YHA Blog
Wildlife and the outdoors have obsessed Chris Packham for half a century. As a presenter, naturalist, author and photographer, he has become one of the UK's greatest ambassadors of the natural world. In an exclusive interview...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. Katherine Dixson Freelance writer and proofreader at waybeyondwords.co.uk Countryside, city or coast? Living in the heart of England...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. Craig Scott Director of Cyclewise Countryside, city or coast? Countryside all the way. While a trip to the city is nice once in a...
Author, BBC 6 Music broadcaster and President of the Ramblers (ramblers.org.uk) talks about his love of walking. Was there one formative moment as a youngster that made you love the outdoors or was it a gradual experience? When...
Each issue we'll be sharing some special moments we've had staying with YHA. We'd love to hear about your most memorable experiences at [email protected] James Blake, Chief Executive Taking part in the King of the Castle...
YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth made 2017 a year to remember by completing a remarkable UK challenge. Alex Staniforth isn’t your average twenty-something. The YHA Ambassador has made it his business to undertake extraordinary...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. AIan Howells Freelance mountain and expedition leader comewalkwithmeuk.co.uk Countryside, city or coast? Coast. I was brought up near...
While on expedition around the Arabian Peninsula, the TV explorer shares his stories of travel and formative YHA adventures. You're on an expedition now. Where are you and what's your plan? I’m currently on a journey to...
Claire Daniels Staff member at YHA St Davids Countryside, city or coast? It has to be the coast, although I enjoy any opportunity to ramble in the Brecon Beacons or take in some nightlife in Cardiff and Bristol. Favourite YHA...
There are few people in the country who have done as much to promote walking as Julia Bradbury. In between trips, she spoke to #LiveMoreYHA about her love for the Lake District and why we should disconnect more. The Lake...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. Hannah James “Welsh girl, country girl, mountain girl”, and writer at hannahoutside.com Countryside, city or coast? It would have to...
It’s not overstating things to call Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill a living legend. Growing up around Sheffield and the Peak District, the inspirational athlete has gone on to become a three-time world champion and Olympic gold...
