Best autumnal walks in the Lake District
If you’re like us, you’re lacing up your walking boots as soon as the first hints of autumn appear in the air. And the Lake District landscape has never looked more inviting. A walk in the Lakes...
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8 countryside breaks near UK cities
Almost 85% of us live in urban areas. With the health benefits of spending time in the great outdoors now well-proven, we've rounded up some beautiful, perhaps lesser-known, locations with easy...
Four great hostels for solo travellers in the UK
Discover fascinating history, breathtaking landscapes, and lively cities – all with the comfort and community of a YHA stay. Perfect for solo explorers looking to make the most of their next getaway.
Best place to go walking in Manchester this autumn
Manchester is a place where things happen. As the world’s first industrial city — and a titan of music, sport, art and politics — it’s somewhere with a global reputation. The list of iconic names...
YHA Boggle Hole: ahoy! A seashore safari
I gazed into the rock pool hoping to spot a Velvet Swimming Crab, its red eyes glowing bright like car tail lights. Seven years previously an ecologist from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust had shown...
Most Instagrammable locations in the UK
If you're looking for that perfect shot for your Instagram grid, then you're in luck because our hostels are in the most beautiful places in the UK. Get snap happy with your holiday pics...