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Running in Coniston
The fells and trails of the Lake District abound with opportunities to take your running to new heights and achieve euphoria. And where better to base your experience than this remote retreat offering...
Beautifully located and with a cosy, informal feel, YHA Coniston Coppermines offers a 500ft head start on the ascent of the Old Man of Coniston. If you’re up for the challenge, scale the Old Man to enjoy incredible views from the summit.
The hostel provides a great base for outdoor activity breaks and walking holidays, with splendid walks and views to enjoy. There's culture here too with the National Trust's steam-powered Victorian yacht touring Coniston Water, Brantwood - historic home of artist John Ruskin, plus sculpture trails in Grizedale Forest.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Coniston Coppermines is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: Free parking is available onsite.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Coniston Coppermines, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
Directions: If you are using a sat nav or Google Maps, please use the full hostel address: YHA Coniston Coppermines, Coniston, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8HP. Using only the hostel's postcode may take you to a private property on the same road.
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Manager recommends: Planning a climbing holiday to scale the slopes of the Old Man of Coniston? Give yourself a head start by staying at Coniston Coppermines. Almost halfway up a mountain with a view to match, this rural retreat is surrounded by fells, allowing hillwalkers easy access onto Wetherlam and the Old Man of Coniston itself.