Cycling in Kington
A myriad of small, quiet roads all the way down from Shropshire to the Herefordshire Marches.
Overview
Nestling in the Welsh Marches on the edge of an historic market town, cosy and comfortable YHA Kington is perfect for an activity break or weekend away exploring this region’s idyllic villages and rolling countryside.
Situated on the Offa’s Dyke path, the hostel is great for cycling and walking holidays, as well as canoeing and pony trekking. The hostel is a stone’s throw from the Welsh border and just 40 minutes from the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Why guests love YHA Kington
Accommodation at YHA Kington
The hostel
YHA Kington has 28 beds in small, comfortable, mainly en-suite rooms and is also available for exclusive use. Beds are arranged in 1x2, 1x3 (double bed with single over the top), 4x4 and 2x5 (double with single over the top and a set of bunkbeds) bedded rooms. There is a toilet on each floor and four rooms are fully en-suite.
YHA Kington is self-catering only. Our self-catering kitchen contains two fridges, one freezer, three kettles, two toasters, a microwave, two ovens with electric hobs, one set of gas hobs and three sinks.
The hostel has plenty of space for guests to relax including a TV lounge, plenty of comfy sofas and local artwork in the dining room. You'll find a good sized self-catering kitchen for preparing meals.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you. We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire. You can check availability for Exclusive Hire on our dedicated website.
Things to do around YHA Kington
The Judge’s Lodging
Explore the ‘upstairs, downstairs’ life of the Judges, their servants & felonious guests at this stunning house.
Walking and Rambling in Kington
The Welsh borders are a fantastic contrast to the rolling hills of Herefordshire with its black and white villages. Offa's Dyke runs straight past the hostel with some of the best scenic stretches.
The Spaceguard Centre
The Spaceguard Centre aims to bring the wonders of the universe to everyone in a fun and understandable way.
Hergest Croft Gardens
Four distinct gardens over 70 acres with more than 5000 rare trees and shrubs - a unique garden for all seasons. Visit the website
Facilities
General
- Ambulant accessible
- Cot available
- Cycle store
- Garden / grounds
- Wheelchair accessible
Essentials
- Drying room
- Laundry
Entertainment
- Games room
- TV
Accommodation options
- Private rooms available
- En suite rooms available
Food & drink
- Dining room
- Self-catering kitchen
Transportation & parking
- Parking
Other YHA products
- YHA Exclusive Hire
Need to know
Check in: 17.00 - 21.00
Check out: Before 10.00
Open every day?: YHA Kington is open for group bookings and YHA Exclusive Hire throughout the year. From March until October, beds and rooms are available for families and individual travellers, please check the website three months prior to your travel date for availability.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard but can be rented or purchased from reception. Bedding is supplied in all rooms.
Parking: There is free parking on site.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at YHA Kington. Assistance dogs are welcome.
YHA Kington - Access Statement
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YHA Exclusive Hire
Want to rent the whole property to yourself? YHA Kington is available as an Exclusive Hire property all year round. Please visit our YHA Exclusive Hire website for more information.
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.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Don't miss Hergest Ridge, with panoramic views of the glorious border country, wild ponies, red kites and buzzards soaring overhead - simply stunning. It's a gentle climb to the ridge, but benches along the way make it accessible to most. It’s just a twenty minute walk, or five minute, drive from the hostel - put it on your to-do list for your walking holiday or weekend break.
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