A site in secluded woodland in the grounds of YHA Hawkshead. Located one mile south of picturesque Hawkshead village, we are a friendly site overlooking tranquil Esthwaite Water. Hawkshead YHA provides breakfast, picnic lunches and hearty evening meals, all at a great price. Our friendly staff are all knowledgable on the area and can help plan the perfect day out or recommend somewhere for you to see.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hawkshead Youth Hostel

Hawkshead

Cumbria

England

LA22 0QD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.36251°N
-2.99519°W

Route directions

From Ambleside, follow signs to Coniston and Hawkshead, along the B5286. Pass through the village and turn right at the T-junction. Follow the road for one mile and we are on your right. From the M6, exit at juntion 36 and take the A590 towards Barrow in Furness. At Newby Bridge go straight on at roundabout then take next right following signs to Lakeside and Hawkshead. YHA Hawkshead is one mile south of the village.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.9 mi Tourist Information Centre
3.9 mi Rail Station
4.8 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
3.9 mi Windermere Rail Station
7.2 mi Staveley Rail Station
9.2 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
2.4 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal
2.5 mi Monk Coniston Ferry Landing
2.7 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Hawkshead, often referred to as the prettiest village in Lakeland, is a charming village, home to the grammar school attended by William Wordsworth and the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Grizedale Forest is on our doorstep, offering plenty of trails for keen mountain bikers and walkers or Go Ape! for those feeling a bit more adventurous. Beatrix Potter's home at Hill Top is two miles away and there are rowing boats to hire at the trout farm just down the road. The southern fells are easily accessible, as are the villages of Coniston and Ambleside. YHA Hawkshead really is the perfect location for exploring the south Lakes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Haverigg 16.8 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Silecroft 17.4 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seascale 20 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Walney West Shore 20.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A
Morecambe North 20.4 mi Estuary Good N/A Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 0.9 mi

Hill Top 1.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 2.9 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.1 mi

National Trust

Beatrix Potter Gallery 0.9 mi

Hill Top 1.2 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 2.6 mi

Gondola' 2.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 3.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Hawkshead - Latterbarrow 0.8 mi

Hawkshead, Blelham Tarn and Wray Castle 0.9 mi

Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 1.3 mi

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 2.2 mi

Tarn Hows - Black Crag 2.4 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 20.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • When can I check in and check out of Hawkshead Youth Hostel?
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    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

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