YHA Blog
It’s that time of year again. We’ll see thousands of people posting “new year, new me!”, inspirational quotes, and photos of the festivities they’ve chosen to partake in to celebrate with family and friends. If you need some inspiration for places to visit or...
More than 100 of our hostels across England and Wales are available for YHA Exclusive Hire over the winter months. Here are some of the very best hostels to snuggle up in.YHA Pwll DeriWelsh cliff-top retreat What a location! This remote hostel, balancing high above...
The Christmas holidays equal a full house and a lot of energy to burn. The little ones are excited to be out of school and impatiently awaiting Santa Claus’ visit, so unsurprisingly after all the excitement around Christmas it can be hard to keep the kids...
Walking is truly good for the soul and mind. Whether it’s a short morning stroll with the pooch or a invigorating trek, it’s hard not to feel revived afterwards. The fresh countryside air, harmonious birdsong and golden tones of radiant sunflowers — you just can’t...
From frozen waterfalls to gentle frosty rambles with picture-perfect views, this selection of wonderful winter walks in the UK will certainly put a spring in your step. Whether you’re looking for accessible or challenging, these well-trodden routes have something...
Ok so they may not be Meribel, St Anton or Whistler, but it may surprise you to learn that England and Wales boast some pretty cool places to ski, snowboard, toboggan and sledge. Take a look at our run down of the snow slopes in the UK and you’ll be all set for...
Keeping warm during an outdoor adventure sounds straightforward, but it’s easy to go wrong. Here are the essentials for how to stay safe in winter... Layer up Layering is the most versatile way of staying warm. At its basic, this requires a base layer (merino is...
As the temperature drops, adventures on foot take on a whole new dimension. Here are some useful outdoor skills from hillwalkers’ bible The Great Outdoors magazine:Dress for the conditions First on our list is dress for the conditions. Wear several layers of...
