The Journey: Spring 20
Articles for this edition of The Journey
Name the countries
WIN! a men’s or women’s KEELA Belay Pro jacket worth £90. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable year of sport. The Olympic and Paralympic Games take place in the summer, but before then it’s the turn of football’s Euro 2020....
WIN! Darn Tough socks
We have one women’s and one men’s pair of the amazing Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew Cushion socks to give away. All Darn Tough socks are made with the finest merino wool. To enter, just answer the following question: True...
Drying room
Our reader’s picture this issue comes from Paul Howlett: “I’ll be using this stunning bike for my Everesting and 1,200 mile seven-day challenges. I wish I was as photogenic!” Do you have a great picture you’d like to see here?...
Tried and tested
Four outdoor items put through their paces by The Journey team. KEEN Explore Vent keenfootwear.com Once the warmer months arrive, there are days when your faithful trekking boots can get cumbersome and clammy. These new lightweight hiking shoes offer a solution....
What to look for when… you’re identifying trees
Ever been frustrated by whether you’re looking at a beech or a birch? You just need to know what to look for. This quick guide to tree identification – from Louise Hackett, Treescape Development Lead at the Woodland Trust –...
9 family-friendly hostels
Wide-open spaces and curious ruins. Hidey-holes, beach gates and secret passageways. Buildings loaded with myth and legend. YHA’s hostel network always feeds the imagination of children, and when you add in a wide range of...
2020: Your year of adventure
Getting into a new outdoor activity can be utterly life-changing. You may already be a fan – or even a devotee – of one or more of the five activities included here, but the benefits of trying something new can be...
COMPETITION!
We have three copies of the National Trust’s new 50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾ to give away to lucky readers. Published by Nosy Crow and updated for 2020, the book features handy tips, nature facts and dozens of exciting...
How to… climb trees safely
Are you a tree-climber? Follow these tips to make sure you stay safe! • Choose the right sort of tree, always using a grown-up to help you. The best climbing trees are healthy, with strong trunks and lots of thick branches close to the ground. Don’t climb if you...
Wildflower spotting checklist
Spring is when wildflowers start to appear in our woodlands, gardens and hedgerows. They’re very important, because they help provide food for pollinators like bees. Here are five of the most common – how many have you spotted this year? Daisy Usually appears: late...
How to… help hedgehogs
This is the time of year when hedgehogs start to appear again, after their winter hibernation. But how much do you know about these adorable spiky mammals – and how can you help them? Five hedgehog facts Hedgehogs are solitary, which means they spend their time...
Little-known London
Buckingham Palace? Westminster Abbey? Pah! Getting the most out of London means enjoying some of its lesser-known treasures – here we’ve handpicked 10, all within walking distance of one of our six city hostels. Grant Museum...