There are lots of resources available about walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path but it’s neighbour the Ceredigion Coastal Path is quieter and equally beautiful. Both paths form part of the new Wales Coast Path. This blog tells you how to walk the first 3 days of the Ceredigion Coast Path from one base at the Piggery Poke Independent Hostel.
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Moray Coast by bike and foot
With a total of 29 miles the Moray Coast cycle trail makes an easy cycle holiday for a family or walking holiday for a group. There are plenty of local attractions on route and you can watch for dolphins and enjoy eating fresh fish from the thriving local fishing industry.
Inner Hebrides by Cycle
Coll and Tiree are two remote unspoiled Scottish islands in the Inner Hebrides and yet surprisingly easy to reach by ferry from Oban. We left the cars behind and travelled by bike making for a very relaxed, healthy and economical holiday.
Cambrian Mountains
We had a brilliant few days in this un-visited part of Wales, all thank to our hosts at Mid Wales Bunkhouse who made us so welcome in their haven and took the time to pass on local knowledge about what to do. In the Cambrian mountains you escape from the pressure of everyday life, no traffic, no hordes of tourists, just beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife and peace.
Visit Glasgow on a Budget
The Commonwealth Games has brought new life to the already vibrant city of Glasgow. There’s so much to see, and this blog gives some tips about how to explore the city on a budget.
Edinburgh -The capital city of Scotland
The capital city of Scotland. Steeped in a rich history, culture and of course lots and lots of whiskey. Edinburgh is without a doubt one of the most picturesque and interesting cities in United Kingdom, boasting a wide array of attractions and sites for anybody looking to explore this most wonderful of cities
Ilfracombe is on the up
We spent a few lovely days in Ilfracombe this Whitson. This North Devon town has always had location and natural beauty on its side. To the east the rocky north Devon coast and to the west the sandy surfing beaches of Woolacombe.
Family Activity Holiday at Derwentwater Independent Hostel (Now Closed)
The Sale Family has a great holiday at Derwentwater Independent Hostel (now closed) thanks to activity instruction from Glaramara Activity Centre.
Traversing the Aonach Eagagh ridge
Three friends explore the Aonach Eagagh ridge near Glencoe
Exeter’s Eclectic Charms
Exeter is a place that immediately wooed me with its’ quaint cobbled pathways, wonky medieval architecture and of course ornate cathedral that remains head and shoulders above the city landscape.
Dark Sky Status Spells a Bright Future
Lovers of the night sky were rewarded this week as Dark Sky status was awarded to the Island of Coll and to the Northumberland Dark Sky Park (a combination of Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and Forest Park). Both areas with a good choice of Independent Hostels.
Discovering Britain via Independent Hostels
Developed by the Royal Geographical Society, Discovering Britain is an exciting series of geographically-themed, self-guided walks in locations across the UK. Discovering Britain aims to brings geography alive for everyone. Why not enjoy a few of these walks and make Read the full article…
Corris – A Centre for Alternative Hostelry
I arrived at Corris Hostel wet and somewhat weary after an afternoon hillwalking around nearby Machynlleth. It was a Friday, mid October; this was now my third time staying here but I still had plenty left in the area to occupy myself with for the rest of the weekend. The place was just as I recalled it.
Locally Sourced and Scrumptious
New Ing Lodge on the high fells of Shap make an extra effort to source local food. The meals they serve are simple British recipes at their best and because the food is bought from locally high class producers it is fresh and high quality. This all shows in the fulfilling taste, which is just what you need after a day out in the wilds of Cumbria. I have never known simple food taste so good.
Aye aye Pal, city break in Glasgow
For all the hard partying of a weekend, there is also a very elegant and cultured side to Glasgow, tilt your head upwards and Victorian edifices of yesteryear come into focus.
Trendy Manchester
The accommodation is located in the Northern Quarter of the city which for me is a ‘must-stay’ area. This bohemian district is packed with trendy Manchester bars and clubs, pavement cafes, from which to sip a latte; whilst watching trendy young Mancunians buzz around the Northern Quarter,
School Group; Over the hills and far away
No two school groups are the same and at DERWENTWATER INDEPENDENT HOSTEL (Now Closed) staff were fascinated and intrigued to see how students from two very different parts of the globe enjoyed their visit to the hostel.
Stay and Play music gigs at Clink Hostels
Clink Hostel’s ‘Stay and Play’ gives musicians and travellers a free bed for the night in the nation’s capital, and all they have to do in return is play at Clink78’s smartly refurbished bar,
Two nights at Llangollen Hostel
I went out for an evening stroll through the foxglove-filled Pen-y-coed woodlands. I climbed up to the top of the hill overlooking Llangollen to explore the dramatic Castell Dinas Bran ruins.
Geocaching around Bala
Geocaching is a gps based treasure hunt to find hidden containers in interesting locations. Bala is an area that has some geocaches that I have been keen to visit and I was totally blown away by the views and the quality of what I found when geocaching Bala.
Edale Bunkhouse
Rock Hopping on the path up to Kinder Scout in the Dark Peak. We were staying at the THE STABLES BUNKHOUSE on the flank of the Kinder plateau, the start of the Pennine way. It has a fab location just on the edge of the wilderness and a five minutes’ walk from the pubs in Edale.
