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Our self-guided walking holidays are for experienced walkers who enjoy being independent. Your accommodation is pre-booked, we provide you with full route notes and a local map, and most trips include luggage transfers. As there's no strict schedule to follow, you'll be able to take up opportunities for cultural experiences and exploring as they arise. Offering excellent value for money and flexibility, most self-guided itineraries are available on daily departures.

84 Self-Guided Holidays to Choose From

Discover the Eastern Lycian Way

Hikers following the coastal trail on the Lycian Way

The Lycian Way follows a mixture of coastal trails and inland paths in the Taurus Mountains. This 8 day tour explores some of its highlights on ancient walking trails, staying in local accommodation. Find out more about Discover the Eastern Lycian Way

  • Destination: Turkey
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £849
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery

Best of the Western Lycian Way

Hiker on the Lycian Way in Turkey

Enjoy the best parts of the Lycian Way in glorious sunshine at your own pace. Based in a small family-run hotel, choose from a selection of carefully planned walks to discover this beautiful region of Turkey. Find out more about Best of the Western Lycian Way

  • Destination: Turkey
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £849
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Centre-Based
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks

Bruce Peninsula Hike

Explore the finest day hikes the Bruce Peninsula has to offer, encompassing both the Bruce Peninsula National Park and the Fathom Five National Marine Park. The trip is teeming with natural wonders. Find out more about Bruce Peninsula Hike

  • Destination: Canada
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £2,119
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Nature
    • Point to Point

Hidden Algarve: Monchique Trails

Serra de Monchique in Portugal

Discover the charm of Monchique's walking trails that provide breathtaking views. Indulge in thermal spas, visit historical churches, and immerse yourself in the pristine natural surroundings. Find out more about Hidden Algarve: Monchique Trails

  • Destination: Portugal
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £829
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Camino de Santiago: The Coastal Way

Camino de Santiago coastal marker in Finnisterre

Starting in the seaside town of Baiona, the Coastal Way follows the stunning Atlantic coastline towards Santiago de Compostela - a beautiful route of the classic Camino de Santiago. Find out more about Camino de Santiago: The Coastal Way

  • Destinations: Camino de Santiago, Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £919
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Coastal Walks
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Camino de Santiago: The French Way

Hikers walking the Camino de Santiago French Way

By far the most widely trodden of all the Caminos, the French Way takes you from Sarria to Santiago through quiet country lanes, old bridal paths and forest trails, joining pilgrims from around the world. Find out more about Camino de Santiago: The French Way

  • Destinations: Camino de Santiago, Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £819
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Camino de Santiago: The French Way in Style

View of Santiago de Compostela in Spain

Enjoy a walking holiday with a bit of luxury, travelling the classic pilgrimage walking route of the Camino de Santiago along the French Way, staying in beautiful character hotels en route. Find out more about Camino de Santiago: The French Way in Style

  • Destinations: Camino de Santiago, Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £1,149
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Pilgrim Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Lakes & Alps in Style

Hiker resting in Austria Alps overlooking lake

Enjoy stunning walks through charming small towns and villages, taking in impressive mountains, glittering lakes and wildflower meadows, topped off with superb four-star hotels. Find out more about Lakes & Alps in Style

  • Destination: Austria
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,415
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Point to Point

Along the Salento Coast

Santa Maria di Leuca in Italy

Enjoy a week in the beautiful Italian region of Puglia, with walks along the coast from Otranto, visiting impressive clifftops, coves and castles before reaching the white splendour of Leuca. Find out more about Along the Salento Coast

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £749
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Montenegro on Foot

This one-week itinerary takes in well-marked trails in three of Montenegro's national parks, as well as the magnificent Tara Canyon and scenic walks around the Bay of Kotor. Find out more about Montenegro on Foot

  • Destination: Montenegro
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £1,219
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Point to Point

Almeria Coastal Way

Explore the small coves and turquoise waters of the stunning Almeria coast, with some excellent coastal trail walking in Cabo de Gata Natural Park and visits to small fishing villages. Find out more about Almeria Coastal Way

  • Destination: Spain
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £749
  • Walking grade: Easy to Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

The Lechweg Trail

Hiker looking to Forggen Lake in Germany

This trail in the Tiroler Lech Nature Park offers an extraordinary European walking experience, following the beautiful turquoise Lechweg River from its spring in Austria to Fussen in Germany. Find out more about The Lechweg Trail

  • Destinations: Austria, Germany
  • Price (exc. flights): 10 days from £1,225
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Multi-Country
    • Point to Point

Beautiful South: Explore Puglia On Foot

Matera in Southern Italy

This relaxed itinerary explores the southernmost tip of Italy, to enjoy easy walks, cultural visits, a fascinating history and some of the delicious regional specialities such as extra virgin olive oil. Find out more about Beautiful South: Explore Puglia On Foot

  • Destination: Italy
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £779
  • Walking grade: Easy
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Culinary Walks
    • Cultural Discovery
    • Nature

Wild Algarve Walking

The dramatic coastal scenery of the western Algarve coupled with the mild winters and amount of sunshine it experiences make this a great choice for a winter walking holiday. Find out more about Wild Algarve Walking

  • Destination: Portugal
  • Price (exc. flights): 7 days from £989
  • Walking grade: Moderate
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Coastal Walks
    • Nature
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Footsteps of the Cathars: Carcassonne to Quillan

Carcassonne Castle overlooking the River Aude

Discover secret trails, lush mountain scenery and mystical stone castles along part of the historic Cathar footpath on this self-guided walking holiday in the beautiful Languedoc region of France. Find out more about Footsteps of the Cathars: Carcassonne to Quillan

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £979
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Footsteps of the Cathars: Quillan to Foix

Foix Castle in France

Follow part of the well way-marked Cathar Trail through the stunning foothills of the Pyrenees, and discover historic castles, picturesque olive groves and charming villages on this rewarding trek. Find out more about Footsteps of the Cathars: Quillan to Foix

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £989
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking

Footsteps of the Cathars: Carcassonne to Foix

Carcassonne Castle in France

This 2-week itinerary encompasses part of the ‘Sentier Cathare’, an historic footpath stretching from the Mediterranean coast to Foix. Trek through stunning Pyrenean landscapes and discover ancient castles. Find out more about Footsteps of the Cathars: Carcassonne to Foix

  • Destination: France
  • Price (exc. flights): 15 days from £1,959
  • Walking grade: Moderate to Demanding
  • Guiding: Self-Guided
  • When to go:
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  • Holiday type:
    • Classic Routes
    • Point to Point
    • Solo Walking