News
Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreRecord falls for 23 before Tea running challenge
Thursday, 18th July 2024
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 […]
Read MoreCal Goes around Before Tea!
Friday, 10th May 2024
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 […]
Read MoreUpdate 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 […]
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