YHA Blog
We are launching our 2023 Festival of Walking at The National Outdoor Expo (18 – 19 March) at the Birmingham NEC and we are inviting people to ‘save the date’. The YHA Festival of Walking is taking place across England and Wales from 3rd September – 19th October...
It was a long, winding journey west through the Preseli Mountains towards the rust-red horizon. Arriving after dark, we could barely see the sea, but what a view there was when we looked up: the filigree of the Milky Way was clearly visible, and our astronomer...
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...
Travelling as a wheelchair user shouldn’t preclude you from seeing the very best that the UK has to offer. One of our country’s most incredible natural landscapes, the Lake District is a must for an English staycation. However, with all those fells and famed...
Travel as a wheelchair user can be challenging, but with some forward planning and a splash of confidence, it is possible to find suitable wheelchair friendly holidays around the UK. Here we share some useful tips for finding good wheelchair accessible hotels and...
Travelling as a wheelchair user or as a companion to someone in a wheelchair can be a challenge. However, with some smart forward planning, wheelchair accessible holidays can be relatively stress-free. Opting for a staycation right here in the UK immediately...
The largest county in the UK by far, Yorkshire has plenty to recommend it. Not only is it awash with wide open spaces to explore, it’s also home to a wide range of great attractions with good accessibility. Here you’ll find everything from hands-on family friendly...
Skies are brighter, days last longer and the landscape begins to shine with a multitude of colour. The first day of spring is quickly approaching, and there’s so much to be grateful for. Watch as the fields become adorned with processions of golden daffodil...
Dear YHA, With the season of love upon us, I wanted to share some moments that make me smile from my stays with YHA. Adventuring around the magical Lake District staying with YHA holds wonderful memories. It is no wonder that prolific authors, William Wordsworth...
Dear YHA, I fell in love with Berwick-upon-Tweed when visiting YHA Berwick. The windswept Northumbrian coast, a place of mystery and ancient battles. Often referred to as a ‘disappointed Scot’ for my Tyneside roots when I was growing up in Edinburgh, this journey...
