YHA Blog
For this blog we’ve asked the team at British Cycling to give their advice on how to pack for mountain biking. Get some top tips from Dan Cook, British Cycling’s Mountain Bike Leadership Manager. If you’re taking your mountain bike out for more than just a quick...
The country’s oldest national park is also one of its most diverse. The Peak District crams plenty into its 555 square miles, serving up adventure for everyone from outdoor nuts and birdwatchers to school groups and history-lovers. We sampled five types of days out...
There’s no better time to visit the Garden of England than late summer, when the hop buds are opening, the apples are turning red and the fields are alive with birds and insects. YHA Canterbury and YHA Medway both make perfect bases to explore Kent. Here are eight...
With several lighter months still yawning out in front of us, it’s time to fill the days with fun activities for the kids. But they needn’t break the bank – and in many cases can be free. Whether you’re taking the family on a short city break or deep into the...
Need to plan your accommodation for Ride London? Now is the time to ensure you hav accommodation base plans in place ready for the big weekend. The event features three separate routes allowing involvement for cyclists of all abilities, from a professional feature...
For those visiting London for the first time, there’s little to worry about when it comes to filling your days with cool things to do in London. There are a whole host of renowned tourist attractions available for visitors to enjoy, but it’s the lesser known or...
Get your feet off the ground with these adventurous, adrenaline-fueled zip lines in the UK! Go Ape Zip Trekking Adventure Grizedale ForestUntil DecemberStay: YHA Hawkshead Zip after zip after zip in the UK! Seven in total - covering a distance of 3km. The zip trek...
Are you a fell-trekker, thrill-seeker, or food-fanatic? Maybe you’re just looking to explore – whatever you have in mind, this place has it all and there are plenty of reasons to visit the Lake District. Famous for its lakes, forests, and fells, the Lake District...
Let’s face it, the capital city that just keeps on giving. There’s an endless list of cool places and things to do in London in the evening, which is why we caught up with DesignMyNight. They have selected 10 superb things to do in London in the evening, all of...
In this issue, we’re getting advice from British Orienteering on how to start this family-friendly sport. It’s fun, healthy and can vastly improve your navigation skills. What is orienteering? Orienteering is an exciting adventure sport suitable for all ages and...
With its wealth of youth hostels, the Lake District National Park is perfect for a hostel-to-hostel cycling adventure – especially if it’s on an eBike... Hostel to hostel Lake District cycling adventure They are mountain passes that make cyclists puff out their...
London is a city known worldwide for its wealth of cultures, its iconic buildings, its status within the world of art, fashion and music and its position as a worldwide sporting hotspot. It’s almost impossible to feel like you’ve ‘done’ London but you can go some...
