This year we have introduced a selection of exciting new walking holidays for 2021, based around our tried-and-tested formula of carefully researched walking routes linking hand-picked hotels, with plenty of opportunities to create life-long memories.
Explore the Cotswolds - England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - by bike and on foot on this 7 night self-guided trip that includes stays in the villages of Moreton-in-Marsh, Winchcombe and Bourton-on-the-Water. Discover the beautiful rolling countryside, honey-coloured villages and stunning gardens and manor houses, all at your own pace.
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Independent walking trip allowing you to discover the beauty of Puglia and Matera. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Matera, you'll make your way south east, through gently rolling countryside filled with olive groves and vineyards, stopping at Alberobello with its 'trulli' houses and the White City of Ostuni before finishing at the heel of Italy in Otranto with a walk along the coastline.
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From Mont St Michel to St Malo : Welcome to the Customs Officers’ path! It snakes along the coastline of Brittany. This path offers anyone who walks it a large breath of fresh ocean air and stunning sea views. Follow the Brittany coast from Mont St Michel to St Malo.
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This walk takes you from the Spa town of Treuchtlingen to Eichstatt where you can learn more about the Altmuhltal Nature Park at the Visitor Centre. Walks are above the river valley through heathland, dotted with historic and natural monuments.
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Walk from the Spa town of Treuchtlingen to Belngries through the Altmuhltal Nature Park. Walks are above the river valley through heathland, with the area dotted with historic and natural monuments.
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Discover the beautiful Liguria region and its remarkably well-preserved landscape steeped in tradition on our 6 night holiday based in Sestri Levante. Choose each day from the selection of walks available, exploring the coastline from the Cinque Terre to Portovenere as well as Portofino and the UNESCO island of Palamaria. You'll be dazzled by the colours, from the green and blue shades of the sea to the pastel-coloured houses perched above it, to the rich Mediterranean vegetation and lush hillside terraces of vineyards.
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In the Green Heart of Bavaria is the Altmuhltal Nature Park. Its beautiful countryside and the variety of its natural landscape make it a walkers paradise... Discover steep jaggered Dolomite-rocks, sun-kissed juniper heaths, soft river valleys and extensive forests as you walk east from the spa town of Treuchtlingen to Kelheim on the Danube river.
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On our week-long self-guided walking tour between Bad Tolz and Bayrischzell you'll discover some of Bavaria's most beautiful lakes and mountains. Walking from Lake Tegernsee to Mount Wendelstein you'll cross idyllic flower-filled alpine pastures and enjoy panoramic mountain views.
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This gentle hotel-to-hotel short break walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley. Your route will lead you from a chateau to another including the most famous ones such as Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau and Amboise. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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This tour combines pleasant walking with culture and places of interest. Discover the UNESCO region of Hallstatt, the riverside spa town of Bad Ischl and lakeside St Wolfgang.
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In Burgundy, enjoying a good meal is more than a tradition this is the culture! Savour Burgundy's 'Art de Vivre' through its great vineyards and the numerous gourmet products that you will taste along your route. Get your taste buds ready to be delighted.
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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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Discover rolling hills and heather clad moors in this region rich in history; hill forts, castles, old quarries and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal.
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Renowned as the 'Island of Eternal Spring', Tenerife's wild beauty varies from the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO Teide National Park, capped by the famous volcano itself, to its spectacular coastline with stunning ocean views.
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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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In Burgundy, enjoying a good meal is more than a tradition this is the culture! Savour Burgundy's 'Art de Vivre' through its great vineyards and the numerous gourmet products that you will taste along your route. Get your taste buds ready to be delighted.
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The Francigena Way is an historical journey; a road which once led from Canterbury to Rome and which has been walked by thousands of pilgrims. Your journey will take you from the medieval town of Orvieto, known for its impressive cathedral, through picturesque villages to the grand finale - the 'eternal city' of Rome!
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Walk from Oxford, the 'City of Dreaming Spires' to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage City through some of the most picturesque Cotswolds villages.
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Welcome to the Customs Officers’ path! It snakes along the coastline of Brittany. This path offers anyone who walks it a large breath of fresh ocean air and stunning sea views. Follow the Brittany coast from Mont St Michel to St Malo and extend your exploration to Jersey island.
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This gentle hotel-to-hotel walking holiday is a fabulous introduction to the Loire Valley. Your route will lead you from a chateau to another including the most famous ones such as Blois, Chambord, Cheverny, Chenonceau and Amboise. Warm, friendly hotels and great regional cuisine.
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Facing the sea with feet in the sand, take a breath and experience the authentic Normandy with historical places including D-Day landing beaches, the generous cuisine, orchards and half-timbered houses.
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County Kerry contains some of Ireland's most iconic scenery, with sea cliffs carved by the wild Atlantic Ocean, and soft golden baches, emerald-green farmland criss-crossed by stone walls, mist-shrouded bogs and cloud-torn mountain peaks.
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From Dijon to Meursault passing through all the greatest wine villages of Burgundy Grands Crus, explore, taste and immerse yourself into the Burgundian Art de Vivre which of course includes a delightful cuisine.
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Wild, untouched landscapes – vast mountain plateaux, dramatic canyons, glistening waterfalls, crystal clear lakes, this is Norway's vast yet beautiful, untouched wilderness at its very best, ready to be explored from your base at the Venabu Fjellhotel.
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Experience Morocco's colourful Marrakech and peaceful mountain walks
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A delightful week's walking in Northern Cyprus, which is home to a treasure trove of hidden gems: ancient ruins, Byzantine castles and beautiful mountains offering stunning views.
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Enjoy wild landscapes, rich culture and outstanding natural beauty in undiscovered Albania.
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The Amalfi Coast is one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe. Walking the ancient hillsides studded with lemon groves and framed by deep gorges, we descend to the quaint towns of Positano, Ravello and of course Amalfi itself. We visit the remains of Pompeii under the imposing volcanic cone of Mount Vesuvius and also tackle the world's best coastal walk: the 'Walk of the Gods'.
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Guided trekking through the Italian Dolomites. We enjoy an excellent choice of routes with the opportunity to relax in comfort at the end of a day's walking. During the week, we venture into the Fanes-Sennes and Dolomiti di Sesto National Parks for great views of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.
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This trip offers the chance to experience Evia's magnificent mountain scenery. Routes have been chosen to showcase the best of the natural and historical sites on the island, including quaint traditional villages.
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Egypt has an enthralling history and a wealth of well-preserved monuments and treasures. This cultural trip allows you to visit all the major sites and attractions along the Nile in a comfortable fashion. Boarding our cruise boat at Luxor we travel upstream, watching local life pass by, whilst also visiting the spectacular Edfu and Kom Ombo temples along the way.
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Behind Mallorca’s (also known as Majorca) façade lies a tranquil and timeless landscape. Discover the 'real' Mallorca on this 7-night trip, where we will explore high peaks, picturesque hamlets and the gorgeous coast.
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On this Baltic tour, we explore the highlights of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in under two weeks.
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Hopping from one wonderful island to the other, we enjoy a relaxed week of gentle walks through picturesque villages, lush valleys and sandy beaches.
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Based in the heart of the 'Prosecco Road', we spend a week walking through picturesque rolling hills and sampling the area's delicious cuisine and authentic bubbles.
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A stunning multi-grade guided walking trip in Austria's Tyrol, based in the valley at the northern end of Tyrol’s largest lake, in the quiet village of Achenkirch.
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The circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the finest walking routes in the Alps. It is, in reality, a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in Western Europe, Mont Blanc. It normally takes a fortnight to complete the whole circuit, but for those with less time this one-week tour takes in the most outstanding sections from one accommodation base.
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This guided walking holiday explores the fascinating region of Puglia taking in the UNESCO towns of Matera and Alberobello and the 'white city' of Ostuni. Walk over rolling hills, through ancient olive groves and past vineyards overlooking the coast.
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A 7-night guided tour exploring Sardinia's stark beauty: crystal clear waters, golden beaches, rocky mountains and undulating limestone ridges. Delicious local cuisine and wines too!
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Striking active volcanoes, black beaches, thermal springs and a stunning cobalt sea make the Aeolian Islands a unique must-see destination. Exploring the varied landscape by boat and on foot is without doubt the best way to take in the natural beauty and contrasts of this part of Sicily.
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On this guided, cultural trip we explore the imperial cities of Marrakech, Meknes and Fez and continue our journey to the mountain ranges to the south, where sand dunes and kasbahs are scattered among palm oases inhabited by friendly Berbers. A highlight of our trip is a camel trek in the Sahara and a night at a Bedouin camp.
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Discover the hidden secrets of the French Riviera, plus some of the familiar sights too, on this guided walking week based at a charming 3-star hotel just a stone's throw from the beach. Picturesque walks, beautiful views and visits to the Riviera's magnificent Caps.
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This 7-night guided walking holiday combines plentiful wine-tastings with relaxed walks through valleys and terraced vineyards, and alongside gushing rivers.
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Guided trekking on Europe's undiscovered volcanic archipelago. Be it pocked with steep craters, a haven for wildlife or a place of historic interest, each of the nine islands is quite unique and ideally explored on foot. We visit the very best that four of these islands have to offer, walking through UNESCO vineyards, lava plateaux (or 'fajas') and sunken volcanoes.
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Offering an unrivalled combination of history and dramatic scenery, the ancient Inca Trail winds its way from the powerful Urubamba River, across mountain passes and through cloud forests, passing several crumbling fortresses before reaching the lost city of Machu Picchu.
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Vietnam’s limestone cliffs and great rivers provide a backdrop to a fascinating culture. We experience the pace of life in Saigon and Hanoi before visiting scenic Halong Bay and the calm of the Mekong Delta. Hoi An provides remnants of a rich heritage and the trip culminates in the rich, archaeological wonder of Cambodia's temple complex of Angkor.
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A combination of walking and exploring the delights of Sri Lanka, we see parts of this diverse island that are rarely seen by other Westerners.
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Explore the delights of this diverse island on this 2 week guided cultural trip. Discover Sri Lanka's ancient Buddhist temples, the fortress of Sigiriya, the towns of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the hill country, the wildlife of Yala National Park (which has one of the highest concentrations of leopards in the world) and the idyllic palm-fringed beaches of the south coast.
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Cycle from the Western Ghats to the idyllic coastline of Kerala. Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns, stunning beaches and superb food, southern India is an excellent place to explore by bike. We cycle through colourful villages where rural life has remained little-changed for centuries and even stay overnight on a Keralan houseboat.
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The starkly beautiful Icelandic coastline, the immense glaciers and the beauty of the Eastern Fjords are just some of the treasures that await, to say nothing of the almost indescribable geology of the north.
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Hike through forests, plains and mountains and track wildlife on foot, by boat and 4WD. There are a few long drives but the reward is a trip that offers an amazing variety of walking through diverse scenery, plus exciting game viewing, in a comparatively short time
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Trek in Nepal's Annapurna foothills, from the comfort of luxury lodges.
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Walk Japan's ancient pilgrimage routes along the Kumano Kodo - after uncovering Kyoto’s most ancient shrines and pathways, we head off the beaten track to the Kumano Kodo region; one of Japan's most remote and rewarding pilgrimage routes.
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