Walking and Rambling in Litton Cheney
Just five minutes away from the South West Coastal Path, literally behind the hostel, Litton Cheney is the perfect stop over on your journey to Land's End.
YHA Litton Cheney
Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9ATOverview
This comfortable Dutch barn makes a good family base for a holiday in Dorset. Close to Chesil Beach and Abbotsbury’s Swannery, there’s great fossil hunting along the Jurassic Coast and you’re also not far from Dorchester, Weymouth and Bridport.
YHA Litton Cheney is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with good walking and cycling routes in the area. Mobile, internet and television signals are non-existent so if you really want to get away from it all, YHA Litton Cheney is the Dorset hostel for you.
Why guests love YHA Litton Cheney
Accommodation at YHA Litton Cheney
Things to do around YHA Litton Cheney
Mountain biking in Litton Cheney
If you're looking for a more adventurous break, mountain biking around the Lulworth area of Dorset will get the legs and adrenaline pumping.
Cycling in Litton Cheney
Once you leave the village of West Lulworth, you'll discover flatter areas, perfect for a relaxed bike ride.
Watersports in Litton Cheney
This lovely area is great for water sports. The Jurassic Kayak Tours offer accompanied treks past Durdledoor and to the East and West of the cove.
Abbotsbury Swannery
9 miles World Famous Sanctuary with over 600 free flying swans. Baby swans hatch mid-May to end June. Mass feeding 12pm and 4pm daily. Visit the website
Chesil Beach
8 miles An 18 mile long pebble beach, stretching north-west from Portland to West Bay, with important areas for wildlife. Visit the website
Mangerton Mill
17th century working watermill and Museum of Rural Bygones. Tea room, local crafts and trout fishing in a peaceful, rural setting. Visit the Dorset Guide website
West Bay - part of the Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history. In recent years, West Bay has become best known as the setting for the
Bridport Museum
Discover the town's history and see artefacts from a nearby Roman hill-fort and the world famous rope and net making industries. Visit the Museum website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Games
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Library
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared laundry room
- Shared lounge
- Sole use
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 20:30.
Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Litton Cheney is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is a small car park at the rear of the hostel and free parking 100 yards away.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Litton Cheney, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Litton Cheney - Access Statement
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Meeting rooms
YHA Litton Cheney was a former industrial building that had been entirely transformed for hostel use. It originally opened in 1937 but was taken over by the army in 1939 and wouldn't reopen until 1947. A large refurbishment was completed as the hostel was neglected through hard use by the soldiers.
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. You can find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA volunteering.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: If you're on a weekend break in Dorset, try and pull in a visit to Maiden Castle, the largest and most complex Iron Age hill fort in Britain.
Go in search of fossils! The best and safest place to find them is Charmouth beach near Lyme Regis. If you simply want to see some, local museums showcase the area’s most spectacular discoveries.
