We offer a range of walking holidays in the UK for you to explore and make amazing memories. Choose from various locations nationwide, from the coastal trails of Cornwall to the scenic Scottish Highlands.
All our UK walking holidays are designed to take you through unique regional landscapes, histories, and cultures, giving you the chance to experience the country's natural beauty. Whether you're travelling on your own or in a group, we have tailor-made itineraries to suit everyone.
From beautiful stretches of golden sand to dense woodland, snow-capped mountains to rolling countryside, there's a huge variety of breath-taking landscapes to explore in the UK. Book your UK walking holiday online with Headwater today.
It doesn't matter how much experience you have when it comes to walking holidays - we have something to suit all abilities. Our guided walks are ideal for those wanting to travel in a group and learn more about the area's history, or our self-guided walks provide you with the flexibility to travel at your own pace.
We also offer hotel-to-hotel walks, which means you don't have to worry about carrying your luggage around as you take in your surroundings. We'll take care of that for you.
A hugely popular walking destination is the Lake District, where you can hop onboard a boat to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery from the water, before heading to a traditional pub for a delicious dinner. Or, if you'd like to explore the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset, you could visit the striking Corfe Castle, sink your toes in the sand at Durdle Door beach, and enjoy local fish and chips along the seafront.
As most of our walking holidays in Britain are self-guided, you can discover your surroundings at a pace to suit you. That means that if you want to stop off at a stately home in the Cotswolds, head for a dip in the sea in Cornwall or take a break at a traditional tearoom in Wales, you have the flexibility to plan your day as you wish.Our walking holidays allow you to explore on foot some of the UK's wonderful UNESCO sites and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Before your trip, check out our blog to learn about our many walks, not just in the UK but worldwide.
All our hiking holidays in the UK are graded from one to four, which indicates how challenging each route is to hike. This rating is calculated primarily using the distance and the ascent of the walk.
Our level one holidays are gentle, making them perfect for first-timers, children, or those who enjoy a relaxing pace. Our level two holidays include more varied routes, and usually appeal to travellers who wish to be more active.
Additionally, our level three and four holidays are more advanced, with routes often appealing to regular hikers.
This system helps you to choose a trip that best suits you. As you look at each of our walking holidays in Britain below, you'll be able to see how challenging each route is by looking at the'activity level' section.
Rest assured that you can book with confidence, as we believe in the importance of your safety and enjoyment when travelling with us. And we can provide you with flexibility and financial security should your plans need to change.
If you'd like to speak to a member of our team to discuss which walking holiday would be most suitable for you, contact us today and we'll be more than happy to help.
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This 4 night self guided walking holiday takes in the southern section of the Shropshire Way. Discover some of England's best kept secrets as you wander through the unique landscape of the Shropshire Hills. From ancient hill forts to unique geological features, cross the summit of the Clee Hills and Wenlock Edge before reaching the magnificent Ironbridge Gorge.
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A stunning walk along the borders of Scotland and England, starting in Melrose journeying along the Border country to finish at Lindisfarne Abbey, a historical and cultural journey of some 100kms, taking in the natural beauty of the Border country, crossing the Eildon and the Cheviot Hills and ending on Holy Island.
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A fabulous introduction to Scottish hiking, the Speyside Way was created in 1981 and stretches from Buckie on the Moray Firth, to Aviemore the most famous of Highland resorts, taking in numerous whisky distilleries, and areas of incredible natural beauty.
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This iconic Scottish walk will both delight and challenge you. The 9 day route takes you through incredible scenery, picturesque villages and historical locations, the perfect introduction to the Scottish Highlands.
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This historical and varied walk takes you through some of Scotland’s most and treasured scenery. The Rob Roy way will delight walkers with its route, past waterfalls and areas of outstanding natural beauty, many renowned as the inspiration for poets and writers including Wordsworth, Burns and Scott.
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This walk along Hadrian's Wall, from West to East, starts at Lanercost Priory and ends in Corbridge, taking in some of the best-preserved Roman sites in the UK. The route also passes the world-famous Sycamore Gap as well as some fabulous rolling Northumberland countryside and craggy hillsides, such as those of Walltown, Winshield and Sewingshields Crags.
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This twin centre walking holiday incorporates some of the best walking on both the northern and southern sections of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Stay in pretty St David’s, Britain’s smallest city and discover its immaculate beaches, tranquil harbour villages and rugged cliffs,. Then head to Tenby for superb walks with extensive sea views, passing Norman castles, towering sea stacks and unspoilt bays.
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The Lake District National Park is England's most visited national park and this 6 night self-guided walking holiday takes in some of the highlights. Whether you're visiting the home of William Wordsworth while nibbling famous Grasmere gingerbread, surveying Lake Windermere from the top of Latterbarrow Fell, or following the Cumbria Way through beautiful country estates owned by the National Trust, you'll be sure to enjoy an authentic Lakeland experience!
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Walk through some of the finest North Cotswold villages with shorter walking days allowing you the maximum time needed to explore the villages and walk at a relaxed pace. Visit beautiful villages including Guiting Power, Broadway and Chipping Campden as well as places of historical interest and some spectacular gardens.
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Walk the highlights of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Devon, home to stunning cliff top paths and coastal panorama.
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This 4 night self guided walk along part of the Antrim Way explores one of the most beautiful sections of Ireland's northern coast. Boasting the fabulous Glens of Antrim, the magnificent Giant's Causeway, fantastic castles & beautiful beaches - to say nothing of a wonderful distillery - it is a place that is a pleasure to discover. This way-marked trail passes rugged and windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery and fabulous unspoiled beaches.
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Walk along South Devon’s Coast and Southern Dartmoor, admiring stunning seascapes and river valleys.
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This stunning 6 night walk along some of the UK's most beautiful coastline will introduce you to Dorset and the 185 million years of history that is the Jurassic Coast - Britain's first UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Take in elements of the South-West Coast Path and the Purbeck Way along with historic seaside towns and sleepy villages, spectacular natural landmarks (like Durdle Door), rolling green hills and towering white chalk cliffs, National Trust castles and beaches, and (of course) traditional English tea-rooms serving tea and home-made cake!
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Explore these unique islands In a large splash of green and blue and get ready to be amazed!
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Walk the coastal paths of the Gower Peninsula on our twin centre holiday, discovering the rich and diverse scenery which ranges from dramatic limestone cliffs and sandy beaches along the south coast to fragile dune and salt marsh in the north. You'll walk in two nature reserves and Llanrhidian Marsh, a salt marsh which is home to Oystercatchers and Turnstone.
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A 6 night self guided holiday including Lands End; the most westerly tip of mainland UK. Exploring pretty fishing villages such as picturesque St Ives and beautiful Mousehole and featuring the wonderful coastal path each day.
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This 7 night self guided walk along part of the Antrim Way explores one of the most beautiful sections of Ireland's northern coast. Boasting the fabulous Glens of Antrim, the magnificent Giant's Causeway, fantastic castles & beautiful beaches - to say nothing of a wonderful distillery - it is a place that is a pleasure to discover. This way-marked trail passes rugged and windswept cliffs, spectacular scenery and fabulous unspoiled beaches.
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This self-guided walk through the Snowdonia National Park starts on the coast at Porthmadog and explores the rivers, peaks and ridges of Snowdonia, culminating in summiting Snowdon. The Welsh Highland Railway is used to cover more distance and to get you to the start or from the end of some walks.
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Walk through South Devon’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Explore these unique islands In a large splash of green and blue and get ready to be amazed!
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Walk the northern half of this 8th Century ancient monument from Prestatyn to Knighton on a 9 night trip along the Welsh/English border. You'll walk in two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Clwydian Range and the Shropshire Hills, through a landscape of limestone quarries, heather-clad ridges and Iron Age hillforts.
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Follow the Cotswold Way National Trail from its start at Chipping Campden to the end on the steps of Bath Abbey. Walking along the escarpment of the Cotswolds Hills you'll have far-reaching views across the Severn Vale.
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The world famous Coast-to-Coast is an exhilarating long-distance walking route which takes you from Cumbria's St Bees, on the shores of the Irish Sea, to the picturesque fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. You pass through three national parks in northern England - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors - and witness some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery in the country.
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Walk the full length of the Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn to Chepstow on a 17 night trip following the Welsh/English border from North to South. Discover Norman castles, medieval abbeys and iron age hill forts whilst walking through three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Clwydian Range, the Shropshire Hills and the Wye Valley.
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Explore Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover beautiful beaches, heather-clad moors and limestone cliffs on the stunning Gower Peninsula.
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Enjoy a fantastic combination of scenic walking and visits - including Lanhydroc and The Lost Gardens of Heligan - as you explore the ancient Celtic kingdom of Cornwall.
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