Why choose Headwater?

Since 1985 we've been creating active holidays across the UK, Europe, and beyond...

Hand-picked
hotels

We've been carefully researching and sourcing the finest, friendliest and most charming hotels and characterful accommodations since 1985.

Travel
your way

We can book your flights as part of a fully protected package as we're ABTA and ATOL bonded. We can also book Eurostar, European trains and ferries.

Headwater
navigation

We offer our unique GPS route navigation app on most of our walking and cycling holidays so you won't get lost with Headwater!

Fine food
and wine

As avid food-lovers ourselves, we know how important local culinary experiences are when discovering the heart of a destination.

Sustainability

We aim to support people and nature to thrive in harmony, in the way we run our business and design our adventures.

Cycling holidays

Cycling is great for independent exploring as you can follow any route you choose using our route directions, GPS route navigation, and detailed maps.

Pilgrimages

Every step on our pilgrimage routes give you time to reflect, uncover the history of these well-trodden trails, and form close bonds with fellow pilgrims.

Cultural tours

Designed to be a little less active, and a little more focused on cultural sight-seeing at your own pace. Dedicate more time to uncovering the unspoiled corners of a destination.

Cross-country skiing

A ski holiday is active and exhilarating. You'll spend most of the daylight hours cross-country skiing. You may also have the option to go sledging, snowshoeing and ice-skating.

Multi-activity holidays

Our multi activity holidays allow you to enjoy a mix of walking, cycling and watersports. We give you all the advice, equipment, route directions and help with activities to fill your days.

Canoeing

Exploring rivers on a canoeing holiday you really are in a different, secret world, with just the occasional fisherman to wave at cheerily as you glide by.

Walking holidays

You have the choice between independent exploring on a self-guided trip or following the lead of an experienced guide with a small group on a guided walking holiday.

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Europe

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Italy

Spain

United Kingdom

Portugal

Austria

Switzerland

Germany

Greece

Norway

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Croatia

Ireland

Cyprus

Holland

Iceland

Slovenia

Sweden

Albania

Andorra

Belgium

Denmark

Estonia

Bosnia

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Faroe Islands

Finland

Montenegro

Romania

Slovakia

Africa

Cape Verde

Egypt

Kenya

Morocco

South Africa

Americas

Bermuda

Canada

Costa Rica

Peru

USA

Asia

China

Japan

Nepal

Sri Lanka

Thailand

WHERE TO GO IN JULY AND AUGUST

Avoid the heat this summer with this cool collection of specially selected trips, perfect for a July or August holiday.

AUTUMN TRAVEL

We've carefully selected trips that let you enjoy the late-season sunshine and autumnal scenery.

CELEBRATING CYCLING

Did you know 9-15 June is officially Bike Week? Before you pedal off, have a look at our 'wheely' good cycling holiday collection and decide which one takes your fancy.