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Positioned in the heart of the Lake District, the hostel offers easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities and attractions. Coniston Water, one of the area's most beautiful lakes, is within walking distance, providing opportunities for boating, kayaking, and swimming. The Old Man of Coniston, a famous fell offering breathtaking views, is a short hike away, making the hostel an ideal base for walkers and climbers. In Coniston village, guests can visit local shops, pubs, and the Ruskin Museum, which provides a fascinating glimpse into the area's cultural and industrial heritage. Further afield, visitors can explore other Lake District attractions such as Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm, the bustling town of Ambleside, and the charming village of Hawkshead. With its prime location and homely atmosphere, YHA Coniston Holly How offers a perfect base for a memorable Lake District adventure.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 261 feet / 79.6 metres above sea level
Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Meals Available
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Conference Space
Outside Seating
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Meals Available
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Conference Space
Outside Seating
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International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
18.7 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
40.8 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
17.3 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
18.5 miles M6 Junction 39
Keld
19.5 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
6.9 miles Foxfield
station code = FOX
LA20 6BX
9.6 miles
Ferry Ports
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Coniston Brewing Co -
LA21 8HL
SD 30133 97697
= marathons.conforms.pronouns Hotels nearby. 4 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
0.2m / 0.3km -
Tom Gill Waterfalls -
LA21 8DP
SD 32439 99891
= bedspread.guru.bunch Hotels nearby. 27 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
1.8m / 2.9km -
The Ruskin Museum -
LA21 8DU
SD 30219 97663
= intrigued.boater.vandalism Hotels nearby. 4 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
0.3m / 0.5km -
The Old Man of Coniston -
LA21 8HX
SD 27333 97756
= panther.royally.animates Hotels nearby.
1.8m / 2.9km - 27 minutes walk
LA21 8HX
SD 27333 97756
= panther.royally.animates Hotels nearby.
A fell in the Southern Fells region of the Lake District, overlooking Coniston village and the lake
Elevation = 803 Meters / 2634.5 Feet1.8m / 2.9km -
Coniston Boating Centre -
LA21 8EW
SD 30280 97393
= basic.language.villager Hotels nearby. 6 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
0.4m / 0.6km -
Banishead Quarry -
LA20 6EE
SD 27819 96031
= rare.dilute.cascaded Hotels nearby. 29 minutes walk
LA20 6EE
SD 27819 96031
= rare.dilute.cascaded Hotels nearby.
A disused slate quarry in the hills west of Little Arrow near Coniston, now flooded, it has a particularly impressive waterfall from the surrounding land into the quarry
2m / 3.2km -
Coniston Cruises -
LA21 8AJ
SD 31025 97567
= electric.sniff.pegs Hotels nearby. 9 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
0.6m / 1km -
Tarn Hows -
LA21 8DP
SD 33050 99935
= goals.trend.revamping Hotels nearby.
2.1m / 3.4km - 32 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 Feet2.1m / 3.4km -
Steam Yacht Gondola -
LA21 8AN
SD 30792 97005
= booklets.restless.crisp Hotels nearby. 11 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
0.7m / 1.1km -
Brantwood -
LA21 8AD
SD 30792 94554
= imperious.bossy.whiplash Hotels nearby. 33 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
2.2m / 3.5km - View more hotels nearby with distances
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