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Making the most of our partners during the YHA Festival of Walking
Ever wondered what Nordic walking is all about, or wanted to brush up on your navigation and map reading know how? Perhaps you’re curious about pilgrimage routes, in need of a wellbeing walk or...
10 reasons to choose glamping instead of camping
Camping or glamping? In this article we have a look at some of the advantages that glamping has over camping for a break in the UK.
How to pack for a camping trip in the UK
Any YHA Camping & Cabins stay gives you the bonus of using the hostel facilities including showers, drying rooms and self-catering kitchens. If you're going camping, here's our guide to what to pack.
Into the Peaks: hiking between hostels in the picturesque Peak District
Every time I've visited the Peak District with my walking boots laced, I've left wanting more. Even the longer day-trails have seemed little more than appetisers. So the prospect of following a...
9 hostels tailor-made for cycling breaks
Whether you're a fan of muddy mountain biking or long, challenging days on country roads or you have bike-mad mates or a three-year-old who's a master on the balance bike, these hostels for cycling...
9 hostels for cosy winter breaks in the UK
Winter can be a beautiful time of year. Snow on the high ground, frozen spider webs on the hedges, semi-frozen lakes. And what better than a warm hostel, a mug of tea and games to entertain you...