Exploring routes for YHA Festival of Walking
For me, volunteering to check map routes for the YHA Festival of Walking allowed me to re-discover the joy of hostelling and getting out into nature. The fresh air, exercise and change of scenery...
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.
9 hostels for outdoor swimming
The rise in popularity of wild swimming has been unavoidable. It's invigorating, fun and great for our wellbeing. Few people return from a dip in a river, lake, sea or lido without rhapsodising...
Top 5 walking tips
Walking is truly good for the soul and mind. Whether it’s a short morning stroll with the pooch or a invigorating trek, it’s hard not to feel revived afterwards. The fresh countryside air...
Reasons to go glamping in the New Forest
Thinking of visiting the New Forest this summer? We sent travel blogger Claire Sturzaker to take a look and tell us what its all about. If you’re looking for an adventure in the UK that’s a little...
Escape into the forest in the UK
At YHA, we’re proud to be in amongst some of the greatest forests destinations in England and Wales. Which is why we are bringing you eight forest destinations you can visit with YHA...
How to plan a walking route
Planning your own walking route can be a rewarding experience, helping you discover new places or set yourself challenges. Jonathan Elder from Ordnance Survey outlines how to get started.