YHA Langdale Ambleside

YHA Langdale is a tranquil and welcoming hostel situated in the heart of the Lake District, England. Set in a grand Victorian mansion amid 30 acres of private grounds, this hostel offers a variety of accommodation options, including private rooms, shared dormitories, and camping huts, making it an ideal choice for solo travellers, families, and groups. With a self-catering kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and a licensed bar, YHA Langdale provides a luxurious base for those wishing to explore the scenic beauty of the Lake District.

The hostel's fantastic location provides a wealth of outdoor activities and attractions for guests. The picturesque Great Langdale Valley, known for its rugged beauty, offers excellent opportunities for hiking, climbing, and wildlife spotting. Notable nearby walks include the Langdale Pikes, Crinkle Crags, and Bowfell. A short drive away is the charming village of Ambleside, with its quaint shops, traditional pubs, and the Armitt Museum and Library. The iconic Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is also within reach, offering boat rides, water sports, and stunning panoramic views. Cultural enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the nearby Dove Cottage, the former home of poet William Wordsworth, and the Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead. With its elegant charm and excellent location, YHA Langdale offers an ideal base for a memorable Lake District adventure.

Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance

Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
Disabled Facilities
Conference Space

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s

International Airports

Teesside International Airport Darlington County Durham DL2 1LU 64.0 miles

Newcastle Airport Woolsington Tyne and Wear NE13 8BZ 66.7 miles

Local Airports

Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 3YS 23.7 miles

Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle Cumbria CA6 4NW 35.9 miles

Motorways

M6 Junction 39 Keld 15.7 miles

M6 Junction 38 Kendal, Brough, Appleby 17.1 miles

M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh 17.7 miles

Railway Stations

Windermere station code = WDM LA23 1QA 6.2 miles

Staveley station code = SVL LA8 9NB 9.2 miles

Ferry Ports

Heysham Port sailing to -> Douglas Isle of Man Address: South Quay, Heysham Lancashire LA3 2XE 28.3 miles

Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to -> Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE) Address: Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3ER 61.8 miles

Loughrigg Tarn - LA22 9HF
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NY 34444 04288
= reporting.leaps.dime

A small circular tarn (mountain lake), north of Skelwith Bridge and with Loughrigg fell to the north east

0.7m / 1.1km - - 11min

Rydale Water - LA22 9SD
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NY 35447 06181
= tapes.fence.archduke

A small lake by Lake District standards near the village of Rydale fed by the River Rothay and Grasmere Lake, eventually flowing into Lake Windermere

1.1m / 1.8km - - 17min

Grasmere Lake - LA22 9PW
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NY 33928 06450
= evaded.embellish.types

A small lake close to the village of Grasmere with a privately owned island in the middle, famed as the home of William Wordsworth the lake is approximately 1536 metres long ( just under a mile)

0.7m / 1.1km - - 11min

Skelwith Force - LA22 9NJ
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NY 34162 03422
= employers.boards.rehearsed

A small but attractive waterfall with approximately a 16 foot drop on the River Brathay - best viewed after rain as despite its size a good volume of water passes over the drop

1.2m / 1.9km - - 18min

Rydal Caves - LA22 9SD
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NY 35000 05000
= traffic.chaos.encounter

A a man-made cavern that on first glace looks like a natural cave though was actually Loughrigg Quarry.

0.7m / 1.1km - - 11min

St Oswalds Church - LA22 9SN
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NY 33736 07383
= backs.aunts.strikers

An Active church to this day, once the family church for William Wordsworth and William's burial palace alongside many family members

1.3m / 2.1km - - 20min

Elter Water - LA22 9HG
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NY 33592 04030
= tearfully.youths.paint

A small relatively shallow lake north of Skelwith Bridge and with the village of Elterwater to the north of the Lake in the Great Langdale Valley

0.8m / 1.3km - - 12min

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop - LA22 9SW
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NY 33699 07436
= weeks.crackling.lift

Housed in a 1630 former school, now producing gingerbread, award winning rum butter, fudge and mint cake.

1.3m / 2.1km - - 20min

Dove Cottage - LA22 9SH
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NY 34181 07049
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The home of the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy Wordsworth from December 1799 to May 1808

1.1m / 1.8km - - 17min

Heaton Cooper Studio - LA22 9SX
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NY 33655 07624
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An art gallery and shop with original paintings from Alfred & William Heaton Cooper, both father and son where accomplished landscape artists

1.5m / 2.4km - - 22min

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