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Back in 2001, we set out to create an adventure travel company that really meant what it said in terms of customer service and experience. That focus and attention to detail remain the cornerstone of what we continue to do today. Read on to find out what sets us apart; whether it be our amazing guiding team, our commitment to quality and sustainability or our unrivalled local knowledge and expertise. Our adventure holidays take you to places where you disconnect digitally and inject your life with slow travel experiences. Our teams are pumped to create cycling tours and walking trails through the wildest, most wonderful travel spots.

Scotland is the ideal adventure playground with dramatic landscapes, castle ruins, whisky trails and ancient traditions. Private, custom-built travel when you want and just how you want it. Explore our range of immersive group holidays to discover the most beautiful and stunning regions in England and Wales. Please note we do not offer refunds if the event is cancelled or you are unable to attend. However, if sufficient notice is given and we have space, you can transfer to a future event. Once you booking is confirmed you will be sent our Registration and Medical form.

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Our office team of adventure travel experts know how to create enriching holidays and know the outdoor spaces of the UK and Ireland better than anyone. From when you first start looking at our holidays on the website to your booking experience over the phone, right up to “goodbye” at the end of the trip, we dot the i’s and cross the t’s. Our aim is to genuinely exceed your expectations by providing you with customer service and a trip which is second to none. Our team handpick the best accommodation and know just where to go for a great coffee or amazing seafood. We’re experts in our field, so if you have any questions about our trips, we will be happy to help – please do get in touch.

Here’s our guide to all five towns within the national park, as well as cinque top tips to walking there. Between the heat, hordes, and hassle, finding a walking adventure in August can be tricky. So we are going to take you off the beaten path, with hikes with glacial lakes to plunge into or quiet forests to shade in. From the rugged peaks of the Lake District to the dramatic ridges of Snowdonia, the UK offers some of the best hiking in the world, and we’re here to help you experience it properly. Our confirmed trips are guaranteed to depart so that you can book with confidence. We share insights and tips for beginners and seasoned adventurers, highlighting the best destinations around the globe for hiking, trekking, and mountaineering.

A month-by-month guide to the best time to walk all 15 National Trails of England and Wales — by weather, daylight, crowds and midges. Winter is still hovering, event catering Hampshire new year’s resolutions are waning and some of us are still keeping the windows out onto the world tightly closed. Check out some wonderful walking adventures which ensure that February will dazzle rather than frazzle you. Our team based in Northern England is here to help—schedule a call at a time that suits you. Clicking on the link below will redirect you to the Wilderness Scotland website.

You’re not just booking a walk, you’re gaining the confidence to explore bigger adventures. While every aspect of our holidays is important, it is our guides who really elevate the trip. It is, for this reason, we have invested in recruiting and selecting the best guides in the business. Our guides are committed to providing you with the best possible experience of the UK and Ireland, and a trip to remember. They are on the frontline for an average of 100 days each year, so their skills, knowledge and experience are vast. Many of our senior guides have 20+ years of experience working in the outdoors.

  • Explore our range of immersive group holidays to discover the most beautiful and stunning regions in England and Wales.
  • Please note we do not offer refunds if the event is cancelled or you are unable to attend.
  • Winter is still hovering, new year’s resolutions are waning and some of us are still keeping the windows out onto the world tightly closed.
  • Lake shores, cliff traverses, breaks worth catching the tide for.
  • Cancel or switch most trips up to 65 days before departure, absolutely free.

We rated all 15 main walking National Trails of England and Wales on how easy each is to walk without a car, end to end, by train and bus. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, an October hiking trip acts as the ultimate palette cleanser for the soul. It sweeps away the post-summer haze and adds a vibrant, golden glow to the journey toward winter. Squeezing every remaining drop of summer out of September is the ultimate way to rebel against the norm. If you can’t seem to shake that old back-to-school feeling, it’s the perfect time to play hiking hooky from everyday life. Since 2008, AAA Hiking has grown from a London-based community into a beloved hub for adventurers across the UK and beyond.

Your welcome email containing joining information will be sent to you within 72hrs of booking. If you book when we are participating in one of our events, then we will send out the details upon our return. Do you want to scale Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, tackle Ben Nevis in Scotland? Or if there’s something you would like to do that isn’t listed, please contact us as we will create bespoke hiking days upon request.

Every hike is led by an experienced, first aid trained and fully insured mountain guide, so you can focus on the experience, not the logistics. Lake shores, cliff traverses, breaks worth catching the tide for. A directory and journal of outdoor adventure across the United Kingdom — route notes, regional rollups, first-person trip reports from the people who actually went. Hiking in the Cinque Terre is one of the most sought-after walking tours in Italy, but knowing where and when to go is vital to avoid the crowds.

Experience unforgettable guided hikes across the UK’s most iconic mountains with a fully qualified, insured mountain leader. Whether you’re tackling your first summit or chasing a sunrise on Scafell Pike, we’ll get you there safely and confidently. From tackling the once-in-a-lifetime Coast to Coast hike across England to coasting on quiet country lanes in the Cotswolds, we offer experiences for every level of adventurer. Over 700 trips created by local experts and avid adventurers. We specialise in safe, friendly, and inclusive outdoor experiences—from local day hikes to epic European getaways.

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To protect our world’s wild places, one adventure at a time. Much Better Adventures is consistently rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1000 verified trip reviews. Cancel or switch most trips up to 65 days before departure, absolutely free. From logistics to fitness Reddit and anything in between, our team of friendly experts are on hand to help.

We pride ourselves in creating sustainable adventure holidays where you meet local people and celebrate new cultures. All the ingredients you need for a truly natural adventure. With over 20 years of experience, you are assured of the commitment to providing you with a truly memorable holiday experience. More than 25,000 people have enjoyed travelling with us, and from 5,000+ independent reviews, our trips average an industry-leading 4.89 out of 5.

All hikes are designed to give you the perfect balance of challenge, safety and enjoyment.