Walking holidays

Group on a YHA walk from YHA Black Sail

Explore our walking breaks

Ready for a walking adventure? Explore natural beauty on foot and wander through fields, tracks and trails in the city, coast and countryside in some of the most picturesque locations in England and Wales on a walking holiday.

Stay in a YHA hostel. Our historic and unique properties are perfectly positioned in the best locations for walking holidays, where you will meet friendly people and come back comfy accommodation, useful facilities, and delicious food. We'll always make sure you have an invigorating adventure.

Self-guided walking maps

Self-guided walks

Go walking at your own pace with our free resources. You can download maps and route guides for walks from many of our hostels — picking your difficulty level from easy to more challenging. 

All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel. What could be more convenient!

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View some of our popular walking blog posts

View of Youlgreave in Derbyshire

Where to go walking in Youlgreave in winter

Planning a trip to Youlgreave and want to explore the beautiful countryside? Here’s the best place to go walking in Youlgreave…

A morning shot of Lake Windermere showing the stone walling and the stile providing passage over the wall

Easy fell walks in the Lake District

The Lake District National Park is a walker’s paradise. With mighty mountains, glistening lakes, rolling fells and picturesque villages, it’s no wonder people visit this place on a...

Ullswater Valley in the Lake District on a winters morning

Magical winter walks in the UK

From frozen waterfalls to gentle frosty rambles with picture-perfect views, this selection of winter walks in the UK will certainly put a spring in your step. These routes have something for everyone.

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