At 1550 feet, Skiddaw House is the highest YHA affiliated hostel in Britain.
A former shooting lodge and shepherd’s bothy on the Cumbria Way, it is an ideal base for exploring the little used and quiet northern fells.
This is a remote and isolated place in which to reflect on the wilderness, with no sign of the 21st Century in any direction.
With no electricity, phones ringing or TV to distract from the vista of a clear unpolluted starry night.
This is simple accommodation with log and coal fires the only heating.
No noise pollution from traffic as the nearest road is 3½ miles away, yet only an hour or so’s walk from civilisation.
Walkers and cyclists are advised to bring a map and torch.
Campers welcome.
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Skiddaw House is now powered by the sun. We have got photovoltaic cells linked to our bank of batteries, so we will no longer need to relie on the generator. We also have a big thermal solar panel, to heat the water.
17/08/2010 - 12.17pm
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Open:
1st March (to be confirmed) to 31st Oct. Groups only Nov-Dec,
mornings till 10am, 5pm to 11pm |
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Booking:
Book in advance for groups of 5 or more, by email, text, phone or post (postal service is slow). 50% deposit required for advance bookings. |
Price per night:
£16 (over 21), £12.50 (16-21), £8.50 (under 16).
YHA members £1.50 - £3 discount. Camping £8.50. Credit / debit cards not accepted.
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Number of beds:
21: 1x7, 2x5, 1x4
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Contact Details
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 4QX
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Ask for Martin or Marie
Tel: 07747 174293
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Public Transport:
Nearest trains and National express coaches at Penrith. From Penrith take X4 or X5 bus towards Keswick and Workington. Alight at the Horse and Farrier (Threlkeld). From Carlisle take 554 bus to Keswick (only 3 per day). Alight at Castle Inn (Bassenthwaite) and then walk 6 miles. |
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Directions:
No access for cars, nearest tarmac road 3½ miles. Vehicles can be left at Fell Car Park by Blencathra Centre above Threlkeld, at Lattrigg Car Park (end of Gale Rd near Applethwaite) or at Whitewater Dash Falls south of Bassenthwaite. |
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If there is no availability online, please ring or email the accommodation for your booking.
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