# YHA Hawkshead

This family-friendly grade II listed building is an ideal base for cheap breaks, school trips and activity holidays in Beatrix Potter country. The hostel is great for walking and cycling, and nearby Grizedale Forest offers some of the country’s best routes if you're looking for a mountain biking holiday.

YHA Hawkshead also offers our biggest choice of Camping and Cabins - with an atmospheric village of camping pods, cabins and tipis in our grounds. Expect tranquil views, fabulous beer and plenty of Regency charm.

- Type: Place to stay
- Location: Ambleside, South Lakeland, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +443453719321
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-M1zCz1Zrkqry/yha-hawkshead

## Suitable for

- Dog Friendly
- Pets
- Family
- People
- Children or Kids (3-10)
- Tweens (11-13)
- Teens (13+)

## Nearby stays

- [Baysbrown Farm Camping](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ybEypafYF5tL/baysbrown-farm-camping)
- [Water Yeat Campsite](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-uKgfZQKMMotX/water-yeat-campsite)
- [Longsleddale, Cumbria – St Mary’s](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-TNHQnn1Z8XVo/longsleddale-cumbria-st-mary-s)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-M1zCz1Zrkqry/yha-hawkshead/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Go Ape Grizedale](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-sCgvk1ulnwAP/go-ape-grizedale)
- [Grizedale Forest](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-at1vbU4ovoEd/grizedale-forest)
- [Windermere Canoe Kayak and Bike Hire](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Hm21mxzriHHP/windermere-canoe-kayak-and-bike-hire)
- [Windermere Quays](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-JkA--blrz6-3/windermere-quays)
- [Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-hrsggyVOjIaM/bowness-on-windermere-treasure-trail)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-M1zCz1Zrkqry/yha-hawkshead/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is YHA Hawkshead?

YHA Hawkshead is in Ambleside, South Lakeland.

### Are dogs allowed at YHA Hawkshead?

Yes. YHA Hawkshead is listed as pet-friendly.

### What is there to do near YHA Hawkshead?

Experiences listed near YHA Hawkshead on HolidayFox include Go Ape Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Windermere Canoe Kayak and Bike Hire, Windermere Quays and Bowness on Windermere Treasure Trail.

### How do I contact YHA Hawkshead?

YHA Hawkshead can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +443453719321 to ask about availability.


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