Skiddaw House

Skiddaw House - 2009 Report

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:40:00 +0000

It has been another successful year for Skiddaw House. Business reached 1490 over nights. These are the best figures the House has achieved surpassing the best year under the old system. Britain’s only mountain hut is being discovered and Martin and Marie’s fantastic hospitality is being recognized.

BUILDING PROGRESS

Work was done in the spring to cure the bulge in the front of the house and to stabilize the floor of Wagtail, which had an alarming “bounce”. This has now been completed and safety is assured. With much volunteer and professional labour, a new woodshed has been constructed. This will provide dry fuel for the house, ensuring more efficient usage of valuable resources. Plans are afoot to complete the repair of the roof and the installation of an environmentally friendly solar system. This work is scheduled for March 2010.

VOLUNTEER LABOUR

Under the continued leadership of John Martin from Carlisle, volunteers have contributed enormously to the improvement and maintanence of the House. Again the contribution of useful labour has been over 800 people hours of unpaid input. The list is long. One of the obvious improvements is the repair of the boundary wall at the front of the property. A considerable amount of time and expertise has contributed to that project. As previously mentioned there was great volunteer input into the provision of the woodshed and its contents. Work has been carried out to improve and maintain the copse that provides a vital habitat to the flora and fauna of the area and thus enhancing the local environment. Other unseen and less glamorous work has been carried out on the drainage system and continuing damp prevention. The Foundation would like to thank John for his fantastic leadership. Indeed the Foundation is hugely grateful for the wonderful and generous contribution that our volunteers have provided. If anyone would like to contribute their time, enthusiasm and expertise please do not hesitate in getting in touch with Skiddaw House.

COMMUNICATIONS

One of the most important unseen improvements is an online capability. It is now possible to book online either via the YHA website at www.yha.org.uk or via email at skiddawhouse@yahoo.co.uk. This improvement is also seen as an essential safety feature for all those who live and stay at Skiddaw House.

EDUCATION

Heather Crompton has done sterling work in promoting Skiddaw House within Cumbrian schools. Hundreds of school children have benefited from the Skiddaw House experience. Repeat visits have been made by the American School in London giving their pupils a view of England that they can take with them in their world wide adventures. Skiddaw House offers youngsters a wonderful and unique opportunity at what is a very modest cost. If you are looking for an opportunity in giving youngsters a fascinating experience then please do not hesitate in contacting us.

THE FUTURE

We can only have a future if Skiddaw House is used by walkers and cyclists. However if you are interested in ornithology or even in star gazing, then Skiddaw House offers some wonderful opportunities. The busier the House is the more assured its future will be. We have plans to continually improve the House and make the Skiddaw House Experience a very memorable one for all concerned. However like all charitable organisations, the Skiddaw House Foundation needs financial support to fulfill its obligations. If you would be willing to donate to Skiddaw House please do not hesitate in contacting us. The Foundation would like to thank our landlord John Waugh and his family for their continuing generous support of the House and the Foundation over the last year.

Skiddaw House (auf Deutsch)

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:55:28 +0000

SKIDDAW HOUSE

Genießen Siedie gemuetliche Unterkunft des Skiddaw Hauses in den wundeschoenen Bergen des Northern lake District norwestlich von England. Diese einfache Ferienunterkunft wird von der naturlichen reinen Schönheit der landshaft umgeben und bietet eine erstaunliche Aussicht. Sie hat gemuetliche Kommunalräume, zwei-stoeckige Betten in den klenieren Schlafzimmern und eine vollausgeruestete Kueche. Sie ist der ideale Ausgangspunkt für Erforschungen in der Bergregion Skiddaw Blencathra und den Berglehnen northern Fells.

Skiddaw House: Was? Wo? Wie?

Das Skiddaw House ist vom 1. März bis zum 31. Oktober geoeffnet und gilf als basis Jugend ferienunterkunft mit grundlegendem Komfort und ist Mitglied der Jundgendherbergenen-Organisation (YHA) von England und Wales. Informationen in der Webseite: http://www.yha.org.uk

Oktober und November: ausschließlich für komplete Vermietung (an Gruppen) Januar und Februar : geschlossen
Beinhaltungsraum, spezieller Ausziehraum von Fussbekleidung (z.B. Dreckige Stiefel!), Kocherd und Utensilien zum kochen, Raum fuer Geschirrwäsche. Elektrscher Strom von Generator, Signal fuer Handys in Entfernung von 20 minuten zu fuss.

Befindet sich: in der Seeregion )Lake district von Cumbria) zwischen dem Dorf Bassenthwaite (im Norden) und dem Dorf Threlkeld (im Sueden). Nähere stadt; Keswick.

Geographische Breite: 54°39´
Geographische Nordlänge: 3°6´ westlich (Sonnenaufgang 12 stunden spaeter als Greenwich)
Höhe: 450 meter, das hoechste Gebaeude der YHA in Großbritannien.
Höhe des Berges Skiddaw : 916 meter

Bushaltestellen in der Naehe:
Threlkeld, 2 Stunden zu Fuss (Linie Penrith-Keswick-Workington/Cockermouth: X4 und X5
Das Skiddaw House befindet sich auf dem bekannetenden wanderweg “ Cumbria Way” ( 112km)
Informationen ueber den Lake District ( Seeregion) finden sie in der web- enzyklopädie “Wikipadia” in englisher Sprache: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_District
Die Webseite ( in englischen Sprache) beinhaltet informationen ueber dem bekannetenden Wanderweg “Cumbria Way”: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/paths/cumbria.html

Warum lohnt sich ein Besuch im Skiddaw Haus?

Sie haben die Moeglichkeit in einer aussergerwoehnlich natuerlichen Naturschoenheit zu wandern oder fahrrad zu fahren.
Sie koennen sich in der wilden Natur entspannenIhren Schlaf adgelegeren Unterkunft Englands geniessen.
Sie koennen Karten speilen und ein heisses getraenk neben dem Holzofen geniessen und folglich Bekanntschaften mit Personen aus aller Welt machen. Usw..

Wie kommt man zum Skiddaw Haus?

Mit dem Zug:
Von London-Euston bestehen Direcktfahten mit Virgin Zuege nach Penrith. Die Fahrt der Linie London-Glasgow Dauert 3-4 Stunden. Wenn sie aus der Sation Penrith herauskommen, nehmen sie die Busse X4 oder X5 (jede 1 Stunde von Montag-Samstag, jede 2 stunden Sonntags) mit Richtung Keswick.
Sie steigen in der Staion Threlkeld “horse and Farrier” aus (nach ungefähr 30 minuetiger fahrt) und gehen ungefähr 2 stunden lang bis zum Skiddaw Haus.

Allgemeine Informationen über Züge: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk or 0845 7484950

Informationen über Virgin Züge: http://www.virgin.com/trains

Mit dem Bus- Buslinien National Express:
Von der Station London Victoria (nur 10 minuten zu Fuss vom Bahnhof), besteht tägliche direkte Busfahrten Nach Keswick (9 stunden reisedauer) und für Penrith (6 Stunden Reisedauer – Nachtfahrten). In Anschluss nehmen Sie den lokalen Bus nach Threlkeld (siehe oben) oder sie wandern 2 Stunden von Keswick. Informationen über den Busse National Express: http://www.nationalexpress.com, or 0870 5808080

Mit dem Auto:
Von London aus, folden wir autobahn M1 Richtung Birmingham, dann die M6 Richtung Manchester und dann Richtung Carlisle. Wir nehem den Ausgang zu Penrith und fahren auf die A66 Richtung Keswick. Wir fahren von der A66 runter, bevor wir Keswick erreichen und wenden rechts nach Threlkeld. Wir fahren durch das Dorf bis wir das blencathra Field centre erreichen. Sie koennen 1hr Auto am Ende der Strasse parken und ca 1 ½ Stunden bis zum Skeddaw Haus wandern.

Mit dem Flugzeug:
Die beiden naeheren internationale Flueghaefen nach Keswick sind Machester und Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Das Buch “Rough Guide” ueber den Lake District empfiehit den Flueghafen von Manchester.
Vom Machester-Picadilly, koennen sie mit dem Zug nach Penrith fahren, und den Zug entweder in Preston, oder Bolton, oder in L:ancaster wechsein.
Wennsie vom Flughafen Newcastle nach Penrith fahren wollen, und brauchen nur den Zug in Carlisle zu wechseln. In beiden Faellen, dauert die Reise ca. 2 Stunden.

Kontakt-e-mail: skiddawhouse@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.skiddawhouse.co.uk
Web bookings: www.yha.org.uk ( from March 2009)

Tel/ :SMS: +4407747174293

Wir erwarten sie in Kuerze!
Martin and Marie-Pierre

Skiddaw House YHA
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
CA12 4QX

Xmas and New Year 2008

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:20:00 +0000

Christmas and New Year 2008
We are offering reduced rates at Christmas and New Year. Please read on for further details.

Update from the House

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:50:00 +0000

Early summer 2008 - we have been pleased with the numbers of visitors at Skiddaw House, and have had many volunteer work days, and visits from organised work parties, which have been very productive.

Tree-planting

Mon, 12 May 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Grampus Heritage Training have recently booked a week-end visit with us at the end of May. They are interested in the regeneration of our wooded area at the back of the hostel.........

Volunteer weekend

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:00:00 +0000

During the snowy weekend of the 12th and 13th of April, 5 or 6 volunteers tackled various jobs at the hostel.

Skiddaw House Geocache!!

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:40:00 +0000

A geocache has been set up near Skiddaw House and is now available for geocachers to find. Go to http://www.geocaching.com/ to find out about geocashing and to get the coordinates for the new cache. Bearing in mind that Skiddaw House is in the middle of Skiddaw Forest, an area locally know as "Back o' Skiddaw", the cache name is WADDIKS !
We look forward to welcoming geocachers to Skiddaw House hostel.

Skiddaw House Foundation - 2007 Report

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:30:00 +0000

The annual report of the Skiddaw House Foundation details all that has happened in a very busy year. To read the full report please Click Here.

Volunteer Work Days

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:30:00 +0000

During the early part of March we held a number of workdays at Skiddaw House.............

Skiddaw House - Booking and Contact

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:40:00 +0000

HOW TO BOOK

To be sure of a bed it is best to book in advance. The easiest way to book is by using the YHA Booking System and paying with a Credit Card. To do this online go to the YHA Accomodation Search Page - select 'Lake District' and then 'Skiddaw House' and enter your details. You can also book direct with the YHA by phone on 0800 0191700.

If you want to book direct with the hostel, you can contact the warden in the following ways:

By Post at: Skiddaw House, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 4QX
By Telephone: 07747 174293
By emailing the warden here.

Please allow plenty of time to send and receive responses - postal mail can take up to a week. Also phone reception can be variable in bad weather.

To confirm bookings please send a letter along with full payment (cheques made out to ‘Skiddaw House’).

Please note that the hostel has no Credit or Debit Card facilities. All payments should be made in advance by cash or cheque. (Please use the YHA Booking System if you want to pay by Credit or Debit Card)

For enquiries about how you can help out and other general enquiries, please see the "How you can help" page.