YHA Blog
“Far from the noise and smell of traffic, theirs for a day, the freedom of mountains, moor or open road. Whether one hikes or bikes, pedals or paddles, the end of the day will bring a common need: the need for rest, food and shelter.” So opens the narration of a...
Rail Walks is a new resource website encouraging people to use the railway to get walking — and you can help. Think of all the stops on your last train journey. Those remote places where no one gets off, or those town stations that seem to appear out of nowhere...
London wears its charms well in spring — particularly when you’re on a proper wander. This seven-mile walk begins and ends at one of our key properties in the capital, YHA London Central, but steers clear of the big-ticket riverside sights in favour of some of the...
What is that you love about cycling? The muscle-popping ascents or the white-knuckle offroad downhills? The mammoth distances you can cover in exploring Britain from a new perspective? The thrills (and occasional spills) of bike parks? Or maybe the gentle family...
Cornwall’s coastline doesn’t do things by halves. The county itself might be tucked away in the corner of the UK map — parts of it being so far south that they enjoy their own microclimate — but once you get down here, the rewards come super-sized. Its coastline...
The rise in popularity of wild swimming has been unavoidable. It’s invigorating, fun and great for our wellbeing. Few people return from a dip in a river, lake, sea or lido without rhapsodising about the joys of the experience, so grab your Dryrobe and book into...
More than 25 hostels in our network will offer YHA Camping & Cabins this spring and summer. Any camping stay with YHA gives you the bonus of using the hostel facilities, including showers, restaurants, drying rooms and self-catering kitchens. Alongside spaces...
