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Hiking Trips for Seniors

Hiking trips for seniors don't mean easier scenery, just a smarter pace. Macs Adventure's Easy and Easy-Moderate routes across the US, Ireland, and Portugal are graded for comfort - shorter daily stages, well-marked paths, and luggage transferred ahead so you never carry more than a daypack.

The Cotswold Way, Dingle Way, and Rota Vicentina in Portugal are consistently popular with our over-50s travelers, each offering good trail surfaces and welcoming inns along the way. Longer, more demanding routes are available too, for hikers who want to keep pushing their pace.

20+ years of grading routes accurately means you can trust the difficulty rating before you book.

Why choose Hiking Trips for Seniors

Our senior travelers tell us the same thing every year - good grading matters more than easy scenery.

  • Best routes for over-50s

    The Cotswold Way and Dingle Way are our most-booked Easy to Easy-Moderate routes for over-50s travelers

  • Accurate grading

    Every route is accurately graded, so an Easy listing means genuinely gentle terrain and shorter daily distances

  • Luggage transfers

    Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

  • Comfortable stays

    Accommodation is chosen for comfort - proper beds, good breakfasts, and central village locations

  • 24/7 support

    24/7 support means help is always a phone call away, wherever you are on the trail

  • England

    Cotswold Way

    Hike in classic English countryside on the Cotswold Way, one of Britain's finest National Trails.

    • Walking
    • 5–12 days
    from$1,675CAD pp
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    England

    Cotswolds to Bath In Style

    The Cotswolds to Bath In Style, where modern-day luxury meets the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    from$5,995CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    Best of the Dingle Way

    Walk the best of Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, staying in comfortable and characterful hotels

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,595CAD pp
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  • Dunquin
    Republic of Ireland

    The Dingle Way

    Walk south west Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, the Emerald Isle's most popular trails

    • Walking
    • 6–10 days
    from$1,530CAD pp
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  • Langdale Chase Hotel
    England

    The Lake District In Style

    Experience luxury stays and scenic walks in the heart of the Lake District, rich in natural beauty

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    from$5,305CAD pp
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  • France

    Walking in Burgundy

    Explore the best of Burgundy and its vineyards on foot, stay in charming hotels and guesthouses

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,640CAD pp
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  • Powerscourt Estate waterfall
    Republic of Ireland

    Dublin & The Wicklow Way In Comfort

    Explore Dublin and the Garden of Ireland whilst staying at premium hotels in the Wicklow countryside

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$4,070CAD pp
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  • Scotland

    Walking in the Scottish Highlands

    Explore the Scottish Highlands with impressive walks focusing on castles, history and whisky

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$1,885CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    Walking Ireland's West Coast

    Explore the Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,035CAD pp
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  • England

    Yorkshire Dales In Comfort

    Classic walking through the Dales, staying in charming Yorkshire villages and towns

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    from$1,915CAD pp
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    England

    Heart of the Lake District

    Enjoy gentle walks in the heart of the Lake District, based in Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick.

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,295CAD pp
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  • The iconic arched stone bridge at Sligachan
    Scotland

    Grand Tour of Scotland - 8 Days

    Discover the Highlands and the Isle of Skye by rail with optional hikes included.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$3,490CAD pp
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Get to know Hiking Trips for Seniors

  • What are the best hiking trips for seniors

    The Cotswold Way, Dingle Way, and Rota Vicentina in Portugal are our most popular Easy to Easy-Moderate routes for over-50s hikers.

  • How many miles a day should I expect

    Easy-graded routes average 6 to 10 miles a day. Easy-Moderate routes step up to around 10 to 13 miles, still on well-marked paths.

  • What if I need to skip a day's hiking

    You can arrange a taxi transfer to your next accommodation on most routes - just let our support team know in advance.

  • Where will I stay

    Comfortable inns, B&Bs, and small hotels chosen for good beds and central locations.

  • How fit do I need to be

    Regular walking fitness is enough for our Easy and Easy-Moderate routes. No mountaineering or technical hiking experience required.

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