Guest Writer
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Introducing Outdoor Adventure Girls
All you need to know about the UK's fastest-growing women-only outdoor adventure community. What is Outdoor Adventure Girls? Outdoor Adventure Girls was founded in 2021 by Sophie Davis, a travel...
Meet our newest ambassador: Larry Lamb
Eastenders and Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb's first outdoor experience was on a youth hostelling holiday in the late 1950s. Seven decades later, after reading about YHA's No Child Left Behind...
9 hostels (mostly) in the mountains
Here are our top picks of hostels located in mountains. These properties are primarily found among mountains (or among hills, or at least near cliff-edges), making them perfect for walkers and...
My summer family break at YHA Bath
Having never stayed in a hostel with my family before, I was not entirely sure what to expect. Would it be family-friendly? What about the cleanliness? Also, I’ve heard that some youth hostels have...
Family friendly walks across England and Wales
Our friends at Ordnance Survey have pulled together some fantastic family-friendly walks across England and Wales for you to enjoy. Take a look...
9 YHA hostels for camping and glamping
YHA's sleeping options extend far beyond the rooms in our hostels. Across our network, we have *deep breath* bell tents, Landpods, tipis, pods, safari tents, and even converted Airstreams.