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Black Sail Youth Hostel
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Black Sail is a legend, famous for being a remote and isolated shepherd's bothy at the head of Ennerdale. This location provides great access to the surrounding fells: Great Gable, Pillar, Red Pike, Steeple and Haycock Ridge, to name a few. On the Coast to Coast walking route this is a renowned location for enjoying the mountains of the Lake District.
The Youth Hostel provides cosy, basic facilities and limited electric supply. A telephone is available for emergency use only. There are two adjacent kitchen areas. Solid fuel stove in lounge/dining room and background heating in rest of the Youth Hostel. YHA staff are resident at Ennerdale Youth Hostel. Only one car is allowed at the Youth Hostel, to transport supplies and people (park then 5 minutes walk). All other vehicles must be left at Ennerdale (3½ miles).

1 STAR HOSTEL

Facilities

Total Number of Beds: 16
16
Family Rooms Shop: 5 miles
5 miles
Train Station: 19 miles
19 miles
Bus Stop: 3 miles
3 miles
Fact File
England and Wales
YHA Black Sail,
Black Sail Hut,
Ennerdale, Cleator,
Cumbria,
CA23 3AY
Grid Ref:
OS 89 (194124)
Local Information >
How to Book:
e: rentahostel@yha.org.uk
t: 0870 770 8868
Availability:
Nov - Mar
Prices:
 From £420 for 2 nights
Rentahostels Nearby:
Ennerdale (4)