Pilgrim's Progress Competitors

YHA is a charity with a clear vision: We believe travel, adventure and discovery transforms young lives. We create opportunities to explore, learn, share and grow in inspirational places. We do this by providing a unique range of accommodation and activities in rural, coastal and urban locations. YHA is aiming to reach out and enhance the lives of all young people. We operate a network of more than 200 Youth Hostels, bunkhouses and camping barns across England and Wales. We’re also part of an international network of Youth Hostels in 60 countries around the world. The first Youth Hostel was started 100 years ago and since then the idea has spread right around the world. We’re proud of our history and of the part we play in creating Growth in skills, confidence, self reliance and well being Engagement with diverse people and communities Exploration of wider horizons of culture and location, particularly for young people. Anyone can stay with YHA. We are open to all. Our accommodation and social spaces, our tradition of sharing, offers everyone the chance to mix with and meet people from other communities and from around the world. Through YHA, people are able to explore new places, to understand different cultures: an experience which encourages and enhances the growth of all.

Exmoor was first designated as a National Park in 1954. Since then, the co-ordination of work to achieve in the area has been undertaken by local government and since 1997 by a free standing Exmoor National Park Authority. Our two main objectives (National Park purposes) are: - "To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park" - "To promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Park by the public" Around 80 staff work in the 267 square miles of Exmoor National Park Authority, providing a range of services to the (c.11,000) residents and nearly 2 million annual visitors, supported by a highly knowledgeable ‘crew’ of volunteers. Stunning landscapes, dark skies, and tranquility - glimpse wild Red Deer (largest mammal in the UK) or the native Exmoor Pony who roam freely over the moor. A warm rural welcome awaits you in Exmoor National Park.

The South West Coast Path Association is a registered charity working to protect and conserve the Coast Path to give us all the opportunity to improve our health in the great outdoors. We work to ensure the path is one of the best walks in the world and protect it for all to enjoy. Supporting the charity and adding a voice as a member helps the Association to improve the Path and keep the way open to beautiful coastal places. We try to ensure as many people as possible know about, and have information to enjoy, the Coast Path. We also fund vital improvement projects to protect the Path for future generations. All 630 miles from Somerset's Minehead around to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset costs at least £1,000 for every mile to keep it open, in good shape and clearly signed.