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Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Our self-guided walking holidays are a wonderful way to discover Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales and the Channel Islands at your own pace. Packages include hand-picked accommodation, daily baggage transfers, guidebook/map, and 24/7 support from our dedicated team.

Explore unspoilt coastline, majestic mountains and incredible historic sites on some of the world’s most spectacular long-distance walking trails.

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West Highland Way
£710
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
96 miles / 154 km
Great Glen Way
£710
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
73 miles / 117 km
Hadrian’s Wall Path
£670
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
84 miles / 135 km
Coast to Coast
£1540
Walking Holidays
14 Nights
190 miles / 304 km
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
£1160
Walking Holidays
10 Nights
133 miles / 214 km
Rob Roy Way
£860
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
79 miles / 126 km
St Cuthbert’s Way
£625
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
62.5 miles / 100 km
Fife Coastal Path
£830
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
81 miles / 130 km
Arran Coastal Way
£680
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
63 miles / 100 km
Tour of the Lake District
£1025
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
93 miles / 145 km
John Muir Way
£1265
Walking Holidays
11 Nights
134 miles / 215 km
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
£1895
Walking Holidays
12 Nights
140 miles / 225 km
Southern Upland Way
£1830
Walking Holidays
14 Nights
212 miles / 341 km
Cateran Trail
£815
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
64 miles / 103 km
Guernsey Coastal Path
£915
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
39 miles / 63 km
Jersey Coastal Path
£710
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
48 miles / 77 km
Northumberland Coast Path
£580
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
64 miles / 103 km
Offa’s Dyke Path
£1330
Walking Holidays
13 Nights
177 miles / 285 km
Skye Trail
£1085
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
80 miles / 128 km
Kintyre Way
£790
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
100 miles / 161 km
East Highland Way
£865
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
82 miles / 132 km
Cairngorms National Park & North West Highlands
£1195
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Isle of Wight Coastal Path
£570
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
67 miles / 108 km
Cleveland Way
£1100
Walking Holidays
10 Nights
109 miles / 176 km
Herriot Way
£595
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
52 miles / 84 km
Speyside Way
£895
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
85 miles / 136 km
Lady Anne’s Way
£640
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
100 miles / 160 km
Cumbria Way
£755
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
73 miles / 118 km
South West Coast Path – Padstow to Penzance
£1135
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
107.5 miles / 172 km
Borders Abbeys Way
£775
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
68 miles / 109 km
Dales Way
£850
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
80 miles / 129 km
Berwickshire Coastal Path
£580
Walking Holidays
4 Nights
40.5 miles / 66 km
Moyle Way & Causeway Coast Way
£725
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
60.5 miles / 97 km
St Oswald’s Way
£785
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
97 miles / 156 km
Shetland & Orkney
£1525
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Isle of Skye & Outer Hebrides
£1420
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Devon & Cornwall
£1345
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Wicklow Way
£750
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
86 miles / 138 km
The Ridgeway
£870
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
87 miles / 139 km
Loch Ness 360°
£705
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
77.5 Miles / 125 km
Lake District & Yorkshire Dales National Parks
£1150
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Cotswold Way
£875
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
102 miles / 164 km
South West Coast Path – Minehead to Westward Ho!
£960
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
88 miles / 142 km
South West Coast Path – Penzance to Falmouth
£795
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
63.5 miles / 100.5 km
Kerry Way
£720
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
114 miles / 183 km
Cotswolds & Jurassic Coast
£1265
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
Moray Way
£995
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
95 miles / 152 km
South Downs Way
£825
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
100 miles / 160 km
South West Coast Path – Lyme Regis to Poole
£940
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
75 miles / 120 km
Eryri Snowdonia & Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks
£1265
Walking Holidays
8 Nights
South West Coast Path – Plymouth to Exmouth
£1180
Walking Holidays
9 Nights
101.5 miles / 164 km
Pennine Way
£1795
Walking Holidays
17 Nights
265 miles / 427 km
Pennine Way – Central
£785
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
103 miles / 166 km
South West Coast Path – Exmouth to Lyme Regis
£595
Walking Holidays
4 Nights
30 miles / 48 km
Moray Coast Trail
£505
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
44 miles / 70 km
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
£1765
Walking Holidays
14 Nights
186 miles / 298 km
Dingle Way
£805
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
111 miles / 179 km
Thames Path – Central
£960
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
73 miles / 117.5 km
Pennine Way – North
£560
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
72 miles / 116 km
Thames Path – West
£670
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
54 miles / 87 km
South West Coast Path – Westward Ho! to Padstow
£975
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
78 miles / 126 km
South West Coast Path – Falmouth to Plymouth
£920
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
77 miles / 122.5 km
Thames Path – East
£945
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
57 miles / 91.5 km
Pennine Way – South
£775
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
90 miles / 144 km
Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Central
£910
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
60 miles / 96 km
Pembrokeshire Coast Path – North
£835
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
68 miles / 109 km
Pembrokeshire Coast Path – South
£885
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
58 miles / 93 km
A group of hikers on the John Muir Way
The path near Blackness Castle (credit - Scott Smyth)
An Absolute Escapes client enjoying the views when walking from Helensburgh to Balloch (credit - Desiree Ventura)
Preston Mill, East Linton (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
Absolute Escapes team members walking through Dunbar Country Park (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
Maid of the Loch by Loch Lomond
The start of the John Muir Way in Helensburgh
The Absolute Escapes team at John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar
The Forth Rail Bridge from South Queensferry
Coastal cliffs, Dunbar (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
Linlithgow Loch (credit - Melanie Grandidge)
Absolute Escapes walker on the Bridge to Nowhere near Dunbar

John Muir Way

From £1265pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 134 miles / 215 km
Duration 11 - 12 Nights
  • Travel coast-to-coast traversing the heartland of Scotland
  • Pass the famous bonnie banks of Loch Lomond in Scotland's first National Park
  • Walk along the beautiful East Lothian coastline to Dunbar, birthplace of John Muir
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Daisy from the Absolute Escapes team by South Stack Lighthouse
Picturesque coastline by Porth Cynfor
Beaumaris Castle
Daisy from the Absolute Escapes team walking along the coastline near Trwyn Myn
Atlantic Grey Seal in Cemlyn Bay
Scenic view by Porth Wen
Heather on the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
South Stack Lighthouse
Porth Wen Brickworks
Isle of Anglesey and Wales Coast Path Waymarker

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

From £1895pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 140 miles / 225 km
Duration 12 - 13 Nights
  • Explore the towering cliffs, sandy beaches and majestic woodlands of Anglesey
  • Visit the delightful South Stack Lighthouse
  • Immerse yourself in unique Welsh language and culture
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An Absolute Escapes client walking the Southern Upland Way
Absolute Escapes team members walking the Southern Upland Way
Dunskey Castle, Portpatrick (credit - Scott Smyth)
The Three Brethren cairns (credit - Absolute Escapes clients, Matthew and Caroline Clyndes)
Absolute Escapes client under the Striding Arches, Benbrack (credit - Owen Fripp)
Loch Trool in the Galloway Forest Park
Sine from Absolute Escapes at the start of the Southern Upland Way in Portpatrick
The Moffat Hills in the Southern Uplands
Portpatrick (credit - Scott Smyth)
Signpost on the Southern Upland Way

Southern Upland Way

From £1830pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 212 miles / 341 km
Duration 14 - 16 Nights
  • Journey through a spectacular, remote and undiscovered part of the country
  • Discover the fascinating heritage of Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders
  • Explore the enchanting Galloway Forest and Dark Sky Park
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Absolute Escapes clients walking the trail (credit - John North)
Yellow gorse on the Cateran Trail (credit - Peter Backhouse)
An Absolute Escapes client walking the Cateran Trail (credit - Peter Backhouse)
Nairne from the Absolute Escapes team walking from Kirkmichael to Spittal of Glenshee
Scenery on the Cateran Trail (credit - Peter Backhouse)
Autumn leaves along the trail (credit - Nairne McBeath)
Blairgowrie Town Square (credit - Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland)
Upper Lunch Hut, , near the trail's highest point (credit - Peter Backhouse)
An Absolute Escapes client walking the trail (credit - Peter Backhouse)
Scenery along the trail (credit_ Our clients, Eugene Windsor & Wendy Spencer)
An Absolute Escapes client walking from Kirkmichael to Spittal of Glenshee (credit - Peter Backhouse)

Cateran Trail

From £815pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 64 miles / 103 km
Duration 6 - 7 Nights
  • The breathtaking scenery of Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla
  • Walk in the footsteps of the ‘Caterans’ - marauding cattle thieves who flourished in this lawless part of Highland Scotland from the Middle Ages to the 17th century
  • The lively town of Blairgowrie, the focus of the Perthshire soft fruit growing industry
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Walking on Herm Island (credit - Visit Guernsey)
The coastal path from Jerbourg to Saints Bay (credit - Katia from the Absolute Escapes team)
Walking through wildflowers on the Guernsey Coastal Path (credit - Andrew Bond)
Alderney Coastline (credit - Visit Guernsey)
Katia from the Absolute Escapes team walking on Herm
An Absolute Escapes client walking on the Guernsey Coastal Path (credit - Andrew Bond)
Loophole Tower, Guernsey (credit - Visit Guernsey)
An Absolute Escapes client walking on Herm (credit - Andrew Bond)
Katia from the Absolute Escapes team exploring The Little Chapel in the Les Vauxbelets valley
Alfresco Dining at Dix Nuef (credit - Visit Guernsey)
An Absolute Escapes client walking on the beach in Guernsey (credit - Andrew Bond)
St Peter Port in the evening (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)

Guernsey Coastal Path

From £915pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 39 miles / 63 km
Duration 6 Nights
  • Wander around St Peter Port’s beautiful harbour and quaint cobbled streets
  • Explore hidden bays and magical coves with stunning crystal clear waters for swimming
  • Discover towers, forts and concealed bunkers, scattered around the island harking back to the days of WW2
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Corbière Lighthouse
Looking down at Plémont Beach
Walking the Jersey Coastal Path near Greve de Lecq
Beauport Beach
Scott from the Absolute Escapes team at Devil's Hole
Rugged coastline by Devil's Hole
Mont Orgueil Castle, Gorey
Portelet Bay
View of Gorey Harbour from Mont Orgueil Castle
Puffin statues at Plémont
St Ouen's Bay looking towards L'Etacq
La Rocco Tower, St. Ouen's Bay

Jersey Coastal Path

From £710pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 48 miles / 77 km
Duration 5 - 6 Nights
  • Discover the unique Anglo-French culture of Jersey
  • Walk along dramatic rugged cliffs and pristine sandy beaches
  • Sample mouth-watering local seafood
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Bamburgh Castle on the Northumberland Coast Path
Sailing boats in the River Coquet at Warkworth
Looking across beach to Dunstanburgh Castle
Walking across the Pilgrim's Path to Holy Island at low tide (Credit - Mari Leijo)
Northumberland Coast Path waymarker near Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle on the Northumberland Coast Path
Lindisfarne Castle (Credit - Mari Leijo)
Farne Island Puffin (Credit - Rodney Burr)
Amanda from Absolute Escapes at Cresswell
Low tide at Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island

Northumberland Coast Path

From £580pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 64 miles / 103 km
Duration 5 - 7 Nights
  • Experience the breathtaking Northumberland coastline and its wonderful sandy beaches
  • Discover dramatic castles including Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh
  • Explore the ruined priory on Holy Island, at the heart of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
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Offa's Dyke Path walkers enjoying the view
Waymarker and scenery on Offa's Dyke Path
Tintern Abbey on the Offa's Dyke Path
Absolute Escapes clients on Offa's Dyke Path
View of Vale of Ewyas and Llanthony Priory
Offa's Dyke Waymarker
Walkers on Offa's Dyke Path overlooking Vale of Llangollen
Powis Castle in Welshpool
Offa's Dyke Path walkers near Llanthony
Wild ponies on the Hatterall Ridge
Offa's Dyke Path signpost

Offa’s Dyke Path

From £1330pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 177 miles / 285 km
Duration 13 - 16 Nights
  • Discover the stunning English-Welsh borderland
  • Explore historic castles and abbeys dotted along the trail
  • Relax in the book-lovers' paradise of Hay-on-Wye
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An Absolute Escapes client admiring the views of The Cuillin across Loch Scavaig (credit - Wiki Ulrich)
Katia from the Absolute Escapes team at the Quiraing (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)
Portree, the capital of Skye
Zoe from the Absolute Escapes team on her walk from Sligachan to Elgol
Sheep on the Skye Trail from Torrin to Broadford (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
Walking into the Cuillin Mountains (credit - Katia Fernandez Mayo)
Zoe from the Absolute Escapes team at The Old Man of Storr (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
Sunset views on the walk from Sligachan to Elgol (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)
An Absolute Escapes client enjoying the views from the Skye Trail (credit - Jeff Stallings)
Walking from Sligachan to Elgol (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)

Skye Trail

From £1085pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 80 miles / 128 km
Duration 8 Nights
  • Take in some of the best mountain and coastal views in the British Isles
  • Walk through the dramatic Red and Black Cuillin Mountains
  • Traverse the Trotternish Ridge to the Old Man of Storr - one of the best ridge walks in Scotland
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Sheila from Absolute Escapes walking the Kintyre Way
Beautiful bay on the Kintyre Way
Looking across to Davaar Island
A beautiful remote beach along the Kintyre Way
Gorgeous scenery on the Kintyre Way
An Absolute Escapes walker on the trail
Scenery on the Kintyre Peninsula
The end of the Kintyre Way in Machrihanish
Campbeltown
Views across the Kintyre Peninsula
Sheila from Absolute Escapes on the Kintyre Way
Turquoise waters along the Kintyre Way
Kintyre Way waymarker and views

Kintyre Way

From £790pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 100 miles / 161 km
Duration 7 - 8 Nights
  • Enjoy views across to the beautiful Scottish islands of Islay, Jura and Gigha
  • Spot the rich variety of wildlife including eagles, otters, seals and basking sharks
  • Breathe in the bracing sea air as you stride along the white sands of Machrihanish Beach
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