For all our bird watching walking holidays we've found routes through spectacular countryside with plenty of opportunities for bird spotting. On self-guided holidays we provide meticulously researched regional and route notes to help you get the very best from your trip, while on guided tours our local guides will share with you their wealth of knowledge on local plants, animals, birds and butterflies.
Click on the appropriate 'View Holiday' button for full holiday details, take a look at our activities section for further information about how our walking holidays work, or see our interest-packed itineraries page for further information about the local birds and natural beauty you can expect to find on your bird watching walking holiday.
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Amalfi Coast Walk
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Guided walking holiday in Italy | Twin centre | 2 boots
The Amalfi Coast is renowned for its sensational scenery - the mountains drop into crystal blue seas and the towns cling vertiginously to limestone cliffs. You'll visit stunning Pompeii and stay in elegant Ravello where 'must see' sights include Moorish Vila Rufolo and its semi-tropical gardens.
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Classical Spain
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Guided walking holiday in Spain | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
This gentle walking & sightseeing holiday really is a glorious mix: white villages and orange groves scented with almond blossom perfectly compliment Moorish cathedrals, and elegant Baroque plazas are lined with palaces, galleries and mouthwatering tapas bars
Guided walking holiday in Costa Rica | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
To judge Costa Rica purely on its natural bounty would be a mistake. Costa Ricans, known as Ticos, are warm, friendly people whose kindness is as integral to their country as the rainforest.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Cuba Uncovered
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Guided walking holiday in Cuba | Hotel-to-hotel | Upper 1 boot
However magical you expect Cuba to be, a visit here is so much better than you imagine. The combination of tropical colours, back street salsa beats and Spanish palaces alongside '50s Cadillacs, bareback cowboys and wild west steam trains is so compelling, you will be immediately seduced.
Guided walking holiday in Portugal | Single centre | 2 boots
Portugal is a compact land whose historic and cultural influences are as rich as her natural landscape is diverse. Our unspoilt walks take in lush valleys, turquoise lakes, Bronze Age remains and Moorish settlements. An all-inclusive holiday, it offers exceptional value for money too.
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Islands of Bermuda Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Bermuda | Single centre | 1 boot
Famed for its stunning turquoise waters and pink sand beaches, the stunning archipelago of Bermuda is a tiny historic treasure trove packed with natural beauty - flowers, fish, birds - and fabulous year-round sunshine.
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Secret Tuscany Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | 2 boots
Tucked away in the most northern corner of Tuscany are the beautiful wooded hills of the Alto Mugello where our walking takes place. Staying in a pretty mountaijn villagem, in a tiny 8-room hotel, you'll really get a grass-roots insight into life in the Italian mountains - it's like staying with old friends!
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Secrets of Andalucia
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Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 boots
This is quintessential and timeless Andalucia: walking through stunning white villages, and olive-planted hillsides, our paths are a riot of colour - poppies, wild iris, jasmine and pink oleander - and there's a good chance of spotting golden eagles soaring overhead.
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Secrets of St Lucia
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Guided walking holiday in West Indies | Twin centre | 2 boots
In St Lucia, wild poinsettia, lillies and torch ginger line the roads, and lend every day splashed of vibrant colour to this delightful, and romantic, Caribbean island. A highlight of the tour has to be the ascent of Grand Piton - the definitive St Lucia hike.
Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
A naturalists paradise, the climate in Tenerife is so perfect for wild flowers, butterflies and birdlife that our walks are an explosive celebration of colour: at sea level, swaying banana palms contrast with yellow cacti, while inland hibiscus and geraniums adorn traditional white villages.
Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
The deserted mountains behind Valencia form a varied region where traditional villages, perched on sharp ridges and valley sides, are a world away from the popular Mediterranean coastal resorts just 20 minutes distant. Superb flowers, birds and butterflies, and a fabulous day out in the city of Valencia!
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Walking on La Gomera
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Guided walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
This varied guided walking holiday explores the rural heartland of La Gomera. Butterflies and birdlife are abundant - over 200 species - and there's masses of tropical flora. Breathtaking views over La Palma, El Hierro, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
Guided walking holiday in Portugal | Single centre | 1 boot
The 'floating garden' of Madeira is like a giant botanical garden, with plants from all over the world! You'll stay in a luxury 5-star hotel - one of the finest on the island - and discover forgotten hill villages, colourful fishing ports and the island of Porto Santo where Christopher Columbus once lived.
Beautiful circular walk taking in lovely coastal stretches and unspoilt country landscapes. Fabulous bird and plant life; very good hotels and swimming opportunities every day. 2 nights are spent in a luxury castle.
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Classic Lake Como Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
A holiday is full of amazing viewpoints and great Alpine scenery, with varied walks from quirky hotels in waterside villages. Each day you leave the glamorous promenades and villas to discover pilgrim paths, isolated abbeys and ancient tombs, seeing a side of Lake Como few others ever will.
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Contrasts of the Alentejo Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Portugal | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
With 300+ days of sunshine a year, it's little wonder that this holiday is such a winner with Headwater walkers! But it's not just the weather: Portugal's Alentejo offers wonderfully deserted beaches, tiny white villages, gently rolling hills and colourful fishing harbours - all untouched by tourism.
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Following Aphrodite's Trail
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Independent walking holiday in Cyprus | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
A cultural melting pot, you'll find Greek legends in Aphrodite's secret bathing place near Polis, Roman opulence in the mosaics at Paphos and native art in the Byzantine churches dotted throughout Cyprus.
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Orvieto to Rome Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Follow the ancient Via Francigena route of pilgrimage through some of Umbria and Lazio's loveliest hilltop towns. Quirky hotels, lovely cuisine and historical sites are everywhere you go. Passing through the city gates on your way to St Peter's you can picture the pilgrims making the same journey centuries ago.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Alsace Wine Trail
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Very easy walking through flower-festooned villages taking in feudal castles, churches, forests and vineyards. Fantastic bird spotting and panoramic views of the Black Forest, Vosges Mountains and famous Route du Vin.
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Aspects of Avila
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
Few people have heard of the Sierra de Gredos yet it offers some of the finest walking in Spain - from gentle strolls through flower-filled meadows to high level hikes amid mountaineous peaks, waterfalls and lagoons. Excellent hotel serving superb regional cuisine.
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Camino de Santiago Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This is one of Europe's classic walks following one of the most ancient pilgrimage routes in the world! There's a real sense of camaraderie and achievement as you chat to fellow walkers from all parts of the globe. Surprisingly good hotels too!
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Classic Cotswold Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Great Britain | Hotel-to-hotel | Choose 1 or 2 boots
This 5-night circular walk takes in the very best of the British Cotswolds: its 'chocolate box' villages, pretty flower-festooned houses, quaint tea shops and welcoming pubs oozing with quintessential charm and character. En route, you'll pass Iron Age forts, Saxon castles, stone follies and ancient churches.
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Classic Swiss Alps Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Switzerland | Single centre | 2 boots
Here, in the 'jewel in the crown' of classic Switzerland, you'll find many of the highest peaks - often over 4000m - the deepest valleys, the tallest waterfalls, the oldest glaciers and the most beautiful mountain lakes in the country.
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Coastal Crete Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Greece | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
In this remote south-west corner of Crete, you'll find deep, cool gorges blanketed with flowers and aromatic herbs; ancient mountain tracks used only by shepherds and donkeys; lush vineyards, olive-studded hills and hidden coves for swimming.
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Contrasts of Gran Canaria
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Twin centre | Upper 2 boots
Truly undiscovered, quite challenging, twin-centre walking week exploring the island's dramatic mountainous interior. Unique, outstanding flora & fauna, and excusive, high quality hotels. Complimentary car hire included so you can really explore at leisure.
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Dordogne Gastronomic Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This gastronomic walk explores the limestone cliffs, wooded valleys and beautiful mediaeval villages that are so unique to France's Dordogne. World famous pre-historic sites and fine local wines add a further dimension to a stay here.
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Exploring the French Caribbean
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Independent walking holiday in The French Caribbean | Twin centre | 1 boot
The islands of Martinique and Guadeloup both have a distinctly French flavour - from familiar yellow post boxes to freshly baked baguettes every morning! Out walking, you'll enjoy verdant volcanic hills, swaying sugarcane, banana plantations and palm-fringed beaches.
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Footsteps of St. Francis Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This 8-night holiday combines relaxed walking through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards with time in gorgeous historic towns and sun-drenched villages. Highlights include Etruscan Perugia, picture-postcard Spello, ancient Assisi and the wild Subasio Natural Park..
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Fruits of the Forest Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Single centre | Upper 1 boot
This independent holiday is based at a family-run converted mill in the rural heartland of Poitou Charente. It's untouched walking country, rich in flora and steeped in history. No single supplement on any date.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Galapagos Wildlife Cruise
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Guided walking holiday in The Galapagos | Hotel-to-hotel | 1 boot
Quite simply, the combination of landscape, azure seas and wildlife cannot be bettered anywhere in the world. You'll stroll with blue-footed boobies, snorkel with sealion pups and sail with rays, dolphins and whales as you cruise the western islands.
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Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn
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Independent walking holiday in France | Single centre | All walking levels
This single centre holiday provides some of the finest walking in France including hiking the Tarn and Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand and in the Cevennes National Park - where you'll find 4000+ flowers including 80 different orchids.
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Heart of the Pyrenees Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | Choose 2 or 3 boots
With both moderate and challenging walking options on offer each day, this superb high level mountain hike takes in dramatic gorges, beautiful lakes and traditional mountain villages unchanged over the years. Friendly, simple hotels throughout.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Hidden Valleys of Cordoba
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
This is the 'real' Spain - a region of tiny white villages nestled in the mountains and srrounded by dramatic hills and National Park. As well as stunning walks - gorges, peaks, valleys, views - you'll enjoy wonderful Spanish hospitality. Option to visit Cordoba and Granada too.
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High Alps Walk
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Independent walking holiday in France | Hotel-to-hotel | 3 boots
A high level challenging hotel-to-hotel walk following well signed footpaths and affording stunning views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps. Over 1200 varieties of wild flowers and excellent bird spotting opportunities.
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Jungfrau Peaks & Glaciers
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Independent walking holiday in Switzerland | Hotel-to-hotel | 3 boots
High level walking amongst Switzerland's highest peaks: Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. On the higher slopes, the lammergeier has been re-introduced; look out too for the alpine accentor and golden eagles cruising the thermals overhead.
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Marvels of Madeira Walking
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Independent walking holiday in Portugal | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
Perfect for year-round walking, the floating garden of Madeira is a paradise of tropical flowers, exotic birds and trees, romantic gorges and emerald seas. Luxury 4 and 5 star hotels throughout provide exquisite local cuisine with possibility of sampling the island's famous full-bodied wine.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Secret Valleys of Ronda
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Independent walking holiday in Spain | Single centre | 2 boots
Timeless Andalucia at its best! You'll enjoy superb off the beaten track walking through Moorish white villages, cork-fringed valleys and stunning National Parks. A complimentary car hire is included so that you can explore the spectacular Sierra de Grazalema and nearby Ronda.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Secrets of Sicily Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
This triple centre holiday explores the unspoilt north western tip of Sicily and the nearby Egadi islands. It's a relatively undiscovered region where highlights include: pristine sandy beaches, coral-lined grottoes, ancient hill villages and marvellously preserved nature reserves.
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Stratford to Oxford Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Great Britain | Hotel-to-hotel | Choose 1 or 2 boots
This 5-night linear walk is packed with historic highlights and cultural treasures: Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon; Woodstock village where Churchill was born; UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, and the legendary dreaming spires of Oxford, the most prestigious university in the country.
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Venetian Hills Walk
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Hotel-to-hotel | 2 boots
The wonderfully unspoilt Venetian countryside is only an hour or so from the great city of Venice, but couldn't be more different! Here is a landscape of rolling hills, shady forests, vineyards and fields ablaze with colourful flowers.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking at Davos
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Independent walking holiday in Switzerland | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 boots
A luxury 4-star walking holiday where you can choose between the gentle riverside paths that wind through flower-filled meadows, or more challenging mountain routes to discover dramatic waterfalls and craggy limestone peaks - snow-capped even in high summer.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking in Gstaad
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Independent walking holiday in Switzerland | Single centre | 1 boot
The elegant 4-star Hotel Steigenberger occupies a stunning position in the beautiful southern hills of the Bernese Oberland. Here, the alpine flowers are at their most stunning in June when you'll see the famous bright pink alpenrose, the edelweiss and 25+ species of wild orchid.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking in the Italian Dolomites
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Independent walking holiday in Italy | Single centre | Upper 2 boots
The Italian Dolomites are a Mecca for high level walkers and this holiday combines superbly varied walking by day with luxury 4-star comfort at night - a highly sought mix! Excellent bird spotting, stunning flowers and unrivalled Alpine views.
Departures: JFMAMJJASOND
Walking in the Leutasch Valley
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Independent walking holiday in Austria | Single centre | Choose 1 or 2 boots
In the beautifully unspoilt Leutasch Valley, immaculately maintained walking trails lead through traditional Tyrolean villages, past pretty frescoed houses and onion-domed churches, and on to welcoming wayside restaurants with panoramic sun-trap terraces for lunch.
