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Climbing in Kettlewell
For climbers we have one of Yorkshire's 'Big Three' limestone crags, Kilnsey Crag (the other two being Gordale and Malham). This is mostly higher grade sport climbing but there are some very good trad...
The multi-award winning Kettlewell Hostel is super friendly with hearty homemade food and great social areas. It is perfect for families, individuals and groups alike. With a range of private rooms or great value dorm beds, it is a wonderful base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
The Kettlewell Hostel has been part of the YHA network for over 75 years and is an absolute gem! Set in a charming Yorkshire Dales village with plenty of great walks, friendly pubs, stunning views and some world-class cycling routes close by, it is a real home from home, just perfect for an active break.
A really great place to base yourself for a few days' walking, Great Whernside and Buckden Pike are within a few hours' hike, as well as a week's worth of varied walking right from the front door. If cycling is more your thing, we are on Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire routes and provide the perfect base for those looking to get some big climbs under their belts! We also have a great bike shed for storing your cycling equipment too.
Reception opening hours: From 08:00 - 10:00 and 16:00 - 21:00.
Food and drink: Breakfast is served to guests daily at 08:00. Please order the night before. Packed lunches and evening meals are also available. Evening meals are served at 19:00 and we ask that orders are placed by 18:00.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Parking: We have parking for up to seven cars at the hostel. There is plenty more parking in the village although this can be a sensitive issue and we ask that parking notices are respected. The £3 car park opposite the garage is often the best choice – pay in the garage and see one of the sets from the film Calendar Girls while you are there!
WiFi: Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Kettlewell. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
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YHA Kettlewell was built in 1917 as a guest house and has been home to a bakery, cafe, village shop, post office as well as being taken into the YHA family in the 1940s.
The hostel was sold in 2015 and since has gone from strength to strength as an independent hostel (though still very much part of the YHA) ever since!
YHA Kettlewell has operated as an independent hostel since 2015 and was bought from YHA in the same year.
We have been working ever since to make this the best hostel in the country! We believe that by providing really good food and a nice welcome in a clean, friendly and interesting environment that people will have a nice time, and feel that they can come back time and again.