Youth hostel
Walk: Buttermere and Ennerdale, Cumbria
This 25 miles (40km) walk explores two of the Lake District's most beautiful valleys – Buttermere and Ennerdale. The hike is broken into three days, with potential stop-overs on each night at a walkers youth hostel
Hostel walking: what it is, organising a trip and kit list
Walking from one hostel to the next is a great way to make your long-distance hikes more comfortable. We take a look at what it involves, how to organise a trip and the best UK itineraries
Best rural hostels in the UK
Ever fancied staying in a castle? Or waking up to a view of a Cornish beach? Here is our guide on the best rural and coastal youth hostels to stay across the UK which offer beautiful and unique surroundings to suit all budgets.