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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.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 431 feet / 131.3 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 3.2 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
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Fishing
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Fishing
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
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
Attractions & places to see near this Hostel
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Townend -
LA23 1LB
NY 40712 02298
= resemble.known.tumblers Hotels nearby. 9 minutes walk
LA23 1LB
NY 40712 02298
= resemble.known.tumblers Hotels nearby.
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 -
Wray Castle -
LA22 0JA
NY 37495 01031
= cupcake.evolves.shudders Hotels nearby. 28 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
1.9m / 3.1km -
Brockhole Visitor Centre -
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby. 14 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
0.9m / 1.4km -
Ambleside Pier - Waterhead Pier -
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby. 32 minutes walk
LA22 0EX
NY 37648 03107
= ending.honeybees.speared Hotels nearby.
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 -
Treetop Trek -
LA23 1LJ
NY 38970 01127
= swoop.paradise.pushing Hotels nearby. 15 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.
1m / 1.6km -
Ambleside Roman Fort -
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
2.3m / 3.7km - 34 minutes walk
LA22 0EN
NY 37496 03310
= tadpole.throw.assurance Hotels nearby.
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 -
Orrest Head -
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
1.3m / 2.1km - 20 minutes walk
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
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 Feet1.3m / 2.1km -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 35 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
2.3m / 3.7km -
Stagshaw Gardens -
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby. 28 minutes walk
LA22 0HE
NY 37966 02858
= reframe.guidebook.hinted Hotels nearby.
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 -
Ambleside Climbing Wall -
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby. 38 minutes walk
LA22 0DB
NY 37651 04193
= festivity.scribbled.sourcing Hotels nearby.
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 - View more hotels nearby with distances
The Sun Inn - Windermere - 0.74
High Fold Guest House - Troutbeck - 0.90
Merewood Country House - Windermere - 0.92
Cragwood Country House Hotel - Windermere - 0.95
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel - Windermere - 1.02
Briery Wood Country House Hotel - Windermere - 1.15
Langdale Chase Hotel - Windermere - 1.17
Low Wood Bay - Windermere - 1.32
Windermere Manor Hotel - Windermere - 1.32
The Firgarth - Adults Only - Windermere - 1.34
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this YHA Hostel?
The Windermere Beach is 3.2 miles from this YHA Hostel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions