YHA Buttermere
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Garden/grounds
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Free parking on premises
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WiFi
Wordsworth House
Overview
Step back in time. The house and garden have been taken back to the 1770s, right down to the last knife and fork.
What makes it special
- Step back in time
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 11am - 5pm
Friday - closed
Price
From £7.50
Hostels nearby
YHA Ennerdale
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Free parking on premises
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Garden/grounds
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Self-catering kitchen
Other things to do nearby
The Lake District Wildlife Park
With over 100 species of animals, you can spend the whole day wandering around the beautiful 25 acre park. Visit the Lake District Wildlife Park's website for more information (Formally known as...
Whinlatter Forest
The Altura Trail which puts altitude into mountain biking or there's a Go Ape! with it's high wire forest adventure course.
Go Ape Whinlatter
Whinlatter Forest offers dramatic views and unique landscapes, both of which can be soaked up at Go Ape Whinlatter. YHA members get 10% off outdoor adventures with Go Ape (all activities and locations...
Osprey View Point
Spectacular view of the ospreys flying to and from their nest and, most amazing of all, catching fish from Bassenthwaite Lake.
Mountain biking in Skiddaw
YHA Skiddaw sits at the centre of a network of popular routes of varying difficulty and we can easily accommodate bikes at the hostel.
Walking and Rambling on Skiddaw
Whether ridge-scrambling, Wainwright-bagging, or walking to a pub/café is your thing, YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse is ideally located. Situated at 470m, staying at YHA Skiddaw Bunkhouse gives you a head...
Mountain Biking in the Northern Fells
YHA Skiddaw House is situated on the popular ‘Skiddaw Loop’ and there are great circular routes of varying distance and difficulty in the area. Find out more
Fell running in the Northern Fells
Fantastic running straight from the front door of YHA Skiddaw House on grassy, rounded fells. Choose from Skiddaw, Blencathra or one of the quieter fells around Knott. Recce the first leg of the Bob...
Hiking in the Northern Fells
Hiking in the Northern Fells. For circular walks over Lakeland giants Blencathra and Skiddaw, or ticking off the 24 Wainwrights in the area, YHA Skiddaw House is ideally situated. If you want to...
Climbing in Buttermere
There are fantastic multi pitch climbs on the quick drying Grey Crag to suit all abilities. Alternatively, check out the classic combination of Harrow Buttress, Chockstone Ridge and Oxford and...
Cycling in Buttermere
The Fred Whitton Challenge is a famous endurance event taking place in early May each year. It’s a 112 mile ride over all the principle mountain passes of Lakeland. The ‘Four Seasons Fred Whitton Bike...
Watersports in Buttermere
The cream of Lake District wild swimming is to be found in the Buttermere valley in the crystal clear waters of the Buttermere and Crummock waters and local tarns. Head to the Hills Swim the Lake...
The Pencil Museum
Enter through a graphite mine replica and follow the path of pencil making from the reign of Elizabeth 1st to the present day.
Climbing in Wigton
There are fantastic crags, climbing and bouldering in the area, just make sure you look across the valley to get the best views from the top!
The Puzzling Place
Stuffed with puzzles, gadgets and curiosities The Puzzling Place is guaranteed to have something to amuse, entertain or puzzle you.
Watersports in Hawse End
Enjoy the thrill of sailing your own boat. Whether you're looking for speed or relaxation, we'll teach you the basic skills to make your boat move (and stop!), and turn it where you want to go...