I stretch out on a long wooden bench, gently, gently drifting off. A seagull acts as my alarm call, 30 minutes later! Here on Walney Island within site of the lighthouse I’ve been drugged by the sea air.
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Birmingham City Break
I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at Birmingham bus station. I had previously been travelling through the city, but never had the time to explore it – before now. Being from Scandinavia, Birmingham is one of those cities that everyone know’s the name of, but few choose to spend their holiday in. I was eager to find out what we are missing out on.
Hostelling with Children: Joshua the Scottish Hostel Explorer
Many people think of hostels as youth hostels, for young adults, but in many ways it is great to go Hostelling with children. The self catering facilities are ideal for early mealtimes and in some cases hostels come equipped with ready made play mates. Most importantly a stay in a hostel could be the first time your children learn to make friends with holiday makers from other countries.
Highlands and Islands Whistlestop Tour.
A whistlestop tour of the magnificent wild landscapes of the Highlands and Islands. The Knoydart peninsula, Loch ness, the Isle of Mull, the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct, all in five days.
Barmouth : the start of the Three Peaks Yacht Race
The weekend of June 17th 2017. is a fantastic weekend in the Barmouth diary With boat crews and runners coming together to take part in one of the toughest challenges in the sporting calendar.
Orkney : The Green Islands
On our Garden Walkers trip to Orkney we visited all the places any tourist would want to visit. The standing stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae and Skail House. All special places to visit which make a lasting impression of the landscape as it would have been thousands of years ago.
Badrallach Bothy on Little Loch Broom
The Gentian Mountaineering Club’s 2016 spring meet stayed at Badrallaoch Bothy on Little Loch Broom near Dundonnell. Read on to find out what they did with the idyllic views and steadily improving weather forecast.
Maughold Venture Centre
I’ve found a secluded Hostel. The rooms are basic, clean, comfortable, perfect if you’re rambling, climbing, cycling or taking time out to immerse yourself amongst the area’s outstanding scenery. Maughold Ventre Centre is a hidden gem on the Isle of Man.
Cardiff ’s Highest Mountain
I’m staying at a Cardiff hostel and planning to ascend Gareth Hill, Cardiff ‘s Highest Mountain. Gareth Hill overlooks the semi rural village of Taff’s Well, the Gateway to the Valleys.
Eroica Britannia
Set on Bakewell Show Ground in the heart of the Peak District, the Eroica Britannia festival has rightly gained a reputation of being the most handsome bike show in the UK.
Dunkeld & Birnam a stay at Pitlochry Backpackers
Nestled away below the Glencoe Mountain Range, amongst arguably some of the most picturesque landscapes in Scotland, lie the small towns of Pitlochry, Dunkeld and Birnam.
Keswick
On holiday in Keswick and we were to go on a walk, and being in the Lake District this walk started with a lake. To get to the starting point we took a ride on the Keswick Launch to the other side of Derwentwater.
Cardiff to Barry Island
My base for my five day exploration of Cardiff its coastline and surrounding areas, The River House Hostel a gentle five minute stroll from the cities central rail station.
Roy Bridge : Hope for Snow
We aimed for Roy Bridge fifteen miles north east of Fort William. We based ourselves in Aite Cruinnichidh (the gathering place) close to the Monessie Gorge.
Lots of firsts for Derwentwater Hostel (Barrow House). Now Closed.
Derwentwater Hostel (Barrow House) has been in continuous use as a hostel since 1961, but we still managed to have lots of firsts in 2015, from pig nuts to paramotors. Sadly in March 2024 the hostel closed for good.
Treks Bunkhouse – sociable walking weekend
Large Outdoors run sociable walking weekends across the UK. Read here about their trip to Treks Bunkhouse in Ffestiniog Snowdonia.
The Education Show and Hatters Hostel
Mid- March was a very busy time for us all at IHUK. We had a trip to Birmingham to attend the Education Show at the NEC for a couple of days, whilst there we also had a lovely stay at Hatters Hostel…
Mam Tor Adventure!
Come with us on our journey up to the stunning summit of Mam Tor…
Ocean Backpackers: School Trips to North Devon
School and college groups regularly base their school trip to North Devon at Ocean Backpackers, returning year after year. From university surf clubs riding the waves to educational trips for geography students.
Accommodation for School Groups
With accommodation of all sizes available for sole use across the UK. Independent Hostels are the perfect accommodation for school groups.
Osmotherley Winter Escape
Osmotherley is a pretty Yorkshire village surrounded by the high Yorkshire moors. With the Cleveland Way, The Coast to Coast and the Lyke Wake Walk passing close by, with Cod Beck Reservoir and Mount Grace Priory for more gentle days out, it is an ideal destination for a walking holiday or a family weekend escape.
