Walking and Rambling in Youlgreave
If you're planning on staying at YHA Youlgreave, 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 explore the...
YHA Youlgreave
Overview
Lovely, quiet accommodation within the Peak District National Park, YHA Youlgreave is perfectly positioned for enjoying the destinations and activities the Peaks are famous for. Come in the summer months and enjoy our sun-drenched front terrace, where you can sit back and watch village life unfold.
The hostel is in fact the former village Co-op, and still retains features pertaining to its past life. It’s set within lovely White Peak walking territory, with the Limestone Way passing through the village, and both the Tissington and Monsal Trails nearby.
Why not pay a visit to YHA Youlgreave's artisan bakery and café? Fountain View Bakery offers fresh bread, cakes and pastries – all baked on-site.
Why guests love YHA Youlgreave
Accommodation at YHA Youlgreave
Food and drink at YHA Youlgreave
Things to do around YHA Youlgreave
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Social walk from YHA Youlgreave
Wednesday 18th September 2024 Distance: 3.5 miles Duration: 2.5 hours Led by: Pete Tapping & Ross Jillings, Derbyshire Dales Health Walks Starting and finishing at YHA Youlgreave, this Derbyshire...
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Alton Towers
There's something for all thrill seekers and families at Alton Towers, with tons of terrific (and terrifying) rides and amazing live shows. Plus, there's CBeebies Land for the little ones, a water...
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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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Watersports in Youlgreave
The River Derwent at Matlock hosts a grade 2 rapids course, with 35 permanent slalom gates in place and floodlights for darker evenings. Contact Matlock Canoe Club for details.
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Cycling in Youlgreave
The nearby Tissington Trail winds its way gently through beautiful White Peak countryside. Take the opportunity to visit historic Tissington village with its stately home, duck-pond and tearooms.
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Mountain biking in Youlgreave
Travel to Carsington Water for their gently undulating eight mile off-road trail around the reservoir, or take on one of the 'Dark Peak' routes for a full day of challenging mountain biking.
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Climbing in Youlgreave
Cratcliffe Tor provides some of the area's most popular grit-stone climbs. Within a couple of miles from the hostel you'll find excellent routes such as 'Five Finger Exercise', 'Fern Hill' and...
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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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Carsington Water (Reservoir)
Visit Britain’s newest reservoir and explore the trails through spectacular scenery. It offers a lovely day out for all the family with a children's play area, visitor centre, watersport centre and an...
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Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon
Organised by Run For All for the first time in 2018, the Asda Foundation Derby Half Marathon – formerly known as the Ramathon - proved to be a welcome addition to Run For All’s events calendar...
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Arbor Low Stone Circle
The most important prehistoric site of the East Midlands, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set amid high moorland. Some say that this is the finest Stone Age 'henge' monument in...
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Crich Tramway Museum
A lovingly restored period village that is also home to the National Tramway Museum and its world renowned archives. Travel on one of the many working trams. Visit when there is a special event, such...
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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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National Stone Centre
A dramatic site crammed with ancient tropical reefs, rocks and minerals, centuries of industrial history and abundant wildlife. Visit the Stone Centre website
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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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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
- Café
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Corridor zoning
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Free on-street parking
- Games
- Highchair
- Intermittent mobile coverage
- Licensed bar
- Minibus parking nearby
- Near bus stop
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared TV
- Sole use available
- Water refill station
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Reception opening hours: Open by appointment.
Self-catering: Guests have access to a self-catering kitchen.
Café opening hours: Fountain View Bakery is open to the public from 09:00 to 14:00, Wednesday to Sunday.
Food and drink: Breakfast and lunch is available in our on-site artisan bakery and café – open from 09:00 to 14:00, Wednesday to Sunday.
Parking: There is just one parking space at the front of the hostel. A car park is available at the west end of the village next to the allotments, a 5-minute walk from the hostel. Please do not park in walkways, driveways or around the well in the centre of the village.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Youlgreave, except when hiring the whole hostel through YHA Exclusive Hire. Assistance dogs are welcome – please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Youlgreave - Access Statement
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History
The building was purpose built as a Co-op in 1887. The Youlgrave Co-op catered to much of the local population’s needs, even supplying the village with electricity until 1910. However, the Co-op finally closed its doors in 1968. By 1975 the building was once again open to the public but this time as a youth hostel, making use of the improved transport links to welcome visitors from all over the country and opening up the picturesque village in its beautiful setting to a much wider audience.
Youlgrave village is set in the picturesque White Peak area of the Peak District, so-named because of the limestone which makes up much of its geology. The local area has a rich history of agriculture and mining. Evidence of both can be found in nearby Lathkill Dale, a beautiful valley which is home to ruins of old mine buildings. The towns of Bakewell and Matlock Bath are located nearby offering a wealth of sightseeing, shopping and attractions.
