YHA Blog
Outdoor items put through their paces by The Journey team.Inov-8 VENTURELITE Hoodie inov-8.com Runners, especially those who enjoy throwing themselves down the screes of the Lake District fells, will know Inov-8 for its lightweight, super grippy footwear. For...
Paddleboarding is the perfect summer activity: fun, healthy and relaxing. But like any watersport, it's not without its risks. Here, RNLI experts offer tips on how to paddleboard and stay safe. The sound of the summer on British beaches? The sharp release of...
In this issue, we’re turning the spotlight on the wildly diverse landscapes of Wales. Here are just a few of the hostels best placed to showcase the country’s dramatic coastlines, mighty mountains and bustling towns.YHA Idwal CottageWant the Welsh mountains? Stay...
Exploring the UK doesn’t have to be restricted to the mainland. Some of the finest experiences in England and Wales are found offshore, on the multitude of different islands that scatter the fringes of the map. The UK as a whole has somewhere in the region of 6,000...
Have you ever been beachcombing? It involves ‘combing’ a beach — in other words, looking for interesting stuff! — and it can be hugely rewarding. Fossils, seashells, old coins, precious stones and all sorts of other things are out there waiting to be found. You...
Staying in a hostel is a fantastic way to explore more of England and Wales — and we have so many different places to choose from! Here are five of our very favourite things about hostelling.1. Seeing somewhere newEngland and Wales are packed with amazing places,...
Which brilliant birds of prey have you seen? With their strong bills, wide wings and sharp claws, birds of prey are always an impressive sight. England and Wales are home to various species of falcons, kites and hawks — so here are four to look out for. And if...
The walk between YHA Broad Haven and YHA St Davids is one of the most satisfying hostel-to-hostel walks in the UK, as Ben Lerwill discovers. Not all Saturdays are created equal. Some slip by in a blur of household chores and mugs of tea. Others begin slowly and...
As adventurer and author Jenny Tough (real name) releases her new book Solo: What Running Across Mountains Taught Me About Life, we discuss her life in the mountains and the inspiration she’s taken from the women who contributed to her first book: Tough Women...
We reflect on Generation Green, a 16-month funded project to connect young people to nature, create and save jobs, and build a workforce for a green recovery. Through outdoor and online learning experiences, residentials, volunteering roles, training and new jobs,...
The first YHA Festival of Walking will take place from 4th September to 20th October, with the aim of bringing together individuals, friends, families, walking groups and communities to explore the beautiful countryside of England and Wales. Walking. It’s a simple...
Anyone for a 2,795-mile walk? When it’s fully complete, the England Coast Path will be the 16th — and by far the longest — National Trail in England and Wales. And just think of the riches in store for those who shoulder their packs and take it on: wild Devon bays,...
