On the edge of the Lake District The Walkers Hostel, a recently renovated Quarry Managers House has 30 beds in 6 rooms ranging from a double to a rooms with 8 beds. The very cosy large light living room contains a wood burner which creates a homely atmosphere in this lovely family market town. The hostel also contains male and female showers and toilets have been updated in 2007 A new toilet block has been put in on the 2nd floor in August 08. Ulveston is the start of the 70 mile Cumbria Way and guests are welcome to leave their cars free here whilst walking. Street markets take place on Thursday and Saturday and the large number of festivals has given Ulverston the name of the Festival Town. The lighthouse on Hoad Hill is adjacent to the hostel and creates just one of the many stunning walks to be taken from the hostel including the 1 mile walk to the sea via the canal. All the hostel staff are like minded backpackers and are happy to give advice on how to get the most from your visit. Whole hostel booking enquiries welcome.

Location and Contact

Location

• We are in the Furness Peninsula, which is in South Cumbria. We are on the A590 just 1 mile NE of Ulverston town. The grid reference is 296787.
• From the bus, or rail station, walk towards the town. Turn right onto the A590 and we are just beyond the second roundabout.
• By road, coming from the M6, as you come into Ulverston you will reach a roundabout. Turn left, left and left again into our carpark.

Facilities and Amenities

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

BBQ Grill

Book Collection/Exchange

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 4 - 6 pm and 9 - 10:30 pm

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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