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Walking Holidays in the UK

Our UK walking holidays

A walking break is a truly excellent way to explore the United Kingdom and one that will provide as big a challenge and as much reward as you could hope to find anywhere. With our range of UK walking holidays in England and the neighbouring Home Nations, you can sample exceptional walking throughout the British Isles. There's great walking from the Highlands and islands of Scotland to the dramatic Cornish peninsula. Our walking breaks in the UK explore the fells of the Lake District and dales of Yorkshire, while others tackle the rolling hills of the Cotswolds and beautiful national parks from the Peak District to Snowdonia. Get a real sense of achievement from completing long-distance walks and pilgrimage routes, such as the Hadrian's Wall National Trail or The Cotswold Way.

On other walking holidays in the UK explore the country's magnificent and varied coastlines, from Northumberland to Norfolk, and Dorset to the South Downs. Offshore, discover the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands, where the small but exciting islands of Guernsey and Jersey provide a real escape.

Booking a Ramble Worldwide UK Walking Holiday

With a wide range of walking grades on offer, there's something for everyone, whether it's a relaxed ramble or a more active, challenging adventure. Our walks are graded 1-8, from 'leisurely' to 'challenging'. On our walking holidays in the UK, you’ll be trekking with the help of professional walking experts. Each itinerary is carefully planned out by our knowledgeable specialists, ensuring you experience a walking trip to remember. Better yet, our guided tours also feature handpicked accommodation, so you can rest assured that you’ll have somewhere comfortable to stay. Our customer reviews say that,

"It was an excellent walk with fantastic countryside and scenery. Tour guide, Claire, was excellent, good knowledge friendly approachable and an experienced walking guide. I was lucky enough to be a small group of 5 and we got really well! Ramble Worldwide was good value with excellent accommodation and information regarding each walk. I would highly recommend Ramble Worldwide."

The jewel of our UK walking holidays is our own Hassness Country House. A dedicated hikers' hotel, it offers a homely base within the Lake District and is ideally situated on the shores of Buttermere lake. During your time here, you will receive cooked breakfasts, packed lunches and cakes served with afternoon tea, as well as evening meals to enjoy. All set against the most stunning backdrop of Buttermere valley.  

From UK weekend walking breaks to seven-day hiking holidays, from winter treks to summer walking holidays for singles, it’s all possible. Whatever your interests are, ramble with us to discover your perfect walk and explore the incredible island we proudly call home. Find your perfect UK walking holiday below and book with Ramble Worldwide today.

Self-guided walking holidays in the UK

We also have an exciting range of self-guided walking holidays in the UK, allowing you to relax and enjoy classic walking routes independently, following information put together by our walking experts. These self-guided hiking holidays also come with 24-hour emergency support and handpicked accommodation. Find out more about what our self-guided walking holidays include.

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Hassness Country House (Guided Walking)

Hassness Country House (Guided Walking)

Departure dates

  • 2024:
    • Dec
  • 2025:
    • Mar
    • Apr
    • May
    • Jun
    • Jul
    • Aug
    • Sep
    • Oct
    • Dec

The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful and dramatic walking areas in this country. A compact area of mountainsides, summits and ridges, lakes and lakeside paths. We offer a wide range of guided trails to suit all walking abilities.

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Our holiday walking grades

Moderate

Grade 4

Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks. 

Challenging

Grade 7

These holidays are typically in mountainous areas where stamina is important to be able to enjoy longer days. There is plenty of ascent and descent on some rough and steep paths that require good footwear, a steady foot, and a good head for heights. Some days may be shorter in distance or ascent/descent, but the overall effort levels required are of a higher nature.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 10 miles; Ascent/Descent 950m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days. 

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from £449

(3, 4, 5, 7 nights)

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Hadrian's Wall National Trail

Hadrian's Wall National Trail

Departure dates

  • 2025:
    • May
    • Jul
    • Aug
    • Sep

This incredible trek follows the Hadrian's Wall National Trail. It takes you to see the spectacular Roman defensive barrier which once guarded the north-west frontier during the Roman Empire.

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Grade 5

Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks. 

Long Distance Paths

from £1,149

(7 nights)

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The West Highland Way (Self-Guided)

The West Highland Way (Self-Guided)

Departure dates

  • 2025: Mar - Oct

Discover Scotland's inaugural long-distance trail connecting Milngavie to Fort William, spanning 96 miles and traversing from the outskirts of northern Glasgow to the base of majestic Ben Nevis in Fort William. Uncover breathtaking landscapes and explore the diverse terrain of this iconic Scottish route.

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Challenging

Grade 6

Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered.  Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks. 

Long Distance Paths

from £1,159

(7 nights)

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Wainwrights Coast to Coast - Complete Route (Self-Guided)

Wainwrights Coast to Coast - Complete Route (Self-Guided)

Departure dates

  • 2025: Mar - Oct

A walk across the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks from St Bees on the Cumbrian coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea shore.

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Challenging

Grade 6

Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered.  Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks. 

Long Distance Paths

from £1,999

(15 nights)

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The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

Departure dates

  • 2025:
    • Apr
    • Sep

Enjoy the highlights of England’s smallest island county.

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Leisurely

Grade 2

This level mixes active sightseeing with shorter, city or countryside walks. Trips are not aimed at seasoned walkers, but you should be confident in managing walks of around 3miles at a leisurely pace with a few ups and downs. Where in more mountainous areas we use transport to access higher ground with ease.  Holidays graded at this level are generally in our Adagio or Discover Collections.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 3 miles; Ascent/Descent 150-200m; Terrain: good paths and tracks; Time: Short or Half Day exploration. 


Coast & Islands

from £1,299

(7 nights)

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North Devon Gardens

North Devon Gardens

Departure dates

  • 2025:
    • Apr
    • May
    • Aug

Explore beautiful North Devon. A memorable holiday amongst some of the finest gardens in the south west of England

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Leisurely

Grade 2

This level mixes active sightseeing with shorter, city or countryside walks. Trips are not aimed at seasoned walkers, but you should be confident in managing walks of around 3miles at a leisurely pace with a few ups and downs. Where in more mountainous areas we use transport to access higher ground with ease.  Holidays graded at this level are generally in our Adagio or Discover Collections.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 3 miles; Ascent/Descent 150-200m; Terrain: good paths and tracks; Time: Short or Half Day exploration. 


Coast & Islands

from £899

(5 nights)

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Gardens of the Channel Islands

Gardens of the Channel Islands

Departure dates

  • 2025:
    • May
    • Jun
    • Jul
    • Sep

Enjoy the stunning scenery and heritage sites of Guernsey, along with two day trips to Sark and Herm. You’ll have the chance to visit public and private gardens, admire wildflowers lining cliffside paths and discover each of the islands’ natural beauty.

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Gentle

Grade 1

A relaxing way to explore, where we’ve perfected the art of taking our time. You don’t need to be a seasoned walker or fit enough to walk for miles to join these itineraries. All trips at this grade are in our Adagio Collection where our focus is on quality time. We encourage everyone to pause and take in their surroundings, strolling on foot at a leisurely pace.

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Usual daily walks - Distance: 3 miles; Ascent/Descent 50m; Terrain: good paths and tracks; Time: Over the duration of a day. 

Coast & Islands

from £1,899

(6 nights)

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