News
Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:
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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreElterwater 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 […]
Read MoreBottom 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 […]
Read MoreNew 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 […]
Read MoreBob 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 […]
Read MoreThe End of an Era
Tuesday, 21st January 2025
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 […]
Read MoreChris and Rowen go round!
Tuesday, 7th January 2025
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 […]
Read MoreGavin’s amazing winter record
Monday, 9th December 2024
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 […]
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