A base right in the heart of the Lakes
The YHA Hawkshead has been a hostel for over 80 years after being purchased from the Brocklebank family in 1942. Overlooking Esthwaite Water, the hostel dates back to 1821 and was lived in by the author, Francis Brett Young for 3 years (until he decided the weather was too wet for him). YHA Hawkshead also offers the biggest choice of glamping, with a village of pods, cabins and tipis in the grounds.
Accommodation at YHA Hawkshead is free for the first 25 teams to enter and we’ll organise all of that for you. There are also cabins that can be hired at an additional charge, but you’ll need to arrange those directly with the YHA Centre on +44 345 371 9321 or by email hawkshead@yha.org.uk
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 03 October 2024, Competitors can make their own way to the venue but a shuttle minibus transfer will also be provided at 17:00 from Windermere Station to Windermere Ferry and then from the Ferry terminus onto the event venue. A return shuttle minibus from 15:30 on 04 October 2024 will also take competitors back to the ferry crossing and again up to Windermere station. We advise not booking a train to London before 5pm if you are planning on using the shuttle and Ferry transfer.
Bike hire is also available from the following partners who will deliver and collect on race day - please arrange with them directly:
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