Activities

From scenic walking routes dotted around England and Wales to outdoor activities for families and more, we have a variety of inspiring activity articles to get stuck into.

Snowdon lone tree at Llyn Padarn

The YHA guide to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, covering 823 square miles of north Wales, is one of the UK’s most thrilling destinations. It encompasses nine mountain ranges and a whole world of long-distance...

View of the Yorkshire Dales on a misty morning

A local guide to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales

With breathtaking rocky outcrops and waterfall trails galore, it’s no wonder why the Yorkshire Dales are so popular with so many visitors. Running through the middle of the Dales are the Pennines...

Pembrokeshire coast at sunset

UK summer holiday breaks for the family

Looking for the perfect break with the family? There are plenty of destinations that make for the best UK summer holiday breaks. Below are our top picks for a brilliant staycation where you can...

View of lake with blue skies

Challenging walks with YHA

Creating the self-guided walks for YHA includes a team of experts to test out the routes to make sure they are safe and accessible as well as adding in details such as nearest facilities and...

Blue bus driving through the countryside with rolling hills

Adventures by bus with the £2 single fare cap

Travelling on the top deck of a bus can give you a wonderful new perspective on the world. Looking down from that height and having far more time to look at things than you would if you were driving.

Milky way and foreground cross at North York Moors, Rosedale, UK

Discovering Dark Skies with YHA

Stargazing – a simple yet intriguing and inspiring evening activity. The hope that a shooting star might pass, or that there will be a full moon, or seeing who can spot the...