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Hiking Tours for Women

Many of the hikers who book with Macs Adventure are women traveling solo or in small groups, and our routes are built with that in mind - well-waymarked trails, vetted accommodation, and support available around the clock.

Popular choices include Ireland's Dingle Way, Scotland's West Highland Way, and Portugal's Rota Vicentina - established routes with a steady flow of walkers and welcoming trailside inns, not remote wilderness.

20+ years supporting women hikers, Macs Adventure is the world's #1 self-guided hiking operator.

Why choose Hiking Tours for Women

What women travelers tell us matters most on a self-guided trip

  • Well-waymarked trails

    Well-waymarked, well-trodden trails, not remote or isolated wilderness routes

  • Vetted accommodation

    Vetted accommodation with a single room booked at every stop

  • 24/7 support

    24/7 support throughout the trip, with a single point of contact for any issue

  • No singles supplement

    No singles supplement on most routes for those traveling solo

  • Strong track record

    A strong track record - women make up a significant share of our solo hiker bookings

  • 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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  • 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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  • West Highland Way
    Scotland

    West Highland Way

    Hike through the wild beauty & ancient glens of the Highlands along this famous long-distance trail.

    • Walking
    • 5–11 days
    from$1,885CAD pp
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  • Views of Elie from the trail
    Scotland

    Fife Coastal Path

    Take in the east coast's spectacular scenery, fishing villages & long sandy beaches.

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$1,645CAD pp
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  • England

    Thames Path

    Follow footpaths through varying landscapes, from the Thames source in the Cotswolds to inner London

    • Walking
    • 8–21 days
    from$3,605CAD pp
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  • England

    Dales Way

    Cross two national parks as you make your way from the Yorkshire Dales to Lake Windermere.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$2,720CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Walking Portofino and the Cinque Terre

    An unforgettable journey exploring Italy’s Ligurian coast and the villages of the Cinque Terre

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$1,510CAD pp
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  • The sound of Alpine cowbells is never far away
    Switzerland

    Lucerne Lakes and Mountains

    Experience the best of central Switzerland on this 8 Day inn-to-inn hiking vacation

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    from$3,040CAD pp
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  • Portugal

    Rota Vicentina: The Fishermen's Trail

    Follow some of the best preserved coastline in southwestern Europe through the Alentejo region

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$1,505CAD pp
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  • River Liffey running through the center of Dublin
    Republic of Ireland

    The Wicklow Way

    The Wicklow Way, Ireland’s oldest trail with some of the most spectacular views in Ireland

    • Walking
    • 5–10 days
    from$1,675CAD pp
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  • England, Scotland

    St Cuthbert's Way

    Begin in Melrose, the starting place of St Cuthbert's religious journey, and finish by the sea.

    • Walking
    • 5–9 days
    from$1,525CAD pp
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  • France, Spain

    Camino Frances

    Hike the entire, world-famous Camino Frances, from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela.

    • Walking
    • 7–57 days
    from$1,340CAD pp
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Get to know Hiking Tours for Women

  • Is self-guided hiking safe for women traveling alone

    Yes. Our routes follow established, well-walked trails through populated areas, with 24/7 support and accommodation vetted by our destination teams.

  • Which routes are most popular with women travelers

    The Dingle Way and Kerry Way in Ireland, the West Highland Way in Scotland, and Portugal's Rota Vicentina all see strong solo and small-group women hiker numbers.

  • Can I hike with a friend rather than solo

    Absolutely - many women book routes in pairs or small groups. Rooms and transfers are arranged around your group size.

  • What support is available if something goes wrong

    A 24/7 support line covers the full trip, from a missed transfer to a change of accommodation.

  • How do I choose the right grade

    Match the route grade - Easy through Extreme - to your own fitness and hiking experience, regardless of group size.

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