6 ways to prepare for the coast-to-coast walk
Coast to coast walks have risen in popularity over the past few years. Many seeking the freedom and beauty that a walking holiday can provide. One of the most famous routes in England...
Walking & hiking
Walking, hiking and YHA go hand-in-hand. That is why we have put together a vast range of walking blog articles. From hostel to hostel walking in the Lake District to family friendly walks in England and Wales and more, we have plenty of content to get you feeling inspired to go on a ramble or hike.
Into the Peaks: hiking between hostels in the picturesque Peak District
Every time I've visited the Peak District with my walking boots laced, I've left wanting more. Even the longer day-trails have seemed little more than appetisers. So the prospect of following a...
How to dress for winter walking in the UK
Winter walking in the hills of England and Wales is its own experience. It’s colder and wetter than summer, and the days are shorter. That said, with a low sun shining on the slopes, for our money...
Squirrels and rainbows: walks from Keswick
It must have been a magnificent way to arrive in Keswick, the train from Penrith rushing down into the steep-sided wooded valley, then crossing the River Greta again and again, eight times in all..
A local guide to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales
With breathtaking rocky outcrops and waterfall trails galore, it’s no wonder why the Yorkshire Dales are so popular with so many visitors. Running through the middle of the Dales are the Pennines...
All creatures great and small: walks from YHA Coverack
We hopped across the stepping stones and skirted a field. Round the next corner was a wild boar getting ready to charge, an enormous bull leaning into the wind, a gleaming white horse that must...