Relax And Explore With Walking Holidays In The Uk

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If you would like to spend some time exploring all that the UK has to offer whilst getting plenty of fresh air and exercise, then walking holidays may be just the thing you’re looking for.

Walking holidays in the UK are a fantastic way to take advantage of all that the UK has to offer. There really is no need to fly half way around the world when there are so many great beauty spots, historical sites and places of interest right on your doorstep.

Close to Home

In the UK, you really do not need to go far from home to discover beautiful countryside. From the Lake District to the Cotswolds, there is so much natural beauty to be explored and walking holidays provide the most leisurely and relaxing means of exploring them.

From mountains and lakes, to stunning coastal walks, walking holidays in the UK offer something for everyone. Traditional villages mingle with rural hideaways and big city culture to provide walkers with a thrilling vacation that won’t soon be forgotten.

Where to Go?

There are so many places in the UK which are suitable for walking holidays that it is difficult to know ...
... where to start, so we’ll start at the top of the UK, in Scotland.

Scotland

Walking holidays in Scotland allow you to enjoy rugged landscapes, clear lochs, dense forests and invigorating mountain walks. One of the top Scottish destinations for walkers has always been Speyside Way. Right in the heart of Whiskey country, this walking holiday will take you through the foothills of the cairngorms.

England

By far the best place for a walking holiday in England is the Coast to Coast Walk which stretches from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Coast, taking you through quaint coastal villages and Northern towns brimming with character, with beautiful coastal scenery surrounding you all the while.

Wales

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales provides walkers with a great means of exploring the country. From Amroth in the south, the coastal path stretches along the Pembrokeshire national Park coastline to St Dogmaels in the North.

Mickledore is a Lake District based travel company, which specialises in self-guided walking holidays in the UK. If you would like to go on a walking tour and want to remove the hassle from doing so, visit their website for more information today.