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With fashion having an ever-growing impact on the environment, we've put together an eco-friendly hiking gear list, so you can have a fantastic walking holiday with the added benefit of knowing your clothing has been sourced and produced responsibly. Read on to find out our favourite options ...

After much deliberation in the Absolute Escapes office, we’re delighted to announce the six finalists in our 2019 Photo Competition - Walking Holidays category. Please help us choose this year's winner by voting for your favourite photo ...

Our walk of the month for December is the Rob Roy Way - a stunning walk through the Trossachs all the way to the beautiful Perthshire town of Pitlochry The route is 79 miles (126 km) and crosses the boundary between the Lowlands and the Highlands...

It goes without saying that everyone at Absolute Escapes is wild about the outdoors! As a company specialising in self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made travel to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes (at least from our point of view!), a love of the outdoors is one of the many qualities our fantastic...

Our walk of the month for November is the Herriot Way - a pleasant, circular route through the Yorkshire Dales. The route is 52 miles (84 km) and passes through some of the most charming rural villages in Yorkshire...

Our walk of the month is the Northumberland Coast Path - a spectacular trail across the breathtaking Northumberland coastline and its wonderful sandy beaches. Starting in Cresswell and finishing in Berwick-upon-Tweed, the Northumberland Coast Path is definitely one to add to your list...

The Offa’s Dyke Path is a stunning National Trail which stretches 177 miles from the Severn Estuary near Chepstow to the coast of North Wales at Prestatyn. Passing through countless medieval castles, Iron Age hillforts and abbey ruins is an unmissable experience for history-lovers! Discover more highlights in our...

The wild Welsh coast of Pembrokeshire is a true walker’s paradise, with incredible cliff-tops, expansive beaches, and quaint villages packed full of history. In our latest blog, Katia from the AE team sets out to discover whether the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is Britain's most beautiful coastal walk...

Our walk of the month is the Dingle Way - a spectacular trail through the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula in south-west Ireland. This route begins and ends in the bustling town of Tralee, a 4 hour drive from Dublin, and runs for 111 miles (179 km) through some of Europe's...

Beginning in the historic town of Windsor, the Thames Path - East follows the river through peaceful countryside, vibrant riverside towns, and the incredible city of London, to end at the Thames Barrier. Pippa from the AE team set off to discover whether a walking holiday on the Thames...