Where to find seclusion on the UK coastline, a walk from Arezzo to the Adriatic via the Apennines and more
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Walking wonders
 
 

Walking wonders

 
 
  Exploring a new destination on foot grants a whole new perspective, allowing you to enjoy incredible scenery at a slower pace. Whether it’s coastal trails, mountain hikes or nature park wanders, a walking holiday is the perfect way to experience nature and culture first-hand.  
 
 
   
 
My Mongolian guide

My Mongolian guide

Travel encounters

From the chaotic streets of Ulaanbaatar to hiking sacred mountains, poet Ruth Wiggins’ guide, Oyunna, shared an infectious love for her country.
 
Interrailing at 50

Five unspoiled UK coastlines

With spectacular walks

Kevin Rushby suggests some unsung shores around the UK which offer seclusion and hikes galore from Ceredigion to Yorkshire.
 
Coast to coast: self guided

Coast to coast: self guided

Depart from August 2021

This classic walk takes you from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York moors.
 
We can be heroes

We can be heroes

In Garibaldi’s footsteps from Arezzo to the sea

Join writer Tim Parks as he follows the route of the great Italian general’s epic march across the Apennines to the Adriatic.
 
Quakers, radicals and witches

Quakers, radicals and witches

A walk back in time on Pendle Hill

Join our Lancastrian writer Chris Moss as he discovers rebels, radicals and a new walking trail on his first climb of the famous hill.
 
Walk and discover: Conwy Coast & Snowdonia

Walk and discover: Conwy Coast & Snowdonia

Departs from August 2021

Discover the highlights of North Wales on this carefully crafted tour including two guided walks into Snowdonia and along the Wales Coastal Path.
 
I walked the perimeter of Britain

I walked the perimeter of Britain

In pictures

Covering almost 7,000 miles in five years, photographer Quintin Lake set out to capture the beauty of our island nation through the seasons.
 
Ready for your own adventure

Ready for your own adventure?

Departures until 2023

Discover group walking tours and self-guided trips across the UK and beyond, plus classic tours, cottage breaks and more.
 
 
 
 
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