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A Taste of the Thames Path from Oxford to Windsor

Starting in the historic city of Oxford, the central Thames Path follows the river through an idyllic corner of England before finishing near Windsor Castle - the largest occupied castle in the world. Pippa from the Absolute Escapes team set off on a riverside ramble along the Thames Path...

5 Reasons to Walk the Northern Pennine Way

The Pennine Way is Britain’s oldest National Trail, spanning 268 miles along the rugged backbone of England to the Scottish Borders. The Northern section begins in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country and travels north to end in the Scottish borders. Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes laced up her walking...

Discovering the South West Coast Path from Plymouth to Exmouth

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...

12 Hotels You MUST Stay at on Britain’s Walking Trails

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...

Cornish Charm: A Walking Holiday from Falmouth to Plymouth

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...

Cleveland Way: 50 Years of Countryside & Coast

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...

Stunning Scotland – our Best Instagrams of 2018

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 ...

Walking Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula on the South West Coast Path

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...

9 Amazing Hikes in The Cairngorms National Park

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

Discover John Muir’s Secrets for a Happy Life

"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 ...

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