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1. Haggis Hostels: 5/3 West Register St, EH2 2AA. 0131 557 0036 www.haggishostels.co.uk
5. Malone’s Old Town Hostel: 14 Forrest Rd, EH1 2QN. 0131 226 7648 www.maloneshostel.com
2. St Christopher’s Inn, Edinburgh: 9-13 Market St, EH1 1DE. 0131 226 1446 www.st-christophers.co.uk/edinburgh-hostels
6. Kick Ass Hostel: 2 West Port, EH1 2JA. 0131 226 6351 www.kickasshostels.co.uk
3. Smart City Hostels: 50 Blackfriars St, EH1 1NE. 0131 524 1989 www.smartcityhostels.com
7. The Hostel: 3 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR. 0131 313 1031 www.edinburghcitycentrehostels.co.uk
4. Budget Backpackers: 37-39 Cowgate, EH1 1JR. 0131 226 6351 www.budgetbackpackers.com
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UK’s TOP TEN SURF SPOTS... 1. watergate bay, newquay, SOUTh west england - B/I 2. Thurso East, HIGHLAND, Scotland - E 3. Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire, WALES - E 4. Sennen Cove, CornwaLl, SOUTh west england - B/I 5. croyde bay, Devon, SOUTh west england - I/E 6. Llangennith, Gower, Wales - B/I 7. Bournemouth, dorset, south England - I 8. Porth Neigwl/Hells Mouth, Gwynedd, Wales - I 9. Pease Bay, Borders, Scotland - B 10. SumMerleaze beach, bude, south West England - B/I Surfing in the summer is good, AND autumn surfing is even better... but don’t forget the wetsuit! MOST SUITED TO: B-BEGINNERS, I-INTERMEDIATE E-EXPERT
= National Park 1. London: See reverse side! 2. Kipps Canterbury: 40 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1 3JT. 01227 786 121 www.kipps-hostel.com 3. Kipps Brighton: 76 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 9JA. 01273 604 182 www.kipps-brighton.com SoBo House: 11 Seafield Rd, Brighton, BN3 2TN. 01273 20 60 70 www.roomsinbrighton.co.uk
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4. Gumber Bothy Barn: Gumber Farm, Courthill Farm Road, Slindon, Arundel, BN18 0RN. 01243 814 484 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/slindon-estate 5. Bournemouth Backpackers: 3 Frances Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 3RY. 01202 299 491 www.bournemouthbackpackers.co.uk 6. Bunkhouse Plus: 47 Walpole Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HQ. 01305 775 228 www.bunkhouseplus.co.uk 7. Globe Backpackers Exeter: 71 Holloway St, Exeter, EX2 4JD. 01392 21 55 21 www.exeterbackpackers.co.uk 8. Torquay Backpackers: 119 Abbey Rd, Torquay, TQ2 5NP. 01803 299 924 www.torquaybackpackers.co.uk
9. Sparrowhawk Backpackers: 45 Ford St, Moretonhamstead, TQ13 8LN. 01647 440 318 www.sparrowhawkbackpackers.co.uk 10. Globe Backpackers Plymouth: 172 Citadel Rd, Plymouth, PL1 3BD. 01752 225 158 www.plymouthbackpackers.co.uk 11. Falmouth Lodge Backpackers: 9 Gyllyngvase Terrace, Falmouth, TR11 4DL. 01326 319 996 www.falmouthbackpackers.co.uk 12. YMCA Cornwall: International House, The Orchard, Alverton, Penzance, TR18 4TE. 01736 365 016 www.cornwallbackpackers.org.uk Penzance Backpackers: The Blue Dolphin, 37 Alexandra Rd, Penzance, TR18 4LZ. 01736 363 836 www.pzbackpack.com 13. Matt’s Surf Lodge: 110 Mount Wise, Newquay, TR7 1QP. 01637 874 651 www.matts-surf-lodge.co.uk St Christopher’s Inn, Newquay: 35 Fore St, Newquay, TR7 1HR. 0163 785 911 www.st-christophers.co.uk/newquay-hostels 14. Northshorebude Backpackers: 57 Killerton Rd, Bude, EX23 8EW. 01288 354 256 www.northshorebude.com
15. Ocean Backpackers: 29 Saint James Place, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BJ. 01271 867 835 www.oceanbackpackers.co.uk
Hilton Chambers: 15 Hilton St, Manchester, M1 1JJ. 0161 236 4414 www.hattershostels.com
26. Greenhead Hostel: Station Rd, Greenhead, CA8 7HG. 01697 747 411 www.greenheadhotelandhostel.co.uk
34. Stonecroft Inn: Dolecoed Rd, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RA. 01591 610 332 www.stonecroft.co.uk
16. St Christopher’s Inn, Bath: 9 Green St, Bath, BA1 2JY. 01225 481 444 st-christophers.co.uk/bath-hostels
22. Embassie Hostel: 1 Falkner Square, Liverpool, L8 7NU. 0151 707 10 89 www.embassie.com
27. Tarset Tor: Greystones, Lanehead, Tarset, Hexham, NE48 1NT. 01434 240 980 www.tarset-tor.co.uk
17. Bristol Backpackers: 17 Saint Stephen’s St, Bristol, BS1 1EQ. 0117 925 7900 www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk
Hatters Hostel: 56-60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SD. 0151 709 5570 www.hattershostels.com
Rock‘n’Bowl Hostel: 22 Nelson St, Bristol, BS1 2LA. 0117 325 1980 www.rocknbowlmotel.com
HOAX Liverpool: 54 Stanley St, Liverpool, L1 6AU. 0151 908 0098 www.hoaxliverpool.com
28. The Albatross Backpackers In!: 51 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5JE. 0191 233 1330 www.albatrossnewcastle.co.uk
35. Pant yr Athro International Hostel: Llansteffan, Carmarthen, SA33 5AJ. 01267 241 014 www.backpackershostelwales.com
Full Moon Backpackers: 1 North St, Bristol, BS1 3PR. 0117 924 5007 www.fmbristol.co.uk
International Inn: 4 South Hunter St, Liverpool, L1 9JG. 0151 709 8135 www.internationalinn.co.uk
18. Hatters Hostel: 92-95 Livery St, Birmingham, B3 1RJ. 0121 236 4031 www.hattershostels.com
23. Safestay York: Micklegate House, 88-90 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX. 01904 627 720 www.safestayyork.co.uk
30. Euro Hostel Glasgow: 318 Clyde St, Glasgow, G1 4NR. 0141 222 2828 www.euro-hostels.co.uk/glasgow
19. Igloo Hostel, Annexe & Pods: 100 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG1 3HD. 0115 947 5250 www.igloohostel.co.uk
The Fort Boutique Hostel: 1 Little Stonegate, York, YO1 8AX. 01904 620 222 www.thefortyork.co.uk
31. Braemar Lodge Bunkhouse: Glenshee Rd, Braemar, AB35 5YQ. 013397 41627 www.braemarlodge.co.uk
20. Wandering Duck Canal Boat Tours: Manchester to the Peak District! 07584 122614 www.wanderingduck.co.uk
24. Thorney How Independent Hostel: Helm Close, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9QW. 01539 435 597 www.thorneyhow.co.uk
32. Llandudno Hostel: 14 Charlton St, Llandudno, LL30 2AA. 01492 877 430 www. llandudnohostel.co.uk
21. Hatters Manchester: 50 Newton St, Manchester, M1 2EA. 0161 236 9500 www.hattershostels.com
25. Carlisle City Hostel: 36 Abbey St, Carlisle, CA3 8TX. 01228 545 637 www.carlislecityhostel.com
33. The Vagabond: Craiglan Rd, Betwsy-Coed, LL24 0AW. 01690 710850 www.thevagabond.co.uk
Euro Hostel Newcastle: 17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6UQ. 0845 490 0371 www.euro-hostels.co.uk/newcastle 29. Edinburgh: See above Edinburgh map!
36. The River House: 59 Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff, CF11 6AN. 02920 399810 www.riverhousebackpackers.com NosDa Studio Hotel & Hostel: 53-59 Despenser St, Cardiff, CF11 6AG. 02920 37 88 66 www.nosda.co.uk The Safehouse Cardiff: 3 Westgate St, Cardiff, CF10 1DD. 02920 372 833 www.safehousehostel.co.uk
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