By Headwater Holidays Team | Last updated: 29 January 2026 | Reading time: 6–10 minutes Table Of Contents Camino Francés with Headwater at a glance Camino Francés is roughly 752 km, starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and finishing at the cathedral in Santiago. Our Headwater Camino Francés itinerary splits this journey into 42 nights, with the option to extend with additional nights between the set stages. Average daily distances often range from 20–25km, plus additional nights at the […]
Slovenia is a destination often overlooked by tourists, who seek out the more well-trodden paths in neighbouring countries like Italy and Austria. However, with its rich cultural traditions and diverse landscapes comprising emerald lakes, charming castles and the rising limestone peaks of the Julian Alps, it won’t be long before word soon spreads about the […]
[7 min read]Written by Charlie, Senior Product Manager at Headwater SKI RIGHT FROM THE FRONT DOOR Lying on the southern edge of the Rondane mountain range, Venabu is located in the centre of the Venabygdsfjellet plateau. And one of the best places to stay when you’re exploring the surrounding Norwegian wilderness is the welcoming, family-run […]
The UK is home to many beautiful and awe-inspiring walks, but access to these paths has not always been legal. It was back on 24th April 1932 when around 500 walkers descended on Kinder Scout in a mass trespass. They aimed to highlight that walkers in England and Wales were unable to ramble on areas of open country. It was this protest walk that marked the beginning of a campaign to legislate rights to walk on access land.
Our family activity holidays to Austria, France and Spain provide an exciting mixture of adventure and relaxation that is fun for all the family. With a range of activities including hiking, cycling and canoeing, you can be confident that your children will never get bored. And our carefully chosen, tranquil destinations are the ideal place […]
Lights, camera, action… Headwater destinations are carefully selected for their magnificent beauty. So it stands to reason that so many of the backdrops for our guided and self-guided walking and cycling holidays have featured in famous films and television shows. Here are just a few of our favourite cinematic destinations… Vienna, Austria The magnificent city […]
There’s more to romance than you think. Dreaming of that romantic getaway for two, but not so keen on sharing it with a crowd of couples with the same idea? Then we’ve got some inspiration for a romantic European getaway that’ll stand out. Romance doesn’t have to be a cliched, crowded trip to Venice or […]
Don’t just take our word for it. Headwater customer Mike Spiller writes about his recent cycling holiday to Lake Konstanz… The Pfander cable-car station gives you stunning views of 3 countries. To the south are over 200 Swiss and Austrian Alpine mountain peaks. They stretch so far and wide that their beauty almost dilutes the sheer […]
