The YHA guide to the Cornish coast
Cornwall’s coastline doesn’t do things by halves. The county itself might be tucked away in the corner of the UK map — parts of it being so far south that they enjoy their own microclimate — but...
The Journey
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.
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...
£2.5m pledged to connect young people to nature
The Government has pledged £2.5 million to improve young people's access to the outdoors – building on the success of Generation Green, a Defra-funded project delivered by Access Unlimited.
Beautiful art walks in England and Wales
For almost all of human existence, mountain environments have been seen as places to avoid. They were climbed only to drove livestock for trade, or to meet with people from the next village...
Our 24 adventures for 2025
Looking for unforgettable, affordable experiences for the months ahead? Here are 24 ideas for hostel trips in 2025 – because after all, calendars are there to be filled. Happy travels!