16 years
More on the Black Sail hostel here:
http://www.grough.co.uk/view/2008/11/21/hot-meals-back-on-menu-after-black-sail-u-turn/
Pressure from hungry walkers has forced a u-turn on plans to stop serving food at one of England’s best loved youth hostels.
YHA earlier announced plans to stop offering catering at the isolated former shepherd’s bothy at Black Sail, in the shadow of Great Gable at the head of Ennerdale. The hostel is only accessible by walkers, cyclists and an odd four-wheel drive vehicle.
There was an outcry when the association said it would stop serving meals and turn the remote site into a self-catering only setup. Walkers complained the traditional hot meals served at the hostel were an integral part of the enjoyment of the place.
There's a great photo of the hostel on the original article too. Has anyone been to this hostel?
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