YHA Blog
On 10th October each year, World Mental Health Day shines light on the most significant societal challenges affecting people’s mental wellbeing. The theme for 2024 is prioritising mental health in the workplace. Remember, in order to flourish you need to be at your...
Every September, Hostelling International (HI) celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace with their inspiring ‘Say HI! For Peace’ campaign, which highlights how peace blossoms from mutual respect and understanding. HI aims to unite people from all...
As the nights draw in and the days get darker, it’s tempting to shut the curtains, stay indoors and get cosy. But don’t forget to get outside and enjoy the many delights of autumn. Walk through a gloriously golden landscape where perfectly crisp leaves fall...
Get walking! YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13th September to 13th October). Organised annually, the festival aims to get more people walking, particularly those new or facing barriers to the outdoors. As part of the...
Ever wondered what Nordic walking is all about, or wanted to brush up on your navigation and map reading know how? Perhaps you’re curious about pilgrimage routes, in need of a wellbeing walk or fancy a cultural wander around an historic city? The third YHA Festival...
According to research many more of us are experiencing symptoms of burnout than ever before. With mental and physical symptoms including tiredness, feeling drained, helpless or defeated and having a negative outlook, it’s no wonder we’re all ready for a holiday....
When facing periods of stress, being outside and walking outdoors has the most beneficial impact on your mental wellbeing. Breathing in fresh air, hearing birdsong, connecting with nature, all contribute to making a difference to how you feel. With that being said,...
Share your spring photos and video clips with us The days are getting longer, the trees are exploding in vibrant shades of green, pink and white, and the temperature is warming up - spring is here. The stunning change of season makes it the perfect time to put on...
Creating the self-guided walks for YHA includes a team of experts to test out the routes to make sure they are safe and accessible as well as adding in details such as nearest facilities and scenic places to stop for a great view. Mountain leader, Simon Lightowler,...
With its many steep hills and limestone gorges, grit escarpments and deep, dark caves, the Peak District may not jump out as the perfect destination for an accessible holiday. However, the Peaks are about much, much more than just… well, the Peaks. You’ll find...
Here in the UK, we’re incredibly lucky to have many incredible national parks. However, wheelchair travel can be challenging. Not only are many of the national parks most famous natural sights inaccessible for disabled visitors, there’s also the challenge of...
Accessible travel in the UK can be tricky. Not only is accessible holiday accommodation often difficult to come by but hotels in wheelchair friendly locations can be prohibitively expensive too. In popular tourist destinations like our National Parks your trouble...
