My first day on The Great Glen Walk is planned, Inverness to Drumnadrochit. Distance 20+ plus miles. Having left the picturesque city of Inverness, via canal paths, pavements and a section of housing estate, the woodland section begins.
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Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is a beautiful part of Scotland, a lovely destination for a holiday, often missed by visitors heading further North.
Birdoswald on Hadrians Wall
SLACK HOUSE FARM bunkhouse in Northumberland overlooks Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrians Wall, so its not surprising they name their home made organic cheeses Birdoswald and Birdoswald Blue.
Ben Nevis : Snow in June !
From my starting point I’m approximately one hour into my walk up Ben Nevis mountain. It’s raining with a slight headwind, in front are a young couple in jeans, sandals and a showerproof kagools. We are all in the early stages of climbing Ben Nevis. Who would have thought their would be snow ahead?
Torran Bay Hostel (NOW CLOSED) with my dog
The area around Torran Bay has an impressive history with many ancient and medieval historical sites nearby – stone circles, cairns, castles – many free to access. The local church has a fascinating collection of medieval grave-slabs and a visit to Dunadd Fortress where the early Scottish Kings were crowned is a must.
Exmoor, Less is more.
Whilst I was staying on Exmoor I took the opportunity to get to the coast at Watchet to enjoy a sunset, and to go and buy local produce from the Taunton farmers’ marke
Kendal: the historic gateway to the lakes
It’s amazing what surprises are in hidden in the fabric of a town’s history, and Kendal is no different.
Seaside Harbour Holiday at Cullen Hostel
Some hostels have an artistic edge to them but at CULLEN HARBOUR HOSTEL this flows through the fabric of the building. Converted from a fisherman’s store on the water’s edge, the hostel has a smell of warm wood and fresh air. With skylights in the slate roof and no ceilings you see the sky framed by […]
Backpacking; Throw away your preconceptions.
I have learned hostel life is good, more than good and I have decided to go home and explore the UK Hostels. Remember, you’re never too old to throw away your perceptions.
Barra and Vatersay : Paradise Found
Five hours sail from Oban on the West coast of Scotland lies the compact island of Barra near the south of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides. The sea, the sand and the people make Barra what it is. Special.
Bounce Below in Snowdonia
After seeing Bounce Below, a cavern with a trampoline floor at Penrhy Slate Quarry, on a Facebook page – I decided the kids would love it (not me of course – but I could get my other half, Joe, to join in). So I booked – now I needed somewhere to stay. Bounce Below […]
Summer Holidays available now
Are you looking to book your summer break? Our Hostels have been adding lots of summer holiday availability to our website. Take a look below at summer holidays available now.
Land of Lost Content
This May bank holiday our family and a group of friends visited ALL STRETTON BUNKHOUSE, close to the Land of Lost Content. There were 9 of us in total, 6 adults and 3 kids. We arrived Friday and found the facilities excellent – we quickly knocked up a chilli and ate outside in the beautiful […]
Peak district climbing with kids
On Sunday (with marvellous weather- not a cloud in the sky) we headed off to Burbage Edge to find the perfect route to do some climbing with kids
Skiddaw Mountain and the Tupperware box
If someone told me they had climbed Skiddaw Mountain in a blizzard and walked to the remote Skiddaw House in the dark just to look in a Tupperware box I would say that GeoCaching was to blame.
Independent Hostels Exhibit at Eroica Britannia
Come along to this 3 day family festival of British cycling and meet us on the Independent Hostels stand. You can pick up a copy of the Independent Hostel Guide and enter a prize draw to win one of three great holidays. The Eroica Britannia festival takes place in Bakewell in The Peak District National Park on the 19th – 21st June.
Hostel visit to Wordsworth Country
Just outside the picturesque village of Grasmere, in the heart of Wordsworth Country you’ll discover Grasmere Independent Hostel, and what a find it is, too.
Waterfall Dream Comes True in the Brecon Beacons
I have always dreamed of walking behind a waterfall, deafened by water thundering down as I hide behind the curtain of sound. My dream came true in the Brecon Beacons. At Henrhyd Falls near Sleeping Giant Bunkhouse,.
Monkton Wyld Court Gothic Hostel
Intrigued by all we had read about Monkton Wyld Court we made a tiny detour on our holiday to Lyme Regis to stay for a night in this Gothic mansion. What a privilege it felt to spend time in this simply furnished building with its ornate ecclesiastical architecture.
Days out from Derwentwater Keswick
Ten eight tips for great days out from Derwentwater in Keswick. Days out on the lake, in the mountains or just relaxing around Keswick.
Northumberland Coast
Whether its high octane adventure you’re looking for or a bolt hole to escape to for rest and relaxation, the Northumberland Coast is a perfect year-round getaway with lots to see and do for everyone.
