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Coniston (Holly How) Hostel

A traditional Lakeland slate building, set in its own gardens, at the foot of the fells. Superb high ridge and low level lakeside walks. Close to Tarn Hows and Grizedale Forest (mountain bike hire, forest trails and sculpture trail). Try windsurfing or sailing on Coniston Water or cruise aboard the restored steam yacht Gondola. On the Cumbria Way.

Facilities

Showers, cycle store and laundry facilities.

Beds 60
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

Holly How, Far End, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DD
015394 41323
Tourist Information: 015394 41533

Getting There

1/4m north of Coniston, off A593 to Ambleside.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 96/302980

Buses

Stagecoach Cumberland 505/6 from Ambleside (with connections from BR Windermere) (Tel: 01946 63222)

Trains

Windermere 13m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Coniston Coppermines 1 1/4m, Hawkshead 5m, Elterwater 5m

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