Holidays Archive - Absolute Escapes

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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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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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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Snowdonia National Park (credit - Martin Walley Photography)

Llandudno from Great Orme (credit - Lee Beel Photography)

Kate from the team in Snowdonia National Park

Conwy Castle views (credit - Zoe Kirkbride)

Eryri Snowdonia 360

From £1505pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 10 Nights

Visit the magnificent castles of North Wales including Caernarfon and Conwy Castles
Blue flag beaches are everywhere across the Llŷn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey
Explore mountains, rivers and woodland in the majestic Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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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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Absolute Escapes clients at the Temple of Mithras on Hadrian's Wall (credit - Sean Haffey)

Daisy from the Absolute Escapes team in front of the view near Housesteads

Absolute Escapes clients at the signpost near Bowness-on-Solway (credit - Martin Arvesen)

Hadrian's Wall near sunset at Walltown (credit - David Head)

Scenery along the path from Carlisle to Walton (credit - Scott Smyth from the Absolute Escapes team)

Daisy from the Absolute Escapes team at a stile near Walwick

Zoe from the Absolute Escapes team walking through Milecastle 39 on Hadrian's Wall Path

Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle (credit - Scott Smyth)

Hadrian’s Wall Path

From £705pp

Walking Holidays

Distance 84 miles / 135 km

Duration 6 - 9 Nights

Discover the incredible history of Hadrian’s Wall - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Admire ancient ramparts, forts and castles along one of our finest historic monuments
Explore the vibrant cities of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Carlisle en route

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Pedn Vounder Beach, backed by the Logan Rock, Cornwall

Heather on the hillsides of the Lizard Peninsula

View of the village of Combe Martin in Devon

Devon & Cornwall Road Trip

From £1440pp

Self-Drive Holidays

Duration 9 Nights

Discover Tintagel Castle - the reputed birthplace of King Arthur
Explore quaint fishing villages and breathtaking beaches
Spend time in the delightful artists’ town of St Ives

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All Holidays

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West Highland Way

£795

Shetland & Orkney: Escape to the Edge

£1535

North Coast 500

£1520

Hebridean Island Hopping

£1465

Highlights of Britain

£1960

Great British Road Trip

£3230

Eryri Snowdonia 360

£1505

Escape to the Highlands

£1125

Hadrian’s Wall Path

£705

Devon & Cornwall Road Trip

£1440

Rob Roy Way

£855

From London to the Scottish Highlands

£2710

Fife Coastal Path

£960

Great Glen Way

£745

Highlights of South West England

£1750

Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path

£1355

John Muir Way

£1490

Coast to Coast

£1650

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

£1895

Skye Trail

£1475

Outlander Tour

£1275

Arran Coastal Way

£725

Tour of the Lake District

£1275

Isle of Skye & The Outer Hebrides

£960

Highlands & Islands Malt Whisky Trail

£1150

East Highland Way

£945

Cleveland Way

£1355

Historic Borders of Scotland & England

£1080

St Cuthbert’s Way

£630

Highlights of England

£2150

Herriot Way

£665

Cotswold Way

£850

Cumbria Way

£795

Kintyre Way

£995

Scotland by Train

£1650

South West Coast Path – Padstow to Penzance

£1160

Discover Ayrshire & Arran

£1120

Jersey Coastal Path

£875

Southern Upland Way

£2340