Skiddaw House Hostel
A former shooting lodge at 1550ft beneath the summit of Skiddaw. Coal and wood burning stoves provide a warm welcome. On the Cumbria Way, with a choice of footpaths from Keswick, Carrock Fell, Bassenthwaite or Threlkeld. NO ACCESS BY CAR. Facilities are limited, very basic foodstore and no heating in the bedrooms.
Facilities
Games room, self-catering kitchen, drying room, hot water and shower, cycle store and grounds. 24v lighting only, bring a torch. Credit cards not accepted.
| Beds | 20 |
| Disabled Facilities | No |
| Drinks License | No |
| Meals | Self-Catering only |
| Under 3's | No |
| No Smoking | No |
| High Chairs | No |
| Cots | No |
| Parking | Cars can be left at end of Blease Rd via Threlkeld at Fell car park, or at Latrigg behind Keswick. |
Contact
Getting There
From Keswick via Latrigg and Lonscale Fell. From Carrock Fell via Caldew Valley. From Threlkeld via Glenderaterra Valley. From Bassenthwaite via Dash Beck path.
Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 89/288291
Buses
Stagecoach Cumberland X5, Wright 888 from BR Penrith, alight Threlkeld then 4 1/2m (Tel: 01228 606000)
Trains
Penrith 24m.
Nearest Other Hostels
Keswick 6m, Carrock Fell 8m, Thirlmere 9m
You might also like:
Shrewsbury - A Victorian ironmaster's house built in distinctive red stone, The Woodlands is on the outskirts ...
Slaidburn - Formerly a 17th century inn at the centre of the picturesque village of Slaidburn. Basic facilit...