West End Outdoor Centre is situated amidst stunning landscape overlooking the peaceful and tranquil Thruscross Reservoir in a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The centre is conveniently placed close to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park yet only two and a half miles north of the A59 (Harrogate to Skipton road) from Blubberhouses. The centre is 12 miles from Harrogate and Skipton.

The accommodation is particularly suitable for family parties, walkers, ramblers, cyclists, youth groups and school parties. Management training courses are also catered for and the remoteness, yet convenience, of the centre, makes it a perfect choice. There is ample car parking.

West End Outdoor Centre offers good quality self catering accommodation for up to 30 people in 9 bedrooms with bunk beds. This includes leaders en suite accommodation with private catering, dining and lounge facilities. There are 4 showers, 4 hand basins and 4 toilets with hot water 24 hours a day. There are no extra charges for heating, lighting and hot water. Four of the bunk bedded rooms accommodate 2 people; four accommodate 4 and one room accommodates 6.

One of the most important areas of an outdoor centre is the kitchen and dining areas and great emphasis is placed on the range, standard and cleanliness of the facilities at West End Outdoor Centre.

The well equipped kitchen includes an electric four oven Aga cooker - perfect for cooking that spaghetti bolognese, hot pot, curries and stews. Two fridges and a freezer are also included, together with all cooking utensils and equipment.

The spacious and attractive dining room is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen. There is also has a lounge and pool room.

A conference/training/de-briefing room is also available if required. There is also a drying room.

This is an excellent walking and touring base, being within easy reach of a wealth of natural visitor attractions, waymarked walks and nature trails. Some attractions nearby include Brimham Rocks, Stump Cross Caverns, How Stean Gorge, Bolton Abbey and Fountains Abbey. The centre is within easy reach of Pateley Bridge and Grassington. If you don't feel like cooking, there are 2 pubs locally that serve good food.

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Rates: Please see website.

3 Star Visit England.

Please bring your own linen.

Pets are welcome by arrangement.