Black Sail Hostel
Originally a shepherd's bothy, remote and isolated at the head of Ennerdale. Cosy atmosphere and good food, with basic facilities (no electricity, no heating in the bedrooms). From here climb Great Gable, Pillar, Red Pike, Steeple, Haycock ridge plus many more. On the Coast to Coast route.
Facilities
Sitting/dining room, self-catering kitchen and shower. Limited shop. No access for cars.
| Beds | 16 |
| Disabled Facilities | No |
| Drinks License | No |
| Meals | Yes, 19.00 hrs |
| Under 3's | No |
| No Smoking | Yes |
| High Chairs | No |
| Cots | No |
| Parking | No |
Contact
Getting There
Nearest roads are the summit of Honister Pass or Gatesgarth in the Buttermere valley. From either of these points it is a 2 1/2m mountain walk to hostel. Alternatively, walk up the forest road in the Ennerdale Valley or take the mountain walk over Black Sail Pass from Wastwater.
Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 89/194124
Buses
Stagecoach Cumberland 77/A from Keswick, alight Honister Youth Hostel 3m, May-Oct only; otherwise 79 Keswick-Seatoller, then 3 1/2m (Tel: 01946 63222) (For BR connections see Keswick)
Trains
Whitehaven 19m.
Nearest Other Hostels
Honister 2 1/2m, Buttermere 3 1/2m, Ennerdale 4m
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