5 UK winter walks that are good for your soul
When facing periods of stress, being outside and walking outdoors has the most beneficial impact on your mental wellbeing. Breathing in fresh air, hearing birdsong, connecting with nature...
Walking and hiking
Big climbs and vast views: walking in the Brecon Beacons
For big climbs, vast views and unspoilt wilderness, try this two-day hostel-to-hostel walk in the Brecon Beacons. Nothing quite prepares you for the drama of the Brecon Beacons; not the photographs...
Nordic Walking joins YHA’s Festival of Walking
Earlier this year, British Nordic Walking was thrilled to be invited by to join their annual Festival of Walking held throughout September and October. With a theme centred around building...
Budget hiking holidays in the Lake District
As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District...
Sign up for the 2024 YHA Festival of Walking now!
Get walking! YHA’s popular Festival of Walking returns for the third year this September (13th September to 13th October). Organised annually, the festival aims to get more people walking...
Why YHA and walking are a perfect match
There are some things that just go together. Fish and chips, rock and roll, YHA and walking. There’s no need to travel far and wide, or break the bank, for a stunning walking how...
