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

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From the wild landscapes of the UK to the cultural trails of Europe, explore countries shaped by walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and meaningful travel.

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England
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Expansive view of patchwork farmland and rolling green hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds, in the English or Welsh countryside.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across England

From national trails and quiet river paths to coastal walks and ancient countryside, England offers richly varied landscapes — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and slow exploration.

France
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A wide landscape view of the French Alps in Provence, with green valleys, rolling hills, and distant snow-topped mountains under a bright blue sky.
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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Sunset aerial view of the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland, surrounded by green fields, villages, and distant hills.
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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A winding path through lush green ferns leading toward the Mourne Mountains under a dramatic cloudy sky in Northern Ireland
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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Scenic valley in the Scottish Highlands with steep green mountains, a winding river, and scattered trees under a partly cloudy sky.
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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Dramatic landscape of Snowdonia National Park in Wales at sunset, with a winding lake nestled among rolling green hills and rugged mountains under a clear twilight sky.
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.