Walking and rambling around Castleton
If you're planning on staying at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can...
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Overview
Situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is a fully refurbished gothic mansion, set within 27 acres of parkland and offering stunning views across its picturesque surroundings. Most of the grounds are pastureland currently used for grazing livestock from a nearby farm, so you may see some sheep up close.
Castleton itself is one of the Peak District’s most charming villages, with Peveril Castle, plenty of small, independent shops and numerous pubs for guests to explore and enjoy. Castleton is also famed for its caves and caverns, most notably the Blue John Cavern, and is a haven for walkers, with walks up Mam Tor among a vast range of routes.
Why guests love YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Accommodation at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Food and drink at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Things to do around YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
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Social walk from YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Sunday 15th September 2024 Distance: 5 miles Duration: 5 - 6 hours Led by: Suzanne Hill and Emma Holland, BMC Walk Leaders Perfect for complete beginners or those wanting to refresh their skills, this...
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Climbing in Castleton
There's world famous grit-stone routes and bouldering a short drive away, the nearest crag is within 2 miles from the hostel. The first limestone climb ever recorded in the Peaks (1890) is just round...
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Treak Cliff Cavern
Visit an underground wonderland in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Don't miss the fossils! Visit the website
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Haddon Hall
This remarkable medieval house is surrounded by Elizabethan gardens and set in the rolling countryside of the Peak District.
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Blue John Cavern
The tour starts with a short flight of steps before visitors can appreciate the awe-inspiring majesty of the natural caverns. Then as you go deeper the history of Blue John, or bleu-jaune, meaning '...
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Peak District trail running camp
Join our long weekend of trail run training from the beautiful village of Castleton. Develop your trail and mountain running experience on our carefully designed running camp. Suitable for beginner to...
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Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park
One of the best show caves around, don't miss this spectacular cavern. Take a journey below ground and discover vast limestone caverns with crystal stalactites and stalagmites. There are lit-up caves...
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Chatsworth House
Less than an hour drive away from each of our hostels in the Peak District, Chatsworth House is a stately home which belongs to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and is open to the public to explore...
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Running from Castleton Losehill Hall
Castleton lies on the boundary between the Dark Peak and the White Peak and has to top the podium for runner-friendly properties. Whatever your age, ability or level of enthusiasm you can find a...
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Northfield Farm Riding and Trekking Centre
Try horse riding, pony trekking or Trail riding through stunning Peak District scenery.
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Baby changing
- Classroom(s)
- Coach parking on premises
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Extra-large garden/grounds
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Licensed bar
- Meeting room(s)
- Minibus parking on premises
- Mountain view
- Near airport
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor games kit
- Outdoor seating
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Unlimited breakfast
- Vending machines
- Water refill station
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: From 07:30 - 22:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests from 07:30 – 09:00 daily. Meals are also available from 17:00 – 20:30.
Licensed bar: This hostel has a licensed bar offering a range of alcohol and soft drinks. It is not possible for guests to bring their own alcohol, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: There is parking is available at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, due to the grounds being used for grazing livestock from a nearby farm. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
Find out more and apply to volunteer.
History
YHA Castleton Losehill Hall started life as a gentleman’s residence for Squire Ashton, the son of the family who lived in Castleton Hall in the centre of the village, coincidentally the home of the YHA before we moved up to Losehill.
Built in 1882, it has been extended since to include the arched mews building. The formal gardens were laid out in Victorian times and have a well preserved boundary. The parkland is a scheduled ancient monument as it is an example of a Saxon/medieval ridge and furrow field system. The ridges are still clearly visible as you stroll around the park.
The village of Castleton dates back 900 years, it was built around Peveril Castle by William Peveril, son of William the conqueror and has much of its medieval grid pattern and town ditch still intact and preserved. The hillfort on Mam Tor is older still, built 3,000 years ago by the Celtic Brigante tribe. It is a great place to watch the sunrise or set. There is a replica celtic settlement in the grounds of Losehill Hall.
