| a breakfast buffet, packed lunches and 3-course dinners served in a communal dining area are also available (surcharge). there's also a campsite. the hostel has a casual bar, a guest kitchen, a lounge and a library. in a rural area with mountain views, this functional hostel by a bus station is less than a mile from buttermere lake and 13 miles from the theatre by the lake. the basic single-sex dorms and private rooms offer storage cupboards, in-room sinks and separate shared bathrooms. other amenities include board games, a garden and coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Newcastle International Airport 2 hr 10
Catbells (26 min.)
steep 1 480-foot-high fell summit accessed via a 3.5-mile path with panoramic lakeland views. Derwentwater (32 min.)
bordered by fells & ancient woodlands this 5-km.-long lake offers a network of footpaths & boating. Honister Pass (10 min.)
paved route passing scenic mountain terrain with a hostel & a historic slate mine at the summit. Whinlatter Forest Park (28 min.)
forested mountain park with walking and biking trails plus rich wildlife and a visitor centre. Scafell Pike (1 hr 25)
reaching a height of 978m this peak was donated to the national trust as a war memorial in 1919. Lake District National Park (22 min.)
information on local travel and walking/cycling routes with books/guides for sale and exhibitions. The Fish Hotel (5 min) Great Gable (1 hr 25)
2 949-ft. mountain with hiking paths & a commemorative plaque at the summit for wwi victims. Ennerdale Water (46 min)
this remote scenic lake in the lake district national park lies along the coast to coast walk. Loweswater (23 min)
148-acre lake surrounded by scenic hills & woods featuring tranquil trails & row boat rentals. Wast Water (1 hr 15)
set in a valley surrounded by mountains this glacial lake features nature trails & stunning views. Helvellyn (40 min)
this 950m-high mountain features hiking climbing & scrambling routes plus a cross-shaped shelter. Honister Slate Mine (12 min.)
england s last working slate mine offering underground tours & several different climbing routes. Derwent Pencil Museum (27 min.)
cozy museum since 1981 exploring the history of pencil manufacturing with exhibits a cafe & shop. Crummock Water (7 min.)
mountains encircle this scenic lake which is a tranquil destination for walks picnics & views. | 
