The Journey: spring 19

Each issue we print a reader's picture that's really grabbed our attention. Share your picture on Twitter: #LiveMoreYHA or email us on: [email protected] Heading for Cat Bells, by Twitter user...

Outdoors and underwater photographer Rachel Keenan shares her tips on getting the best from outdoor photography and capturing the best images on the move. Some of the most enduring photographs in the world are a consequence of pure luck, capturing that perfect...

If the more energetic events listed here have triggered a desire to get out there and do something meaningful, then good news – we’ve got further options for you. Challenge events are the perfect chance to chalk off a life goal while raising money for YHA’s vital...

Whether you’re a fan of muddy mountain biking or long, challenging days on country roads, whether you have bike-mad mates or a three-year-old who’s a master on the balance bike, these hostels for cycling breaks have secure stores and other facilities. Where’s your...

Ben Lerwill packs his swimming costume for a visit to the South West.The past bubbles up around you in Bath. I’m wallowing in what must surely be the country’s most unique rooftop pool, staring out at the Mendip Hills and soaking myself in water that originally...

Spring time. It’s a brilliant time to be outdoors and getting close to nature – use our spring-time spotting list and see what you can spot.BluebellsBluebells are wild flowers that grow on the forest floor. They usually appear in April or May, and you can sometimes...

Michaela Strachan is what has become customary to describe as a national treasure. Starting out as a presenter in the 1980s on Saturday morning TV, she’s now best known as one of the faces of the BBC’s flagship nature...

While one of the country’s best-known adventurers was locked up, five children were let loose in the mountains. Here’s what happened... We called it The Adventure Effect – but it was an imprisonment of sorts. We invited...

Each issue we’ll be sharing some special moments you’ve had while staying with YHA. We’d love to hear about your most memorable experiences at [email protected].“The bell tent at YHA Stratford-upon-Avon was perfect for our first family break with our new puppy....