Book Yha Borrowdale in Rosthwaite, Lake District

YHA Borrowdale sits by the River Derwent in the Borrowdale Valley, surrounded by mountain views. The hostel is a recommended stop on Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk, with Keswick 7 miles away. Whinlatter Forestry Centre, 10 miles away, offers a Go Ape course, walking, and mountain-biking trails.

The hostel has a bar serving Cumbrian ales, a restaurant with hot meals, and a snack bar. A games room with billiards and board games/puzzles is available, plus a TV lounge. A cycle store, a shared kitchen, and a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area are on site.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds, with private and shared bathroom options. Overnight guests can park for a discounted rate of £5 per vehicle for 24 hours, subject to availability. There is no access for coaches; the nearest drop-off is 400m away.

The hostel provides a drying room, luggage storage, and a meeting/banquet facility. Emergency cords in bathrooms, lower bathroom sinks, toilets with grab rails, and wheelchair accessible features are installed. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access are in place across the property.

Black Moss Pot, a wild swimming spot, is a 2-mile walk from the hostel. Castle Crag offers a direct view from some rooms' rear doors. Regular buses run from the end of the lane, and the Yew Tree pub in Seatoller is a short walk away.

Location: River Derwent, Borrowdale Valley, Coast to Coast Walk route

Parking: Discounted overnight rate of £5 per 24 hours

Dining: Cumbrian ales, hot meals, snack bar

Outdoor: Garden, picnic area, cycle store, games room

Accessibility: Wheelchair access, grab rails, emergency cords

Family: Board games, family rooms, shared kitchen