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A self guided walking holiday in England is a wonderful relaxed way to discover the magic of England's beautiful landscapes, hidden villages and wild places. We have carefully selected and researched our favourite trails so you have an unforgettable walking holiday in England.

Every walking holiday in England we offer features hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns, and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers the highest levels of welcome, atmosphere and outstanding local cuisine. We also include daily door to door baggage transfers, guide book, detailed map and pre-departure information pack as well as emergency support, should you need it.

Whether your dream of walking in England is following in the footsteps of Wordsworth in the English Lake District or walking England's famous South West Coast  Path we can arrange your perfect walking holiday. 

Cleveland Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £370.00

The Cleveland Way Coastal Path

The Cleveland Way follows the perimeter of the North York Moors, providing wonderful countryside and coastal walking.

Duration: 5 - 10 Days, Distance: 110 miles (176 km)

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The Coast to Coast, from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, is one of the World's great walks. Two Coasts, three National Parks and 191 miles of spectacular scenery make this a classic walk.

Duration: 6 - 16 Days Walking, Distance: 190 Miles (304km)

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Cotswold Way

Grade: Easy to Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £405.00

A quaint Cotswold cottage

Walk through the quintessential English landscape of the Cotswolds. Magnificent landscapes, beautiful Cotswold villages and the city of Bath. The Cotswold Way is an outstanding walking holiday.

Duration: 5- 10 Days, Distance: 102 Miles (165 km)

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Dales Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £445.00

A quiet crossing on the Dales Way

The Dales Way takes you from the rugged magnificence of Yorkshire to the majestic finery of the Lake District.

Duration: 6 - 7 Days, Distance: 78 Miles (124km)

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Pretty Cotswold village

Experience the highlights of the Cotswold Way on this 3 day short break. Explore Cotswold villages such as Broadway and Stanton as interesting historical sights and spectacular views in this quintessentially English countryside.

Duration: 3 Days & 4 Nights, Distance: 28 miles (45km)

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Cliffs on the south coast on Guernsey

The beautiful island of Guernsey nestles in the bay of St Malo, 70 miles off the south coast of England. Walking around the islands 39 mile coastline will be an experience that leaves a lasting impression. Hidden bays with crystal clear water tempt many a walker down to the shore.

Duration: 5 Days & 6 Nights, Distance: 38 miles (60.8kms)

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Crag Lough on the Hadran's Wall

This is a fascinating and rewarding short break alongside one of Britain’s Iconic landmarks.

Duration: 3 Days & 4 Nights, Distance: 31 miles (50 km)

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Hadrian's Wall Path Looking East from Winshields

This is a fascinating and rewarding journey alongside one of Britain’s Iconic landmarks.

Duration: 3 - 9 Days, Distance: 84 miles (134 km)

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Greenup Gill on the Inn Way to the English Lake District Walk (Photo provided by Mark Reid)

The Inn Way to the Lake District is a fantastic circular walk which explores the spectacular lakeside and mountain scenery of one of the most beautiful parts of the country - the English Lake District.

Duration: 7 Days & 8 Nights, Distance: 90 miles (145km)

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The colourful moorlands along the trail of the Inn Way to the North York Moors

Walk through expansive swathes of heather moorlands, explore numerous relics from the Bronze Age and Iron Age, and discover exquisite, peaceful valleys on this beautiful circular walk through the North York Moors.

Duration: 6 Days & 7 Nights, Distance: 89 miles (143km)

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The village of Buckden on the Inn Way to the Yorkshire Dales Walk

The Inn Way to the Yorkshire Dales is a fantastic circular walk which explores the picture-postcard scenery of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, passing at least 26 traditional country pubs along the way.

Duration: 6 Days & 7 Nights, Distance: 76 miles (122km)

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A walker along the Isle of Man Coastal Path

The Isle of Man Coastal Path, also know as ‘The Way of the Gull’ stretches 95 miles around the Manx coast. The path crosses a mix of terrain from high cliff tops to glorious sandy beaches in the South.

Duration: 7 Days & 8 Night's, Distance: 98miles (157km)

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Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight coast

Splendour in the delights the Isle of Wight has to offer on this circular coastal walk. With over half the Island designated An Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, this really is a walkers paradise!

Duration: 3 - 7 Days, Distance: 31 - 67 miles (50 - 108 kms)

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Lighthouse on Jersey

Situated in the English Channel, closer to France than England the unique fusion of influences are an enticing mix on the sunshine island of Jersey. What better way to experience it all than walking around the entire 48 mile coastline.

Duration: 5 Days & 6 Nights, Distance: 48 miles (77kms)

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Lady Anne's Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £465.00

Brough Castle on the Lady Anne's Way

Follow in the footsteps of the remarkable Lady Anne Clifford through the wonderful and attractive Yorkshire Dales and up into the Eden Valley, a facinating and inspiring walk.

Duration: 6 - 9 Days, Distance: 100 miles (160 km)

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Crab fishing on the Norfolk Coast

The Norfolk Coast Path passes through the Norfolk Coast area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a favourite with many walkers.

Duration: 3 - 4 Days, Distance: 47miles (75km)

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The Northumberland Coast

Breathing in the fresh sea air and walking along the beautiful Northumberland Coastline, you will discover quaint seaside fishing villages, ancient castles and ruins and abundant coastal wildlife on this fascinating 64 mile walk through this stunning part of the country.

Duration: 4 - 6 Days, Distance: 64 miles (103kms)

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Peddars Way

New Tour Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £305.00

Historical sights along the peddars Way

The Peddars Way follows the historic Roman path into the wide open countryside of East Anglia.

Duration: 3-4 Days, Distance: 46 Miles (73.5km)

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Pennine Way

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous. Click for full details of our grading system. From £395.00

The footpath sign at Teeside on the Pennine Way Walk

The Pennine Way was designated in 1965 as Britain’s first National Trail and today it is one of the most famous and enjoyed walks in the country. This magnificent walk takes in varied and stunning scenery in 3 national parks - the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland.

Duration: 5 - 20 Days, Distance: 256 miles (412 kms)

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Shakespeare's birthplace

The Shakespeare’s Way is a charming 58 mile trail which follows the route that William Shakespeare himself would have taken back and forth between his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the City of London.

Duration: 4 - 6 Days, Distance: 58 miles (93kms)

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South Downs Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £515.00

Poppy field on the South Downs Way

Stretching 100miles from the historic city of Winchester to the coastal chalk hills on the South Coast, the South Downs Way provides wonderful walking just outside the Country's Capital.

Duration: 6 - 8 Days, Distance: 100 miles (160km)

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St. Oswald's Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £295.00

Local Fishing Village in Craster on the St Oswald's Way

This is a fascinating, historical 97 mile walk through some of the finest landscapes of Northumberland.

Duration: 3 - 9 Walking Days, Distance: 97 miles (155km)

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Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham

Starting in the Regency town of Cheltenham this circular walk links the picturesque towns of the North Cotswolds with some of the most scenic walking in England.

Duration: 5 - 6 Days Walking, Distance: approx 60 miles (96 km)

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Bourton-on-the-Water on the Cotswold Trail

The Cotswold Trail is a circular walk between the most beautiful villages in the North Cotswolds. Discover exactly why the Cotswolds are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Duration: 4 - 7 Days Walking, Distance: 48 Miles (77 km)

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Beautiful Cotswold thatched cottage

Experience the very best of the Cotswolds. Walk between the most beautiful villages in the Cotswolds, staying at specially selected country hotels and charming inns.

Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights, Distance: 48 Miles

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The Cumbria Way

Grade: Easy to Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £405.00

Views out over the Cumbria Way

Experience the best of the English Lake District and Cumbria. The Cumbria Way is a relaxed walking holiday from Ulverston to Cumbria through the Lake District.

Duration: 5 - 6 Days, Distance: 70 miles (112 km)

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The Ridgeway

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £280.00

A quintessential English thatched cottage

Discover Britain's Oldest Road on The Ridgeway National Trail. Relaxed and tranquil walking prevail on this inspiring area of Southern England.

Duration: 3 - 8 Days, Distance: 87 Miles (139km)

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Windermere Way

Grade: Moderate. Click for full details of our grading system. From £340.00

Windermere Ferry

The Windermere Way combines a delightful series of linked walks around Lake Windermere, taking in some of the finest views of the Lake District. Starting in the pretty town of Ambleside, the Windermere Way is made up of four distinct day walks which are all linked by ferries across the Lake.

Duration: 4 Days & 5 Nights, Distance: 45 miles (72kms)

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The Yorkshire Wolds Path

Explore the quietest National Trail through beautiful and untouched landscapes in the North of England.

Duration: 5 - 6 Days, Distance: 79 miles (127km)

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Disused Mine on the Cornwall Coast Path

Stretching between the fishing villages of Padstow and St Ives, the Atlantic South Coast of the Cornwall Coast Path is one of the best sections of the 630 mile South West Coast Path. Smell the crashing Atlantic rollers, taste freshly caught fish and enjoy the wonderful coastal views.

Duration: 4 - 6 Walking Days, Distance: 61 Miles (98km)

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Lands End, the UK's most southerly point

Exhilarating walking to the remote westerly tip of Britain - Lands End. Rugged paths, spectacular coastal walking, golden beaches and turquoise seas!

Duration: 3 - 5 Days, Distance: 40 miles (64km)

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Whitewashed seaside cottage on the South West Coast Path

Hugging the coastline round the Lizard Peninsular, this less travelled section of the South West Coast Path passes deserted coves, whitewashed cottages and rugged cliffs. Rare flowers and fantastic wildlife are a real highlight on this walking adventure.

Duration: 4 - 5 Days, Distance: 60 miles (96km)

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The pretty fishing village of Mevagissey

The varied coastline between Falmouth and Plymouth encapsulates the best of what South Cornwall has to offer. Everything from medieval castles and dramatic coastlines to colourful harbours and quaint unspoilt fishing villages.

Duration: 6 - 7 Days, Distance: 76 miles (122km)

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Fossil hunting on the beach

An interesting section of the South West Coast Path taking in part of the stunning Jurassic Coast. Enjoy contrasting scenery and terrain from white chalky cliffs, to jungle-like undercliff paths, to red sandstone cliffs and lush green countryside.

Duration: 3 - 4 Walking Days, Distance: 30 miles

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Are we there yet?

The Jurassic Coastline from Lyme Regis to Poole is a unique stretch of the South West Coast Path. Search for traces of prehistoric animals and marvel at the rich beauty that encompasses this area of the Dorset Coast.

Duration: 6 - 7 Walking Days, Distance: 75 Miles (120km)

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