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...
The Journey
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.
Meeting new people in hostels
YHA Black Sail seemed unreasonably far away. A little hut, more of a speck, far down in the valley. Was that a wisp of smoke rising out of the chimney? It had been a long day already, hiking up...
Four hostels for history and adventure
Whether you’re hiking, cycling, or uncovering stories of the past, these hostels are ideal bases for your next adventure. Discover more and plan your journey today!
The YHA guide to North Yorkshire
Welcome to England’s largest county. Covering 3,480 mostly rural square miles — and packing in everything from rolling dales to towering sea cliffs — North Yorkshire is a gift for adventure-seekers...
Walking trails accessible by train in the UK
Rail Walks is a new resource website encouraging people to use the railway to get walking — and you can help. Think of all the stops on your last train journey. Those remote places where no one...