Getting Here
Travel is easy if you plan ahead
The nearest train station is Windermere – 8 miles away from the hostel.
There is a limited direct bus service route – we recommend checking the Stagecoach journey planner. The 516 service runs multiple times a day from Windermere Station to Elterwater.
Outside bus operating times we recommend taking a taxi from Windermere Station where they are readily available at a cost of around £25.
Catch the bus to Ambleside, then change to the 516. For the 516 timetable click here.
From the South, exit M6 at Junction 36 and follow A590/A591 to Windermere and follow the road to Ambleside. Take the A593 from Ambleside to Skelwith Bridge, then take the B543 to Langdale and follow signs for Elterwater.
From the North, either proceed to junction 36 and follow the route above, or for a more scenic drive leave the M6 at junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick and pick up the A591 south to Ambleside and then follow the directions above
For up to date travel information check with Cumbria Police here. This service is designed to provide you with information regarding the current state of Cumbria’s roads and the immediate surrounding areas in relation to road traffic collisions, weather, delays as a result of incidents and congestion, though it does not usually provide information about traffic delays due to roadworks.
The hostel has a 7Kw electric car charger that it is available to book in advance.
National Cycle Network Regional Route 37, then links from Skelwith Bridge all the way to Elterwater. For more information go to the Sustrans website
The Cumbria Way runs from Ulverston to Carlisle and through the Great Langdale valley; there is also a network of footpaths that run through the valley.
For those walking in, Sherpa Van can be arranged to move your bags from place to place for you.
Once in Elterwater
Continue through the village, past the Britannia Inn on the right hand side, and past the National Trust Car Park on the left and over the bridge. At the end of the bridge, the road forks, turn left and the hostel is around 100m further, on the right hand side.
If you have any trouble finding us at all, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01539437245.
Great picture looking at the mountains over Elterwater, where else would you want to be!
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?
Beautiful October walks from Elterwater Hostel
Even the greyest days come with breathtaking views. All this, right on our doorstep.
Another beautiful picture from @pete_savin1
Eleterwater hostel in beautiful autumn bloom
Can you name this tarn? And have you taken a dip in it??
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
When the days get shorter but the views are still breathtaking
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
There are four well known bodies of water in this view, cab you name them all???
Thanks to our very own Alison for the beautiful picture
