The Journey: summer 22
Hello… and a very warm welcome to the summer issue of The Journey.
There’s been a sense of redemption and recovery these past few months, as life returns to something approaching normal and the trees froth with greenery. And while we still advocate caution, many of our hostels are now fully reopened — much to the delight of the thousands of you who have already come calling.
In this issue, the wonders of Wales are ushered to centre-stage (and about time too, we hear you cry!). You’ll find a round-up of some of the finest hostels in the country, as well as an account of a memorable hostel-to-hostel hike along the Pembrokeshire coastline.
Elsewhere we meet inspirational adventurer Jenny Tough, take a look at how to bag islands during your hostel stays, and give advice on how to get involved with watersports. There’s also space for the usual news and reviews, as well as Let’s Go!, our special pull-out kids’ section. Enjoy the read — and here’s to the summer ahead.
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Articles for this edition of The Journey
Festival of Walking
The first YHA Festival of Walking will take place from 4th September to 20th October, with the aim of bringing together individuals, friends, families, walking groups and communities to explore the beautiful countryside of England and Wales. Walking. It’s a simple...
Clifftop paradise – hostel to hostel walking in Pembrokeshire
The walk between YHA Broad Haven and YHA St Davids is one of the most satisfying hostel-to-hostel walks in the UK, as Ben Lerwill discovers. Not all Saturdays are created equal. Some slip by in a blur of household chores and mugs of tea. Others begin slowly and...
Why you should look to an island for your next adventure
Exploring the UK doesn’t have to be restricted to the mainland. Some of the finest experiences in England and Wales are found offshore, on the multitude of different islands that scatter the fringes of the map. The UK as a whole has somewhere in the region of 6,000...
Discover 9 hostels in Wales
In this issue, we’re turning the spotlight on the wildly diverse landscapes of Wales. Here are just a few of the hostels best placed to showcase the country’s dramatic coastlines, mighty mountains and bustling towns.YHA Idwal CottageWant the Welsh mountains? Stay...