Way-Out-West Backpacking

Only 2.5 hours by train from London Paddington or 4.5hours by National Express. Exeter is one of the oldest cities in the country, and Capital of Devon. William The Conqueror built Rougemont Castle here in 1067. Come and see Shakespeare in the Gardens of Rougemont July/August. Exeter is also a Cathedral and University City. The Cathedral dates from 1100’s and has the longest vaulted nave in the World! Our Medieval quarter boasts the longest remaining medieval bridge ruins in the country. Exeter is 15 minutes by car/bus to Dartmoor National Park. One of the few remaining areas of largely unspoilt, uncultivated and untamed country left in the south of England. Devon has some absolutely fabulous coastline, and Exeter is spitting distance from a number of beautiful beaches. Our coastline offers the best shipwreck diving in the country. The region is great for walking, mountain biking, horse-riding, white water kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving and windsurfing. Exeter Festival - Art & Culture festival www.exeter.gov.uk/festival. Bishopstock Blues Festival www.bishopstock.co.uk. Sidmouth Music and Dance Festival www.sidmouthfestival.com . The Cavern Club, has discovered a number of bands - most recently Hundred Reasons! Bands are regular guests at Globe Backpackers. Great student clubs and pubs from Walkabout to age old drinking holes of Sir Francis Drake and Charles Dickens. The Double Locks - gorgeous canal-side pub with good beer, good food and excellent vibe. Globe Backpackers offers a friendly, clean and safe stay - centrally located to town, Cathedral and waterfront. You won't want to leave!

WOW Backpacking Hostels	Comment
Cardiff
Cardiff Backpacker 98 Neville Street Riverside Cardiff CF11 6LS Tel 02920 345577 www.cardiffbackpacker.com (72 èãå:)	Awaiting details
BRISTOL
Bristol Backpackers 17 Saint Stephen's Street Old City, The Centre Bristol BS1 1EQ Tel (0117) 925 7900 www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk (56å:)	"Vibrant, cosmopolitan and culturally rich" best describe this regional capital of Southwest England. Celebrated historical achievements are still clearly visible and blend gracefully with the many Bristol based world class organisations. A beautiful and friendly city with some of the best nightlife, entertainment, jobs and attractions Britain has to offer. More than just a regional capital the city is home to Massive Attack, Portishead, The Chicken Run, Robinson Crusoe, Blackbeard, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Concorde, 2 massive universities, 6 major free festivals a year, free modern art galleries, free museums, celebrated maritime exhibitions, 2 cathedrals, picturesque inland harbour side and waterfront, woodlands, canals, gorges, cliffs and hilly parkland walks all within the city. Bristol has easy access to Bath, Wells, Cheddar and Glastonbury by local bus or bike and is surrounded by the classic English countryside of the Mendip and Cotswold Hills. The award winning friendly, secure and comfortable backpackers hostel caters for both the short stay visitor and many of those that end up staying much longer. Bristol has excellent all year employment opportunities for those wishing to help finance their trip around Europe or just improve their English.
Full Moon Backpackers Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR Tel 0117 9245 007 Fax 0117 9245 017 www.fmbristol.co.uk (80 ãåä:)
BATH
Awaiting details
GLASTONBURY
Glastonbury Backpackers Crown Hotel Market Place Glastonbury BA6 9HD Tel (01458) 833 353 www.glastonburybackpackers.co.uk (40 èãåä:)	Glastonbury Backpackers is situated in the historic Crown Hotel, a 16th-century coaching inn set in the heart of Glastonbury. It's a unique, vibrant and colourful place to stay whether for one night or longer. With easy access to all the local attractions and the surrounding countryside According to Arthurian legend, Glastonbury, or the Isle of Avalon as it was formerly known, is the burial place of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere. The ancient town of Glastonbury is shrouded in legend and myth. It reputedly hosts the first Christian Church, founded by Joseph of Arimathea, who is said to have buried the Holy Grail at the foot of the Tor (a 526ft-high hill which still dominates the landscape today). More recently, the town has become famous for its religious and cultural festivals and events, most notably at Glastonbury Abbey and, of course, the famous Glastonbury Music Festival held every year just outside the town. The town centre itself boasts many shops and restaurants, all with the unique style and atmosphere that is Glastonbury.
ILFRACOMBE
Ocean Backpackers 29 St. James Place Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ Tel (01271) 867 835 www.oceanbackpackers.co.uk (38 èãåä:)	Situated in Ilfracombe, a quant North Devon town build around an ancient Victorian fishing port, we are central not only to the harbour but also the bus station, high street, cliffs, pubs, caf'es and many beatiful sandy beaches including surfers favourites:Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe. If the surfs down dont despair, just try one of the other activities available locally including qaud biking, karting, paintballing, absailing, adventure swimming, kayaking, zorbing, microlighting and mountain biking. If adrenalin is not your thing then visit the scenic Exmoor National Park which includes some of Britains best coastal paths or take a trip to Lundy Island where rare birds, seals, basking sharks, dolphins and whales can be spotted. Feel like doing nothing then relax amongst friends in our award winning restaurant and licensed bar! Extra facilities available include; Surfboard storage, wet suit drying area and pub size Jenga!
BUDE
northshorebude Backpackers Hotel 57 Killerton Road Bude Cornwall EX23 8EW Tel (01288) 354256 www.northshorebude.com (42 èã :)	Welcoming and relaxed. Your visit to Cornwall can be whatever you want it to be. Visit the famous and beautiful landmarks, get out and cycle some of the most amazing countryside. Try the local water sports or just relax. "We have taken the best bits from our backpacking experiences and put them into northshore ... come and see!" Bude offers; A huge tide pool, great surfing waves and long sandy beaches. We have award winning restaurants, chilled out bars, great pubs and two clubs. Bude has it's own Castle, Canal, Museum and Galleries. There is an indoor pool as well as a Leisure Centre and Ten Pin Bowling. The South West Coastal Path passes through Bude With its breathtaking views. Make northshorebude your base for a varied site seeing trip or stay for a while before moving onto another of the wonderful hostels in the Way Out West Group. ID REQUIRED AT CHECK IN
NEWQUAY
Matt's Surf Lodge 110 Mount Wise Newquay TR7 1QP Tel (01637) 874 651 www.matts-surf-lodge.co.uk (51 èãå:)
Newquay Backpackers 69-71-73 Tower Road Newquay TR7 1HR Tel/Fax (01637) 879 366 www.backpackers.co.uk (60 èã:)	This small and friendly backpackers hostel close to all amenities, is in its 11th year now, and going from strength to strength, new for this summer is a Sauna, and some new discounts around Newquay when you stay, Full use of the Backpackers Bar at "The Zone" Bar-be-ques, trips, we do our best to make your stay enjoyable, Shuttle to St.Ives Backpackers Doubles, Twins, and Dorms, special internal room for surfboards and wetsuits. "Come as a guest, leave as a friend"
ST IVES
St Ives Backpackers Lower Stennack Town Centre St Ives TR26 1SG Tel/Fax (01736) 799 444 www.backpackers.co.uk (80 ãä:)	St.Ives Backpackers, situated in the town centre of the beautiful and charismatic town of St.Ives, is located in a huge old Weslyan School, Minutes from Surf beaches, Tate Gallery, The harbour, and all the beautiful scenary that Cornwall has to offer. the hostel, has around 75 beds, (doubles, twins, 4/5/6/8 bed dorms) a large kitchen, an internal courtyard (Playground) The lounge was the assembly hall! (Big and comfortable) The local restaurants are fantastic, we get local discounts when staying, visit us via "Roadtrip" ( www.roadtrip.co.uk ) they do a tour every week during the summer from london. or make your own way down and have an unforgettable break!
ZENNOR (near St Ives)
Old Chapel Backpackers Zennor St Ives TR26 3BY Tel (01736) 798 307 www.backpackers.co.uk/zennor (32 èãåä)
PENZANCE
Penzance Backpackers The Blue Dolphin Alexandra Road Penzance TR18 4LZ Tel (01736) 363 836 (30 èã:)
FALMOUTH
Falmouth Lodge Backpackers 9 Gyllyngvase Terrace Falmouth TR11 4DL Tel (01326) 319 996 Mobile 07754 438 527 www.falmouthbackpackers.co.uk (20 èã:)	Falmouth's beautiful natural harbour, provides a picturesque background to the main street of charming shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs; a good opportunity to sample Cornish cream teas, pasties, local seafood and real ales. Falmouth is renowned for its sandy beaches, Pendennis Castle, exotic gardens, the Falmouth Arts Centre. For a variety of entertainment go to the Princess Pavilion and pick up bargains at the frequent antique fairs, flea markets and farmer's market held there. Go sightseeing on passenger ferries to St. Mawes, Truro, Flushing and the Helford Passage. On a rainy day visit Ships and Castle leisure pool and the new National Maritime Museum. Take advantage of watersports, fishing trips, sailing and diving with tuition and equipment hire. Falmouth is and ideal location to explore S. W. Cornwall. Lands End, The Lizard, Penzance, St Ives, Newquay, Eden Project are within an hour by car. Falmouth Lodge Backpackers is conveniently situated next to Princess Pavilion 100 metres from main beach and coastal footpath and minutes to town, harbour and castle. Relax in a friendly, clean, homely, smoke free atmosphere. Owner managed by an experienced world traveller. Accommodation consists of one single one twin room and dorm beds -some sea views. Prices start from £12 per night. Guests have use of the well-equipped kitchen, dining room and TV lounge; also games, bikes, frisbee, boogie board and stunt kite.
PLYMOUTH
Globe Backpackers, Plymouth 172 Citadel Road The Hoe Plymouth Tel (01752) 225158 www.exeterbackpackers.co.uk Email: plymback@hotmail.com (50 ã)	Globe Backpackers has recently opened its second backpacker hostel in South West England. Excellently positioned in the historic city of Plymouth, the hostel is housed in a wonderful grand four-storey Victorian town house built in 1830. Since buying Plymouth Backpackers, we have painted and carpeted from top to bottom and improved other amenties including increasing the shower facilities throughout the building. We offer a top quality hostel with homely and friendly environment - this is the kind of place where you’ll come for the night and stay for the week! The hostel is on the Citadel Road which is just off The Hoe where Sir Francis Drake famously spotted the approaching Armada. A 10 minute walk from the ferry port and just 5 minutes walk to The Barbican; the ancient cobbled heart of Plymouth filled with a great mix of pubs, bars and exciting eateries! Around the corner are the Mayflower Steps commemorating the sailing of the Mayflower, which took the Pilgrim Fathers to the New World. Plymouth is also the home of the National Marine Aquarium and boasts Europe's’ deepest tank with resident robotic shark. There’s plenty of art and culture - not to mention a gin tasting tour of Winston Churchills’ favourite gin distillery! You can pop onto Dartmoor, or it’s a simply skip across Brunels’ Bridge into Cornwall! Globe Backpackers - The Essence of Backpacking! or email: plymback@hotmail.com
MORESTONHAMSTEAD
Sparrowhawk Backpackers 45 Ford Street morestonhamstead Devon TQ2 5NP Tel (01647) 440318 www.sparrowhawkbackpackers.co.uk (18 èã)
TORQUAY
Torquay Backpackers 119 Abbey Road Torquay TQ2 5NP Tel (01803) 299 924 Fax (01803) 213479 (46 èã)	A holiday resort without the "tack"! If you are looking for arcades and piers you may be disappointed! Victorian architecture still dominates the town dating back to when the resort was born. The English Riviera benefits from the mildest climate on the British mainland. On a balmy summers night, sitting out around the harbour there is almost mediterranean atmosphere.
EXETER
Globe Backpackers 71 Holloway Street Exeter EX2 4JD Tel (01392) 215 521 Fax (01392) 215 531 www.exeterbackpackers.co.uk (57 ã:)	Only 2.5 hours by train from London Paddington or 4.5hours by National Express. Exeter is one of the oldest cities in the country, and Capital of Devon. William The Conqueror built Rougemont Castle here in 1067. Come and see Shakespeare in the Gardens of Rougemont July/August. Exeter is also a Cathedral and University City. The Cathedral dates from 1100’s and has the longest vaulted nave in the World! Our Medieval quarter boasts the longest remaining medieval bridge ruins in the country. Exeter is 15 minutes by car/bus to Dartmoor National Park. One of the few remaining areas of largely unspoilt, uncultivated and untamed country left in the south of England. Devon has some absolutely fabulous coastline, and Exeter is spitting distance from a number of beautiful beaches. Our coastline offers the best shipwreck diving in the country. The region is great for walking, mountain biking, horse-riding, white water kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving and windsurfing. Exeter Festival - Art & Culture festival www.exeter.gov.uk/festival. Bishopstock Blues Festival www.bishopstock.co.uk. Sidmouth Music and Dance Festival www.sidmouthfestival.com . The Cavern Club, has discovered a number of bands - most recently Hundred Reasons! Bands are regular guests at Globe Backpackers. Great student clubs and pubs from Walkabout to age old drinking holes of Sir Francis Drake and Charles Dickens. The Double Locks - gorgeous canal-side pub with good beer, good food and excellent vibe. Globe Backpackers offers a friendly, clean and safe stay - centrally located to town, Cathedral and waterfront. You won't want to leave!
BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth Backpackers Sunnyside 3 Frances Road Bournemouth Tel/Fax (01202) 299 491 www.bournemouthbackpackers.co.uk (26 èã)	Bournemouth Backpackers is located in a quiet street close to the centre of the town from which it takes its name. Bournemouth (and it's close neighbour Poole) is in the middle of the sunny South Coast and is one the UK's leading seaside resorts with miles of clean, sandy beaches and one of the world's largest natural harbours - offering a wide variety of watersports. The town has a relaxed atmosphere, great nightlife, top English language schools and lots of work. Bournemouth is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The spectacular (World Heritage Listed) Jurassic Coast begins nearby in Purbeck: a beautiful and historic area, with the pretty resort of Swanage, ancient pubs and the ruins of the medieval Corfe Castle. To the east of Bournemouth lies the New Forest with its famous ponies. There are excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and mainland Europe. We have an International Airport and ferry terminal, as well as direct rail and bus services to London and other services to the rest of the UK. The backpackers is less than 5 minutes walk from Travel Interchange (train/bus station) and is walkable from the beach, town centre, nightlife, internet cafes and several language schools.
PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth & Southsea Backpackers 4 Florence Road Southsea PO5 2NE Tel/Fax (023) 928 32495 www.portsmouthbackpackers.co.uk (50 èã:)

Southwest England Tour Companies	Comment
Mad Max Tours	Tours from Bath to Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, Castle Combe and The Cotswolds.

Coach/Bus Companies serving Southwest England	Comment
Mega Bus	Serving Bristol, Bournemouth and Exeter from London

	National Express coach network for the UK. Book and purchase your tickets online.

Airlines serving Southwest England	Comment
	Budget Airline with genuine low prices between: Fly direct to Bristol from: Spain (Alicante / Barcelona / Faro / Malaga / Palma Mallorca) France (Nice) Northern Ireland (Belfast) Scotland (Edinburgh / Glasgow) Czech Republic (Prague) Italy (Venice) Online and telephone bookings only
	Budget Airline with genuine low prices between: Serving Bristol from Bordeaux(BOD), Paris Charles De Gaulle(CDG), Toulouse(TLS), Belfast(BHD), Bergerac(EGC), Isle of Man(IOM), Jersey(JER) Serving Exeter from Alicante(ALC), Belfast(BHD), Dublin(DUB), Edinburgh(EDI), Faro(FAO), Glasgow(GLA), Jersey(JER), Malaga(AGP)
	Budget Airline with genuine low prices between: Fly direct to Bristol from Ireland (Dublin) Fly direct to Bournemouth from Ireland (Dublin) Fly direct to Newquay from London (Stanstead) Online and telephone bookings only
	British Airways have started to offer excellent deals to Bristol Internationl Airport (BRS) from UK and European destinations.

Companies serving backpacker travellers	Comment
	Tours of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Europe
"Wild In Scotland" Tours	Tours of the Scottish Highlands and Islands in 16 seater minibus for young independent travellers.
	Anywork Anywhere advertise thousands of Job Vacancies throughout the year, on behalf of individuals, companies and recruitment agencies, in the United Kingdom and Worldwide.
www.backpack-uk.com	Help for backpackers, travellers & visitors coming to the UK
FREEDOM	For: accounting, shipping, tax refunds, jobs and mobiles phones

Hostel Listing Web Sites	Comment
	Published 3 times a year this is essential reading for people backpacking around the UK or on a working hoilday. Stuffed full of up to date useful info on everything you need to know. Get your FREE copy from most backpacker hostels and many Internet cafes or tourist information centres around the UK.
backpackers.co.uk	Listing site of backpackers hostels in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland
	European Backpacking Portal with On-line Bookings
	Scanbalt Experience offer tours for independent travellers and backpackers in Scandinavia and the Baltic region. Travelling with us means flexibility and brings the opportunity to experience the very best at a low cost.
	www.backpackingeurope.com