YHA Blog
A common misunderstanding of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that they are all sensory avoiders and therefore likely to become overwhelmed with the stimulation of a city centre break away. This may certainly the case for some people with autism. But...
Our friends at the Ramblers are calling upon walkers to show their support for the Your Path Awaits campaign to protect access to Britain’s most precious open spaces. Across the UK, path protectors including farmers, Ramblers’...
Families can get active together this summer with a brand new affordable family holiday experience launched by YHA (England and Wales) for summer 2018. The two, four and seven-night camps are being held at YHA Edale and...
Ben Lerwill puts his stamina to the test by running, swimming (briefly), cycling and climbing in the capital city. That’s right. Quadrathlon is a thing. According to the British Quadrathlon Association, it’s for “when three...
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...
“You’ll be raising vital funds that could transform the lives of others, forever” So… another year zipping by, another London Marathon done and dusted. It’s one of the planet’s great city road races: a springtime whirl of...
What does 2018 hold for you? If you’re “the world’s least likely adventurer”, as Paula McGuire describes herself, the answer’s swimming – and lots of it. We’re not talking pool laps here. We’re talking icy waves, jellyfish,...
Ron Scholes has always been the adventurous type. In the 1940s, at the age of 14, he set off on a solo cycling tour of Wales, staying in youth hostels. At 16, he led a group of young adults from overseas on a walking tour of...
Hello and Happy New Year. We hope 2018 has treated you well so far. In this edition, just like the Romans, we’re dedicating the month to Janus – two-headed deity of doorways, reflection and looking forward. Let us be your...
Welcome to our look back and recap of the major events of our year. And what a year it has been! This year we have invested in beautiful buildings, encouraged fun family adventures, and celebrated creative endeavours. And we...
Well, the cold snap is upon us and I, for one, am excited! With advent knocking on the door, there’s plenty of Christmas cheer on the way. Spend this very special time of year with us, exploring the UK’s most magical winter...
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...