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Skiddaw House, a former shooting lodge, occupies one of the most atmospheric and isolated locations imaginable in England, in the heart of the wild country Back O'Skidda, overlooking the head of the remote Caldew Valley.
The surrounding land has now been acquired by the Cumbria Wildlife Trust and is to become the subject of a major habitat restoration project. The lodge is an independent hostel affiliated to the YHA, and camping pitches are available. Dogs are allowed on the camping ground, but not in the hostel itself.
Booking was simple, I just emailed an enquiry directly to the lodge. I arrived late in the day after having walked over the Caldbeck fells from Mosedale to the east - it had been a wet and windy day at times, and I was glad to reach the shelter of the hostel.
I settled myself into a comfy chair in the large common room whilst waiting for reception to open. I checked in - the warden was most welcoming, and after paying my £10 (cash only) I went outside to pitch my tent in the fading light. Note that there is no vehicle access - the shortest 'walk in' is about 5 miles (8km).
The pitches are at the bottom of a walled enclosure in front of the hostel called 'The 'Garden', in reality a sloping area of rough grass. It was not the best pitching ground, but I soon found a level enough spot for my small one man tunnel tent, sheltered by some trees and a stone wall - a snug pitch.
One of the biggest attractions of camping at Skiddaw House, after the stunning location, is access to the common room and kitchen facilities, as well as the toilets and decent showers. The shop sells a modest range of food and excellent bottled beer from a local brewery (again cash only). Several gas hobs are installed along the wall of the common room for cooking, and there is a scullery to the rear.
I met the other 4 residents and we settled in for a pleasant evening in front of the large log burning stove, chatting about our days out on the fells. Note that there is no mains electricity or wifi at Skiddaw House, but they have their own solar and generator powered battery system, and cooking and hot water is by bottled gas.
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Common Questions
Is YHA Skiddaw House child friendly? YES, it accepts children View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to YHA Skiddaw House? There is a shop on site View all facilities
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Tent Pitches 
No Caravans 
No Motorhomes 
No Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
No Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <5 miles 
Wild Swimming <5 miles 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <5 miles
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Skiddaw House, a former shooting lodge, occupies one of the most atmospheric and isolated locations imaginable in England, in the heart of the wild country Back O'Skidda, overlooking the head of the remote Caldew Valley. 
