Countryside

If you're wanting to escape to the UK countryside, we have you covered. Here you will find the best places to stay, the best walks to enjoy and the best travel tips to help you on your way to a countryside retreat with YHA.

Sunset from Stanage Edge

A local guide to the remote Dark Peak

If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting...

Large open lake surrounded by green hills

Our lovely landscapes in the UK

There are 39 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales and England, all of which have their own distinct character. Here's why these regions are an essential part of our landscape.

YHA Windermere view

Hidden gems in England

Many of YHA properties have incredible access to some of the best hidden gems in England. Take a look at our top picks...

North Yorkshire Moors National Park at sunset

Top picks for our National Parks in the UK

National Parks – those one-stop-shops for beautiful places and great big breathing spaces. We're lucky enough to have more than 60 properties in the amazing national parks dotted around England and...