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Hiking Vacations in September

Hiking Vacations in September

September is arguably the best month on the calendar for hiking. The Alps enjoy their last settled weeks before the huts close, the light turns golden across the UK, and trails everywhere are quieter than midsummer.

Catch the Tour du Mont Blanc or the Alta Via 1 before the season ends, hike Switzerland's Bernese Oberland and Grindelwald Trail in crisp early-autumn air, walk Hadrian's Wall or Ireland's Dingle Way without the summer crowds, or head to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast while the sea is still warm. It's also peak month for the West Highland Way, the Great Glen Way, the Camino Francés and the Cotswolds.

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  • A place these routes go

    Split, Croatia

  • A place these routes go

    Dingle Way

  • Two men walking along the West Highland Way

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • Cotswolds Way

    The Cotswolds, England

  • A place these routes go

    Hadiran's Wall, England

17 hand-picked routes

  • Scotland

    West Highland Way

    • Walking
    • 5–11 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,885CAD pp
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  • France · Spain

    Camino Frances

    • Walking
    • 7–57 days
    • Easy to Moderate
    from$1,340CAD pp
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  • England

    Hadrian's Wall Walk

    • Walking
    • 5–10 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,455CAD pp
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  • Scotland

    Great Glen Way & Loch Ness

    • Walking
    • 5–9 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,720CAD pp
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  • England

    Cotswold Way

    • Walking
    • 5–12 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,675CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    The Dingle Way

    • Walking
    • 6–10 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,530CAD pp
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  • Republic of Ireland

    Best of the Dingle Way

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,595CAD pp
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  • Wales

    Pembrokeshire Coast Path

    • Walking
    • 8–16 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,280CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Walking Portofino and the Cinque Terre

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Moderate
    from$1,510CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Best of the Bernese Oberland

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$4,255CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Walking in Puglia

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,415CAD pp
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  • Croatia

    Split and the Dalmatian Coast

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,615CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Grindelwald Trail

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,120CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Highlights of the Alta Via 1 in Comfort

    • Walking
    • 9 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,070CAD pp
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  • France

    Walking in Burgundy

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,640CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Lucerne Lakes and Mountains

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,040CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Alta Via 1 (Dolomites)

    • Walking
    • 7–10 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,245CAD pp
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Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

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    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

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    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

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    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

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    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Hiking Vacations in September

Why we rate September so highly.

  • Why is September so popular for Scotland hiking?

    The midges are gone, the light is beautiful, and trails like the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way are noticeably quieter than in summer.

  • What's the weather like in September?

    Scotland and England average 50-60°F with settled early-autumn conditions. Alpine valleys run 55-65°F, with huts starting to close from late in the month. Croatia's coast stays warm, typically 75-80°F.

  • Is it too late for the Tour du Mont Blanc in September?

    Early-to-mid September is usually fine, with most huts still open. Late September carries a higher risk of huts closing for the season - ask an Adventure Specialist before booking a late slot.

  • Where will I stay in September?

    Highland guesthouses in Scotland, country inns along Hadrian's Wall, coastal guesthouses on the Dingle Way, mountain hotels in the Bernese Oberland, rifugios and valley hotels on Alpine routes, and seaside hotels in Croatia.

  • How busy are September routes?

    Noticeably quieter than July and August across Scotland, England and the Alps - one of the best months for availability.

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