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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is with huge gratitude and a sense of sadness, that we have accepted our long serving Hostel Manager Nick’s decision to retire in May this year. Nick joined Elterwater […]

Taking a chance on a good weather window between atrocious storms, Rowen Ratcliffe and Chris Worth became the latest completers of our 23 Before Tea challenge. Rowen and Chris, members […]

Three times record holder for our 23 before Tea challenge, Ambleside AC’s Gavin Dale has recorded an amazing new record for the Winter Bob Graham round. Last weekend he raced […]

Two of the UK’s leading ultra runners have set a phenomenal new fastest time for the 23 before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel in the Lakes. Hugh Chatfield and Keith […]

The latest runner to complete the Elterwater Hostel 23 before Tea challenge is Cal MacLennan from Oxfordshire. Cal is an ultra runner with Paul Wilson‘s SummitUltra group and Abingdon athletics […]

Many of our guests have asked us about our new build, what we’re doing, why, and when will it be finished? Here, owner Alan explains what we’ve been up to: […]

We are delighted to be able to share that we have once again been nominated in the best Hostel or Bunkhouse category for The Great Outdoors Awards. The awards, described […]