Helvellyn - General
Address:
Greenside
Glenridding
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0QR
Tel: 0845 371 9742
Fax no: (+44) 17684 82009
Email: helvellyn@yha.org.uk
Description:
Approached by a 0.75-mile track from the village of Glenridding, YHA Helvellyn is in an isolated and peaceful spot, 900 feet above sea level. Enjoy a hike up Helvellyn or the surrounding peaks or, for less strenuous walking, try the scenic lakeshore paths around Ullswater. Steam boat trips on the lake are also popular.
Please note: In bad weather the approach to the hostel can be difficult and extra care must be taken. Please contact the hostel for more information.
Opening information:
Reception Open:
07.30 - 10.00 hrs
17.00 - 10.30 hrs
Hostel Closes:
23.00 hrs
Need to know:
The track to the hostel is suitable for cars and minibuses (in bad weather extra care must be taken), but not coaches, ask hostel for details.
Spent two nights here in order to do Helvellyn. Great little hostel, fantastic location - very quiet, and the Helvellyn walk starts from the front door. Good food and very friendly staff (had some fun...
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Me, my partner and our 9 year old son had a 2 night stay here last weekend. A great location, very peaceful - no traffic! Helvellyn summit, via Striding/Swirral edge, was in very easy reach from the ...
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Related Info:
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