Borrowdale Youth Hostel
FavouriteYHA Borrowdale is a four star hostel located in a stunning spot at the head of the Borrowdale Valley. The campsite is on a small field outside the hostel. Campers are free to use the hostel facilities.
Nearby attractions and activities
A very popular site with walkers, climbers, fell runners and water sports enthusiasts.
Attractions near Borrowdale Youth Hostel
Must see
- Cars of the Stars Motor Museum (5.7 miles)
- Castlerigg Stone Circle (6.2 miles)
- Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre (6.4 miles)
National Trust
- Grasmere and Great Langdale (7.6 miles)
- Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon (10.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Borrowdale Youth Hostel
Rosthwaite, Stonethwaite and Langstrath Beck (0.3 miles) Walking
Rosthwaite, Seathwaite and Seatoller (0.4 miles) Walking
Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite (0.7 miles) Walking
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Stayed at Borrowdale for the weekend as we were climbing Scafell Pike. Robert Y. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Things I liked about Borrowdale: Disliked: No complaints; the only thing is that it's a little walk from anywhere else so only option is to eat in if not driving, |
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Excellent trip Esmie C. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The staff at the hostel were all very friendly and helpful. Excellent facilities- food was lovely in the restaurant and lovely atmosphere in the bar. Not a long drive from Keswick and pubs very close to the hostel. Disliked: Only negative was the weather! Would consider staying in the hostel next time instead of camping.
From the manager...
Thanks for an amazing review, we look forward to seeing you again soon :) |
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Fantastic Location For scenery & walking Great Value carolyn t. (Family with older children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The location is perfect for all standard of walkers.Very peaceful and relaxing right next to woods & river derwent, in middle of walking routes, 30 mins away from keswick town. Easy access to public transport, pub within walking distance. Staff really helpful, facilities very clean. Good for tent users we were able to use selfcatering kitchen,toilet & wash facilities & drying room, we made use of the onsite bar & games room for our 10 year old. Disliked: Campers toilet could do to include a mirror & socket for hair dryer. With pitches being none electric there is no where to plug in even if you had to pay a bit extra this would be helpful. Also should put a ban on BBQ's our tent got burnt thanks to next door neighbours. Pitch quite rocky.
From the manager...
Thanks for your review, we hope to see you again soon. We plan to add a mirror and socket to the campsite toilet over the next few weeks :) |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Themes
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Thirlmere Coach Stop — 4.8mi
Keswick: Bus Station — 5.8mi
Grasmere Coach Stop — 7.0mi
- Train stations
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Windermere Rail Station — 13.9mi
Drigg Rail Station — 15.3mi
Ravenglass Rail Station — 15.3mi
- Ferry ports
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Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 3.1mi
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing — 3.4mi
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing — 3.9mi
- Airports
- Blackpool International Airport — 51.4mi
Directions
From Keswick, follow the B5289 towards Rosthwaite. When you reach Rosthwaite, pass the Scafell Hotel on your left and carry on for a quarter of a mile, taking the second turning on the right signposted for the Youth Hostel.
Permitted arrival time
14:00 - 22:30
Cancellation policy
All cancellation charges are calculated from the day written notification is received by YHA. These charges are based on how many days before the date of the first night of your stay we receive your cancellation notice. The first night of your stay is defined as starting at 5pm. These charges are based on the total cost of your stay.
Non-group bookings:
Up to 24 hours: 10% of the total cost of your stay
24 hours or less: full payment for the first night of your stay
No notice of cancellation: full cost of entire stay
Group bookings
More than 56 days: deposit
55 – 42 days: 30% of the total cost of your stay
41 – 28 days: 60% of the total cost of your stay
27 – 15 days: 90% of the total cost of your stay
14 days or less: The total cost of your stay
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
You are able to pay the remaining payment when you are arrive at the campsite.
Cards accepted on the park
Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Borrowdale Youth Hostel…
Grass pitch without electric in the grounds of YHA Borrowdale, including use of the hostel facilities.
Max. persons: unlimited

Thanks for a fantastic review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your time here and hope to see you again soon :)
Best Regards
Chris