Alston Youth Hostel

Alston Youth Hostel Independent 28 bed Hostel in Alston Cumbria. Directly on the Pennine Way and the C2C cycle route We are also on the C2C (Coast to Coast) cycle route.

Alston Youth Hostel is situated directly on the Pennine Way a few minutes walk from Alston Town centre in a quiet location overlooking the South Tyne river. There are 7 bedrooms of different sizes which sleep up to 30 people. All bedding included. All town amenities are within a few mins walking distance including a Spar, Co-Op, 4 pubs (2 serve food) & 2 cash points. Breakfast can be provided for

an extra cost. There are excellent self catering, laundry and drying room facilities. We have a secure indoor cycle shed which can take up to 23+ cycles plus a large car park that will take approximately 8-9 average sized vehicles. Alston is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and there are great walks and cycle routes directly from the hostel. It's a great base to explore the North Pennines, The Lakes and Northumberland.

15/06/2026
The calm before the storm, as we dot watch the Montane Spine Race athletes make their way up the course to checkpoint 4 ...
15/06/2026

The calm before the storm, as we dot watch the Montane Spine Race athletes make their way up the course to checkpoint 4 at Alston.
The volunteer team have arrived, the infrastructure is in place and the lasagne is on the way!

11/06/2026

Can’t wait to welcome the team and then the athletes to Alston hostel checkpoint

20/05/2026

We’ve had a few people enquiring about use of the hostel during the day, for regular events (we already host the fab crochet group), or one offs such as birthday parties, buffets etc.
We are very open to this and would be happy to show anybody round who thinks the setup might suit.
We have a good sized car park, dining room to seat 25, a cosy snug with sofas and a fully equipped kitchen available for food prep, hot and cold drinks etc.
We can also offer catering services by arrangement.
Feel free to pop down to the hostel or drop us a line and we can talk through any ideas.

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16/05/2026

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We love our neighbours and today was a great opportunity to wish one of them a very happy 80th birthday!Friends from all...
09/05/2026

We love our neighbours and today was a great opportunity to wish one of them a very happy 80th birthday!
Friends from all over the uk came to celebrate with the lovely Gina, with a fantastic spread laid on.
Happy birthday to a very special lady

Great to see a write up of the Roof of England long distance walk.A very welcome addition to the range of walks in our a...
05/05/2026

Great to see a write up of the Roof of England long distance walk.
A very welcome addition to the range of walks in our area, and a well thought through route.
As it passes our steps, we have a good few walkers exploring this one already.
Highly recommended

https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/spot/roof-of-england-trail-guide/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARmpn9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEefNWsxHmqKquY66Imdo4M_lPSpN_9tVBrf2w8qPGcW9_Lfq2RuwbxQjW1vQQ_aem_VsLPH7IX5pJe-eRgm8bqwA

Looking for an escape to a high place of big skies, overwhelmingly powerful falls and gentle wildflower meadows? Walk The Roof of England.

What a fantastic opportunity. Can’t wait!
29/04/2026

What a fantastic opportunity. Can’t wait!

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Alston Youth Hostel, The Firs
Alston
CA93RW

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