| An excellent road and rail network and a highly | | | | among the more popular backpacker destinations. |
| eclectic selection of landscapes and scenery | | | | While the YHA network does not extend to |
| combine with good accommodation infrastructure | | | | Scotland, this should not preclude backpackers |
| to provide idyllic conditions for pursuing a nomadic | | | | from holidaying here. Independent accommodation |
| lifestyle. | | | | options are plentiful and can be found in some of |
| The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) of England | | | | the country's most scenic towns and cities. You'll |
| and Wales is the most established organisation | | | | find hostel choices in the likes of Armadale and |
| offering backpacker accommodation in the UK. | | | | Ullapool in the northwest, Aviemore and Loch |
| More than 200 establishments are operated under | | | | Ness in the northeast, Glasgow and Kendoon in |
| its watchful eye, all offering a minimum standard | | | | the southwest and Melrose and Edinburgh in the |
| of accommodation as well as assistance in local | | | | southeast. |
| sightseeing plans and travel arrangements. | | | | The nature of backpacking means there are |
| Privately owned and operated hostels are also | | | | inherent risks to both the well-being of the |
| common and can be found across the length of | | | | traveller and his/her personal possessions. Most |
| the nation. | | | | travellers enjoy a holiday without incident and this |
| Compared with hostels in some EU countries, | | | | is due largely to common sense and taking |
| those in the UK may seem a little on the | | | | sensible measures to reduce risks. By taking |
| expensive side. Relative to overnight | | | | precautions, you can minimise the effects of any |
| accommodation prices within the nation however, | | | | unfortunate episodes. |
| they are cheap. Standards vary but most offer | | | | While holiday insurance is unable to protect you |
| rooms and facilities that are functional and clean | | | | against mishaps, it is a useful measure which can |
| at the very least. Single, twin, double and triple | | | | soften the blow in the event of accident, illness or |
| rooms as well as dorms and family rooms are | | | | theft. A comprehensive travel insurance policy will |
| invariably available at most hostels, ensuring | | | | provide you with an essential safety net, meaning |
| travellers of all kinds are catered for. | | | | you can rest easy on your travels. Knowing that |
| Of all the viable backpacker routes and | | | | medical expenses will be taken care of and that |
| destinations in the UK, Wales and its coastal | | | | cash and valuable items are covered, you can set |
| regions offer some of the most ideal holiday | | | | about the business of really enjoying your holiday. |
| conditions. With a wealth of private establishments | | | | A variety of companies specialise in holiday |
| and more than 40 YHA operated hostels across | | | | insurance, but few tailor their policies specifically to |
| Wales, as well as some lovely local scenery and | | | | meet the needs of those undertaking backpacking |
| interesting visitor sites, it's not difficult to see why | | | | holidays. For an insurance policy designed |
| Wales has become a favourite with travellers. | | | | specifically with backpackers in mind, visit |
| Towns such as Conway, Bangor, Brecon, | | | | travel-insurance-discounts. |
| Newport and Anglesey offer YHA hostels and are | | | | |