Terms and conditions
Eligibility: The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over who participated in the Festival of Walking 2025. Employees of YHA and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
Prize: One winner will receive a two-night stay plus unlimited breakfast for two at a participating hostel. The stay must be taken before 31st October 2026, subject to availability.
Entry period: The competition opens on 12th September 2025 and closes on 31st October 2025. Entries submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
How to enter: Please fill out the Festival of Walking 2025 feedback survey and submit your entry via the corresponding question.
Winner selection: The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries and notified within 14 days of the closing date. If the winner does not respond within 7 days, a new winner may be selected.
Booking & availability: The prize is subject to the participating hostel's booking availability.
Non-transferable & no cash alternative: The prize is non-transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash or any other alternative, and must be used by the winner and their chosen guest.
Changes & cancellations: YHA reserves the right to change or withdraw the competition or prize at any time if circumstances beyond our control make this necessary.
Liability: YHA is not responsible for any travel costs, expenses, or additional charges incurred by the winner. The winner and guest participate at their own risk.
Data protection: By entering, participants agree that YHA may use their details for the purpose of administering the competition. For more information, view our Privacy Notice.
Acceptance of terms: Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.