Eggleston Hall Gardens

Barnard Castle

This fortress has stunning views over the Tees Gorge. Don't miss the sensory garden of scented plants and tactile objects. Visit the English Heritage website

Bowes Museum

The greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North of England - a great day out for all of the family. Visit the Museum website

Bowlees Visitor Centre

A fantastic base for walks, the centre provides information and displays on the landscape, wildlife and people of Upper Teesdale. Within walking distance of both High Force Waterfall and 

Mountain Biking in Edmundbyers

15 miles from Edmundbyers, Hamsterley Forest offers something for everyone.

High Force

High Force waterfall suddenly and spectacularly drops 70ft into a plunge pool, making it England's highest uninterrupted drop of water.  Park at the nearby car park, also on a bus route, and walk

Raby Castle

This dramatic medieval castle, set within a deer park, has a lovely walled garden, fine furniture and fantastic art collection. Visit the Castle website

Walking and Rambling in Langdon Beck

The Pennine Way in on the hostel's doorstep, with two of the best stretches of the route in the area up to High Cup Nick.

Mountain Biking in Langdon Beck

Hire a bike at Hamsterley Forest, about 20 miles away, and explore the graded trails including serious levels of descent and lovely family routes through the tranquil woods.

Watersports at Langdon Beck

Kingsway Adventure Centre, six miles away, offers guided tuition in a range of outdoor activities.  YHA Langdon Beck is right by the River Tees, with a variety of paddling from beginner sites to

Cycling in Langdon Beck

The hostel is close to the Coast to Coast cycling route.  Local roads offer great cycling for all abilities for anyone who wants to enjoy stunning views over the North Pennines landscape. see

Mountain biking in Grinton

Swaledale has the highest concentration of quality bridleways and trails anywhere in the Yorkshire Dales. Routes start from the Hostel door, so you can just set off for the day!

Walking and Rambling in Grinton

The area is full of striking landscapes to explore. The traditional limestone barns and wildflower meadows contrast with the rugged beauty of the old mine workings.  

Killhope

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, is a fully restored nineteenth century lead mine, where you can experience for yourself the life and work of the lead mining families of the Pen

Cycling in Grinton

Close to the Dales Cycle Way, you will be hard pushed to find traffic on these quiet, tranquil roads.    YHA Grinton Lodge is the perfect location for your cycling holiday in the beautiful

Walking and Rambling in Edmundbyers

Follow the 7.7 mile Edmundbyers Lead Mining Trail through the Burnhope Valley.  Explore the moorland and delightful river valleys of County Durham.

Cycling in Edmundbyers

We're just off the Coast to Coast cycle Route.