Ennerdale Valley offers much to explore so why not stay overnight in the valley and experience the splendor of Pillar lit up by the setting sun or the sunrise over Great Gable casting shadows across the Drumlins of Blacksail. Within the valley and local area there is a range of accommodation available including two YHA's, a Bothy, a Field Centre, Pubs and Bed & Breakfast. Check out the links below to find out more.

In the Valley

Ennerdale Youth Hostel - Situated half way up the valley Ennerdale YHA provides three 4 and two 6 bedded rooms. self catering breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal. Other facilities include common room, self-catering kitchen & drying room. The hostel has been recently refurbished and has been assessed as providing 4 star accomodation.

Blacksail Youth Hostel - Situated at the eastern end of the valley Blacksail is a converted shepherds bothy offering two 4 and one 8 bedded rooms, self catering or breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided. Other facilities include Sitting/dining room, self-catering kitchen and shower. Limited shop. No access for cars.

Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre - Situated half way up the valley the Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre is run by its members for the benefit of all. The Centre offers dormitory accommodation and self catering for groups of up to 40 people - contact the Warden for details of availability and costs.

Ennerdale Scout Camp - Recently refurbished and extend Ennerdale Scout camp offers a great location on the western shore of Ennerdale Water with good parking and is ideal for groups visiting Ennerdale.

For other accomodation close to the valley please visit our main accomodation page

Please note inclusion in this list does not constitute a recommendation by the Wild Ennerdale Partnership. If you would like to see your accommodation listed here please email the webmaster with details.