YHA Borrowdale

Perfect for active groups and surrounded by mountains, YHA Borrowdale offers comfortable facilties in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Nearby Derwentwater is ideal for watersports, whilst Whinlatter Forest Park offers orienteering courses, and Keswick has mountain bikes for hire. There are many local walking routes to choose from plus the long-distance Coast-to-Coast path and the Cumbria Way.

The centre offers a range of course led by qualified, enthusiastic staff. Click on the 'Course info' tab for more information.

General information

  • 88 beds in rooms of 2, 4, 6 and 8 beds.

  • Meals available: breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
Services and facilities
  • Free planning visit
  • 1:10 free leader places
  • Fully risk assessed activities and accommodation
  • Free leader support pack
  • Assistance with risk assessment
  • Wet weather alternatives
  • All day access to centre with free hot drinks for staff
  • Wheelchair friendly - NAS level 3
  • Hearing Loop, Braille/Tactile signage throughout the hostel
  • Wifi internet access
  • Comfortable lounge, dining room and excellent drying/laundry facilities
  • Well-equipped classroom
  • Teaching aids available:- Whiteboard, flip chart, data projector and screen, tv/video
  • Photocopying service
  • Full set of waterproof tops and trousers provided on Lake District National Park tutored modules
  • Free nightline and small orienteering course in hostel grounds
  • Safe grounds for ball games. Free use of football, rounders, kwik cricket equipment
  • Free big screen movies available at night
  • Room available for last night disco/talent show/awards ceremony
  • Table tennis table, Giant Connect 4 and other board games available
  • Outdoor adventure days available at extra cost (local AALA licensed provider) e.g. climbing, abseiling, ghyll scrambling, kayaking, dragon boating, team building games
  • Full residential licence
  • Classroom available

 

Meals

We are passionate about the meals we produce and that's why all our food is prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced locally where available, prepared and cooked to order. We offer flexible meal times to fit in with your itinerary and with prior notice, we are happy to cater for any special dietary requests.

Mountain environment discovery and exploration

from £75

Subjects: Geography
Course Levels: Key Stage 2

3 days (2 nights) all-inclusive

Run in conjunction with the Lake District National Park. Led by specialist teachers with experience and knowledge of the curriculum and the outdoors.

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Bringing the landscape to life

from £80

Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2

(3 days) 2 nights) full board

Three days of fun activities delivered by National Park Education Tutors.

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Ewes and views

from £32

Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2

2 days (1 night) full board

Fun activities with a Forest Ranger.

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Bringing maps to life

from £55

Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4

2 days (1 night) full board

During this course pupils will learn how to explore the fascinating Lake District landscape using maps, GPS and digital photography led by experienced GPS-trained instructors.

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