YHA Blog
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...
If you’re looking for a cosy Lake District break, then look no further than our glamping sites. Many of our Landpods, bell tents, and tipis come with a wood burning stove, perfect for keeping you cosy on chilly nights and warming you up after a long day on the...
Spring is when the natural world bursts to life. Leaves start unfurling, wildflowers start blooming — and wings start whirring! From flip-flapping butterflies and buzzing bees to speedy swallows and noisy cuckoos, our skies and gardens become busy with birds and...
As wonderful as escaping to the outdoors in England and Wales can be, sometimes the Great British weather becomes unpredictable and the rain, rain doesn’t want to go away and come back another day. But that doesn’t have to affect your fun. We’ve picked out a few...
It’s exactly 135 years since the Eiffel Tower opened in spring 1889. Today, it still stands high and mighty in Paris, the capital city of France. But what do we know about this incredible structure, and how does it compare with London’s tallest building, The...
A clear spring night can be a fantastic time to stargaze. The sky is full of different constellations, but one of the easiest to spot is Ursa Major. Also known as the Plough, or the Big Dipper, it’s made up of seven bright stars. It looks a bit like a saucepan! All...
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...
The Lake District is a favourite holiday destination for many, and it’s not difficult to see why. With its breathtaking scenery, miles of spectacular walks, and gorgeous towns and villages to explore, there’s so much to do in this stunning national park in the...
Every year, spring arrives in technicolour: bright petals and sunny blooms appear in verges and hedgerows, dotted over clifftops and forest floors, shimmering across city parkland and steep hillsides. More than 1,000 species of wildflower can be found in the UK....
Running off-road is a joy. It’s also a full immersion in the vagaries of the British outdoors. As such, trail running gear needs to give you the confidence that you’ll be dry and warm, that you can carry what you need, and that you’ll stay on your feet when things...
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...
