View across Derwentwater in the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site with forested shoreline and fells rising toward Skiddaw, a classic walking holiday landscape in Cumbria

Explore Countries

Countries organised around national trails, landscapes, and connected regions.

England

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England: Walking Trails, Landscapes & Wild Places

Explore England’s walking trails and landscapes, from national trails and protected landscapes to coastal paths, national parks, and quieter wild places shaped by history and nature.

France

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Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across France

Mountains, vineyards and long-distance routes shape France — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and slow travel across diverse landscapes.

Ireland

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Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland

Atlantic coastlines, island peninsulas, ancient roads, and quiet inland waterways shape Ireland’s atmospheric landscapes — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, scenic outdoor adventures, and slow journeys from the Wild Atlantic Way to the island’s tranquil interior.

Northern Ireland

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Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Northern Ireland

From basalt coastlines and mountain ridges to lakelands and glens, Northern Ireland offers compact yet dramatic landscapes — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and routes shaped by sea, stone, and rural quiet.

Scotland

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Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Scotland

Vast glens, ancient forests, island coastlines, and iconic long-distance trails define Scotland’s wild and varied terrain — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, rugged outdoor adventures, and journeys from the Lowlands to the far north.

Wales

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Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Wales

Mountain massifs, border hills, industrial valleys, and one of Europe’s longest coast paths make Wales a compact but diverse walking nation — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, ridge routes, and coastal outdoor adventures.