YHA Blog
While London is famous for its busy streets and energetic buzz, hidden within the city are beautiful gardens and parks where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a breath of fresh air. Whether you’re taking in the busy surroundings of Oxford Street...
Autumn is surely the most picturesque season of the year, and we’re fortunate that there are many autumn walks in the UK to explore on foot when the leaves start to fall. From the rolling red and gold hills of the Peak District to the darker orange and brown...
Anyone for a 2,795-mile walk? When it’s fully complete, the England Coast Path will be the 16th — and by far the longest — National Trail in England and Wales. And just think of the riches in store for those who shoulder their packs and take it on: wild Devon bays,...
Planning your own walking route can be a rewarding experience, helping you discover new places or set yourself challenges. Jonathan Elder from Ordnance Survey outlines how to get started.1. Pick your mapThe best maps for planning walking routes in Britain’s...
If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes when mountain sides are draped in a rainbow of fiery foliage is just...
With 296 miles of fantastic coastline to explore, overshuge cliffs which plummet into the sea, pathways that twist and turn through gorgeous greenery and views which reach out to an endless horizon, Cornwall is a walker’s paradise. It’s time to put those walking...
The picturesque town of Windermere, situated in the Lake District National Park, is a popular walking location for visitors. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then there are plenty of opportunities to head to the hills and take in...
