YHA Blog
As the weather turns, it’s time to cosy down and make the most of café culture. Whether you prefer a flat white or an Earl Grey, our cafés are the perfect place to warm up with simple pleasures such as a hot drink, an indulgent slice of cake or refuel with a...
The leaves are changing colour, the air is chilly, and the nights are drawing in. Autumn’s here – hooray! It’s time to wrap up warm, tuck into your favourite comfort food, and enjoy as the leaves crisp up and fall from the trees. Autumn is one of the best seasons,...
Here we are with a handy guide on how to make the most of autumn when staying at our hostels. The best bit? Everything is free! From climbing peaks to visiting harbours, perusing markets to watching seal pups, here’s some inspiration.Visit a Swiss village but in...
Step right this way for some Insta-inspiration autumn photography locations. Take a look at our run down of eight wonderful places to frolic amongst falling leaves this autumn. With a subject matter this photogenic, a simple point and click in any direction should...
Ever wondered what Nordic walking is all about, or wanted to brush up on your navigation and map reading know how? Perhaps you’re curious about pilgrimage routes, in need of a wellbeing walk or fancy a cultural wander around an historic city? The second YHA...
Get walking! To encourage more people to discover health and wellbeing benefits of walking, we have partnered with Ordnance Survey, The Ramblers, The BMC and Cotswold Outdoor to, once again, run our popular six-week Festival of Walking. The 2023 YHA Festival of...
You never know who you'll meet in a hostel self-catering kitchen, and at YHA New Forest, at a certain time of year, you're as likely to find yourself surrounded by ethereal creatures with wings and flowers in their hair as by hikers with backpacks and bobble hats....
Bike your way around Britain in the colder months, there’s still so much to discover. From easy eight milers to trickier mountain climbs, there’s scenic cycling routes in the UK to suit everyone. One thing is guaranteed, they’re all in stunning landscapes.Whitby...
The pumpkins have been picked, the spiced lattes have been sipped and the trick and treaters are out in full force. From ghost walks to quirky workshops, there’s loads going on across the north to give you goosebumps this spooky season. Whether you’re walking...
As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn. Walk through a gloriously golden landscape where perfectly crisp leaves fall...
Autumn is surely the most picturesque season of the year, and we’re fortunate that there are many autumn walks in the UK to explore on foot when the leaves start to fall. From the rolling red and gold hills of the Peak District to the darker orange and brown...
We take a look at some of the UK’s ancient autumnal rituals and see where the traditions originated. Anyone for a piece of parkin?Harvest FestivalThe word ‘harvest’ comes from the Old English word hærfest meaning ‘autumn’, aptly the season for gathering the food of...
