The Journey: spring 23
Hello… and a very warm welcome to the spring issue of The Journey. This is a season of growth and rebirth, when the months ahead start blooming with potential. As such, we’re filling this issue with ideas and inspiration for your future trips, as well as keeping you up-to-date with what’s new at YHA.
If you watched any of David Attenborough’s recent Wild Isles, you’ll have been reminded how remarkable the wildlife is here in England and Wales — in this issue we detail how you can see some of our most iconic creatures for yourself. We also have an exclusive interview with the remarkable Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl, to hear her thoughts on conservation, the countryside and, yes, birds!
Elsewhere we venture to Manchester to show you what to look forward to on a city break, shine a spotlight on nine hostels with fantastic views, and share some vital tips for your outdoor adventures. You’ll also find the usual news and reviews alongside Let’s Go!, our four-page pull-out section for young readers. There’s only going to be one 2023 — let’s make the most of it.
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Articles for this edition of The Journey
A springtime walk in Borrowdale
Daniel Neilson enjoys a walk around Borrowdale learning about its most interesting ex-resident, the cave-dwelling Millican Dalton. In September 1913, Millican Dalton, an ‘expert mountaineer and camper’, advertised a taste of ‘real adventures and experiences’ in a...
YHA Festival of Walking returns this autumn
YHA’s Festival of Walking is back for another year this autumn, with guided walks for all abilities across the country. But you don’t need to wait until September to join in. YHA has made public a collection of more than 100 self-guided walks, complete with...
What’s new in Manchester
Whether you’re here for the music, the museums, the nightlife or the sport, Manchester is always on the go. Here we look at some of its newest cultural offerings. Manchester has an inordinate number of things to shout about. Two titanic football teams; a music...
Wild about home – UK wildlife watching locations
If the BBC’s stunning recent series Wild Isles showed us anything — other than the fact Sir David Attenborough remains a monumental force for good — it was that we don’t have to travel far to find wildlife thrills. Even within our towns and cities, we’re rarely far...
Nine hostels with amazing views
Whether it’s overlooking the sea, the fells of the Lake District, the rolling South Downs or an ancient monument, many of the hostels in our network are blessed with beautiful views. We’ve picked out nine hostels that will get you reaching for your camera-phone or...