Ruby Higton - author

Ruby Higton

Ruby is a digital marketer at YHA. She looks after all things social media, as well as content writing for YHA's travel blog and SEO. Her favourite hostel is YHA St Briavels Castle.

Articles written by Ruby Higton

YHA Chester Trafford Hall exterior on a sunny day

Visit Chester: the perfect city break

The quiet, charming, quaint old English city of Chester, which was founded as a Roman fortress in 79 AD and surrounded by ancient walls, should be top of your to-do list...

Stone footpath and wooden fence leading a long The Great Ridge in Castleton

6 must-visit walking destinations in the UK

Walking is a free way of taking in the best of Britain’s scenic sites. So, bearing this in mind, here are our six favourite walking destinations in the UK waiting to be discovered...

Labrador laying on the grass

Five of the best dog walking holidays in Wales

According to recent research, 34% of households in the UK now own a dog. It’s no surprise then that more and more families are seeking dog-friendly holidays. Not only can putting your furry friend int