News

Check back regularly for latest updates and happenings around Elterwater:

The End of an Era

Tuesday, 21st January 2025

It is with huge gratitude and a sense of sadness, that we have accepted our long serving Hostel Manager Nick’s decision to retire in May this year. Nick joined Elterwater […]

Chris and Rowen go round!

Tuesday, 7th January 2025

Taking a chance on a good weather window between atrocious storms, Rowen Ratcliffe and Chris Worth became the latest completers of our 23 Before Tea challenge. Rowen and Chris, members […]

Gavin’s amazing winter record

Monday, 9th December 2024

Three times record holder for our 23 before Tea challenge, Ambleside AC’s Gavin Dale has recorded an amazing new record for the Winter Bob Graham round. Last weekend he raced […]

Record falls for 23 before Tea running challenge

Thursday, 18th July 2024

Two of the UK’s leading ultra runners have set a phenomenal new fastest time for the 23 before Tea challenge from Elterwater Hostel in the Lakes. Hugh Chatfield and Keith […]

Cal Goes around Before Tea!

Friday, 10th May 2024

The latest runner to complete the Elterwater Hostel 23 before Tea challenge is Cal MacLennan from Oxfordshire. Cal is an ultra runner with Paul Wilson‘s SummitUltra group and Abingdon athletics […]

Update on the new building work

Sunday, 14th January 2024

Many of our guests have asked us about our new build, what we’re doing, why, and when will it be finished? Here, owner Alan explains what we’ve been up to: […]

The Great Outdoors Awards – Nominated Again

Saturday, 13th January 2024

We are delighted to be able to share that we have once again been nominated in the best Hostel or Bunkhouse category for The Great Outdoors Awards. The awards, described […]

23 Before Tea – a case for the long slow run!

Sunday, 31st December 2023

The 23 Before Tea has taken on a life of its own over the past few years, what started as an idea in the pub has spawned into a […]

10 years of Elterwater Hostel

Thursday, 7th December 2023

A lovely celebration was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the Elterwater Independent Hostel. Owners Christine and Alan Thomas invited guests, who have supported them over the years to […]

Gavin smashes the record

Friday, 1st December 2023

Former record holder Gavin Dale has regained the crown for the 23 Before Tea fell running challenge. Gavin, who runs for Ambleside AC, flew round the route on Tuesday on […]