YHA Blog
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...
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...
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...
Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this blog from 10 Adventures. As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District. Our readers don’t want the season to end,...
Ah winter weather, you frosty fiend. With the cold snap upon us and a carpet of snow likely at some point soon, what better time to plan for some picturesque perambulations. Here are five fantastic history hikes that incorporate iconic and atmospheric ruins....
Could this be the greatest backpacking route in the Lakes? Trail Magazine has teamed up with YHA to create something a little bit special – a walk that bags 24 summits in total, stopping at a different hostel each night. Here’s how we got on. YHA Langdale to YHA...
Want to experience the Great British countryside at its most beautiful? Pack your rucksack, tug on your hiking boots and tackle the unspoilt wilderness by foot with this selection of the most scenic hiking trails in the UK. From picture-postcard villages to...
