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Walking is also a free way of taking in Britain's scenic sites; here are our 6 favourite walking destinations in the UK Lizard Peninsula Coast About as far south as you can go but still be on the UK mainland, the Lizard...
Christmas is fast approaching. Before you know it, it’ll be time to put into action those all-important New Year’s plans! Some people think NYE is overrated and some people love it but either way, it’s highly likely you’ll need...
by Caroline Wood Surrounded by a mess of pegs, guy ropes and canvas, I realised that it had been a long time since I last put up a tent. On all sides, the Lakeland Fells brooded against the evening sun, their high ridges...
by Julie Muskrovingpress.co.uk YHA Tintagel – OMG! What a spot. Approaching in my Volkswagen campervan, I became increasingly concerned as the small road petered out into a slate-y track and it looked like I might be doing a...
by Julie Muskrovingpress.co.uk I’m from Dorset, home of the great novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, so I just had to make a pilgrimage to St Juliot’s Church with its Hardy connections. Tucked away down a tiny lane, its Whistler...
Embargoed for 00.01 5 April 2019 As part of 70th anniversary celebrations, five charities central to the campaigns that established the National Parks have updated vintage photos of the UK National Parks. Top: 1920s Ramblers...
by Julie Musk rovingpress.co.uk After leaving YHA Bath, it’s quite a cycle to YHA Cholderton, across the rolling Wiltshire Downs. Arriving relieved, an hour ahead of check-in at 5 pm, we were allowed in to use the facilities....
by Julie Musk rovingpress.co.uk I have to admit, Bathwick Hill beat me – cycling up it, that is. I saw a few hardy locals, probably 30 years younger than me, managing it, but it just keeps going. YHA Bath is up there on the...
by Julie Musk rovingpress.co.uk After setting off from YHA South Downs Way, it’s about 9 miles walking along the South Downs Way before you reach Brighton Racecourse. The last 1.5 miles is through town, on the way down to the...
by Julie Musk rovingpress.co.uk It’s just over 14 miles walking west from YHA Eastbourne to YHA South Downs, along a lovely stretch of the South Downs Way, with far-reaching views and the sound of skylarks to keep you company;...
UK national parks – those one-stop-shops for beautiful places and great big breathing spaces. We’re lucky enough to have more than 60 properties in UK national parks. What’s more, we know the best places, the best views and...