Independently explore with

Self Guided

walking holidays

Self-guided walking adventures

Self-guided walking holidays have all the organisational benefits of a guided walk but with the freedom to travel at your own pace. Adventure your way and relax into the experience knowing that we’ve taken care of your accommodation and logistics.

Our self-guided hikes are planned out with expert local knowledge. An optimised route of paths and trails enables you to discover top sights and the bounty of nature around you. If you want the reassurance of a qualified guide for part of your trip, our skilled private guides* can offer an authentic view of your location with insights you might otherwise miss.

Explore sensational landscapes, winding trails, and iconic landmarks with routes that have been carefully designed for maximum enjoyment, but with the flexibility to stop at that pub you’ve had your eye on whenever you please.

Whilst left to your own devices, you’ll be equipped with an Ordnance Survey map to follow, a mobile guide and 24/7 support from our qualified team should you need any assistance, giving you peace of mind to fully let go and get stuck into your challenge.

Included in your self guided walking tour

Paper map and mobile optimised OS map
Virtual guide packed with local knowledge
24/7 expert support available for assistance
Personalised itinerary
Bag transfers coordinated
Equipment hire organised
Accommodation managed for you
Training advice and guidance
Private guiding available for part of your trip

You set the pace for our self guided walking holidays.

Simply pick the challenge level to suit you, based on our handy adventure grading guide.

Stile-free

Our most accessible walks for people wanting easier, flatter, or shorter distance walks without
obstacles such as stiles. Ideal for beginners, less agile walkers or those looking for a more relaxed
amble, these walks mainly involve level paths with good surfaces. There may be occasional brief
inclines, descents, and a small amount of varied or uneven terrain.

Easy

This grade is ideal for novice walkers and for those who enjoy exploring at an easy-going pace. Walks
are typically between 5-10km in length with a few short ascents and descents, and some varied
terrain.

Moderate

These routes are suitable for regular walkers with a good level of fitness and either involve a longer
low-level walk, or some longer/steeper ascents and descents. The terrain on these walks will be
varied and paths may be uneven underfoot.

Demanding

Suitable for experienced walkers with a strong level of fitness and often a good head for heights.
Either a longer low-level walk or more challenging in terms of longer and steeper ascents/descents.
Terrain on this route will be varied, paths could be rough or rocky in places and may include some
high-level routes, ridge-walking and short sections of non-technical scrambling.

Strenuous

Both a strong level of fitness and substantial mountain walking experience are essential at this level
as the route will involve long, challenging walking days with some prolonged and steep
ascents/descents or longer lower-level walking. There may be some ridge-walking or short non-
technical scrambling, so a good head for heights is helpful. Varied terrain could encompass rough hill
tracks, boggy ground, boulder fields and mountain tops.

Please note that some activities may sit between two difficulty grades, displaying as Easy/Moderate, for example. This is usually due to the itinerary having a mixture of aspects that do not comfortably fit within one grade. For example, the terrain may be Easy while the daily mileages are more Moderate.

If you require assistance with choosing the right level for you, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you.