Meeting new people in hostels
YHA Black Sail seemed unreasonably far away. A little hut, more of a speck, far down in the valley. Was that a wisp of smoke rising out of the chimney? It had been a long day already, hiking up...
The Journey
Four hostels for history and adventure
Whether you’re hiking, cycling, or uncovering stories of the past, these hostels are ideal bases for your next adventure. Discover more and plan your journey today!
The YHA guide to North Yorkshire
Welcome to England’s largest county. Covering 3,480 mostly rural square miles — and packing in everything from rolling dales to towering sea cliffs — North Yorkshire is a gift for adventure-seekers...
Walking trails accessible by train in the UK
Rail Walks is a new resource website encouraging people to use the railway to get walking — and you can help. Think of all the stops on your last train journey. Those remote places where no one...
The YHA guide to the Cornish coast
Cornwall’s coastline doesn’t do things by halves. The county itself might be tucked away in the corner of the UK map — parts of it being so far south that they enjoy their own microclimate — but...
How to pack for a camping trip in the UK
Any YHA Camping & Cabins stay gives you the bonus of using the hostel facilities including showers, drying rooms and self-catering kitchens. If you're going camping, here's our guide to what to pack.