News
Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:
Update on the new building work
Sunday, 14th January 2024
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: […]
Read MoreThe Great Outdoors Awards – Nominated Again
Saturday, 13th January 2024
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 […]
Read More23 Before Tea – a case for the long slow run!
Sunday, 31st December 2023
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 […]
Read More10 years of Elterwater Hostel
Thursday, 7th December 2023
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 […]
Read MoreGavin smashes the record
Friday, 1st December 2023
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 […]
Read MoreEnd of Season thoughts from Nick
Monday, 20th November 2023
“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! […]
Read MoreAnother 8 minutes off the 23 Before Tea
Thursday, 19th October 2023
The record has once again been broken for the 23 Before Tea fell running challenge from Elterwater Independent Hostel. Mark Burley, a member of Macclesfield Harriers & AC, and Manchester […]
Read MoreNick’s thoughts on the YHA’s latest round of Hostel sales
Tuesday, 10th October 2023
There is lots of talk in the press recently about the YHA’s decision to sell off another 20 Hostels, leading to a heady mix of frustration and despair, and prompting […]
Read MoreNew Woman’s 23 before Tea record
Wednesday, 23rd August 2023
Emma Stuart, who’s a vet from Penrith, has gone into second place on the 23 before Tea leaderboard. Her time of 7 hours 3 minutes makes her the fastest woman […]
Read MoreAnna races back in time for tea
Friday, 30th June 2023
Anna Llewellyn has moved into second place on the 23 before Tea leaderboard at Elterwater Independent Hostel, smashing the women’s record by well over an hour. Anna ran the 50k […]
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