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We have British walking tours every week throughout Britain, graded for different levels of activity. Walking vacation packages in Wales, and travel packages to Scotland. They are all Country House Based, staying at one hotel for the whole length of time. All holidays have been designed by WALKERS FOR WALKERS. Our escorted group walking tours of England are guided by experienced leaders
Stay at a country house hotel, and take interesting forays into the countryside.We walk some of England’s most stunning footpaths in varying terrains. Come discover why Britain is a nation of walkers, and why the best way to experience the diverse landscapes, history, and the people is on a walking vacation.
Locations: Choose from 18 magnificent locations English Walking Tours:
Locations in Scotland: Glencoe (Western Highlands)
Choose from 2 locations perfect for the mountains Wales Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia
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All walking tours have weekly 7 night tours. Some locations have 3 and 4 night walking tours, too.
We will provide you with directions to your country house.
What's Included:
BRITISH WALKING TOURS | 2025 | ||
USD | |||
3 nights | 1044 | ||
4 nights | 1399 | ||
7 nights | 2152 | ||
single supplement | 147 | ||
per night |
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Sample Tour: Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds
Harrington Hall dates from Tudor times. Built of Cotswold stone, it is quietly tucked away just 100 yards from the center of Bourton-on-the-Water. This is one of the showpiece Cotswolds villages, 40 minutes from Oxford. Within this most English of landscapes there are absorbing village to village walks, paths across the Cotswold plain. On the way, you'll find medieval churches, country estates, and a wealth of prehistoric sites, burial mounds and Roman villas. Highlights include: Following the trail of Charles II's escape from Cromwell · The Cotswold escarpment between Broadway and Snowshill - a wonderful area for views. · A village-to-village hike along the Coin Valley from Bibury. · From Nettleton to the Duntisbourne villages via one of the watersheds of England. · The old capital of Mercia (Winchcombe) through Guitting Wood and via Sudeley Castle.
Guided Walking with Sightseeing at Bourton-on-the-Water Up to 5 miles with some ascent Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be selected from the following provisional program. Admission fees are not included in the cost of your holiday; please allow £30. If you have a National Trust card, remember to bring it along.Short Walks are 5-7 miles, easy gradients. Medium Walks are 7-10 miles, undulating with gentle gradients. Long Walks are 8-11 miles, 430-1740 ft ascent during the day.
Devon & Cornwall
Cornwall Granite cliffs. Sandy beaches. New friends. Old fishing villages. Hidden coves. Abandoned tin mines. The artist colony of St Ives. Shared stories. The best coastal walking in Britain on the South West Coast Path. Your step-by-step journey to Cornwall starts here. Cornwall has England's most exciting and diverse coastline with dramatic granite cliffs, golden-sand beaches and old fishing ports. All are featured on our guided Classic Walking holidays. St Ives stands at the eastern end of Penwith, the granite peninsula that forms the big toe of Britain, with exhilarating cliff top walking right the way round past Land's End to Penzance. Cornwall offers a mix of old and new with Iron Age villages, futuristic GoonhillySatellite Station and the world-famous biospheres of the Eden Project.
BY RAIL: To St Erth station. Visit thetrainline.com for train information and to book tickets. Transfer to House: (4½ miles). Taxi: allow £10 (£13-£14 before 10.00am) per journey (less if shared). Or to St Ives station (change at St Erth) Transfer to House: (½ mile). 10 minute walk (uphill). Taxi: allow £3.00 per journey (less if shared).
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Lake District Lakeside paths. Famous hills. Unwind. Wooded valleys. Wainwright. Mountain tarns. Lake Poets. High waterfalls. Open moorlands. Unspoiled. Enjoy the Lake District National Park from the shores of Derwentwater. Beatrix Potter. Forest walks. Great views. Wordsworth. A cruise on a lake. Reaching the summit of The Old Man of Coniston. Ancient tracks Vibrant fishing villages.
Derwentwater
Highlights: The village of Buttermere and lakeshore path Whinlatter Forest Visitors Centre Castlerigg Stone Circle and Watendlath with the much photographed Ashness Bridge and a launch trip on Derwent Water Magnificent Aira Force Waterfall and the mansion of Dalemain near Ullswater
Ascent: Up to 5 miles with some ascent 50-200 ft. Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be chosen from the following provisional program. Admission fees are not included
Accommodation: With the best waterfront of any hotel on Derwent Water, and splendid views of the surrounding fells, Derwent Bank offers a truly exceptional location. Derwent Bank has 32 bedrooms, all located in the main building. Some of the rooms have views over the lake, whilst others face towards the mountains of Cat Bells and Grizedale Pike. In addition, in the grounds there is the newly refurbished Coach House, a luxurious two bedroom apartment.
The nearest station is at Penrith on the west coast main line between London and Glasgow. The 18 mile journey from Penrith station to Derwent Bank can be made by taxi or bus. Taxis cost £32 per journey - less if shared.
Conistonwater Outstanding location overlooking Coniston Water, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains Ascend the mountain summits of the Old Man of Coniston, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes Walk by lakes and tarns and visit the Lakeland stone villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead.
Highlights: Cruise Coniston Water on the restored steam yacht “Gondola” Visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in Grasmere Walk by the River Esk and travel on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Walk through woodland to Hawkshead and visit Hill Top where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous stories
Ascent: Up to 5 miles with some ascent - up to 350 feet. Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be selected from the following provisional program. Admission fees are not included
Accommodation: As a historic National Trust property, Monk Coniston is full of romantic, gothic-style charm. With a most attractive Lake District setting, it is well suited to a relaxing holiday. Monk Coniston has 33 bedrooms. Some are located in the main house, with others in the adjoining cottage and counting house.
The nearest station is at Windermere. The 13 mile journey from Windermere station to Monk Coniston can be made by taxi or bus. Taxis cost approx £18 per journey - less if shared
Southern Yorkshire Dales Hills and Dales The Three Peaks of Yorkshire. Escape. Brontë moors. Massive cliffs. Cobbled streets. A famous railway. White drystone walls. Green meadows. Discover the Yorkshire Dales from their most famous landmarks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is deeply rural, with stone-walled dales and an abundance of natural beauty, including wild flowers, waterfalls, scars, caves and limestone pavements. The Dales are home to a number of features for you to discover, such as the 250ft cliff of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Streams and quaint former lead mining communities are dotted throughout the beautiful valleys, while The Three Peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y ghent are extremely rewarding for the keen walker.
The 7 mile journey from Skipton rail station to Newfield Hall can be made by taxi. Taxis cost £14 per journey - less if shared.
OTHER YORKSHIRE WALKING LOCTIONS:
Sedbergh - Yorkshire
Enjoy a half-day walk in the morning of 3 to 4 miles, returning to the comfort of your Country House after lunch. Although the distances and ascents are modest we aim to include the best scenery. Holiday highlights: Pendragon Castle and along the Eden Valley Scout Scar high above Kendal and Sizergh Castle Smardale Gill Nature Reserve, managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust Dating from 1535, the small manor house of Thorns Hall retains its historic charm with wood-panelled public rooms, fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard outside. Up to 4 miles with some ascent.
Dovedale, Derbyshire in the Peak District
Contrast the solitude and magnificent views of heather moorland and windswept rocky escarpments with the pastoral patchwork and traditional stone villages of the limestone dales.
Close by the natural beauty of Dovedale’s famous gorge. A world of sheer walls, caves, stepping stones and rock spires, this is the perfect playground for geologist and outdoor enthusiast alike. Away from the gorge, this peaceful landscape is dotted with pretty hamlets and showcases manicured estates such as Chatsworth.
Soak up this very traditional English countryside scene, and work up an appetite as you walk. Celebrate the end of a superb day’s walking by savouring local treats in the teashops – make sure not to miss out on Derbyshire’s famous Bakewell Pudding.
By train From the south and east it is easiest to travel to Derby station. This is on the Midland main line between London and Sheffield and is also served by direct trains from Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh. From the north-west it is quicker to travel to Buxton station – this is at the end of a branch line from Manchester
What to Bring:
Bring worn-in walking boots Waterproof jacket (with hood), Waterproof over trousers. Spare sweaters or fleece (several thin layers are better than one thick layer). Thick and thin socks. General outdoor clothing. A small backpack to carry spare clothing, food and drink