Outdoor adventures

Explore cycling, outdoor swimming, and outdoor tip guides and inspiration to make the most of your weekends outdoors with YHA.

Woman jogging along a coastal path

A guide to hostel-to-hostel running

By Daniel Neilson
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!” — Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Countryside view with trees and heather bushes

An interview with record setting runner: Jasmin Paris MBE

Jasmin Paris MBE is one of Britain’s most extraordinary runners. Here, Jasmin speaks to The Journey about running for joy, inspiring the next generation and why hostels remain close to her heart.

Outdoor-swimming-society-group

Interview with outdoor swimming advocate: Kate Rew

As the Outdoor Swimming Society pushes for a greater legal right to swim, we speak to founder Kate Rew about the popularity of outdoor swimming, what she loves about it, and why she joined YHA.