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View of beach from YHA Perranporth

The joys of YHA Exclusive Hire

Here are three facts about YHA Tanners Hatch Surrey Hills. Firstly, it requires a country walk of just under a mile to reach its front door. Secondly, you’ll find no Wi-Fi or TV when you eventually...

Rainbow in a blue sky over the countryside

8 countryside breaks near UK cities

Almost 85% of us live in urban areas. With the health benefits of spending time in the great outdoors now well-proven, we've rounded up some beautiful, perhaps lesser-known, locations with easy...

YHA Ambleside view

Four great hostels for solo travellers in the UK

Discover fascinating history, breathtaking landscapes, and lively cities – all with the comfort and community of a YHA stay. Perfect for solo explorers looking to make the most of their next getaway.

View of Manchester skyline at sunrise

Best place to go walking in Manchester this autumn

Manchester is a place where things happen. As the world’s first industrial city — and a titan of music, sport, art and politics — it’s somewhere with a global reputation. The list of iconic names...

Beach near YHA Boggle Hole

YHA Boggle Hole: ahoy! A seashore safari

I gazed into the rock pool hoping to spot a Velvet Swimming Crab, its red eyes glowing bright like car tail lights. Seven years previously an ecologist from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust had shown...