Historical
Enjoy walking with a geological or archaeological interest. Everywhere in our islands has a story to tell, from battlefields to mysterious stone circles, Viking towns to old Christian civilisations, and locations that have inspired the most famous of our artists and authors.
Below there is a great selection of our historical walking holidays
Our Historical Holidays
White Cliffs & South Downs
You'll certainly get the most out of this beautiful corner of England. East Sussex offers diverse walking terrain from gentle walking along the coast and the Pevensey Levels, to the rolling hill country landscapes of the Weald and South Downs.
You'll certainly get the most out of this beautiful corner of England. East Sussex offers diverse walking terrain from gentle walking along the coast and the Pevensey Levels, to the rolling hill country landscapes of the Weald and South Downs.
Tintern - Wye Valley Wanderings
Perhaps the most unspoilt river valley in Britain, the Wye flows through breathtaking scenery rich in both Welsh and English history.
Perhaps the most unspoilt river valley in Britain, the Wye flows through breathtaking scenery rich in both Welsh and English history.
The Edge of Wales
We’ll follow the pilgrim path through magical scenery across hill and beach, over moor and fields of grazing sheep. The signs of the pilgrimage are evident everywhere, we will pass tiny churches and holy wells, each day, all beautifully kept
We’ll follow the pilgrim path through magical scenery across hill and beach, over moor and fields of grazing sheep. The signs of the pilgrimage are evident everywhere, we will pass tiny churches and holy wells, each day, all beautifully kept
Discover the North Wiltshire Cotswolds
Wiltshire is a beautiful place to walk, full of idyllic towns and villages that have been around for hundreds of years. Walking around them is like travelling 300 years back in time.
Wiltshire is a beautiful place to walk, full of idyllic towns and villages that have been around for hundreds of years. Walking around them is like travelling 300 years back in time.
The Peak District
The rugged beauty of this area is overwhelming, and makes it a wonderful place to walk; rolling hills, tranquil dales, gorges, magnificent rock formations and some beautiful towns built of honey coloured stone.
The rugged beauty of this area is overwhelming, and makes it a wonderful place to walk; rolling hills, tranquil dales, gorges, magnificent rock formations and some beautiful towns built of honey coloured stone.
St Cuthbert's Way
We'll be following 55 miles of the St Cuthbert's Way over five walks, stretching from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
We'll be following 55 miles of the St Cuthbert's Way over five walks, stretching from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
Northumberland: England's Last Wilderness
Northumberland is often referred to as 'England's Last Wilderness' and, on this holiday based in North Tynedale, you can find out why. We'll walk along the deserted high moorland of the Pennine Way and through the tranquil North Tyne Valley where red squirrels, otters and buzzards thrive.
Northumberland is often referred to as 'England's Last Wilderness' and, on this holiday based in North Tynedale, you can find out why. We'll walk along the deserted high moorland of the Pennine Way and through the tranquil North Tyne Valley where red squirrels, otters and buzzards thrive.
Orkney Islands
The Orkney Islands have something for everyone. There's stunning coastal walking, fascinating history, World Heritage archaeological sites and beautiful scenery.
The Orkney Islands have something for everyone. There's stunning coastal walking, fascinating history, World Heritage archaeological sites and beautiful scenery.



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