News

Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:

Claire’s 23 Round

Tuesday, 4th August 2026

Helm Hill runner Claire Kennedy has completed the 23 Before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel in a brilliant time of 8 hours and five minutes. The run puts her in […]

Travellers’ Choice, Again

Saturday, 13th June 2026

We are delighted to share that we have again been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings […]

23 Before Tea, via the Badger Bar

Tuesday, 24th March 2026

Two runners have joined the results board for the 23 Before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel, with two unusual deviations from the route. Jennifer Parker and Richard Kendall completed the […]

Top of the list on Trip Advisor!

Tuesday, 3rd February 2026

We are very pleased to be ranked 1st in TripAdvisor top 5 Hostels in the Lake District. The Westmorland Gazette ran an article last week titled “Best Hostels in the […]

A new 23 Before Tea route

Tuesday, 6th January 2026

A new completion of the Elterwater Hostel challenge 23 before Tea was logged at the end of the year. Carlisle-based Adam Armata made a solo unsupported circuit after being defeated […]

Elterwater Commended in the Great Outdoors Awards

Tuesday, 16th December 2025

We’re absolutely delighted to share that we have again been recognised in the Great Outdoors Awards, this year with a Commendation. Antony Moore General Manager said: “We’re over the moon […]

Bottom Bunk Club

Friday, 28th November 2025

November has been a very busy month with a record number of groups joining us and enjoying some lovely mild weather. Our winter Bottom bunk deal, which originated when a […]

New Chapter Begins at Elterwater Hostel with New Manager Antony Moore

Friday, 20th June 2025

A new era has dawned at Elterwater Hostel in the Lake District as Antony Moore steps into the role of manager, following the retirement of long-serving Nick Owen, who led […]

Handover

Thursday, 19th June 2025

Back in January, we broke the news that Nick had handed in his resignation and was off to enjoy his retirement at the end of May. It was a busy […]

Bob does the round

Monday, 5th May 2025

There’s a new name on our leaderboard for the 23 before Tea challenge. Bob Halstead, who runs for Todmorden Harriers, ran round recently on a VERY hot day and finished […]

elterwaterhostel Oct 31

Happy Halloween from the Elterwater Hostel team 🕷🎃

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Follow this path from Elterwater Hostel all the way to Skelwith Bridge a beautiful flat mud free*ish walk with views that will take your breath away

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Great picture looking at the mountains over Elterwater, where else would you want to be!

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Tell me your in Elterwater without telling me your in Elterwater! The famous landmark looking beautiful in the autumn colours, what`s your favourite season?

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Beautiful October walks from Elterwater Hostel

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Even the greyest days come with breathtaking views. All this, right on our doorstep.

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Another beautiful picture from @pete_savin1

Eleterwater hostel in beautiful autumn bloom

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Can you name this tarn? And have you taken a dip in it??

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What amazing groups we have had this month, from primary schools to poat grads it has been a blast!

Thank you to all our wonderful guests this September, it has really been a pleasure to host your events and we cant wait to see you all again

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A amazing 350 right on our door step

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When the days get shorter but the views are still breathtaking

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elterwaterhostel Sep 27

A great group this week from Cambridge University, it was an absolute pleasure to host your event and have you all @elterwaterhostel, thank you all for coming and we look forward to seeing you again

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