YHA Coniston Coppermines

Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HP
YHA Coniston Coppermines viewpoint
Entire place
20% off

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Valid for Exclusive Hire stays from 17th September 2025 to 1st March 2026 using the promo code at the checkout. Promotional terms apply. YHA members can get 25% off with our exclusive member-only code. View all hostels on this offer.

Overview

Beautifully located and with a cosy, informal feel, YHA Coniston Coppermines offers a 500ft head start on the ascent of the Old Man of Coniston. If you’re up for the challenge, scale the Old Man to enjoy incredible views from the summit.

The hostel provides a great base for outdoor activity breaks and walking holidays, with splendid walks and views to enjoy. There's culture here too with the National Trust's steam-powered Victorian yacht touring Coniston Water, Brantwood - historic home of artist John Ruskin, plus sculpture trails in Grizedale Forest.

This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Accommodation at this hostel

  • Entire place   is offered here
  • Bed in a shared room   is not offered here
  • Private room   is not offered here
  • Camping & Cabins   is not offered here

Why guests love this hostel

  • Ideal for mountain lovers and climbers
  • Superb views
  • Dramatic location within the mountainous landscape

Accommodation at YHA Coniston Coppermines

YHA Coniston Coppermines lounge

Hire the whole place

With YHA Exclusive Hire, you can take the entire building for you and your group.

Dining room

Group booking

Serviced group stays for 16 to 26 people

Walking groups and field trip students will love staying at YHA Coniston Coppermines. This rural retreat sits between Coniston Water and the Old Man of Coniston. Culture fans can be close to Brantwood and the National Trust’s steam-powered yacht too.

Whether you’re on a geography field trip, hiking in the hills or exploring Grizedale Forest, there’s a lot to see nearby. Why not scramble at the famous Pudding Stone climbing spot? You’ll feel on top of the world at this secluded Lakeland location.

Group-friendly facilities

Sleeping arrangements

Most of our bedrooms are dormitory style rooms with bunk beds. We always try to allocate bedrooms close together and will never ask your group to share bedrooms with anyone not in your group.

Upgrades are available for sole use of an area, floor or the entire place.

Shared spaces

The hostel is 500ft up the Old Man of Coniston himself, with a cosy lounge to relax in and a woodburning stove to make things extra cosy. The walls are covered with inspiring knowledge of the Lake District and groups can huddle around the roaring fire. Or why not bond with board games and great conversation?

Group catering

With tasty breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals, groups are sure to find something delicious to eat at YHA Coniston Coppermines (see sample menu).

Meal plans range from bed and breakfast up to full-board catering. Vegetarian options are available and we aim to cater for any special dietary requests.

Parking

Parking is available at the hostel.

Hostel facilities

  • 24-hour access after check-in
  • Contactless payments
  • Cycle store
  • Dining room
  • Free parking on premises
  • Games
  • Group meals
  • Highchair
  • Intermittent mobile coverage
  • Library
  • Minibus parking on premises
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor seating
  • Self-catering kitchen
  • Shared drying room
  • Shared laundry room
  • Shared lounge
  • Sole use available
  • WiFi

Hostel need to know

Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.

Self-catering: YHA Coniston Coppermines is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.

Parking: Free parking is available onsite.

WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.

Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Coniston Coppermines, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.

Directions: If you are using a sat nav or Google Maps, please use the full hostel address: YHA Coniston Coppermines, Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HP. Using only the hostel's postcode may take you to a private property on the same road.

YHA Coniston Coppermines - Access Statement

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Food and drink at YHA Coniston Coppermines

Location of YHA Coniston Coppermines

YHA Coniston Coppermines

Map references

OS Map:
96
OS Grid Ref:
SD289986
Lat/Lng:
54.377599, -3.095299
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Contact information

Phone:
0345 371 9630

Things to do around YHA Coniston Coppermines

More about this hostel

Volunteering

Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.

The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.

This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. Find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA volunteering.

Meet the team

Manager recommends: Planning a climbing holiday to scale the slopes of the Old Man of Coniston? Give yourself a head start by staying at Coniston Coppermines. Almost halfway up a mountain with a view to match, this rural retreat is surrounded by fells, allowing hillwalkers easy access onto Wetherlam and the Old Man of Coniston itself.

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