Travel tips

We have a range of travel tips to help you out, whatever the subject. From how to pack for camping and how to stay safe on a winter hike, to getting a good night's sleep while travelling and more. Take a look.

Rolling hills surrounding a lake at sunrise

10 ways a YHA stay could help the environment

With properties in all corners of England and Wales, YHA is committed to making it easier for people to enjoy the natural countryside around them while minimising their impact on the environment.

Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Rocks and heather fields in Stanage edge, selective focus

Five hostels off the beaten track

Whether it is a bucket and spade holiday you are after or frolicking through a forest, we have the perfect escapes with these tucked-away hostels...

Train travelling past a castle with countryside on the other side of the track

Memorable rail routes in the UK

England and Wales are packed with memorable rail routes – lines that connect city, coast and countryside to often spectacular effect. Some are short rides that trundle through shapely landscapes...