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Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK

Explore the British Isles at your own pace

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Explore the British Isles

The British Isles are home to a vast range of incredible scenery. From high peaks with panoramic views to unspoilt coastline tussled by the sea breeze, the landscapes of the UK are some of the most beautiful in the world.

There are hundreds of fantastic walking trails criss-crossing all over Great Britain, allowing walkers from all backgrounds to experience everything from our rare wildlife to our rich history dating as far back as the Stone Age.

Begin your adventure by selecting a region to explore on the map, or use our search function to find the perfect walking holiday for you. If you require further help, simply click the link below or you can contact our friendly team.

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New for 2025

For the 2025 season, we've put together two brand-new walking trails for you to enjoy. These twin-centre walks allow you to fully explore an area in a series of circular day walks from two accommodations. Take a look at these latest tours and see more of two famous National Parks:

New for 2025

If you're new to walking holidays

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Here's how it works:

  • With maps and guidebook, you'll lead the way along established routes.
  • Your nightly accommodation is prebooked for you.
  • Each day, we carry your heavy overnight luggage to the next stop.

Find out more and discover our top trails for new walkers, from National Trails to Stile-Free options.

Walking inspiration

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Find your ideal walking holiday by type or topic, from short breaks to ambitious challenge hikes, remote rambles to National Trails, via our inspiration pages.

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Castles and
Military Monuments

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Circular
Walking Holidays

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Coastal
Trails

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Short
Daily Mileages

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Dog-Friendly
Holidays

From our blog

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Things Found

Contours reflect on the impact of human life on natural spaces, prompted by the things found on our litter-picking walk around Carsington Water. Read on for a little local history and a taste of what we can achieve as individuals when it comes to tidying up our countryside.

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Useful links

A hand-drawn map of Great Britain with a wishlist of walking trails represented by hearts waiting to be ticked off - it looks like this walker has completed the Northumberland Coast Path and the Thames Path, with Offa's Dyke Path, the Great Glen Way and the Pennine Way still to go.

Loyalty Scheme

With so many brilliant trails all around the UK, it's hard not to accumulate a long walking holiday wishlist. If you're planning to get out and start ticking off each trail, you can really cut costs with Contours Holidays' loyalty scheme. You'll start saving from your third walking holiday onwards.

Find out more about our bronze, silver and gold loyalty discounts.

Walking Holidays in the UK