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Ancient trails and pilgrimage epics, explore rural Japan to truly experience tradition. The Kumano Kodo is a UNESCO World Heritage pilgrimage trail, and walking both it and the Camino can give you the honor of being a dual pilgrim.

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The best known pilgrimage is the Camino de Santiago. The Camino is not just one path. It is a network of routes across the world which lead to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The most popular of these is the French Way or "Camino Frances".

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Adventures With History

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Follow the path of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman frontier.
Walk St Cuthbert's Way, an ancient British pilgrimage.
Gernany's King Ludwig Way, for historic & iconic castles.
Prehistoric caves & medieval villages in the Dordogne.
Kotor's Venetian palaces, Roman Catholic cathedrals, & Byzantine church.

Follow in ancient footsteps, pedal by historic castles, or spot prehistoric sites along the way. These destinations and trails all feature some fascinating local history, give you a chance to explore the past on your own terms.

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Featured Tours - Adventures With History

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Type Classic Routes

6 Days

Hadrian's Cycleway

Discover Britain’s Roman frontier, enjoy expansive coastal views and cycle across England.

From $1,145.00

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5 - 11 Days 14 Tours

Hadrian's Wall Walk

Hike along Hadrian's Wall, a historic Roman UNESCO site, across the whole of Northern England.

From $690.00

Slower Adventures

Type Slower Adventures

8 Days

Dordogne Cycling

Pedal one of the most beautiful valleys in France and discover pre-historic cave art en route.

From $1,930.00

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10 Days 3 Tours

Walking in the Dordogne

A relaxed itinerary through Dordogne and Vézère valleys and the landscapes of the Périgord Noir

From $1,200.00

6 - 9 Days 5 Tours

St Cuthbert's Way

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

From $690.00

Discovery

Type Discovery

8 Days

Outer Hebrides Island Hopscotch

Explore this remote 130 mile archipelago as you island hop your way north from Barra to Lewis.

From $1,665.00

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5-7 Days 2 Tours

Walking Sintra to Cascais

Walk through the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and discover palaces, castles and monasteries.

From $880.00

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Type Classic Routes

8 Days

Walking in Montenegro

An undiscovered gem for beautiful walking, Montenegro is perfect for exploring on foot

From $1,660.00

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Slower Adventures

Type Slower Adventures

7 Days

Cycle the Châteaux of the Loire

Discover the châteaux and palaces of the Loire Valley on this easy going cycling trip.

From $1,315.00

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8 Days 2 Tours

Ronda and the Sierra de Grazalema

Walk the quiet trails of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park between the famed "Pueblos Blancos".

From $1,050.00

50 Days 7 Tours

Via Francigena

Walk the full Italian Via Francigena, one of Europe's great pilgrimages from the Swiss Alps to Rome

From $1,435.00

Discovery

Type Discovery

9 Days

The Best of Ireland Drive & Hike

Discover the best of Ireland on a rewarding circular drive and hike tour from Dublin to Connemara.

From $1,835.00

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8 Days

The King Ludwig Way

Follow the King Ludwig Way through beautiful Bavaria to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle

From $1,455.00

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9 Days 2 Tours

Kumano Kodo Trail - Kyoto to Osaka

Walk the 11th century Kumano Kodo pilgrim’s trail through rural Japan.

From $1,885.00

7 Days 2 Tours

Cornwall: Padstow to St Michael's Mount

Discover Cornish fishing ports, an ancient pilgrim route and the iconic St Michael's Mount

From $1,615.00

Slower Adventures

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6 Days

Walking on Orkney

Intersperse great walks with voyages into Scotland's rich Norse history on far flung Orkney.

From $1,395.00

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The Biggest Choice

The Biggest Choice

Self-guided hiking & biking is all we do - we have over 500 tried & tested trips.

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Around Since 2003

We’re still founder led & the world’s number one self-guided operator with mountains of experience.

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