News

Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:

Claire’s 23 Round

Tuesday, 4th August 2026

Helm Hill runner Claire Kennedy has completed the 23 Before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel in a brilliant time of 8 hours and five minutes. The run puts her in […]

Travellers’ Choice, Again

Saturday, 13th June 2026

We are delighted to share that we have again been recognised in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings […]

23 Before Tea, via the Badger Bar

Tuesday, 24th March 2026

Two runners have joined the results board for the 23 Before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel, with two unusual deviations from the route. Jennifer Parker and Richard Kendall completed the […]

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 […]

A 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 […]

Elterwater 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 […]

Bottom 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 […]

New 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 […]

Handover

Thursday, 19th June 2025

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 […]

Bob 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 […]

elterwaterhostel Oct 6

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

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A amazing 350 right on our door step

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When the days get shorter but the views are still breathtaking

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elterwaterhostel Sep 27

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

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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

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Its always great when you see the locals

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Where was this picture taken?

Come to elterwater hostel and explore endless breathtaking views

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Can you work out where this picture was taken?

Just one of hundreds of amazing spots a stones throw away from elterwater hostel

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⛰️ 23 Before Tea 🏃‍♂️💨

23 Lakeland fell tops. One epic challenge. Starting and finishing at Elterwater Hostel.

Tag your running buddies, share this to your stories and challenge someone to take it on! 👊

#23BeforeTea #FellRunning #LakeDistrict #Lakeland #RunningChallenge FastestKnownTime

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elterwaterhostel Sep 8

Wake up, slow down, and immerse yourself in the wild beauty of true nature at Elterwater Hostel 🌿⛰️

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elterwaterhostel Sep 7

This week we hosted an incredible group from @project21uk thabk you so much for coming we really enjoyed having you and cant wait to see you again

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Langdale views & Highland cows 🐮

Elterwater Hostel , stay wild.

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