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Enjoy walking along river and forest trails, or explore the high moorlands of Northumbria and the North Pennines.&ASmall modern hostel overlooking the South Tyne Valley. On the Pennine Way and Sea-to-Sea cycle route. Try walking or pony trekking on the old drovers' roads, climb Cross Fell (the highest point of the Pennines 2930ft) or ride the South Tynedale Railway - England's highest narrow gauge line.2AFormerly a hotel, this large building has recently been refurbished to a high standard of comfort with many small rooms and lake views. Steamboats stop within yards of the hostel for trips to the Brockhole Visitor Centre (1 mile) or Bowness (5 miles) and watersports of every kind are available close by. ADuring Spring, Summer and Autumn, the YHA Shuttle Bus meets every train at Windermere Station, until the early evening offering a free transfer to the Youth Hostel. Stagecoach Cumberland services from surrounding areas (and BR Windermere) (Tel: 01946 63222 7am-7pm)TAA mellow stone house on the edge of a coastal village on the Kent estuary. An area abounding in interest for the naturalist, with RSPB reserve nearby. A quiet location delightful for exploring with the family. Convenient for cyclists (Lancashire and Cumbria cycleways) and walkers on the Cumbria Way (short rail journey away). Bike hire.VAA Georgian house at the end of a quiet private road in idyllic countryside close to the South Downs. You'll find many attractions, a magnificent castle, cathedral, heritage centre, safe sandy beaches close by. The area, known as the Pride of West Sussex, offers a wealth of things to do including a Body Shop factory tour in Littlehampton.P? 1 A Acomb4Main Street, Acomb, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PL 01434 602864y ($u On street.lLounge/common/dining room, self-catering kitchen, drying room, outside toilets and shower, and cycle store.Self-Catering onlyFrom the east/Newcastle take A69 to 1m past Bridge End roundabout, turn right on A6079, then 1st right at Acomb Village sign and follow Main Street uphill to hostel.Tyne Valley 880-2 from Hexham (pass BR Hexham); otherwise Arriva Northumbria 685 Carlisle - Newcastle upon Tyne, alight Hexham, 2 1/2miles (Tel: 01670 533128).m Hexham 2m.Newcastle 25m1Once Brewed 15m, Bellingham 15m, Edmundbyers 16m 01434 605225W934666@gfffff@U Alfriston6Frog Firle, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TT 01323 870423 01323 870615{Partly 16th century house and garden in a rural setting overlooking the Cuckmere Valley. A popular friendly base from which to discover the pretty Alfriston village, historic houses, castles, Drusillas Zoo, seaside towns and Seven Sisters Country Park.DUYesWTwo common rooms, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store and garden.Yes, 18.30 hrsOn foot, follow river bank to Litlington footbridge, take bridle path west for 400yds. By road, 3/4m south of Alfriston on east side where road narrows.Autopoint 126 Seaford-Eastbourne (passes close BR Seaford & Polegate); RDH 125 from Lewes to within 1/2 mile (Tel: 01273 474747).mSeaford 3m; Berwick 3m.FNewhaven-Dieppe. Newhaven 6m, 4hrs to Dieppe, 3 or 4 services daily.,Eastbourne 8m, Telscombe 11m, Blackboys 17m 01323 442667518019@L"@UAlston"The Firs, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3RW 01434 381509 01434 382401y &YesRLounge, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrsSAt the south end of Alston turn onto The Firs and then first right at top of bank.PWright Bros. 681 from BR Haltwhistle, 888 from BR Penrith (Tel: 01434 381200).mHaltwhistle 15m; Penrith 19m.CNinebanks 8m, Langdon Beck 15m, Greenhead 15m (17m by Pennine Way) 01434 381696V717461@33333 @U Ambleside'Waterhead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EU 015394 32304 015394 34408y 2߷YesReception, lounges, games room, T.V. room, coffee shop, luggage store, laundry, drying room, self-catering kitchen, showers and cycle store.Yes, 17.30 hrs - 19.30 hrsZ1m S of Ambleside village at Waterhead on the A591 Windermere Road, next to Steamer Pier. mWindermere 4m.5Heysham/Isle of Man, Stranraer/Belfast (N. Ireland),mWindermere 3m, Elterwater 4m, Langdale (High Close) 4m, Grasmere BH 5m, Hawkshead 6m, Coniston Holly How 7m. 015394 32582Z377031gfffff@L&@UArnsideFOakfield Lodge, Redhills Road, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0AT 01524 761781 01524 762589y THݷYesYLounge (with T.V.), sitting room, games room, showers, cycle store, map room and garden.Yes, 19.00 hrsFrom South leave M6 at Junction 35, take A6 to Milnthorpe. From North leave M6 at Junction 36, take A65 and B6385 to Milnthorpe. Take B5282 to Arnside. Turn right at T-junction, follow main road through village to YHA sign on right (Redhills Road).8Stagecoach Cumberland 552 from Kendal (Tel 01946 63222)m*Arnside 1m (Lancaster to Barrow service).$Heysham/Isle of Man 15m (rail link)8Kendal 12m, Ingleton 19m, Hawkshead 18m, Slaidburn 32m. 01524 32878a452783@L"@UArundel+Warningcamp, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9QY 01903 882204 01903 882776yV<UYesuLounge, T.V./games room, dining room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, grounds and camping.Yes, 19.00 hrsTake the small road heading north from A27, just east of Arundel railway station continue to first crossroads - turn left. Follow lane around 2 right hand turns.cStagecoach Coastline 702 Chichester-Brighton, alight Arundel Station, then 1m (Tel: 01243 783251).m Arundel 1m.TFrom Portsmouth to Le Havre, Caen, Cherbourg-St Malo 27m, From Newhaven-Dieppe 35m.1Truleigh Hill 16m, Brighton 20m, Portsmouth 26m. 01903 882268032076@L"@AAt the start of the Herriot Way and a minute's walk from the famous falls, Aysgarth is a great base for exploring Wensleydale. With a choice of circular walks and fine views of the valley, including Bolton Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned.XAA modern building close to the town centre, with views across the Wye Valley. Bakewell is at the heart of the National Park and it's shops and Monday market attract many visitors. There are excellent walks in limestone dales and along gritstone edges and Bakewell is on the popular White Peak Way. Nearby are Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.ABuzzing with cosmopolitan energy, there are all the facilities you'd expect of such a prestigious location. A World Heritage City, Bath is famous for its hot springs, Roman Baths, Georgian architecture and there's plenty to do all year round with theatres and exhibitions a regular feature. Close to the hostel is Claverton Manor, the American Museum with 17th to 19th Century American home interiors.AThis tranquil country house in large lawned gardens, ideal for families, is a great location for weekend breaks or longer holidays. Only a 1/4m from the fishing village of Beer, once the haunt of smugglers, which now offers good pubs and quaint shops. Stroll along the South West Coastal Footpath, ride the steam train at Pecorama, and relax on the local pebble beach. Also a must is the wide selection of meals and snacks available in the Smugglers Galley.NR uQ UAysgarth Falls+Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SR 01969 663260 01969 663110yCݷYesoLounge, T.V. room, games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, shop, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrs 1/2m E of Aysgarth on the A684.Arriva North East 156/7 from Richmond (infrequent) (connections from BR Darlington) (Tel: 01325 468771). Dales Bus from West Yorkshire (Tel: 01423 566061).m.Garsdale 16m; Northallerton 24m; Skipton 28m.,Hawes 9m, Grinton Lodge 8m, Kettlewell 13m. 01969 663424b012884@33333 @UBadby9Church Green, Badby, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3AS 01327 703883 01327 703883{This 17th century cottage - on the church green in Badby - retains its original character. As well as country houses, ancient churches and peaceful villages, the area offers sweeping landscapes and a network of quiet lanes and footpaths.u$Very limited (not on village green).3Lounge, dining room, cycle store, shop and garden.NoLeave M1 motorway at Junc 16 or 18 and follow signs for Daventry. Badby is just off the A361, Daventry - Banbury road. Follow Main Street past both pubs, turn left into Vicarage Hill, up to Church Green and turn left.Stagecoach United Counties X64 Corby-Coventry; 41 from Northampton (both pass BR Northampton) (Tel: 01604 620077); Geoff Amos from BR Rugby (Tel: 01327 260522). On all, alight Daventry 3m.mLong Buckby 6m, Rugby 12m.+Bradwell 21m, Stratford 24m, Charlbury 29m 01327 300277561588@@UBakewell(Fly Hill, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DN 01629 812313 01629 812313yX u(Small car park - parking in town centre.DLounge, drying room, self-catering kitchen, showers and small shop.Yes, 19.00 hrs{From Rutland Square take Buxton Road turning. Turn left up North Church Street, then second turning on right after 450yds.5Frequent from surrounding areas (Tel: 01332 292200).m Matlock 8m.*Youlgreave 3 1/2m, Matlock 8m, Buxton 12m 01629 813227w215685@@U Baldersdale>Blackton, Baldersdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 9UP 01833 650629 01833 650629{A stone built farmhouse in a peaceful tributary valley of Teesdale. At the half-way point on the Pennine Way, with views of Blackton Reservoir. Not far away is the old market town of Barnard Castle with Bowes Museum.'u Cars only.zDining/games room, quiet room, T.V., showers, drying room, cycle store and self-catering kitchen. Limited shop. Camping.Yes, 19.00 hrsFrom Barnard Castle use take B6277 to Romaldkirk. Use road from Romaldkirk (not Cotherstone) - no access by road via Clove Lodge.WArriva North East 75/A from BR Darlington, alight Cotherstone, 7m (Tel: 01325 468771).mDarlington 27m./Langdon Beck 15m, Keld 15m, Kirkby Stephen 18m 01833 690000[931179@@UBath"Bathwick Hill, Bath, Avon, BA2 6JZ 01225 465674 01225 482947yuUOn Bathwick Hill.xLounge with T.V., self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, small shop, lockers and laundry facilities.Yes, 17.30 hrs - 19.30 hrsKFrom the city centre or A4 follow signs to University and American Museum.YFirst Badgerline 18 and "Bright Orange" bus 418\9 from BR Bath Spa (Tel: 0117 955 3231).mBath Spa 1 1/4m.)Bristol 14m, Cheddar 27m, Slimbridge 30m 01225 4628317666442 bedded room 26.00gfffff@L$@UBeer4Bovey Combe, Townsend, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3LL 01297 20296 01297 23690y(ݷ Cars only - steep narrow access.Parc Behan, School Hill, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6SA 01326 280687 01326 280119[A country house above a once notorious smuggling fishing village. There is easy access to the South West Coastal Footpath, dramatic cliffs and deserted coves - ideal for sea bathing, fishing and boating trips. RYA windsurfing school offers courses.&յYesDining room and showers.Yes, 19.00 hrsSignposted from Zoar by back roads to avoid steep hills and congested village. 200yds W of village centre, take road opposite harbour, drive entrance next to village school.yTruronian T3 from Helston with frequent connections from BR Penzance (Tel: 01872 73453 or 01209 719988 for connections).m9Penryn or Penmere (Not Sun, except Jun - Sep), both 18m.Penzance to Scilly Isles.+Pendennis 20m, Penzance 25m, Lands End 31m 01326 312300782184@L"@@Overlooking the reservoirs of the Longdendale valley, this traditional hostel with basic amenities was converted from a row of railwayman's cottages. On the Pennine Way, it is surrounded by high level walking country. A convenient rural base for Manchester (museums, Castlefield, Granada Studios, etc.).AA small traditional cottage style hostel with a wooden cabin annexe containing the bunkrooms. An ideal base for exploring the River Dart and South Hams countryside. The historic town of Totnes with its Norman Castle, medieval Guildhall and many interesting shops is only 2m away. AA superb 200 year old mansion with stunning views across the lake. Extensive grounds slope down to the shores of Derwentwater. Popular with families. Easy to reach by bus or ferry boat from Keswick. Orienteering and forest trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest Centre.WQ>?im  i 5 UCrowcombe Heathfield>Denzel House, Crowcombe Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4BT 01984 667249 01984 667249{This spacious country house in large grounds is popular with walkers, mountain bikers and touring cyclists. Families will enjoy a trip on the West Somerset Railway steam train for a 'journey back in time' to the coast. Within easy reach of the M5.2]YesLounge, T.V. room, large self-catering kitchen and dining room, showers, drying room, laundry facilities, cycle store, shop, garden, games field and camping.Self-Catering onlyA358 from Taunton 10m. Turn left at Triscombe Cross (Red Post Cottage) signposted Crowcombe Station. Hostel 3/4m on right, after railway bridge.fSouthern National 28 Taunton-Minehead (passes BR Taunton), alight Red Post, 3/4m (Tel: 01823 272033).m1Taunton 10m; Crowcombe (West Somerset Rly) 1/2m.!Quantock Hills 10m, Minehead 16m 01823 274785138339@@UCrowden-In-LongdendaleFPeak National Park Hostel, Crowden, Hadfield, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 7HZ 01457 852135 01457 852135y;22uYesKLounge, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, shop and cycle store.Yes, 19.30 hrsHOn N side of Manchester - Barnsley Road (A628) marked 'Crowden' on map.SNational Express Sheffield - Manchester (passes close BR Sheffield). 350 service.m Hadfield 5m.YEdale 15m via Pennine Way, Mankinholes 24m via Pennine Way, Langsett 10m, Manchester 20m 01457 855920n073993@@U Dartington+Lownard, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JJ 01803 862303 01803 865171y<}7Limited. Please park cars in car park and not in lane._Sitting/dining area, two self-catering kitchens, showers, cycle store, drying room and garden.Self-Catering onlyTake the A385 from the Shinner's Bridge roundabout in the centre of Dartington. Turn right after 1/4m into narrow lane unsuitable for coaches. Hostel 200yds on right.First Western National X80 Torquay - Plymouth (passes BR Paignton & BR Totnes), alight Shinner's Bridge, 1/2m (Tel: 01752 222666).m Totnes 2m.(Maypool 11m, Bellever 19m, Plymouth 22m 01803 863168782622@33333 @UDentdale*Cowgill, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5RN 015396 25251 015396 25068{A former shooting lodge in the upper reaches of Dentdale, 5m from the picturesque village of Dent with its cobbled streets and old world atmosphere. Popular with walkers on the Dales Way path and cyclists on the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway.&uYes3Dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrs`On Dentdale road N.E. of Whernside, 2m from junction with Hawes - Ingleton road, 5m E. of Dent.R Harrington from BR Garsdale (Tel:01969 650682); Arriva North East 156/7 from Richmond (infrequent) (connections from BR Darlington) (Tel: 01325 468771). Dales Bus from West Yorkshire (Tel: 01423 566061). On all alight Hawes, then 8m.mDent 2m3Hawes 8m, Ingleton 11m, Stainforth 15m, Kendal 20m 015396 20125b773850@33333 @U Derwentwater4Barrow House, Borrowdale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UR 017687 77246 017687 77396y= X߷Yes[Common rooms, games room,self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry, showers and toilets.Yes, 19.00 hrsFrom Keswick follow signs to Borrowdale. The Hostel is 2m S of Keswick on the Borrowdale road (B5289), 100 yds on left past the turn off to Watendlath. Walkers can follow the lakeside path from Keswick._Stagecoach Cumberland 79 Keswick-Seatoller (Tel: 01946 63222) (For BR connections see Keswick)mPenrith 20m; Windermere 24m.Boat from Keswick.2Keswick 2m, Borrowdale 5m, Thirlmere 5m (by path) 017687 72645Y268200gfffff@L$@ DimmingsdaleNLittle Ranger, Dimmingsdale, Oakamoor, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3AS 01538 702304{A simple hostel with basic facilities. Two miles from Alton Towers Theme Park. Explore this undiscovered corner of the Staffordshire Moorlands on foot or bike, or visit the pottery museums at Stoke on Trent.uYesWCommon room, self-catering kitchen, shower, drying room and cycle store. Limited shop.Self-Catering onlyFrom Oakamoor off B5417, take road S end of Bridge past Admiral Jervis. Take right fork to top of hill, turn left up farm track to hostel.eFirst PMT 238 from Uttoxeter (passes close BR Uttoxeter), alight Oakamoor, 3/4m (Tel: 01785 223344).mBlythe Bridge 6m.&Ilam 12m, Meerbrook 14m, Gradbach 17m 01538 381000w052436@433333@AStay at one of the two central townhouses which have secluded and safe gardens and enjoy the cosmopolitan environment of this busy hostel. Dover is dominated by its ancient castle and famous White Cliffs. There is easy access to walks along the headlands.NAThe Old Rectory - in 2 acres of its own grounds - offers traditional facilities. The area is steeped in history with nearby Cirencester and its museums, church and leisure activities. Other attractions include Cheltenham, Gloucester Cathedral and Westonbirt Arboretum as well as many picturesque Cotswold villages and market towns.fAOn the outskirts of the village, with cottage garden complete with waterfall and nature reserve, and adjacent to the local park. Close to historic Skipton, Pendle Hill, home of Lancashire's witches, and the Forest of Bowland. An area rich in industrial heritage and mill shops, with the Pennine Way, Pendle Way, Bronte Way and Lancashire Cycle Way nearby.GBIn the heart of a young, international area full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars as well as being just 5 minutes walk from Earl's Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres. The hostel is handy for access to Heathrow Airport and Victoria coach, rail and bus stations and buzzes with action. The small courtyard garden is ideal for summer barbecues and for catching up on the gossip. Earl's Court is also well placed to visit The Kensington Museums including the high tech displays at the Science Museum and the lovely arts and crafts exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum.AA former golf clubhouse - offers good refurbished accommodation. In the neighbourhood are the Seven Sisters Country Park, the dramatic coastline at Beachy Head, Pevensey Castle and Eastbourne Butterfly Farm. The hostel is at one end of the South Downs Way.AThe former home of the Batchelor family in the lovely Edale valley. The house is on a wooded hillside of the Kinder Plateau, with magnificent views of Mam Tor and Lose Hill. The centre is particularly popular with activity groups and the accommodation is split between three buildings. The Pennine Way starts at Edale and there are footpaths in every direction to tempt walkers to explore.PEm % UDover&306 London Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 0SY 01304 201314 01304 202236y?UOn street nearby.Yes, 18.30 hrs - 19.30 hrsFrom BR Dover Priory turn left to roundabout, 1st exit, 1/2m on left. M20/A20 4th roundabout 1st exit, next roundabout 2nd exit 1/2m on left (directions to London Road only).4Frequent from surrounding areas (Tel: 0345 696996).mDover Priory 1m.tP&O Stena Tel: 0990 980980, Hover Speed & Sea Cat Tel: 01304 240241, Le Shuttle (channel tunnel) Tel: 01303 271100.Borrowdale 2m, Buttermere 4m, Black Sail 3m by mountain path. 017687 77294Y224135@433333@U Hunstanton-15 Avenue Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BW 01485 532061 01485 532632yiy.URoad parking outside hostel.\Lounge/T.V. room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrsFollow coast road to Hunstanton. Follow sign for South Beach - Southend Road. Turn right into Park Road take 1st left, hostel on left 20yds.aFirst Eastern Counties 410, 411 from Kings Lynn (passes close BR Kings Lynn) (Tel: 01553 772343)mKings Lynn 16m.Harwich or Felixstowe 70m,Kings Lynn 16m, Sheringham 38m, Norwich 40m 01485 532610674406@L"@U Ilam Hall)Ilam Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 01335 350212 01335 350350j߷0NT car park (NT charge - tickets from reception)yLounge, T.V. room, games room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room, cycle store, laundry facilities and grounds.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 19.30 hrsYFrom Ilam village centre enter National Trust Country Park and follow drive to the Hall.Infrequent from Ashbourne; otherwise from Derby, Manchester (passing close BR Derby & Macclesfield), alight Ilam Cross Roads, (2 1/2m), or Ashbourne (6m) for bus, taxi (Tel: 01332 292200).m'Matlock 20m; Uttoxeter 15m; Derby 18m.-Hartington 9m, Dimmingsdale 12m, Matlock 20m 01335 343666w131506gfffff@L$@U IlfracombeBAshmour House, 1 Hillsborough Terrace, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9NR 01271 865337 01271 862652yk2U.Limited at hostel, plenty on roadside (20yds).Lounge, T.V., self-catering kitchen, showers, cycle storage and drying facilities. Cheques payable to Ilfracombe Youth Hostel.Yes, 19.00 hrsiOn main 'A' road. Follow Combe Martin road signs out of Ilfracombe High St. Opposite Cliffe Hydro Hotel.WRed Bus 3, 30, 300, from Barnstaple (passing close BR Barnstaple) (Tel: 01271 345444).mBarnstaple 13m.(Lundy Island service near by (600 yds).#Lynton 18m, Instow 18m, Exford 25m 01271 863001524476@L"@UIngletonAGreta Tower, Sammy Lane, Ingleton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 3EG 015242 41444 015242 41854{This hostel now offers excellent accommodation. In a location ideal for families, adjacent to the park and with an outdoor swimming pool nearby, it is also popular with walkers and a centre for climbing, caving and exploring the Dales.:At rear of hostel.Cycle store and grounds.Yes, 19.00 hrs[From High Street take the lane between Barclays Bank and the carpet shop down to the park.aStagecoach Ribble 80 from Lancaster (passes close BR Lancaster & BR Bentham) (Tel: 01257 241693)mBentham 3m; Clapham 4m.)Stainforth 10m, Dentdale 11m, Kendal 17m 01468 41049b695733@L"@AThree miles apart, both buildings offer excellent accommodation in the 19th century Literary and Scientific Institute (Coalbrookdale) and the old China Factory (Coalport) - the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and nine museums including the Blists Hill Victorian village.$AFormer home of a local brewer, this Georgian mansion - in the heart of the picturesque village of Ivinghoe - offers traditional accommodation. Discover the remains of an Iron Age Fort at Beacon Hill or explore the National Trust estate of Ashridge. Nearby are Whipsnade Zoo and Woburn Abbey.AThis traditional purpose built hostel with outside washrooms and WC's, offers comfortable bedrooms with central heating. The peaceful, rural village of Jordans is closely associated with the early Quaker movement having a 17th century meeting house, Mayflower barn and William Penn's grave. Good rail links to London and local attractions such as Bekonscot Model Village and Milton's Cottage.6AThis former shooting lodge is high in upper Swaledale, surrounded by moorland and waterfalls. Below Keld the valley widens into green pastures with drystone walls, summer wildflowers and Swaledale's distinctive pattern of field barns. Numerous paths and unspoilt countryside make this an ideal walking area.rAA Georgian townhouse in a prime position on the main street in Kendal, next to the Brewery Arts Centre. Easy to reach from the M6 motorway and convenient also for the Yorkshire Dales. Walkers can explore the valleys of Kentmere and Longsleddale or stop here on the Dales Way. The shops and amenities of this busy market town make it a good choice for a weekend break.@r 1  MUInstow=Worlington House, New Road, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LW 01271 860394 01271 860055{This Victorian house with annexe offers large grounds and excellent views. Instow, a charming village with a fine beach and views, is in Tarka Country. Explore Devon's spectacular coast and moorland, lush green valleys, pretty villages and much more.:UYes0Self-catering kitchen, showers and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrsSTurn off B3233 Barnstaple - Bideford Road at signpost, hostel 3/4m at top of hill.\Red Bus 1, 2, from Barnstaple (passing BR Barnstaple), alight Instow 1m (Tel: 01271 345444)mBarnstaple 6m.)Plymouth/Roscoff, Plymouth/Santander 70m:Ilfracombe 18m, Elmscott 19m, Lynton 25m, Okehampton 26m.01271 388583/388584482303@L"@UIronbridge GorgeGJohn Rose Building, High Street, Coalport, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7HT 01952 588755 01952 588722mݷMuseum car park.Cafe and meeting rooms.Yes, 18.00 hrs - 19.00 hrsFrom Telford, take A442 towards Kidderminster, then follow Ironbridge Museum tourist signs, past Blists Hill. The Hostel is 1m on right at China Museum.\From Telford Central take 895/899 to China Museum (last bus 17.20 hrs) (Tel: 0345 056 785).mTelford Central 5m.&Wilderhope Manor 14m, Shrewsbury 15m. 01952 432166697024gfffff@L$@UIvinghoeMThe Old Brewery House, Ivinghoe, Near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 9EP 01296 668251 01296 662903yn$2UYesKLounge, T.V., self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrsXIn the centre of the village next to the church and opposite the village green on B489._Arriva The Shires 61 Aylesbury - Luton (passes close BR Aylesbury & Luton) (Tel: 0345 788788).mCheddington 2 1/2m./Jordans 19m, Bradwell Village 19m, Windsor 28m 01582 471012945161@33333 @UJordans=Welders Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2SN 01494 873135 01494 875907youYesVSelf-catering kitchen, lounge/dining area, showers, cycle store, grounds and camping.Self-Catering onlyOFollow hostel signs after leaving A40 between Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross.Arriva The Shires 305 High Wycombe - Uxbridge, alight Chalfont St Peter Leisure Centre; 353 Slough - Berkhamsted, alight Chalfont Leisure Centre 1m (Tel: 0345 788788).m8Seer Green 3/4m. Chiltern Lines from London Marylebone.)Bradenham 12m, Windsor 13m, Ivinghoe 19m 01494 421892975910@@UKeld@Keld Lodge, Upper Swaledale, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6LL 01748 886259 01748 886013yp6(u Roadside.XLounge, T.V., self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrs9W of Keld village on B6270 Reeth to Kirkby Stephen Road.Arriva North East 30/6 from Richmond (infrequent) (connections from BR Darlington) (Tel: 01325 468771); Dales Bus (Tel: 01423 566061).mKirkby Stephen 11m.Taunton 25m; Minehead or Dunster (West Somerset Rly) both 2m.TExford 13m (10m on foot), Quantock Hills 14m, Crowcombe Heathfield 16m, Lynton 21m. 01643 702624973442@L"@UNewcastle upon Tyne;107 Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1NJ 0191 281 2570 0191 281 8779y'<UYesVT.V. lounge, games room, self-catering kitchen, dining room, showers and cycle store.Yes, 19.00 hrsvExcellent transport links by road, rail, air and ferry. To Jesmond Metro from city rail and bus stations and airport.6Frequent from surrounding areas (Tel: 0191 232 5325).m8Jesmond (Tyne & Wear Metro) 1/4 mile; Newcastle 1 1/2m.[Services (7m) to Hamburg-Gothenburg (seasonal), Bergen-Stavanger and Amsterdam (all year).9Acomb 20m, Edmundbyers 20m, Wooler 50m, Osmotherley 50m. 0191 261 0691X257656gfffff@L$@U NinebanksBOrchard House, Mohope, Ninebanks, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 8DO 01434 345288 01434 345288y\uYesiCommon room, self-catering kitchen, showers, shop and cycle store. Group catering by prior arrangement.Self-Catering only_Signposted from A686 2 1/2m S of Whitfield. Hostel at Mohope signposted from Ninebanks hamlet.Wright Bros 888 Newcastle-Hexham-Alston-Penrith-Keswick alight Ouston 1m (Tel: 01434 381200). Wright Bros 688 Hexham-Allenheads alight Allendale.mHaydon Bridge 11m; Hexham 15m.8Alston 8m, Greenhead 16m, Once Brewed 16m (12m by path) 01434 605225V771514@gfffff@UNorwich*112 Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB 01603 627647 01603 629075yBUYes^Lounge, T.V. room, reading room, self-catering kitchen, showers, drying room and cycle store.Yes, 18.30 hrs - 19.30 hrsFrom outer ring road take A1074 heading to City Centre, take first left hand turn into Waterworks Road, hostel on right at the corner of Waterworks/Turner Road.;Frequent from surrounding areas 19, 20 (Tel: 0500 626116).m Norwich 2m.3Great Yarmouth 21m, Sheringham 25m, Hunstanton 40m 01603 666071213095@L"@AThis preserved Southern Railway station has been restored to its former glory after being closed for 25 years. Within the station grounds, the hostel is an ideal base for exploring the Dartmoor National Park and the countryside, moors and coast of Devon. A programme of steam specials and a new seasonal passenger service are proving popular with families and individuals. The hostel is licensed to provide adventure activities such as trekking, watersports and climbing.=AA modern hostel with excellent family accommodation. Just 1/2 mile from Hadrian's Wall, adjacent to the National Park Visitor Centre and on the Pennine Way. Visit Roman forts and museums (Vindolanda, Housesteads, Carvoran, Chesters and Birdoswald), Kielder Water or the North of England Open Air Museum at Beamish.