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Starting in the maritime city of Plymouth, this section of the SWCP walking trail ventures over incredible cliff tops, down deep coves, and through tranquil fishing villages on the way to Exmouth - one of the oldest seaside towns in England. Join Fern from the Absolute Escapes team on... Read more

With 15 years’ first-hand experience of arranging walking holidays along Britain’s long-distance walking trails, we believe that we know a thing or two about where to find the best places to stay. Whether offering unbeatable views, incredible history, glorious food, or unique decor - read on to discover 12... Read more

Megan from the Absolute Escapes team continues her journey on the South West Coast Path from Falmouth to Plymouth. This section begins in the foodie hub of Falmouth before stretching for 77 miles through wonderful coastal scenery and lovely fishing villages. Visit picturesque Portloe and historic Charlestown, which features... Read more

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way! That's 50 years of creating wonderful memories as thousands of walkers have traversed its dramatic coastline and heather moorland, exploring historic castles and fishing villages tucked into tiny coves. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes team laced up her walking boots... Read more

Our Instagram page features photos from our intrepid team exploring the wonders of Scotland and beyond, as well as beautiful images taken by our clients on Walking Holidays and Self-Drive Holidays. Read on to see our most liked photos from 2018 ... Read more

Sandy beaches, hidden coves, cliff-top paths and idyllic fishing villages - the stretch of the South West Coast Path from Penzance to Falmouth offers a staggering variety of landscapes. Megan from the Absolute Escapes team set off on a walking holiday through the isolated beauty of Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula... Read more

From gentle Lochside circuits to exhilarating mountain hikes, our blog explores the best walks in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Read more

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - We could learn a lot from John Muir! Explore the fascinating life of "The Father of National Parks" and discover the John Muir Way, a 134 mile walk across the country of his birth ... Read more

History lover? You'd be hard pushed to find a more appealing walking trail than the 68 mile Borders Abbeys Way, meandering between 12th-century abbeys, ancient castles, and the historic towns of the picturesque Scottish Borders. Stuart from the Absolute Escapes team explores this enchanting long-distance walk ... Read more

With quaint fishing villages and golden beaches sitting alongside ancient castles and world-class restaurants - the 'East Neuk' of Fife is a true hidden gem on Scotland's east coast. Pippa from the Absolute Escapes team set off to discover this magical corner of Scotland with a walk on the... Read more