Black Sail - Reviews
Reviews:
I stayed there on the 10 September 2011 for one night along with 3 other friends in a 4 bed dorm. arrived about 5 p.m. on the wettest day of the year so far, walked over from Buttermere via. Haystack...
"Posted: 12/09/2011"
storminnorm
egremont
Sssh!! Don't tell anyone about Black Sail, let's keep it to ourselves! Don't let anyone know about the great atmosphere, very tasty grub and brilliant wardens. Don't let anyone know that they also sel...
"Posted: 20/08/2011"
Curly C
Immingham
I've stayed at Black Sail Hut from time to time for 50 years. On my first visit there were just two large dorms - one for girls and one for boys. We certainly didn't get wine. It has still retained it...
"Posted: 16/03/2011"
MagsYHA
Hope Valley
We have stayed at this youth hostel about 5 times now and over the years I have dragged friends, children, brothers and sisters along to experience the best youth hostel in the best area. They have a...
"Posted: 11/01/2011"
lindaanderic
Liverpool
If you have never had a night at Black sail then you have missed out. If it is on a summer's night with clear sky's and the moon shining down then I recommend you drag a sleeping bag outside and sleep...
"Posted: 04/01/2011"
tcsbob
Portsmouth
We took our children (aged 8 + 6) to Black Sail. We were a little nervous about the long walk with young children, but 5 years on our children still talk about the wonderful time they had walking to B...
"Posted: 26/08/2010"
pricey
Lancashire
I stayed at Blacksail back in 1982, perhaps making this review somewhat out-of-date. That I'm writing it, though, will give you an idea of the memorable experience I had staying there. We arrived, my ...
"Posted: 05/08/2010"
Kozmicvibe
London
A proper hostel in a brilliant location.
You know that marketing speak about 'modern hostels with facilities our members expect?' Well, it's all well and good, but let's be honest - this is the r...
"Posted: 21/06/2009"
charliemark
Wiltshire
Black Sail is a unique and special place. Every fell walker and lover of the north lake district should experience at least one night in this cosy, friendly and historic "shepherds bothy". It is snug ...
"Posted: 10/05/2009"
pandamamma6
Brackley