West End Outdoor Centre

he centre lies in picturesque countrysideWest 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 Centre is an excellent walking and touring base, being within easy reach of a wealth of natural visitor attractions, waymarked walks and nature trails.

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.

THE FACILITIES

The leaders' en-suite room/flatWest End Outdoor Centre offers good quality self-catering accommodation for up to 30 people in 9 bedrooms with bunk beds. This includes leader's en suite accommodation with private catering, dining and lounge facilities. This self-contained accommodation is ideal for families or couples. The Centre is fully centrally heated for your comfort.

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.

THE BEDROOMS

Four of the bunk-bedded rooms accommodate 2 people; four accommodate 4 and one room accommodates 6. A pillow and blanket are provided with each bed.

THE KITCHEN

The kitchen/dining areaOne 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 those spaghetti bologneses, hot pots, curries and stews! Two fridges and a freezer are also included, together with all cooking utensils and equipment.

The lounge area The spacious and attractive dining room is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen. The Centre also has a Lounge and Pool Room.

A Conference/Training/De-briefing Room is also available if required. There is also a Drying Room.

LOCATION AND ATTRACTIONS

These 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.

John and Margaret Verity own and manage West End Outdoor Centre and live close by should they be needed during your stay. For bookings or enquiries, please use the contact information below. Click here to check availability online.

Price List 2008

Per person, per night (Minimum charge £20.00) : £10.00

Sole Use of Centre - Minimum stay 2 nights:

  • Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays, per night: £250
  • Sunday night - if staying for more than 2 nights, not Bank Holidays: £150
  • Any other night, per night: £190
  • Monday to Friday, 4 nights: £575
  • 7 nights, starting any night other than Saturday: £900

Pets by prior arrangement £5.00 per night

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Contact details

West End Outdoor Centre, Wagtails, Thruscross, Harrogate,
North Yorkshire HG3 4AH
01943 880207 (+44 1943 880207)
m.verity@virgin.net