I have just returned from the annual family hostelling trip in the Lake District. No horses involved this time but leading a group of 17 people aging from 6 through to their 70s it could be classed as quite a feet getting this tribe from place to place in one peace! With the Youth Hostels Association for England and Wales (YHA) sadly being forced this year to sell some of their hostels I though I would outline why these places are cherished by so many and how we do hostelling. In a recent Guardian article John Harris described Youth Hostels as ' muddy, joyful miracles. Losing them to Brexit and the cost of living would be a tragedy ' ( https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/30/youth-hostels-brexit-cost-of-living-sell-off ). Before I met my husband I did not really know much about YHA, but when our children and their cousins started to be able to walk a bit of distance around the age of 3/4 years Grandma announced that we should all go You...
A blog recording my rides as a horseback guide to trails in the Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire Dales and North Lancashire. Routes are open to all - walkers, cyclists, equestrians and 4x4 off road wheelchair users and by sharing my routes I hope it will inspire others to have riding adventures. Sometimes I may also write about life with my horses and the challenges of outdoor access for all. To see all rides and blogs click on 'More Posts', labels or use the search tool.