Guided Paths and Trails

Pennine Way

The Pennine Way, which follows the backbone of England from the Derbyshire Peak District to the Scottish border is one of Britain's most challenging National Trails. The 268 mile route, which passes through three National Parks, a European Geo-park, and a World Heritage Site, provides upland walking of the highest order. Footpath Holidays offers the route as three separate holidays, which allow guests the choice of completing the route over several years in manageable one week stages, or stringing all three together into an epic journey. More

Coast to Coast

The route which crosses the north of England from Coast to Coast was made famous by the late Alfred Wainwright whose guidebooks have introduced so many to the joys of walking in this area. It takes in three National Parks; the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors and divides naturally into three sections. Footpath Holidays offers three tours, each of which offer fine walking in their own right, and when strung together enable our guests to tackle a challenging 190 mile route in its entirety. More

A Pennine Journey

7 days walking, based in Sedbergh

In 1938, with the shadow of war looming, Alfred Wainwright took some holiday and set off for a circular walk which would take him north from Settle, along the eastern flank of The Pennines and through the Yorkshire Dales, along one of the finest stretches of Hadrian’s Wall, and then back down the western flank of the Pennines to his original start point. A Pennine Journey is broadly based upon his challenging route.

In 2017 we began the process of offering successive sections of the Pennine Journey, giving guests the opportunity to complete this challenging route in manageable stages over three weeks. In 2021 we shall be continuing where we left off in 2018, with the stretch from Garrigill to Settle. More

South West Coast Path

The South Coast Path is currently England's longest National Trail and stretches for 630 miles (1,014kms) from Minehead on the Somerset to Poole on the Dorset coast. Over the next few years we will be offering a guided walk along the whole of the South West Coast Path. In 2019 we will be offering two stretches; Crackington Haven to Perranporth from a base in Newquay and Perranporth to Porthcurno from a base in St Ives. Taken together the two holidays will provide 130 miles (208kms) of fantastic coastal walking, but either section is a great walk in its own right. More

Three Choirs Way

8 days walking, based in Great Malvern

The Three Choirs Way is a 100 mile (162kms) circular route which links the cathedral cities of Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester, whose cathedral choirs participate in the historic Three Choirs Festival. Highlights include the ridge of the Malvern Hills, and the three cathedral cities themselves. More

White Peak Way

7 days walking based in Bakewell 

The White Peak Way is a 82 mile (132kms) circular route which explores the beautiful limestone scenery of the Derbyshire Dales. Highlights include Dove Dale, Thorpe Cloud, Mam Tor, Frogatt Edge, Curbar Edge and Baslow Edge, Chatsworth House and the villages of Ilam, Biggin and Hartington. More 

Hadrian's Wall Path

7 days walking based in Hexham

Hadrian's Wall Path is a 87 mile (140kms) coast to coast route across the north of England, following the line of Hadrian's Wall, built in 122AD to fortify the Roman Empire's northern-most frontier. Highlights include the spectacular views from Steel Rigg, Sewingshield Crags and Cuddy Crags, and the remains of the Roman forts and settlements at Housteads, Vindolanda, Chesters and Corbridge. More 

John Muir Way

7 days walking based in Falkirk

The John Muir Way is a 134 mile (215kms) coast to coast route through the central Lowlands of Scotland, from Helensburgh to Dunbar. The route commemorates the contribution made by John Muir to conservation and protection of wild places. Highlights include the Kilpatrick Hills, fine views of the Campsie Fells and Loch Lomond, and scenic stretches of the historic Clyde and Forth Canal.  In 2021 we will offer the western half of the route from Helensburgh to the Forth Bridge. More 

Wye Valley Walk

The Wye Valley, follows the River Wye from its source high on the slopes of Plynlimon to its confluence with the River Severn at Chepstow. The scenery is wonderfully varied and the route passes through the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We shall be offering the walk in two sections, with the 63 mile (100kms) northern section based in Rhayader scheduled for high summer, and the wooded 75 mile (122kms) southern section based in Ross-on-Wye scheduled for autumn when the deciduous woodland will be at its most colourful. More.

Three Castles Path

5 days walking, based in Windsor

The Three Castles Path is a 60 mile (96kms) route inspired by the well-documented journeys of King John, between the castles at Windsor, Odiham and Winchester, during the 13th century. Highlights include the walk through the water meadows of the sparkling River Itchen, the ancient woodland in Windsor Great Park, the view To Windsor Castle along The Long Walk, the Copper Horse statue on Snow Hill, and the three castles which give the route its name. More