Located 25 miles along the Cumbria Way from Ulverston, is the picture-postcard village of Elterwater. The Village, an ideal stopping off point for Cumbria Way walkers, at the heart of the Langdale Valley, is home to Elterwater Hostel.

The 38-bed independent hostel provides simple, warm and homely accommodation to groups and individuals throughout the yea,r in a variety of 2, 4 or 6 bunk-bedded rooms. With its cosy living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and hot power showers, the hostel is your home from home after a long day on the trail.

You are guaranteed a warm welcome and if you're too tired to cook for yourself, or don't fancy carrying supplies along the way, the hostel offers hearty meals and is just meters from the Brilannia Inn, one of the finest lakeland pubs.