9 hostels with amazing views in the UK
Whether it’s overlooking the sea, the fells of the Lake District, the rolling South Downs or an ancient monument, many of the hostels in our network are blessed with beautiful views...
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What’s new in Manchester
Whether you’re here for the music, the museums, the nightlife or the sport, Manchester is always on the go. Here we look at some of its newest cultural offerings...
A springtime walk in Borrowdale
Daniel Neilson enjoys a walk around Borrowdale learning about its most interesting ex-resident, the cave-dwelling Millican Dalton. In September 1913, Millican Dalton, an 'expert mountaineer and...
Discovering Dark Skies with YHA
Stargazing – a simple yet intriguing and inspiring evening activity. The hope that a shooting star might pass, or that there will be a full moon, or seeing who can spot the...
Our favourite day walks in the Lake District
It can take a lifetime of commitment to cover every fell in the Lakes, and not all of us are blessed with the time. So for those saving their epic multi-day expeditions for a later...
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...
