YHA Coniston Holly How
Leave your car at home and enjoy a wide range of activities from this centre. All levels of walking routes, including the Old Man of Coniston, lead from the door, as do some of Britain's finest mountain biking trails.
Sail, canoe or cruise on the lake, climb a classic Lake District crag or try pony trekking. John Ruskin's home and museum and lots of Arthur Ransome connections are nearby.
60 beds: 4 x 4, 4 x 8, 1 x 10 bedded rooms
- Meals available: breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meal
- Free planning visit
- 1:10 free leader places
- Fully risk assessed activities and accommodation
- No dedicated classroom, however the lounge and dining area may be used.
- Teaching aids available: OHP, whiteboard, flip chart, slide projector, television/ video
- Assistance with risk assessment
- Wet weather alternatives
- A full set of waterproof top and trousers available free for every student
- A mini rucksack and water bottle available free for every student
- Free low-level day, half-day, evening or adventure walks with help from YHA staff
- Free nightline and low level ropes course in the grounds delivered with help from YHA staff
- Free team building games available with assistance from YHA staff
- Free big screen movies available at night
- Free last night disco
We are passionate about the meals we produce and that's why all our food is prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients, sourced locally where available, prepared and cooked to order. We offer flexible meal times to fit in with your itinerary and with prior notice, we are happy to cater for any special dietary requests.
GCSE Rock!
Subjects: P.E. and Outdoor Activity
Course Levels: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, GCSE
5 days (4 nights) all-inclusive
Fun and learning go side by side as students achieve valuable marks towards GCSE Physical Education with this Rock Climbing module based in the Lake District.
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Mountain environment discovery and exploration
Subjects: Geography
Course Levels: Key Stage 2
3 days (2 nights) all-inclusive
Run in conjunction with the Lake District National Park. Led by specialist teachers with experience and knowledge of the curriculum and the outdoors.Show DetailsStorm watch - weather station
Subjects: Cross Curricular
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, A Level/ A2
3 days (2 nights ) full board
Learn how to measure the exciting weather events of the Lake District, come rain or shine!Show DetailsMines & Mountains
Subjects: Geography
Course Levels: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, A Level/ A2
3 days (2 nights) full board
Slate saw the arrival of the railways to Coniston and mining was so extensive that most of the‘Old Man' is thought to be hollow.Show Details
