A visit to the Peak District ~YHA Castleton Losehill Hall

Castleton YHA Losehill Hall

YHA Castleton Losehill Hall in the Peak District is a lovely youth hostel set in the Peak District. Recently I was contacted by YHA to see if I wanted to visit the Peak District and stay at their YHA  Castleton Losehill Hall. Not having managed this for many years I jumped at the chance to rekindle my student days.

As a student, I have spent many holidays travelling to different cities with my friends, since we were on student budget we used to perpetually stay in youth hostels. These were an inexpensive way to get overnight accommodation, meet other travellers and make new acquaintances. As I got older and secured a job, youth hostel became something of a distant memory as the holidays were always in faraway places and stays were in luxury hotels.

Location of YHA Castleton Losehill Hall

YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It is a fully refurbished gothic mansion which is set within 27 acres of parkland and offering beautiful views of the Peak District.

YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is only a stone’s throw from Castleton village in the High Peak district of Derbyshire near the Hope Valley. It is only a 15 minute walk  from the youth hostel to the village.

Things to do in and around Castleton

The village has many public houses, independent stores, quaint tea rooms, Peveril Castle and the Blue John Cavern and caves. Blue John is a semi-precious mineral which also known as Derbyshire Spar. It is a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellow colour. You can see it during a visit Blue John Cavern and caves.

The location is perfect for hiking in the peak district with walks up to Mam Tor, Win Hill and Lose Hill.

Facilities on site

 YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is a really lovely place to stay. The building maintains it’s Victorian Gothic look even though it has been renovated. The building has rooms of all different sizes, which range from two to three sharing to eight sharing. Most have en suite bathrooms and additional washroom facilities too.  

There are dining rooms, a fully furnished bar, a lovely lounge room with open fire where you can
sit and relax and mingle with fellow travellers. On site are meeting rooms and tranquil spaces too, for those who want to relax on their own.  

There are also has separate mews that are available to hire for private parties that sleep up to 28 people and have fully kitted kitchens and dining facilities. There is plenty of parking, drying rooms, cycle storage, luggage storage and free wifi too.

Supperclubs at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall

On site at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall there is a restaurant that offers breakfasts, lunches and suppers. YHA has recently introduced their supperclubs, which offers a communal dining experience with other travellers to encourage people to make new friends and creating a more enjoyable dining experience.

Supper clubs are a great way to start new conversations and discuss with fellow traveller’s their day’s activities and share interests and
team up.

A two course meal starts from as little as £9.95, this includes a main course and dessert . They also cater for all dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. Since I am a vegetarian this was important for me and I can definitely vouch for the meal which was delicious and very filling and great value for money.

Breakfast at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall

Breakfasts at the YHA Castleton Losehill Hall are plentiful with a varied choice of toast, pastries, cereals, and a fully cooked English breakfast with tea, coffee, juices and smoothies. It’s the perfect way to kick start your day before embarking on the day’s activities.

Activities on offer at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall

Whether you are a solo traveller or visiting in a group, YHA offers many activities such as guided walks, cycling and water activities.  It is the perfect place to stay, which is inexpensive too.

Escorted Hiking Tours

During my stay our group did a three hour escorted hike with my fellow bloggers, it was a terrific
experience and offered so many wonderful photo opportunities. The hikes are of different difficulty degrees and you can opt how long and how far you want to walk to suit your ability. There is no doubt that the breathtaking views will not disappoint you no matter what you decide to do.

I will definitely be returning to YHA Castleton Losehill Hall for a longer stay. I would like to participate in so many more activities.

The Peak District is beautiful all the year around. If you enjoy hiking, walking and enjoying the outdoors there are a lot of trails and walks in the area.

**This post is in collaboration with YHA.

If you enjoy my hiking do check out my Simply Hike list.

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