Troutbeck Village

Overview

A truly unique village, located in a lovely unspoilt valley, nearly every building is over 100 years old, and some are over 300 years old.

Visit the Village website

(Note: Not to be confused with the nearby Troutbeck Bridge, or the other Troutbeck, in Eden district some 18 miles north and just off the A66.)

What makes it special

Tranquil Cumbrian village

Hostels nearby

YHA Windermere

Free wi-fi

Parking

Private rooms available

YHA Ambleside

Garden / grounds

Private rooms available

Parking

Troutbeck Village

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Map references

OS Map: 90, and Explorer OL7

OS Grid Ref: NY407026

Lat/Lng: 54.415935, -2.914438

Contact information

Email: [email protected]

Other things to do nearby

Cycling in Windermere

The best cycling is out of season when there's less traffic. There's an endless variety of cycling routes from quiet lanes to high mountain passes.

Walking and Rambling around Windermere

There's a great choice of high and low level walks in the area, from easy walks around the beautiful Troutbeck Valley to the high fells in the east.

Brockhole Visitor Centre

Take in the scenic views and gardens down to the shores of Windermere. See the house first created by William Gaddum, a silk merchant from Manchester, as his family's 'summer house'. Brows

BMC Hill Walking Event 2020

This March the YHA will be hosting the BMC Hill Walking Event 2020 at our lovely hostel in Ambleside! The weekend will feature walks, talks and workshops, including discussions on navigation, geolo

Mountain biking in Windermere

There are miles of bridleways around the beautiful Troutbeck Valley and a challenging ride over Garburn Pass to the quiet Kentmere Valley.

Mountain biking in Ambleside

With Claife Heights right opposite, the hostel is a perfect base for exploring the area by mountain bike.

Watersports in Ambleside

The Lake District was made for wild swimming and with this hostel right on the edge of England's largest lake, Windermere, it would be rude not to.

Ambleside Climbing Wall

Here at Ambleside Climbing Wall there's an indoor climbing wall, bouldering room, and cafe. There's also a room dedicated to climbing gear, which can be hired.

Lake Windermere

At over 10 miles long, the picturesque ribbon lake Windermere acts as an irresistible magnet at the heart of the Lake District.

Walking and Rambling in Hawkshead

A short walk from the hostel takes you to the highest point in the area, Latterbarrow, where there's a huge eight foot high trig point and stunning views of the whole of Lake Windermere.

The World of Beatrix Potter

Take a walk through Miss Potter's famous tales, complete with animatronics and walk-through scenes from her stories. Don't forget to exit through the gift shop!

Rydal Mount

Moving on from the Wordsworth family home to his own house in the village of Rydal, the great poet lived, wrote and entertained here from age 43 until his death at 80 in 1850.