Guided Walking Holidays

Scotland

North of England

South of England

Wales

GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS – SCOTLAND:

ISLE OF SKYE – Single Center

Skye's turbulent history is famous. As well as sampling much of Skye's diverse scenery, our walks take in a number of sites of historical interest including Clan castles, shielings, brochs and 'Clearance' villages.

We stay at Viewfield House, a unique Victorian house situated in its own grounds on the outskirts of Portree. Portree, the 'capital' of Skye is one of the most attractive fishing ports in Scotland, with a deep cliff-edged harbor filled with fishing boats. Meals are taken in Victorian splendor overlooking Portree Bay. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

SKY1 11th - 18th May $950

SKY2 24th - 31st August $1000

SKY3 14th - 21st September $950

No single room supplement

NORTH WEST HIGHLIGHTS OF SCOTLAND – Single Center

Torridon is a rugged and starkly beautiful corner of one of the last wilderness areas in Western Europe, with rock-strewn moors, countless lochs and lochans, beautiful glens and Caledonian Pinewoods and some of the biggest steepest and most formidable mountains in the Scottish Highlands. There's a breathtaking quality to the size and impact of these mountains. Sea-lochs penetrate deeply into the mountain ranges providing a glorious combination of mountain, sea and ever-changing skies.

We stay at the Loch Maree Hotel. Set on the wooded shores of beautiful Loch Maree, the hotel provides a warm and friendly atmosphere, comfortable accommodation and great food. All rooms have en-suite facilities.

NWSD1  (M) 4th - 11th May $896

NWSD2 (E) 15th - 22nd June $896

NWSD2 (M) 10th - 17th August $896

Single room supplement $12 per night

The West Highland Way – Classic Trails

From Milngavie on the outskirts of Glasgow, this superb trail heads north through spectacular scenery that becomes more rugged with every step, to Fort William in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

Total distance 95 miles (152km)

 Start/Finish Milngavie/Fort William

 Duration 8 nights, 7 walking days

Grade Long Moderate

WHW1 18th - 26th May $888

WHW2 27th July - 4th August $888

WHW3 28th September - 6th October $888

Single room supplement $100

GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS  - NORTH  OF ENGLAND

Northumberland's Coast - Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

The coastline of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland is famous for its wild, unspoilt beauty with miles of firm expansive beaches of golden sand, quaint fishing villages and spectacular castles perched on rocky headlands. Our walks along the coast from St. Abbs Head to Warkworth spans two countries and three centuries of border warfare.

We stay at the Victoria Hotel in the heart of Bamburgh, one of England's most beautiful coastal villages. The Victoria Hotel provides a high standard of comfort and cuisine. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

NOR1 8th - 15th June $880

NOR2 24th 31st August (Bank Holiday) $880

No single room supplement

Best of Hadrian's Wall – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grades

In the 2nd century Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of a wall across northern Britain which was to define the furthest edge of his empire. Despite the depredations of centuries it remains the largest and most impressive ancient monument north of the Alps and the finest way to appreciate the Wall and the ruggedly beautiful countryside around it, is to walk it, following in the footsteps of both the Roman legionnaires and the barbarian hordes.

We stay at the Centre of Britain Hotel in Haltwhistle. This beautiful hotel has a fascinating history, the oldest part, dating from 1417 was a Border Reivers pele tower, later becoming a manor house, coaching inn and Excise Office. The hotel provides an excellent standard of accommodation and superb food. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

WALL1 (M) 30th March - 6th April $790

 WALL1 (G) 25th May - 1st June $840

WALL2  (M) 27th July - 3rd August $840

 WALL2 (G) 31st August - 7th September $840

Single room supplement $24 per night

North West Lake District - Derwentwater, Buttermere, & Crummock Water – Single Center

7 nights

Gentle or Moderate grade

From its sources high in the Scafell mountains to the shores of Derwentwater at Keswick, the steep-sided, richly wooded valley of Borrowdale runs through some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in the Lake District. To the north rises the smooth, slaty bulk of Skiddaw, one of four mountains in the Lake District to exceed 3000 feet. To the south stands the rugged, craggy peak of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, and to the west lie the idyllic little lakes of Buttermere and Crummock Water. Splendidly situated on the shores of Derwentwater, the bustling little market town of Keswick is ideally placed to explore this delightful corner of Lakeland.

We stay at Morrel's  in the heart of the old market town of Keswick. Morrel's provide a very high standard of accommodation and its award-winning restaurant has received great praise from our guests. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

LDNW1 30th March - 6th April (Easter) $630

LDNW2 4th - 11th May (Bank Holiday) $670

LDNW3 1st - 8th June (Bank Holiday) $670

LDNW4 6th - 13th July $670

LDNW5 17th - 24th August $670

LDNW6 21st - 28th September $670

Single room supplement $12 per night

North East Lake District - Ullswater and Haweswater – Single Center

7 nights

Energetic grades

Enclosed by rugged mountains, Ullswater, with its sinuous shape and wooded shores is considered to be the Lake District's most beautiful lake. To the west of the lake stands Helvellyn, to the east, the High Street range of fells. Beyond High Street lies Haweswater, the quietest and most remote of all the lakes. Situated at the foot of Ullswater, Pooley Bridge is the perfect base to explore the valleys, mountains and lakeshores around Ullswater and Haweswater.
We stay at the Sun Inn  in the attractive village of Pooley Bridge. This fine old traditional inn is noted for its award-winning ales and quality food. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

LDNE1 20th - 27th April $680

LDNE2 18th - 25th May $680

LDNE3 22nd - 29th June $680

LDNE4 7th - 14 September $680

LDNE5 5th - 12th October $630

Single room supplement $15 per night

Lake District ~ Cumbria Way  - Classic Trails

This delightful walk through the heart of the Lake District, from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north, passes through some of the finest scenery of this much loved area. It follows old packhorse tracks and paths along valleys and over passes and provides breathtaking mountain views without actually going to any of the summits.

Total distance 70 miles (112km)

 Start/Finish Ulverston/Carlisle

Duration 7 nights, 6 walking days

Moderate grade

CAW1 25th May - 1st June $710

CAW2 20th - 27th July $710

CAW3 7th - 14th September $710

Single room supplement  $100

The Coast to Coast Walk – Classic Trails

This famous walk crosses the north of England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. It passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain - the mountains of the Lake District, the upland pastures and river valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and the heather moorland of the North York Moors, with some fine coastal walking at each end.

We offer the Coast to Coast Walk in two separate one-week sections to allow those with less time to complete it in stages. The holiday dates have been arranged consecutively so you can walk the route in its entirety, with a rest day between the two sections.

Western Section - The Lake District

Total distance 82 miles (131km)

Start/Finish St Bees/Kirkby Stephen

Duration 7 nights, 6 walking days

Grade Energetic

CCW1 1st - 8th June $770

CCW2 6th - 13th July $770

CCW3 17th - 24th August $770

CCW4 14th - 21st September $770

Single room supplement $110

Eastern Section - The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors

Total distance 108 miles (173km)

Start/Finish Kirkby Stephen/Robin Hood's Bay

Duration 8 nights, 7 walking days

Grade Long Moderate

CCE1 8th -16th June $880

CCE2 13th -21st July $880

CCE3 24th August - 1st September $880

CCE4 21st -29th September $880

Single room supplement $128

Eden Valley – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

We stay at the George Hotel , a handsome 300-year old hotel situated in the centre of the historic market town of Penrith. The George is a hotel of great charm and character. As well as providing very comfortable accommodation, the George is noted for its food. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

EDE1 11th - 18th May $795

EDE2 29th June - 6th July $795

EDE3 10th - 17th August $795

EDE4 28th September - 5th October $795

Single room supplement $15 per night

Yorkshire Dales - Swaledale and Wensleydale – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

Located in the heart of the Pennines, the Yorkshire Dales are a beautiful area of windswept moorland hills and deep sheltered valleys, sheep-grazed meadows and drystone walls, rivers and waterfalls and isolated hill farms and snug, stone-built villages, seemingly as old as the rock itself.

We stay at the charming 17th century Cocketts Hotel which overlooks the market place of Hawes. The bustling old market town of Hawes is known as the capital of Upper Wensleydale. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

YOR1 27th April - 4th May $795

YOR2 13th - 20th July $795

YOR3 31st August - 7th September $795

Single room supplement $15 per night

Dales Way – Classic Trails

From beneath England's most famous moor, this delightful walk passes through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the shores of Windermere in the Lake District.

Total distance 84 miles (134km)

 Start/Finish Ilkley/Windermere

 Duration 8 nights, 7 walking days

Grade Moderate

DSW1 15th - 23rd June $875

DSW2 31st August - 8th September $875

Single room supplement $105

GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS – SOUTH OF ENGLAND

Shropshire and the Welsh Borders – Single Center

7 nights duration

Moderate grade

Shropshire is a county of scenic surprises. Pastoral lowlands suddenly erupt into massive hills that spill across the border into Wales. These provide some exhilarating ridge walks and a marvelous contrast to the fields, flower-filled hedgerows and half-timbered villages of the lowlands. For centuries this border region was disputed land and its turbulent past has left a rich legacy of spectacular hillforts and forbidding castles.

We stay at the Cliffe Hotel  in the historic town of Ludlow. This fine hotel stands in its own extensive grounds overlooking Ludlow's imposing Norman castle. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities. .

SHR1 13th - 20th April $795

SHR2 20th - 27th July $795

SHR3 21st - 28th September $795

Single room supplement $24 per night

Cotswold Way – Classic Trails

This charming walk meanders along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills from the beautiful old 'wool' town of Chipping Campden to the historic city of Bath through a landscape of upland sheep pastures, rolling cornfields, steep escarpments with far-reaching views, woodland and sheltered valleys concealing picturesque villages built from mellow honey-colored stone.

Total distance 98 miles (157km)

Start/Finish Chipping Campden/Bath

Duration 8 nights, 7 walking days

Grade Moderate to Long Moderate

COT1 1st - 9th June $936

COT2 10th - 18th August $936

Single room supplement $100

Cornwall's Atlantic Coast – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

North Cornwall's spectacular coastline of rugged headlands, sea stacks, arches, and dark, forbidding caves, is a treacherous one. The jagged reefs and shifting sandbars guarding the hidden inlets once provided easy pickings for privateers and wreckers, and a refuge for smugglers. Today the boats returning to the harbors land crab and lobster, rather than booty and contraband.

Our base for this holiday is the Castle Rock Hotel  in Port Isaac, a delightful fishing village with narrow streets, twisting alleys and slate-roofed, whitewashed cottages clinging to the hillside above the tiny harbor. The Castle Rock Hotel is superbly appointed with marvelous views of the coastline. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

CONA1 6th - 13th April $779

CONA2 29th June - 6th July $779

CONA3 28th September - 5th October $779

Single rooms supplement $15 per night

Far West of Cornwall – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

The far western tip of Cornwall is famous for its spectacular coastline, with towering cliffs of weathered granite, rocky coves and golden beaches washed by turquoise blue seas. Atmospheric old fishing harbors, the brooding ruins of long-abandoned tin mines and the mysterious relics left by prehistoric settlers add to the charm of this exciting corner of Cornwall.

We stay at the Porthcurno Hotel ) in the village of Porthcurrno (Port Cornwall), above the spectacularly sited, cliff-hewn Minack Theatre. This lovely family-run hotel offers comfortable accommodation and excellent food. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

COFW1 27th April - 4th May $745

COFW2 15th June - 22nd June $745

COFW3 14th - 21st September $745

Single room supplement $15 per night

GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS – WALES

Snowdonia - South – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

The Dyfi Valley is reputed to be the most beautiful valley in Wales. Traditionally the frontier between north and south Wales, it is where the rugged mountains of Snowdonia meet the smooth rounded hills of mid-Wales. Situated on the banks of the River Dyfi, the lovely little market town of Machynlleth is the perfect base for exploring some of the finest untamed mountain scenery in Wales.

We stay at the Wynstay Hotel. Described as the 'friendliest hotel in Wales', the Wynnstay is an old coaching inn on the spacious main street at the heart of Machynlleth. The hotel provides excellent levels of comfort and the award winning restaurant a real 'taste of Wales'. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

SNS1 25th May - 1st June $920

SNS2 3rd - 10th August $920

No single supplement.

Wales - Pembrokeshire Coast – Single Center

7 nights

Moderate grade

We stay at the Old Cross Hotel, a beautiful old hotel facing the Old Market Square in the centre of the cathedral 'City' of St. Davids. The Old Cross provides a high standard of comfort, a relaxing atmosphere and fine food. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities

PEM1 18th - 25th May $840

PEM2 17th - 24th August $840

PEM3 7th - 14th September $840

Single room supplement $24 per night

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