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Look who’s coming for tea! (No, not a tiger. It’s Look who’s coming for tea! (No, not a tiger. It’s just Floss!) we get through quite a lot of tea here at the hostel! @yorkshiretea 

Meanwhile out in the Dales, we are coming to the end of Mushroom season with just a few heavyweights still hanging about…. 

And now that Autumn has stripped the trees there are new interesting patterns in the trees and sky to take a look at, things are always more interesting when you are able to see them for yourself….. anyway bookings are now open for ‘26, come and see for yourself!

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We have had our bi-annual EHO visit this morning, We have had our bi-annual EHO visit this morning, we got a 5 star rating and everything is as it should be!

It is always good to have a visit like this, we go about our jobs thinking that we know what we are doing, it is helpful to be able to show someone around who might be able to offer improvements. It is nice to hear have are doing everything properly.

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One thing I have learnt is that even when the weat One thing I have learnt is that even when the weather outside might not look quite as promising as one might wish for, if you just put on your boots or runners and go out anyway, good things happen!

Today….sheep.

Also, today is the announcement of @thebookerprizes which is a highlight in any booksellers calendar! (Even our little second-book shop in our Youth Hostel!) my personal favourite from this years shortlist is Audition @_katiekitamura it is a great list though!

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Is it just me, or has it been a nice autumn this y Is it just me, or has it been a nice autumn this year? I’m not sure if it is just that I have been noticing it more! It has been nice to have the wood burner lit in the hostel a bit more often!

Anyway, if you haven’t yet voted for us in the TGO awards (link in bio) please do, it would really be nice for us!

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We are delighted to have been nominated in the bes We are delighted to have been nominated in the best Hostel or bunkhouse category for the TGO awards this year! There are a lot of really good people and places in the list some you may have heard of, it is free to vote and really in an industry that doesn’t have a lot of glitz and glamour, an award like this can really make a difference!

If you would like to vote for us, I have copied in the link below.

Whilst you are there, please consider voting for our friend: Emma Shipley (extra mile award) who’s company @yorkietalkiesoutdoors runs outdoor events and weekends, they are beautifully organised and have genuinely saved lives by helping people find themselves through outdoor activities.

Also we have heard very good things about @alexstaniforth_  who works with @yhaofficial (I ran past him as he was climbing Great Whernside but didn’t figure who he was until he was miles away!)

If you have a minute, have a look at the list, and voting for us would be really nice, thank you!

https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-great-outdoors-reader-awards-2026-vote/

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https://www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-great-outdoors-reader-awards-2026-vote/
It was a such a beautiful morning up on the hills It was a such a beautiful morning up on the hills around Kettlewell!

We only have a few days where we are open for regular bookings this year, this might be your last opportunity to come and take a short, nourishing break away before winter!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
It is a great time of the year here at the hostel. It is a great time of the year here at the hostel. We started the week with a lovely returning group who hired the place for their Halloween party, they certainly had a spooky good time!

As it has quietened down we have been able to take some longer walks, it is so lovely to be outside at this time of year, the sky is always changing!

We have already started thinking about our list of jobs that we have lined up for winter. Saul has already gotten around to renovating the commercial dishwasher chemical pump. Honestly, in this life you have to take the pleasures where you can find them!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
In order to be efficient, when we cook our hearty In order to be efficient, when we cook our hearty stews (which can be in the oven, low, for 10 hours) we try to make the most of it!
We use good ingredients, take care to cook things properly, with care.

Meanwhile outside, autumn is rolling over the dales, everything is golden and retreating, it is a nice time to be outside! There are some fun mushrooms too!
I understand that tooting one’s own horn on the in I understand that tooting one’s own horn on the internet is a risky sort of business…. 

But we have very recently got to 5 stars on TripAdvisor! Last year, Tripadvisor changed their star system to be able to give more detailed 4.8 or 4.9 star rating to even the very best businesses out there, but just this week we have received just one more 5 star review - thanks to everyone who has ever left a 5 star rating over the years, we really appreciate it!

In other business, this run of high pressure is giving us some amazing light in the mornings!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
We are looking forward to having @yorkietalkiesout We are looking forward to having @yorkietalkiesoutdoors staying with us at the weekend! Floss has been working hard getting all of the lists in order to make everything go smoothly whilst they are here!
As a contrast to the weekend we have been under a cloud inversion all day (too high to get above in the dales I think) which left the landscape a little quieter than we have seen recently, lovely to be out though.

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
It has been an absolute belter today! A little fro It has been an absolute belter today! A little frost, then the sun raising the dew into a mist, long shadows in the valley and clear light with blue sky above, my goodness, what a great day to be outside!
Meanwhile at the hostel. The community band that have been filling the place with music over the weekend left and we have got everything ready for another great week in Kettlewell!
We still have some availability this year, including a couple of weekends in November which are looking good. If you are lucky to be here on a day like this, my goodness, what a treat!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
Whilst autumn is autumn-ing around us, we had a li Whilst autumn is autumn-ing around us, we had a little bit of a quieter week, giving us a moment to catch up on some big cooking! I have been tweaking the Veg burger recipe, which has edamame beans, broccoli, spinach…. It really is a healthy delicious, nutritious treat! A batch of Roast Veg with harissa sauce and borlotti beans, we serve it with cous-cous and a dressed salad, very nice.
It always feels good to get a little ahead of things!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
It has been a busy sort of time here recently, we It has been a busy sort of time here recently, we had a nice group at the weekend with storm Amy encouraging everyone to stay in and read in front of the wood burning stove rather than going out!
Now that the storm has passed, @a_z.g is back here helping us re-paint the fire escape, not glamorous, but timely maintenance is better than having to repair things down the line!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
Autumn is popping off! The trees around the vill Autumn is popping off! 

The trees around the village are starting to pale and brown, each day a bit more…….

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
September must be one of the nicest months to come September must be one of the nicest months to come to the dales, the light is so nice and a crisp day with a mountain all to yourself is very good indeed!
Take a look at the diary on our website, maybe there is a night or two you could get away!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
It is so great at this time of the year to get up It is so great at this time of the year to get up and hit the hills early! The light in the mornings gives dramatic, deep shadows in the valleys (dales) and then you pop out into such beautiful light when you get higher up, so good.
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
As summer rolls over into autumn, we can look forw As summer rolls over into autumn, we can look forward to some cooler days and browning leaves, it is very nice to be out in nature to see the details.
We still have some availability for this year, take a look at our website for details!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
What a turnaround! Waking up to a blue sky after t What a turnaround! Waking up to a blue sky after the last few days rain feels so good!.

If you have a waterfall that you like to visit, today would be the best day to see it for sure! So much water in the rivers and no clouds, perfect!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
Lee have been pretty busy this last couple of week Lee have been pretty busy this last couple of weeks and when it gets busy, that usually means lots of cooking!
Pictured is floss with a vegetarian and a vegan breakfast (vegan black pudding and marmite mushrooms) a banana loaf pudding and some Veg! Burgers, we take care to make sure that we cater for as many different dietary needs as well as we can, we think that it is important to be welcoming to everyone!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
It’s soup season! All of the food here is homemad It’s soup season!

All of the food here is homemade and delicious. It seems that when the weather turns just a little bit colder, minestrone. Pea and mint or carrot and coriander sold become more popular! Hearty and warming and really good value it is a healthy, hearty way to start a meal!

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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
We have been away for a couple of weeks! A great t We have been away for a couple of weeks! A great trip to Paris, lots of pointing at things, a couple of nice runs to see some sights, great food, it is nice to see some civilisation! 

Now that we are back, it all feels like the seasons have really changed, a slight nip in the air, the owls are out hooting in the evenings, it is altogether darker earlier. The fire in the lounge has been lit and we are thinking about jobs for winter!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
We have had a very good week here at the hostel. I We have had a very good week here at the hostel. It just seems that everyone has been having a nice time! A few people staying for a little longer, which tends to allow folk to unwind a bit more fully. It has also been some beautiful days for walking, maybe a little cooler which helps.
We have been working away making the food as good as we know how, plenty of our big burgers going out to families and a quite a lot of vegan breakfast (it may just be the marmite mushrooms that are attracting them!)
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
That is it! Another year of @kettlewellscarecrowfe That is it! Another year of @kettlewellscarecrowfestival done, flags down, bunting bagged up, everything is returning back to normal!

The dog bowl that we keep got run over at some point this week which seems to be the only casualty of the festival!

Out in the hills it was absolutely stunning! A light mist burning off as the sun comes up, very nice, it is good to get up and out!
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#getoutside #YHA #walking #rambling #wearecyclingUK #ramblersgb @yorkshiredales #yorkshiredales #kettlewell #accessforall #yorkshiredalesnationalpark #upperwharfedale @yhaofficial @indiehostelsuk #dalesway #indiehostelsuk #independenthostel #holiday #ukholiday #exclusivehire #selfcatering #hostelling #youthhostel #fullenglishbreakfast  #fellrunners #outdoors
Today was the last day of @kettlewellscarecrowfest Today was the last day of @kettlewellscarecrowfestival for this year! We took a last look around and had a final tasty lunch in the village hall! It really is a great day out!

It has been, by far, the hottest we have seen since we have been here!

We also went into the village playground (we had some children visiting us!) went into the church, which were both really great.

We have been starting to talk about our plans for next year, as ever we will see how closely our ambition is met by the reality of having to make it…..
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Whernside House, Kettlewell, North Yorkshire, BD235QU
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