Winter city breaks across the UK 2024
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but it’s perfect weather for getting to know a city a little bit better. From winter festivals to Christmas markets, there’s plenty of things to see and do...
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Nordic Walking joins YHA’s Festival of Walking
Earlier this year, British Nordic Walking was thrilled to be invited by to join their annual Festival of Walking held throughout September and October. With a theme centred around building...
Best autumnal walks in the Lake District
If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes...
Interview with Olympic silver medalist Adam Burgess
When Adam Burgess claimed silver in the canoe slalom at the Paris Olympics, his celebrations became an enduring image of the Games. The Staffordshire-born star is a Stoke City FC supporter...
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...
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...