Walking Holidays & Self-Drive Tours in Scotland

Experience one of the world's most famous long-distance walks
Enjoy breathtaking scenery from Loch Lomond into the heart of the Scottish Highlands
Relish the wonderful international camaraderie of your fellow walkers

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Big Ben and Westminster Bridge in London, England

Absolute Escapes clients at Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness, Scotland

Snowshill Church in the Cotswolds, England

Zoe, from the Absolute Escapes team, exploring Portmeirion in Wales

Musicians playing folk music in the pub, Inverness, Scotland

Snowdon Mountain Railway, Snowdonia, North Wales

Afternoon tea, Broadway, Cotswolds, England

Pub decorated with flags and floral hanging baskets, London, England

Highlights of Britain

From £1960pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 13 Nights

Journey through three ancient countries - England, Wales and Scotland
Immerse yourself in centuries of history, from medieval strongholds to royal palaces
Discover the natural beauty of three national parks - Snowdonia, Lake District and Loch Lomond

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Timber-framed buildings in The Shambles, York (credit - Andrew Pickett, VisitBritain)

Katia, from the Absolute Escapes team, exploring Arisaig on the West Coast of Scotland (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Bala Lake and the Aran Hills in Snowdonia National Park (credit - Lee Beel, VisitBritain)

Melanie from the Absolute Escapes team at The Quiraing, Isle of Skye

View from the tower climb at York Minster (credit - Charlotte Ballantyne)

Kate from the Absolute Escapes team in Snowdonia National Park (credit - Kate Brown)

Jack, from the Absolute Escapes team, at Blenheim Palace in Oxford (credit - Jack McKenna)

Calton Hill, Edinburgh (credit - Zoe Kirkbride from the Absolute Escapes team)

Sine from the Absolute Escapes team at Inverness Castle (credit - Sine Birkedal Nielsen)

Great British Road Trip

From £3230pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 20 Nights

The breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye
Discover picture-postcard English villages in The Cotswolds
Explore endless attractions in the vibrant capital cities of London and Edinburgh

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Furry highland cow on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Queen’s View in Highland Perthshire which overlooks Loch Tummel

Escape to the Highlands

From £1125pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 7 Nights

Discover Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile & Arthur's Seat
Stunning Glencoe - Scotland's most famous and atmospheric glen
Explore the magical Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains

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Our client enjoying the views at Esha Ness, Shetland (credit - Poul Møller)

The coast path at Rackwick Bay, Orkney (credit - Colin Keldie, Visit Scotland)

Absolute Escapes clients at St Ninian's Isle beach (credit - Poul Møller)

Yesnaby Castle - Orkney Sea Stacks (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)

Scott from the team at Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland

Puffin on the Shetland Isles (credit - our client, Wendy Carlyle)

Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez's house in Lerwick from the TV series, Shetland (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)

Stromness, Orkney (credit - Scott Smyth)

Scott from the Absolute Escapes team at Rackwick Bay, Isle of Hoy, Orkney

Helen Hume, Italian Chapel (credit - Fionn McArthur, Visit Scotland)

Skara Brae, Orkney (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)

Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

From £1535pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 8 Nights

A unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish culture.
Archaeological wonders such as Skara Brae, Jarlshof, the Ring of Brodgar, and the Standing Stones of Stenness
Abundant nature including dolphins, porpoises, puffins and guillemots

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Stac Pollaidh (Visit Scotland, Kenny Lam)

Sango Bay (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)

Kylesku Bridge along the NC500 in Northern Scotland (credit - Lukas Bischoff)

Our client exploring Faraid Head (credit - Peter Wade)

Sine from the Absolute Escapes team at The Castle of Mey, in Caithness

Traigh Allt Chailgeag near Durness (credit - Richard Elliot, Visit Scotland)

North Coast 500 official map (credit - Sine Birkedal Nielsen)

Shieldaig (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)

Ullapool (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)

Dunrobin Castle (credit - Paul Tomkins, Visit Scotland)

North Coast 500

From £1520pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 10 Nights

Admire the majestic splendour of mountains that Assynt has to offer
Experience a thrilling journey over the Bealach na Bà
Discover Achmelvich Bay, one of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches

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An Absolute Escapes client exploring the Isle of Harris (credit - Kevin Warburton)

Vatersay Beach, Isle of Vatersay (credit - Erin Meek from the Absolute Escapes team)

Kisimul Castle, the 'Castle in the Sea' (credit - Katia from the Absolute Escapes)

Katia from the Absolute Escapes team exploring Hougharry, Isle of North Uist

Blue skies over Luskentyre beach, Isle of Harris (credit - Helen Hotson)

Village Bay, St. Kilda (credit - Juan Carlos Muñoz)

Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis (credit - our clients, George and Valerie Kelsey)

Croft houses near Traigh Ear beach - North Uist

Blackhouse Village (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Dail Mhor (Dalmore) beach, Isle of Lewis (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Hebridean Island Hopping

From £1465pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 8 Nights

Luskentyre beach - one of the most spectacular beaches in Scotland
Travel back in time at the 5,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones
16th century Kisimul Castle - the magnificent 'Castle in the Sea'

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An Absolute Escapes client enjoying the Great Glen Way (credit - Rick & Sue Little)

Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness (credit - Kenny Lam, VisitScotland)

Our client Douglas enjoying the view on the Great Glen Way (credit - Douglas Sinclair)

Gairlochy Lighthouse on the Caledonian Canal (credit - Doreen and George Mealing)

Absolute Escapes clients at the Viewcatcher sculpture on the Great Glen Way (credit - Brian Bence)

Absolute Escapes clients on the banks of Loch Ness (credit - Lizzie McIntire)

Absolute Escapes clients at the end of the trail in Inverness (credit - Val Fryer)

Inverness at sunset (credit - Shivani Marek)

Great Glen Way

From £745pp

Walking Holidays

Distance 73 miles / 117 km

Duration 6 - 8 Nights

Experience one of Scotland's most famous long-distance walks
Explore mysterious Loch Ness and enjoy a cruise on the loch
Hike through deep glens, ancient forests and dramatic mountains

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Colourful cottages by St Monans' Harbour

Absolute Escapes clients by the Queensferry Crossing (Credit - Jane Stewart)

Approaching Elie on the Fife Coastal Path (Credit - Scott Smyth)

Overlooking the colourful villlage of Pittenweem (Credit - Gunter Gorbach)

Lady's Tower on the east side of Elie Ness

High tide in Pittenweem (Credit - Scott Smyth)

Wildflowers on the approach to Crail (Credit - Gunter Gorbach)

Tessa from the Absolute Escapes team near Elie

Fife Coastal Path

From £960pp

Walking Holidays

Distance 81 miles / 130 km

Duration 6 - 9 Nights

Explore the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk with their tiny harbours
Take on the challenge of the spectacular Elie Chain Walk which hugs the sea from Elie village
Visit St Andrews, a beautiful little town with an ancient university

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An Absolute Escapes client walking from Dryman to Aberfoyle (credit - Peter Currie)

Highland cows on the Rob Roy Way (credit - our client, Peter Currie)

Killin, Rob Roy Way (credit - Paul Tomkins, VisitScotland)

The route from Acharn to Aberfeldy (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

A swan on the River Tummel in Pitlochry (credit - our client, Gordon Adamson)

Rob Roy Way scenery from Aberfeldy to Pitlochry (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Absolute Escapes client on the Rob Roy Way (credit - Bobbi Larson & Jim Sequeira)

Katia from the Absolute Escapes team walking from Acharn to Aberfeldy (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Rob Roy Way

From £855pp

Walking Holidays

Distance 79 miles / 126 km

Duration 7 - 8 Nights

Follow in the footsteps of legendary Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor
Walk through beautiful forests and alongside some of Scotland's finest lochs, rivers and waterfalls
Discover the well-worn track used during the dramatic Jacobite uprisings and clan feuds

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Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

West Highland Way

North Coast 500

Great Glen Way

All holidays

West Highland Way

£795

Highlights of Britain

£1960

Great British Road Trip

£3230

Escape to the Highlands

£1125

Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

£1535

North Coast 500

£1520

Hebridean Island Hopping

£1465

Great Glen Way

£745

Fife Coastal Path

£960

Rob Roy Way

£855

From London to the Scottish Highlands

£2710

Skye Trail

£1475

John Muir Way

£1490

Historic Borders of Scotland & England

£1080

Outlander Tour

£1275

St Cuthbert’s Way

£640

Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides

£960

Arran Coastal Way

£725

East Highland Way

£945

Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail

£1150

Kintyre Way

£995

Scotland by Train

£1650

Southern Upland Way

£2340

Discover Ayrshire & Arran

£1120

Berwickshire Coastal Path

£575

Cateran Trail

£825

Speyside Way

£1045

Loch Ness 360°

£930

Highlights of Scotland

£1575

North East 250

£1225

Speyside Malt Whisky Trail

£685

Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands Winter Escape

£1110

Moray Coast Trail

£665

Great Scottish Railway Journey

£1540

Scottish Seafood Trail

£1120

Borders Abbeys Way