Your home
from home
in the Lakes
Ideally situated in the iconic Langdale Valley, Elterwater Hostel is your home from home in the heart of the Lake District.
With access to the fells right from the front door and a focus on providing warm, homely accommodation at a great price, Elterwater Hostel makes a perfect base for cycling, walking and climbing trips, or simply a fantastic spot to escape to for a quiet break, whether on your own or with family and friends.
Operating as an independent family business since 2014, the Hostel has been welcoming guests since 1939, and can sleep up to 38 people in a variety of private or shared dorm rooms. Commended in the Great Outdoors Magazine Readers’ Awards 2026, Elterwater Hostel is a much loved base for exploring all that the Lake District has to offer.
Our longstanding team are all experts in the local area, and happy to recommend the best routes, and things to do, to help you make the most of your time in the Langdales and the wider Lake District National Park.
Stay safe by being AdventureSmart and follow the Country Code
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Just one of hundreds of amazing spots a stones throw away from elterwater hostel
⛰️ 23 Before Tea 🏃♂️💨
23 Lakeland fell tops. One epic challenge. Starting and finishing at Elterwater Hostel.
Tag your running buddies, share this to your stories and challenge someone to take it on! 👊
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Wake up, slow down, and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of true nature at Elterwater Hostel 🌿⛰️
This week we hosted an incredible group from @project21uk thabk you so much for coming we really enjoyed having you and cant wait to see you again
Langdale views & Highland cows 🐮
Elterwater Hostel , stay wild.
Stay, ride & explore Langdale! 🏔️
Come and enjoy a stay at Elterwater Hostel, make use of our handy bikeshed, then head out on two wheels to explore some of the Lake District’s most spectacular scenery.
From Iron Keld, enjoy incredible views across Lingmoor and the Langdale Pikes, the perfect backdrop for a memorable cycle ride.
Stay with us, get out on your bike, and discover Langdale at your own pace.
We are absolutely loving these bright early mornings in the valley
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Never gets old…
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Cathedral Quarry
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These summer mornings!
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