Skiddaw House

Highest Hostel in Britain

Surrounded by mountains, with no other buildings in sight, Skiddaw House offers a real escape.

Accessible only on foot or by mountain bike, Britain’s highest hostel is perfect for fell-walkers, adventurous families and lovers of wild and remote places. Skiddaw House is situated at 470m/1550ft on the flanks of Skiddaw and is 3.5 miles from the nearest road. This traditional independent hostel, which is affiliated to the YHA, sits on the Cumbria Way and offers simple, yet comfortable accommodation.

Stay here for a real escape from it all - with no mains electricity, phone signal, TV or internet to detract from the wilderness. Solar panels provide the energy for the lights and plenty of hot water for the showers; heating is provided by wood-burning stoves.

We welcome enquiries for group bookings, sole use and schools.