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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...
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow” or so the saying goes. The nights are not drawing in as quickly as they did in winter, and the air feels a little warmer which can only mean one thing – spring is on the way. The season of spring is brighter...
Here’s some ideas on how to help young people with their wellbeing. From making the most of being outside to mindfulness, everyone will benefit from our self-care suggestions.Get outside Natural daylight helps with sleep at night, so it’s important to get as much...
You never know who you'll meet in a hostel self-catering kitchen, and at YHA New Forest, at a certain time of year, you're as likely to find yourself surrounded by ethereal creatures with wings and flowers in their hair as by hikers with backpacks and bobble hats....
In stark contrast to the wild remote Dark Peak the White Peak is a landscape of gently rolling limestone plateau and strips of colourful hay meadows studded with native wildflowers. Home to crystal-clear rivers and streams and species-rich limestone heath, the...
There are some things that just go together. Fish and chips, rock and roll, YHA and walking. There’s no need to travel far and wide, or break the bank, for a stunning walking holiday. We know how important walking is on so many levels, from the wellbeing benefits...
Walking is a free way of taking in the best of Britain's scenic sites. So, bearing this in mind, here are our six favourite walking destinations in the UK waiting to be discovered.Lizard Peninsula CoastAbout as far south as you can go but still be on the UK...
If you’re looking for somewhere to re-wild yourself, the Dark Peak is the answer. Here you’ll find windswept moorlands peppered with heather and harebell and imposing gritstone escarpments jutting from the landscape. Here is our guide to the Dark Peak...Kinder...
In these days of GPS on our phones, the necessity for traditional directional and distance waymarkers has become more opaque. That doesn’t mean they don’t still hold a fascination for those interested in our transport and cultural heritage or merit protection from...
Love camping but need a little luxury when you travel? Seeking a dog friendly bank holiday break or an outdoorsy summer camping trip with the kids? Whatever your staycation must-haves, there’s a spot in England to meet your needs. So whether it’s clambering to top...
The UK’s holiday hotspot, Cornwall is a favourite destination, not just for surfing, sunbathing and sightseeing, but for walking too. In addition to unspoilt interior countryside, Cornwall’s coast is linked via the South West Coast Path, a 630 mile coastal route...
According to recent research, 34% of households in the UK now own a dog. It’s no surprise then that more and more families are seeking dog-friendly holidays. Not only can putting your furry friend into kennel accommodation be expensive, but many of us simply don’t...
