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.
Join the Festival of Walking
13th September – 13th October 2024
Enjoy a month of walks from over 50 hostels across England and Wales designed to boost your health and wellbeing, help you learn new walking skills and make connections with nature and the outdoors.
Choose from our free guided social walks for all abilities or follow one of our downloadable walking routes from a hostel for your own adventure. And with a 20% discount on overnight stays at festival hostels, don’t forget to book your accommodation as well as your walk for a perfect autumn walking treat.
View some of our popular walking blog posts
Top five walking tips
Walking is truly good for the soul and mind. Whether it’s a short morning stroll with the pooch or a invigorating trek, it’s hard not to feel revived afterwards. The fresh countryside air, harmonious birdsong and ...
How to plan a walking route
How to plan a walking route? Planning your own walking route can be a rewarding experience, helping you discover new places or set yourself challenges. Jonathan Elder from Ordnance Survey outlines how to get started. 1. Pick...
6 walking destinations in the UK you must visit
Walking is also a free way of taking in Britain's scenic sites; here are our 6 favourite walking destinations in the UK Lizard Peninsula Coast About as far south as you can go but still be on the UK mainland, the Lizard...
Accommodation options for your walking break
Shared rooms
Try YHA shared rooms for a true hostel experience
Private rooms
Enjoy personal space in a private room
Camping & Cabins
Get closer to nature with YHA Camping & Cabins
Exclusive Hire
Hire the whole place for your group
