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Langdale (High Close) Hostel

Owned by the National Trust, a rambling Victorian mansion set in extensive grounds between Elterwater and Grasmere. Close to Langdale Pikes.

Facilities

Lounges, T.V., dining room, games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle store and grounds.

Beds 96
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes, 18.30 hrs
Under 3's No
No Smoking No
High Chairs No
Cots No
Parking Yes

Contact

High Close, Loughrigg, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9HJ
015394 37313
Tourist Information: 015394 32729

Getting There

From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston and Langdale). After 1 1/2m turn right and follow minor road uphill for 1 3/4m. At summit of Red Bank turn left and High Close is 1/4m on the left.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 90/338052

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 516 from Ambleside (from BR Windermere), alight Elterwater, then 1m. Any of the services to Grasmere hostels, alight Grasmere, thence 2m (Tel: 01946 63222).

Trains

Windermere 10m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Elterwater 1m, Grasmere (BH) 2m, Ambleside 4m

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