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 […]
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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 […]
The 23 Before Tea has taken on a life of its own over the past few years, what started as an idea in the pub has spawned into a […]
A lovely celebration was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Elterwater Independent Hostel. Owners Christine and Alan Thomas invited guests, who have supported them over the years to […]
Former record holder Gavin Dale has regained the crown for the 23 Before Tea fell running challenge. Gavin, who runs for Ambleside AC, flew round the route on Tuesday on […]
“So you get a few months off now?” or “how long do you close for?”… two very common parting phrases from departing guests towards the end of October… if only! […]
