There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones, a water park and mini golf!
10am to 6pm daily (closes earlier off-peak)
Pre-booked tickets from £29.00 per person
Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds
Games
WiFi
Free parking on premises
Restaurant
Cycle store
Classroom(s)
Contactless payments
Free parking on premises
WiFi
Cycle store
Free parking on premises
Cycle store
Shared laundry room
WiFi
Self-catering kitchen
Contactless payments
Converted former railway lines, such as the Tissington, High Peak and the Manifold Trails offer great routes for cycling. Sections of the Monsal Trail boast safe, traffic-free cycling along relatively...
Sunday 14th September 2025 Distance: 8 miles (12.8 km) Duration: 3 hours Led by: Outdoor Adventure Girls Discovery and connection We will be starting our walk at YHA Ilam Hall before heading towards...
Tuesday 30th September 2025 Distance: 4 miles (6.4 km) Duration: 3 hours Led by: Catherine Hughes, British Nordic Walking National Trainer Skills and confidence An adventurous full day’s walk through...
If you're planning on staying at YHA Ilam Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the...
Jump on your bike and enjoy the landscape. The quite country lanes of the peaks offer lots of different cycling routes, but if you're looking for something flat or a family ride, try the Tissington or...
Ashbourne has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century, with it's Medieval street pattern and historic buildings.
Raven's Tor in Dovedale offers superb crack and face climbing on solid rock, all in a beautiful setting above the river.
The White Peak offers climbing for all abilities. Popular sites include Dove Dale, the Manifold Valley and the famous Thors Cave - which boasts brilliant crags and bouldering.
Take an off-road route down to the River Dove, there's lots of rough and ready tracks for you to enjoy.
One of the most popular circular walks will take you down the valley into Milldale where you can visit the characterful shop/café. From here you have a number of options for your return route to the...
Stargazing – a simple yet intriguing and inspiring evening activity. The hope that a shooting star might pass, or that there will be a full moon, or seeing who can spot the biggest star – there’s so...
Sunday 21st September 2025 Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) Duration: 3.5 - 4.5 hours Led by: Simon Ainley, YHA, with BMC volunteer guides Discovery and connection Starting and finishing at YHA Hartington...
YHA Hartington Hall is an ideal base to explore cycling of all natures from family friendly trails to endurance mountain biking routes. We're near the Monsal Trail, plus there are 5 circular routes...
The Peak District offers an ideal landscape for the more experienced climber, with amazing crags and bouldering opportunities just minutes from the hostel door.
There are an unlimited amount of mountain bike routes around the Hartington area for all abilities. We sell packs containing circular route maps from the hostel ranging from 24 to 33 miles in length.
If you're planning on staying at YHA Hartington Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore...