WHAT FACILITIES DOES THE HOSTEL HAVE? WHAT DO WE NEED TO BRING? Self-catering Towels, soap and personal toiletries Tea towels and washing up liquid Four Dormitories (1 upstairs with 10 bunks, 3 downstairs with 8, 4 & 2 bunks : Maximum guests 24) Toilet rolls First aid equipment

Bunk beds with mattresses provided HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Kitchen with full-size Calor gas cooker, electric fridge, freezer, microwave and full range of cooking utensils  The cost is £9.50 per person per night with a minimum charge of £95 per night for parties of less than 10 guests. Good range of cutlery and crockery  A deposit of £95 is required to secure a booking. Please make cheques Toilet and washroom facilities both upstairs and downstairs payable to Conistone Hostel & Chapel.

Shaver point available Electricity is provided by means of a coin meter – you will need to bring £1 or £2 coins for this, (we suggest you bring £10 in winter - no change is available in Shower rooms downstairs and upstairs the village). There are no other charges for gas or heating. Lounge area for games, leisure and worship IS THERE A TELEPHONE?

Parking for 5 cars in front of the Hostel There is a telephone for receiving incoming calls only or dialing 999. No outgoing calls can be made. The hostel number is 01756 753466. Please do not ring unless you know the group currently in residence.

ANY “HOUSE RULES”?

 Please read the Leaders’ Handbook on arrival

 Please ensure you are fully equipped (and insured!) for any activities you

are planning whilst visiting the hostel.

 Please follow the Country Code at all times

 No smoking or consumption of alcohol on the premises

 Sorry no pets (except guide dogs).

 Please respect the peace of the village you are visiting. No undue noise outside the Hostel after 9 p.m. We value highly the goodwill of the residents of the village and wish to keep it! WHEN IS THE HOSTEL AVAILABLE? 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Times of arrival and departure by  Please tidy up and hoover before leaving – for the next group. arrangement with the Booking Secretary. Thank you!

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE LOCALLY? The Methodist Church – West District

For full details of the following (and other!) activities, contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01756 752774 or visit www.yorkshiredales.org:

Hill and fell walking – The National Park offers a wide variety of walks from riverside strolls to the challenge of the 3 peaks. Orienteering – Many possible routes in a variety of terrain. Caving and potholing – This is Britain’s richest area. Canoeing – Permission to use the must be obtained first. usually available locally at Appletreewick. Rockclimbing and abseiling – Rock outcrops and crags within easy walking distance. Cycle hire Pony trekking – Trekking Centre in Conistone village (Tel 01756 752861 or 753369) Field studies – Rich area for studying geology, botany, bird watching, lead mining, farming and early history. Swimming - At & Settle.

AND WHERE IS IT? By car: 30 minutes North of Skipton on B6265 and B6160 1 hour from A1 via Knaresborough and Grassington 1¼ hours from Preston via Skipton 1½ hours from Leeds via Skipton 1 hour from Bradford via Skipton Please bear in mind that the nearest shops are 3 miles away in Grassington or . Post code for SatNav: BD23 5HS

BOOKING FORMS AVAILABLE FROM: A self-catering residential centre situated in the MALCOLM ATKINSON, 26 MIDDLETON ROAD, ILKLEY, beautiful Yorkshire Dales village of Conistone WEST YORKSHIRE LS29 9EX between Kettlewell & Grassington in

To check availability, please phone: 01943 608479 January 2017