YHA Helvellyn

08/06/2026

✨ We really do have some talented guests! ✨

This weekend we've had the chance to get to know two lovely ladies who have been staying with us: Maria who has hand-crafted this wonderful sketchbook and her mother who has been filling it with drawings from their stay.

Can you spot the hostel in the contours on the front cover?

05/05/2026

🎉Yesterday, Catherine kicked off our first litter pick to raise money for charity 🎉

For 2.5 hours she cleared litter from 5km of path around the beck and became a pro at playing poo bag hide and seek.

2.1 kg, 169 individual items, including

🥤 8 drinks containers

💩 16 poo bags

🧤 5 odd gloves

If you would like to support us, the link to our just giving page is:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/yha-helvellyn-litter-pick?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

All proceeds go to the YHA Breaks Programme, which funds stays and activities at YHAs for young people facing hardship. Find out more here:

https://www.yha.org.uk/support-programmes/yha-breaks-programme

Thank you x

07/04/2026

It's been a great day to get out and enjoy the fells today ☀️🥾⛰️

Forecast is also looking good for tomorrow 🤞

📍 Some views from Place Fell, just the other side of the lake from us!

02/04/2026

🎉 Shout out to our amazing Duty Manager Cam, who has not only just completed the The Round 's BGR Metres March Challenge, he's only gone and smashed it!

Cam logged a whopping 16,412m of elevation this month, which averages at ~530m each day 🤯

31/03/2026

WE ARE BACK!!

After a long hiatus, out page is back up and running. We'll be keeping you up to date with hostel news and events, as well as spreading the love for our beautiful local area

21/12/2020

YHA’s first priority is the safety of guests and staff. Therefore we have taken the decision to close this hostel in line with Government guidance due to the current Covid-19 conditions.

When we open our doors again, our Covid-19 secure enhanced cleaning and safety procedures will be in place at every YHA hostel.

04/12/2020

This hostel is temporarily closed for recreational use over winter. However, there are several hostels open across England & Wales throughout winter for customers to enjoy - https://www.yha.org.uk/winter-stays

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss hiring the full hostel for Exclusive Hire over winter or if you represent a charity or organisation that would like to discuss alternative use of this building whilst it’s closed, please call us on +44 (0)1629 592700 (lines open 10:00 – 15:00 GMT, Monday-Friday).

05/11/2020

Unfortunately, this hostel is temporarily closed as a result of Government restrictions. We look forward to welcoming guests back here as soon as we can.

When we open our doors again, our Covid-19 secure enhanced cleaning and safety procedures will be in place at every YHA hostel.

28/09/2020

Make unforgettable memories this half term at YHA Helvellyn. It will certainly leaf your loved ones smiling 🍂

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24/03/2020

Our latest statement on what is an unprecedented situation for all in travel or charity sectors.

Our accommodation will be moving from leisure to support the NHS, homelessness and other organisations.

Thank you for your support.

YHA England & Wales is a charity with over 150 properties, open to anyone from schools, to families, couples and backpackers. We welcome guests of all ages from all over the world.