Hiking Holidays

Step up from gentle walking and embrace the exhilarating world of hiking holidays. Our carefully curated hiking adventures take you into more rugged environments – think national parks, mountain ranges, and forest trails where every turn reveals spectacular natural beauty and rewarding challenges.

Hiking holidays turn up the intensity just enough to make your achievement feel truly satisfying. You'll navigate varied terrain, reach breath-taking viewpoints, and experience that wonderful sense of accomplishment that comes from conquering a challenging summit or completing a demanding trail. Yet you'll still have time to pause for photographs, absorb the scenery, and connect with the landscapes that make each destination unique.

From the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites to the wild beauty of Scotland's Highlands, our hiking holidays take you to some of the world's most spectacular natural playgrounds.

Hiking vs Walking

While walking holidays focus on leisurely cultural exploration, hiking holidays emphasise moderate physical challenge and natural beauty. You'll encounter varied terrain and steeper paths that require a good level of fitness.

Hiking vs Trekking

Hiking typically involves day trips from comfortable accommodation, whereas trekking involves multi-day wilderness journeys. Hiking offers the perfect balance of challenge and comfort.

Grade: Leisurely to Challenging

Our hiking holidays typically range from leisurely to challenging grades, with most featuring moderate terrain that's rewarding without being overwhelming. Expect some uphill sections and longer walking days.

Daily Duration: 4-7 hours

Most hiking days involve 4-7 hours of walking, allowing time for photography stops, picnic lunches, and those essential moments of appreciation when a spectacular view demands you pause and soak it all in.

Terrain: Varied & rewarding

From mountain paths and forest trails to coastal cliffs and alpine meadows, our hiking routes showcase diverse terrain that challenges your abilities whilst revealing nature's most spectacular displays.

Leisurely Grade Hiking:

Perfect for confident walkers, featuring some hills and longer distances with plenty of time to enjoy your surroundings. Typically 4-6 hours walking daily.

Moderate Grade Hiking:

For regular hikers seeking more substantial challenges. Includes mountain walking, longer distances, and steeper terrain with rewarding summit views.

Challenging Grade Hiking:

Demanding terrain for experienced hikers, featuring serious ascents, longer days, and wilderness environments that test your limits whilst delivering unforgettable rewards.

Route Expertise:

Our 75+ years of experience means we've discovered the most spectacular hiking routes, from famous trails to hidden gems that only locals know about. Every path is chosen for its natural beauty and hiking rewards.

Safety First:

All our leaders are experienced mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts with extensive safety training. We provide detailed briefings and ensure you're well-prepared for the terrain ahead.

Quality Accommodation:

After a rewarding day on the trails, you'll return to carefully selected accommodation ranging from mountain lodges to boutique hotels – all chosen for comfort and location.

Small Groups:

Our intimate group sizes (typically 10-16) mean your hiking leader can provide personal attention, adapt routes to group ability, and ensure everyone enjoys the experience safely.

Logistics Handled:

We organise accommodation, meals, transport, and route planning so you can focus entirely on the joy of hiking. Your main luggage travels separately whilst you carry just a day pack.

Responsible Hiking:

 Every hiking adventure contributes to conservation projects and local communities. You'll explore responsibly, following Leave No Trace principles whilst supporting the places you visit.