In the footsteps of pilgrims: Wye to Canterbury
The morning sun beats down on the beanfields; bees buzz and drowse; butterflies flitter above the wildflowers. The day is warm and the hills are broad, but there's no one to be seen except...
The Journey
9 hostels with amazing views in the UK
Whether it’s overlooking the sea, the fells of the Lake District, the rolling South Downs or an ancient monument, many of the hostels in our network are blessed with beautiful views...
What’s new in Manchester
Whether you’re here for the music, the museums, the nightlife or the sport, Manchester is always on the go. Here we look at some of its newest cultural offerings...
A springtime walk in Borrowdale
Daniel Neilson enjoys a walk around Borrowdale learning about its most interesting ex-resident, the cave-dwelling Millican Dalton. In September 1913, Millican Dalton, an 'expert mountaineer and...
Bristol and Bath by bike: a (two-wheeled) tale of two cities
If you go by their reputations alone, Bristol and Bath are poles apart. One’s synonymous with street art, docklands and the underground music scene; the other conjures up images of afternoon tea...
Hostelling in the Peak District
Our oldest National Park is a world-class playground for climbers, mountain bikers and hikers. It covers 555 square miles, encompasses a wildly diverse range of landscapes, and has more history...