Walking in the South of England

Explore the countryside in the south of England with a self-guided walking holiday. The landscapes here range from rocky coastlines and sandy beaches to wild expanses and rolling green hills, offering views to suit every taste. As well as a plethora of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and gorgeous National Parks, this region boasts iconic architecture, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, rare wildlife nature reserves and countless unique insights into the country's incredible cultural, industrial and territorial history.

Perhaps the most iconic walking areas found in the South of England are the Cotswolds and the South West Coast, and we offer a range of itineraries to help you fully explore these fantastic locations. However, we also boast a range of other remarkable trails, each with their own unique offerings. Find out more by choosing from the list of trails below.

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Circular Walks in the Cotswolds

Circular Walks in the Cotswolds
3 to 9 nights
27-60 miles
Easy+
Dog friendly
From £365 per person
A selection of circular walks through the beautiful countryside of the Cotswolds. Find Out More
Camel Trail

Camel Trail
3 to 4 nights
18 miles
Easy+
From £385 per person
A relaxed walking holiday following the River Camel from Wenfordbridge to Padstow through beautiful Cornish countryside. Find Out More
Coleridge Way

Coleridge Way
4 to 7 nights
51 miles
Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £485 per person
A walking holiday through the Quantock Hills, Brendon Hills and Exmoor, once beloved by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Find Out More
Cotswold Way

Cotswold Way
4 to 14 nights
26-102 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £500 per person
A magnificent trail showcasing the world-famous Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Find Out More
Dartmoor Way

Dartmoor Way
5 to 12 nights
65-110 miles
Moderate+
From £670 per person
A circular walk beginning and ending in Ivybridge. Find Out More
Downs Link

Downs Link
4 to 7 nights
36-41 miles
Easy / Moderate+
From £550 per person
A low-level walk between Guildford and Shoreham-by-Sea via the charming countryside of Surrey and West Sussex. Find Out More
Isle of Wight Coastal Path

Isle of Wight Coastal Path
3 to 8 nights
33-71 miles
Moderate+
From £365 per person
A circular walking holiday circumnavigating the spectacular Isle of Wight. Find Out More
Kennet and Avon Canal

Kennet and Avon Canal
3 to 14 nights
23-96 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £420 per person
A walk through changing landscapes and charming settlements, following alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal. Find Out More
Kent Coast Path

Kent Coast Path
5 to 9 nights
67 miles
Easy / Moderate+
From £610 per person
A walk from Camber to Ramsgate along a scenic section of the England Coast Path. Find Out More
Land's End Round

Land's End Round
5 to 7 nights
60 miles
Moderate+
From £600 per person
A circular walk taking in the most westerly point of England and Britain's only European Cultural Route. Find Out More
North Downs Way

North Downs Way
3 to 14 nights
19-137 miles
Moderate+
From £415 per person
A self-guided walking holiday through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs, from Farnham to Dover. Find Out More
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path

Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path
3 to 18 nights
17-141 miles
Easy to Demanding
Dog friendly
From £420 per person
A walk through the ancient breckland of the Peddars Way Roman road and along the beautiful east coast. Find Out More
The Ridgeway

The Ridgeway
4 to 12 nights
45-93 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £515 per person
A walk along Britain's oldest road through the ancient landscapes of the Wessex Downs and the Chiltern Hills. Find Out More
Severn Way

Severn Way
4 to 19 nights
29-216 miles
Moderate+
From £495 per person
Shadow the River Severn from its source at Plynlimon in Mid-Wales to its end at Severn Beach in England. Find Out More
Shropshire Hills

Shropshire Hills
5 to 6 nights
52 miles
Moderate / Demanding+
Dog friendly
From £540 per person
A self-guided walk around the beautiful county of Shropshire, starting and finishing in Church Stretton. Find Out More
Somerset Coast Path

Somerset Coast Path
5 to 8 nights
66 miles
Moderate+
From £630 per person
A diverse seaside walk from Weston-super-Mare to Minehead along Somerset’s Jurassic Coast. Find Out More
South Downs Way

South Downs Way
3 to 11 nights
22-102 miles
Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £425 per person
A walk along the chalk downs of Hampshire and Sussex, from Winchester to Eastbourne. Find Out More
South West Coast Path

South West Coast Path
3 to 12 nights
630 miles
Easy+
Dog friendly
From £355 per person
An epic walk along the coastline of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Find Out More
South West Coast Path Short Breaks

South West Coast Path Short Breaks
3 to 4 nights
26-34 miles
Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £360 per person
A selection of short walking holidays along the iconic South West Coast Path Find Out More
St Swithun's Way

St Swithun's Way
4 to 5 nights
35 miles
Easy / Moderate+
From £560 per person
A walking holiday from Winchester to Farnham through Hampshire and Surrey. Find Out More
Suffolk Coast Path

Suffolk Coast Path
3 to 9 nights
30-62 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £430 per person
A walking holiday along the Suffolk Coast from Lowestoft to Felixstowe. Find Out More
Thames Path

Thames Path
5 to 23 nights
88-192 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £730 per person
A scenic walk following the development of the River Thames from a stream in Kemble all the way to the sea. Find Out More
Tarka Trail

Tarka Trail
7 to 9 nights
83 miles
Moderate+
From £1,000 per person
A walk through Exmoor National Park and along the heritage coast, beginning and ending in Barnstaple. Find Out More
Two Moors Way

Two Moors Way
4 to 13 nights
45-114 miles
Moderate+
From £495 per person
Cross Devon on a coast to coast walking holiday through Dartmoor and Exmoor. Find Out More
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