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Borrowdale (Longthwaite) Hostel

Recently refurbished, this hostel is built mainly of cedarwood to blend into its secluded location. Good family accommodation, with superb low and high level walks direct from the hostel, grounds for playing games and the river for paddling. On the Coast to Coast route and Cumbria Way and well placed for riverside strolls and short explorations into the fells.

Facilities

Beds 88
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes, 19.00 hrs
Under 3's Yes
No Smoking Yes
High Chairs Yes
Cots Yes
Parking Yes

Contact

Longthwaite, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5XE
017687 77257
Tourist Information: 017687 72645

Getting There

Follow 'Borrowdale' signs from Keswick, turn second right after Rosthwaite village to lane end.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 89/254142

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 79 from Keswick (Tel: 01946 63222) (For BR connections see Keswick)

Trains

Penrith 26m; Windermere 28m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Honister 2m, Derwentwater 5m, Buttermere 7m

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