YHA Blog
There’s nothing quite like the escapism of a multi-day (or even a long, single day) walk. Not only does it give the chance to unplug from the pressures of rolling news, social media and other attention drains, but it serves up something even more liberating: the...
Where there are glorious hiking routes, there are YHA hostels. No less than 16 National Trails wind across England and Wales, each of them waymarked, maintained, and leading through some of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes. Here are some of our favourite...
The wise old English oak trees are truly interesting trees. Here are eight amazing facts about oak trees that might surprise you!Do you recognise this leaf? It looks a little bit like it’s been cut out neatly with scissors. It comes from one of our most special...
There are 39 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in Wales and England, all of which have their own distinct character. Here’s why these regions are an essential part of our landscape. Whoever chose the official website URL for the UK’s Areas of Outstanding...
