Walking and hiking

Snowy landscape with a winter sunrise

How to dress for winter walking in the UK

Winter walking in the hills of England and Wales is its own experience. It’s colder and wetter than summer, and the days are shorter. That said, with a low sun shining on the slopes, for our money...

Dad and two children leaning on a wooden gate in the countryside

Squirrels and rainbows: walks from Keswick

It must have been a magnificent way to arrive in Keswick, the train from Penrith rushing down into the steep-sided wooded valley, then crossing the River Greta again and again, eight times in all..

View of the Yorkshire Dales on a misty morning

A local guide to the picturesque Yorkshire Dales

With breathtaking rocky outcrops and waterfall trails galore, it’s no wonder why the Yorkshire Dales are so popular with so many visitors. Running through the middle of the Dales are the Pennines...

Father and daughter looking at roskilly jersey cows

All creatures great and small: walks from YHA Coverack

We hopped across the stepping stones and skirted a field. Round the next corner was a wild boar getting ready to charge, an enormous bull leaning into the wind, a gleaming white horse that must...

Walking and Rambling in The Cotswolds

Family friendly walks across England and Wales

Our friends at Ordnance Survey have pulled together some fantastic family-friendly walks across England and Wales for you to enjoy. Take a look...

People Nordic Walking

How to get into Nordic walking

Nordic walking has become recognised globally for its physical and mental health benefits. But what exactly is it? Let British Nordic Walking be your guide. As part of YHA’s Festival of Walking...