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.

View of Lake in the North of the Lake district

A local guide to the rugged North Lakes

Is it any wonder why so many famous authors and poets found their inspiration in the Northernmost fells, dales and forests of the Lake District? Wander lonely as a cloud through the fantastic...

Lambs at Chatsworth House

A local guide to the rolling White Peak

In stark contrast to the wild remote Dark Peak the White Peak is a landscape of gently rolling limestone plateau and strips of colourful hay meadows studded with native wildflowers. Home to...

Stone footpath and wooden fence leading a long The Great Ridge in Castleton

6 must-visit walking destinations in the UK

Walking is a free way of taking in the best of Britain’s scenic sites. So, bearing this in mind, here are our six favourite walking destinations in the UK waiting to be discovered...

Sunset from Stanage Edge

A local guide to the remote Dark Peak

If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting...

Labrador laying on the grass

Five of the best dog walking holidays in Wales

According to recent research, 34% of households in the UK now own a dog. It’s no surprise then that more and more families are seeking dog-friendly holidays. Not only can putting your furry friend int