 657 Meters / 2155.5 Feet2.2m / 3.5km -
Glenridding Sailing Centre -
CA11 0PE
NY 38727 17097
= overt.float.cities Hotels nearby. 20 minutes walk
CA11 0PE
NY 38727 17097
= overt.float.cities Hotels nearby.
RYA Sailing Courses, Children’s Activities, Boat Hire and Launching & Storage on lake Ullswater
1.3m / 2.1km -
St Sunday Crag -
CA11 0PU
NY 36921 13346
= lives.laughs.explores Hotels nearby.
2.5m / 4km - 38 minutes walk
CA11 0PU
NY 36921 13346
= lives.laughs.explores Hotels nearby.
St Sunday Crag , a rounded top with a great view of Ullswater from the summit
Elevation = 841 Meters / 2759.2 Feet2.5m / 4km -
Ullswater Steamers -
CA11 0US
NY 39007 16933
= twinkling.additives.shuttle Hotels nearby. 23 minutes walk
CA11 0US
NY 39007 16933
= twinkling.additives.shuttle Hotels nearby.
Lake cruises on what is reputed to be Englands most beautiful lake. via heritage steamers
1.5m / 2.4km -
Aira Force Waterfall -
CA11 0JY
NY 40070 20038
= rejects.telephone.loopholes Hotels nearby. 41 minutes walk
CA11 0JY
NY 40070 20038
= 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 -
Red Tarn -
CA12 4NF
NY 34781 15265
= beside.trackers.couple Hotels nearby.
1.7m / 2.7km - 26 minutes walk
CA12 4NF
NY 34781 15265
= 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
Elevation = 718 Meters / 2355.6 Feet1.7m / 2.7km -
Thirlmere -
CA12 4TW
NY 31089 16340
= depths.blitz.erase Hotels nearby. 52 minutes walk
CA12 4TW
NY 31089 16340
= 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 -
Helvellyn -
CA12 4TP
NY 34236 15114
= outpost.intestine.ballooned Hotels nearby.
2m / 3.2km - 31 minutes walk
CA12 4TP
NY 34236 15114
= 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
Elevation = 950 Meters / 3116.8 Feet2m / 3.2km -
Fairfield Peak -
LA22 9RS
NY 35843 11629
= testing.width.spells Hotels nearby.
3.6m / 5.8km - 54 minutes walk
LA22 9RS
NY 35843 11629
= testing.width.spells Hotels nearby.
The highest of the Eastern Fells south of Helvellyn with ridges linking to other nearby fells
Elevation = 973 Meters / 3192.3 Feet3.6m / 5.8km -
View more hotels nearby with distances
Fairlight Guesthouse - Penrith - 1.24
The Inn On The Lake - Ullswater - 1.32
Ullswater Inn - Glenridding - 1.34
Patterdale Hotel - Penrith - 2.03
The White Lion Inn - Penrith - 2.12
Old Water View - Patterdale - 2.25
YHA Patterdale - Penrith - 2.29
Crookabeck B&B - Patterdale - 2.47
Barn-Gill House - Keswick - 3.03
Shepherds Hut Dolly Wagon - Keswick - 3.04
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