YHA Blog
Keeping warm during an outdoor adventure sounds straightforward, but it’s easy (and sometimes quite dangerous) to go wrong. Here are some of our top safety tips for how to stay safe when wandering during winter... Layer up Layering is the most versatile way of...
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 adventures for the whole family, or something more...
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...
Beaches have so much more to offer than just sandcastles and sunbathing. A trip to the beach in the autumn and winter is often far less crowded than the summer months – you can appreciate its beauty all to yourself! Wrap up warm, check out those tide times and...
Snow-capped fells, miles of crystalline lakes and tarns and beautiful higgledy-piggledy houses dotted in amongst glistening frosty landscapes can only mean one thing: tis the season for festive fun in the Lake District. Whether you wander for miles through a winter...
Want to be a four-season hiker? Don’t give up adventuring once the weather gets chilly – that crisp winter wonderland is waiting for your footprints and we have many hostels perfect for hiking. You can even take over one of our holiday cottages and rural retreats...
Share your winter photos and video clips with us The days are shorter, the air is colder, and our landscapes are covered in frost - winter is here. But that shouldn't stop you from putting on your walking boots, grabbing your camera, and immersing your senses into...
Winter can be difficult to get through for a lot of people. We have less daylight, it’s colder, and the weather is generally less pleasant than what we get in the summer months. If you’re feeling the January blues and need some inspiration to get outside and have...
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,...
As the weather turns, it’s time to cosy down and make the most of café culture. Whether you prefer a flat white or an Earl Grey, our cafés are the perfect place to warm up with simple pleasures such as a hot drink, an indulgent slice of cake or refuel with a...
Sleigh bells ring are you listening! From urban ice rinks to fairground rides, Santa’s grottos and glittering light shows, this is Christmas in all its ritzy, glitzy glory at some of the best winter wonderlands in the UK.Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London21st...
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful, but it’s perfect weather for getting to know a city a little bit better. From winter festivals to Christmas markets, there’s plenty of things to see and do this season whilst on a city getaway with loved ones. There might...
