A base right in the heart of the Lakes
The YHA Langdale has been a hostel for over 70 years after being leased to YHA from the National Trust back in 1954. Overlooking Langdale Pike and Loughrigg Fell, the views stretch all the way to Lake Windermere, while the sprawling Victorian mansion sits atop a 3 tiered arboretum, managed by the National Trust. It’s the perfect position for the race amongst the central fells.
Accommodation at YHA Langdale is free for the first 25 teams to enter and we’ll organise all of that for you.
Whether you stay here or not, dinner, breakfast and a light lunch for all competitors is included, along with some of the best views in The Lakes.
The details:
The London Euston to Oxenholme and then onto Windermere train runs frequently and takes around 3:30hrs. On 02 October 2025, Competitors can make their own way to the venue but a shuttle minibus transfer will also be provided at 17:00 from Windermere Station onto the event venue. A return shuttle minibus from 15:30 on 03 October 2025 will also take competitors back to Windermere station. We advise not booking a train to London before 5pm if you are planning on using the shuttle transfer.
Bike hire is also available from the following partners who will deliver and collect on race day - please arrange with them directly:
