Traditional windmill in the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, surrounded by reed marshes and rustic cottages with red-tiled roofs under a soft, overcast sky.

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Causeway Coast
Northern Ireland
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Two people walk across the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, with green cliffs and a bright blue sea under a sunny sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on the Causeway Coast

Clifftop paths, basalt columns and wide Atlantic views shape the Causeway Coast — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and dramatic coastal routes.

Central Scotland
Scotland
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Woman standing on the summit of Ben A’an in Central Scotland, overlooking Loch Katrine and surrounding hills on a clear, hazy morning
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Central Scotland

Lowland lochs, gentle hills and canal paths stretch from the Ochils and Forth Valley to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures.

East of England
England
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Traditional windmill in the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, surrounded by reed marshes and rustic cottages with red-tiled roofs under a soft, overcast sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the East of England

Big skies, quiet rivers and long-distance trails across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and calm coastal routes.

East of Ireland
Ireland
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Visitors exploring the monastic site at Glendalough in Ireland’s Ancient East, with a round tower, stone church, and wooded hills in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s Ancient East

Sacred valleys, medieval towns and canal paths from the Boyne Valley to the Wicklow Mountains — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and story-rich heritage routes.

Edinburgh & The Lothians
Scotland
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View from Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with walking trails in the foreground and the city skyline, including Edinburgh Castle, at sunset.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Edinburgh & The Lothians

Volcanic hills, royal parks and coastal cliffs surround Edinburgh — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and scenic routes from city streets to shorelines.

Fermanagh Lakelands
Northern Ireland
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Walkers ascending the wooden boardwalk trail on Cuilcagh Mountain, known as the “Stairway to Heaven,” surrounded by rolling green hills and scattered rocks in the Fermanagh Lakelands of Northern Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Fermanagh Lakelands

Island-dotted lakes, forest paths and boardwalk trails shape the Fermanagh Lakelands — ideal for peaceful self-guided walking holidays and water’s-edge outdoor adventures.

Glens of Antrim
Northern Ireland
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Boardwalk through lush forest leading to a waterfall in Glenariff Forest Park, one of the scenic Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Glens of Antrim

Waterfall valleys, forested slopes and coastal villages carve through the Glens of Antrim — perfect for atmospheric self-guided walking holidays and wild Atlantic adventures.

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Scotland
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Wooden boardwalk trail through a leafy woodland in Greater Glasgow, with a bench along the path and filtered sunlight through the trees.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Urban green corridors, river gorges and country parks unfold from city streets to the Falls of Clyde — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and close-to-city outdoor adventures.

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands
Ireland
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Aerial view of Parke’s Castle on the shores of Lough Gill in County Leitrim, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, with forested hills and lake reflections.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Slow rivers, forest parks and quiet villages follow the Shannon through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands — perfect for tranquil self-guided walking holidays and gentle outdoor adventures.

Ireland’s South and East Coast
Ireland
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Hiker walking a clifftop trail above the sea on Ireland’s East Coast, with yellow gorse, grassy slopes, and distant headlands under a soft sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s South and East Coast

Harbour towns, clifftop paths and sheltered beaches from the Copper Coast to Wicklow and Wexford — ideal for coastal self-guided walking holidays and sea-edge outdoor adventures.

Isle of Anglesey
Wales
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Walkers approaching Tŵr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island, Isle of Anglesey, with Celtic cross, coastal views, and golden evening light.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on Ynys Môn (Isle of Anglesey)

A complete island circuit of cliffs, beaches, tidal headlands and ancient sites with far-reaching views to Eryri — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and coastal island outdoor adventures.

London
England
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Walkers enjoying a riverside viewpoint of Tower Bridge on the Thames Path in London.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across London

Riverside paths, royal parks and hidden green corridors thread through London — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, urban outdoor adventures and car-free routes across the capital.

Mid Wales
Wales
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Gravel trail through woodland and young forest in Mid Wales, with pine-covered hills and golden light under a clear blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Mid Wales

Upland plateaus, reservoir valleys and river gorges span the Cambrian Mountains and Elan Valley — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and remote Mid Wales outdoor adventures.

Mourne Mountains
Northern Ireland
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A rugged mountain path follows the historic Mourne Wall as it winds through granite peaks and rolling uplands in the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland, under a hazy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Mourne Mountains

Granite peaks, silent valleys and the iconic Mourne Wall shape this mountain landscape — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, ridge routes and rugged outdoor adventures.

North East England
England
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Wildflower-rich hay meadow in Barrowburn, Coquetdale, with rolling hills of the Cheviot range in Northumberland National Park under clear summer skies.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North East England

Roman frontiers, castle-lined beaches and high moorland stretch from Hadrian’s Wall to the Northumberland Coast — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and varied outdoor adventures.

North East Scotland
Scotland
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Hiker on a mountain trail above a loch in the Cairngorms, North East Scotland, under wide Highland skies.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North East Scotland

Royal rivers, pine forests and granite coasts unfold from Deeside and the Cairngorms to the Aberdeenshire shoreline — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and Highland coastal adventures.

North Wales
Wales
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View from a coastal hill on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, with rocky path, green slopes, and the sea stretching into the distance under a soft blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North Wales

High ridges, wild peninsulas and island coastlines stretch from Eryri to the Llŷn and Anglesey — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and big-mountain coastal outdoor adventures.

North West England
England
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A wide aerial view of the Lake District in North West England, showing rolling green hills, scattered woodlands, and several small lakes backed by high fells under a bright summer sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North West England

Mountain lakes, wild moorlands and historic valleys span the Lake District, Bowland and western Yorkshire Dales — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and northern outdoor adventures.

Provence
France
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Hilltop village in the Luberon, Provence, France — classic scenery for self-guided walking holidays in southern France.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Provence

Lavender fields, vineyard hills, Roman ruins and gorge landscapes define Provence — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and sunlit outdoor adventures in southern France.

South East England
England
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Panoramic view of the South Downs in South East England at sunset, with rolling chalk hills, farmland, and wooded valleys overlooking a rural village.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South East England

Rolling downs, chalk ridges and ancient woodlands shape South East England — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, outdoor adventures and coastal routes between downs and sea.

South Wales
Wales
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View from a high ridgeline in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), South Wales, with steep grassy slopes, deep valleys, and distant reservoirs under a cloudy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South Wales

Mountain escarpments, heritage valleys and wild coastlines link Bannau Brycheiniog, Gower and the Valleys — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and varied outdoor adventures.

South West England
England
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Colourful flowers in the foreground with a historic stone church and lush green countryside in the background on a sunny day.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South West England

Clifftop coast paths, moorland plateaus and wooded valleys stretch from Dartmoor and Exmoor to Cornwall — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and classic south-west outdoor adventures.

South West Scotland
Scotland
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Mossy woodland trail in Galloway Forest Park, South West Scotland, surrounded by tall pine trees and soft green light
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South West Scotland

Dark-sky forests, quiet uplands and rugged headlands extend from Galloway Forest Park to the Mull of Galloway — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and remote coastal adventures.

Strangford & Lecale Peninsula
Northern Ireland
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Gravel walking path through green fields beside Strangford Lough, with rolling hills and blue sky in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Strangford & Lecale Peninsula

Tidal shorelines, island-studded waters and drumlin hills wrap around Strangford Lough — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, coastal outdoor adventures and early Christian heritage routes.

The Borders
Scotland
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View over Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders, with stone ruins, nearby cottages, and rolling farmland under a soft autumn sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Borders

Rounded hills, abbey ruins and river valleys trace the Tweed and uplands of the Borders — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and literary landscape outdoor adventures.

The French Alps
France
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Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye village set within the Ubaye Valley, surrounded by forested slopes and high peaks in the French Alps.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the French Alps

High passes, glacial valleys and ancient routes define the French Alps — shaped for self-guided walking holidays, hiking adventures and long mountain journeys.

The Highlands
Scotland
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Hiking trail through the Scottish Highlands with views of a loch, forested hills, and dramatic skies above the glen.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Highlands

Towering mountains, vast glens and ancient pine forests define the Scottish Highlands — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, long-distance trails and big-mountain outdoor adventures.

The Islands
Scotland
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Colourful harbour houses at Portree on the Isle of Skye with boats on calm water and hills in the background, Scottish Islands walking holiday destination.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Islands

Wild Atlantic coasts, sea cliffs and machair beaches span the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and remote island outdoor adventures.

The Midlands
England
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Aerial view of Hathersage village with St Michael and All Angels' Church spire rising amidst stone cottages and autumnal trees, set against the rolling hills of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Midlands

Gritstone edges, forest landscapes, quiet canals and broad farmland stretch between the Peak District and the Lincolnshire Wolds — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and gentle outdoor adventures.

The Valleys
Wales
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Valve Tower at Pontsticill Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Valleys, with forested hills and sunset sky reflected in still water.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Valleys of South Wales

Steep-sided river valleys, forest parks, ridge paths and industrial heritage landscapes rise north of Cardiff and Newport — perfect for self-guided walking holidays, heritage trails and South Wales outdoor adventures.

West Wales
Wales
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Clifftop walking path along the Pembrokeshire Coast in West Wales, with sea thrift flowers, grassy headlands, and distant cliffs under soft evening light.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across West Wales

Clifftop paths, rolling hills and wooded estuaries shape Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire — ideal for self-guided walking holidays and coastal–inland outdoor adventures.

West of Ireland
Ireland
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Cliffs and harbour on the Dingle Peninsula in the West of Ireland, with Atlantic waters, rocky outcrops, and patchwork farmland under a cloudy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the West of Ireland

Atlantic cliffs, limestone uplands and pilgrim mountains define Ireland’s western edge from Clare to Connemara and Mayo — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and wild coastal outdoor adventures.

Wye Valley & The Borders
Wales
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Aerial view of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley, with the River Wye winding through green hills and woodlands on the Welsh Borders.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Wye Valley & Welsh Borders

Wooded river gorges, border hills and castle valleys weave along the England–Wales frontier — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, ridge routes and scenic outdoor adventures.

Yorkshire and the Humber
England
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Traditional stone barns and dry-stone walls across rolling green hills in the Yorkshire Dales, with distant moorland rising under a blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Yorkshire and the Humber

Limestone dales, heather moors, chalk ridges and historic valleys span the Dales, Moors, Pennines and Wolds — perfect for self-guided walking holidays and varied northern outdoor adventures.