Special Selection Hotels
All with outstanding views, locations or facilities in some of the world’s greatest walking regions, our special selection hotels are picked for their unrivalled seervice and ability to offer a genuine traveller’s experience.
Our Special Selection Hotels
El Rompido - Ramblers 'Five-star'!A gentle guided walking holiday in south-west Spain. We visit stunning National Park areas where days can be spent spotting magnificent birds and wildlife and basking in the Spanish sunshine - all enjoyed in the acme of luxury. Walking Spain has never been so sweet...
£795
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Almeria UncoveredThink you’ve ’done’ Andalucia? Think again! Tucked away at the eastern end of this vast Spanish province, that has already offered our groups so much wonderful walking, is Almeria. Less well-known than its more illustrious neighbour, the Costa del Sol, Almeria lies in the lee of the enormous Sierra Nevada range
£645
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Walking from La PalmaA week's guided Canary Islands walking holiday based in La Palma. This green and beautiful island is further out into the Atlantic than Tenerife and Gomera but the wild, volcanic theme of the Canaries continues.
£669
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Minorca in a Four-star HotelAn invigorating week of walking and sightseeing, with ambles amongst gentle undulating hills, walks along deserted beaches and hikes through a spectacular gorge; we could even walk down from Monte Toro, the highest point on the island.
£759
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Walking in GrazalemaGrazalema is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque and pristine hillside villages in Andalucia and superbly located for walking excursions. When it comes to walking in Spain there can be few greater alternatives.
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A Week Walking in CreteCrete, the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, is a beautiful destination. The scattered remains of Minoan palaces, Byzantine churches and Venetian fortifications tell of the passage of whole civilisations.
£789
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Spring walking in CreteDiscover the breathtaking gorges, rugged landscape, sandy beaches and dramatic scenery of western Crete with a week in tranquil Kastelli, located on the site of ancient Kissamos, followed by a week in the more vibrant town of Chania, with its picturesque harbour front.
£1,199
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Villages & Beaches of Western CreteGeology and the elements have left a spectacular landscape of rugged hills cut with valleys and gorges. Between the dramatic mountains and the sea lie green plains scattered with olive groves, vineyards and citrus trees. Along the coast, steep-sided coves and sandy beaches are washed by clear waters.
£1,269
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A Cretan ChristmasThe Greek islands seem to exhale after the summer tourists have gone, and life follows a more gentle and relaxed pace.
£1,115
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Ancient Wonders of SicilyMany civilisations, including the Carthaginians, Greeks and Romans were all major contributors to the culture, landscape and architecture of Sicily - the Mediterranean’s largest island
£1,195
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Aeolian Islands ExplorerThe Aeolian Islands, named after the Greek God Aeolus, are located just off the north coast of Sicily. This volcanic archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history and is steeped in myth (Homer even mentions them in the Odyssey) - a simply magical place to spend time.
£1,079
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Relaxing on IschiaExperience the best Ischia has to offer on a sightseeing and walking holiday. Its volcanic scenery has exotic tropical vegetation, tree-filled craters and huge rocks of green tufa.
£695
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Walking in Austria - the Upper Inn ValleyOne and two week guided walking holidays in Austria’s Upper Inn Valley. We can use chairlifts and cable cars to get up to the Komperdell ridge and walk by the Weisssee glacier; or try a tougher walk such as the Furgler.
£845
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Tirolean SummerA fortnight in the picturesque Stubai valley has everything you could wish from a summer holiday in the Alps. Our base is Fulpmes, just a short journey through the mountains from the beautiful city of Innsbruck. The good local buses and cable car system allow us to fully explore the area, whatever grade of walking is chosen.
£1,199
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Malta & GozoThis walking holiday starts in Malta and continues on Gozo. Our walks cross farmland, steep valleys, terraced fields and table-top hills
£769
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Tavira, Pearl of the AlgarveThe Algarve has many charms and is ideal for easy walking holidays in Portugal. We stay in a relaxing 4* Hotel idyllically located in Tavira one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve dating back to about 2000 BC.
£645
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Highlights of the Via AlgarvianaThere’s the Algarve, and then there’s the real Algarve! If you wish to see the latter, come and join us on this two-centre holiday which features six of the finest walking routes along the Via Algarviana, the most westerly extension of the Grand European walking route E4/GR13.
£895
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The “Floating Garden” of MadeiraMadeira's volcanic origins are evident by the rocky shore line and rugged mountainous interior. Its highest point, Pico Ruivo, at nearly 1800m, looks out over a mass of peaks and a violently formed landscape. Over the years Madeira has been described as the "pearl of the Atlantic" and "the floating garden"
£989
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The Route of the Orient ExpressWith a great sense of excitement and adventure, this fascinating rail and hiking journey follows the route of the Orient Express from St Pancras, London to Istanbul, Turkey.
£2,065
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A Week Around DubrovnikEnjoy this old city of Dubrovnik chosen as a world heritage site by UNESCO lying on the coast of the southern most tip of Croatia on our walking and sightseeing holiday.
£599
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Croatian Island AdventureOur island adventure takes place in Central Dalmatia region of Croatia on the beautiful Adriatic Sea. Each island has its own distinctive character, each offering something new to discover.
£949
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Kyrenian Mountains, Coast & CastlesOur days offer a variety of experiences as we walk on the slopes, in valleys and along tracks with excellent views as we ramble our way across the countryside. And after a great day in the Kyrenian hills, we can relax and enjoy the many facilities that our hotel - Riverside Holiday Village - has to offer.
£725
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Walking in a Winter WonderlandStunning mountain scenery, a dash of local folklore, and some tasty regional cooking - welcome to our Bulgarian winter adventure! We’ll enjoy two of Bulgaria’s most attractive regions, the Rhodopi and Rila mountain ranges
£939
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Winter Walking in KanderstegSituated high on a mountain plateau in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg is very much a traditional Swiss village.Kandersteg offers around 35 miles of marked winter walking paths, many of which are on the plateau and lower slopes. We can walk to the Oeschi forest; enchanting with beautiful snow covered trees.
£1,039
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Austrian Winter Sports WeekHave you ever wanted to try your luck at a winter sports pursuit, but had no idea which one to try? Well now here’s your chance to try them all on our one week winter sports holiday.
£1,069
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Innsbruck Winter WonderlandWhen Christmas comes to town Innsbruck’s intimate ’Altstadt’ becomes a magical world of candles and ’Glühwein’. Beneath the medieval arches the stands spread out selling golden baubles, carved wooden figures and seasonal treats.
£719
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Walking on St LuciaSt Lucia is one of the chain of Windward Islands in the Caribbean but its east coast is washed by the waters of the Atlantic
£1,965
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Exploring Cape ProvinceWalking in South Africa is varied and wonderfully scenic in the southernmost part of the country. We visit the wine lands and the beautiful coastline.
£2,635
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A Himalayan OdysseyThe hill state of Himachal Pradesh, sandwiched between Punjab and Tibet, encompasses the verdant Himalayan foothills, where we’ll find orchards and subtropical forests, to deep gorges, pretty villages, roaring rivers and pine forests of the mountains.
£2,659
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The Drakensberg MountainsTake a guided holiday hiking in South Africa’s Drakensberg Mountains and experience the incredible panoramic views that such amazing surroundings provide.
£2,285
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A walking holiday in NamibiaWide horizons, breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife await. From Windhoek airport into town is a beautiful introduction to the vast empty landscapes of Namibia.
£3,275
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Cheltenham at Christmas & New YearDuring these breaks, we'll walk one of the finest stretches of the Cotswold Way to Leckhampton Hill before taking in the spectacular views from the Devil's Chimney and the Cotswold Escarpment, with fantastic views across the River Severn to Wales.
£555
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The Isles of ScillyThe Scillies have been designated an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and half the landscape as
Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It’s quite a place. Staying on St Mary’s, the largest inhabited island, we spend our days enjoying the coastal scenery, big skies, archaeological sites, great beaches, heathland, rare flora and wildlife.
£415
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Hadrian's Wall National Trail - A Roman FrontierThis continuous walk, with two bases, follows the Hadrian's Wall National Trail. With its relatively easy terrain and lack of steep ascents, it should appeal to just about every reasonably fit walker!
£777
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The Lake District CoastA new holiday based at the newly refurbished and sumptuously comfortable Pennington Hotel in picturesque Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park. Explore some great coastal scenery and beauty of the Western Lakes and Fells and stroll the paths of Muncaster's 70 acres of spectacular gardens.
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Norfolk RamblingThere's no getting away from it, Norfolk is pretty flat; the soaring heights are elsewhere. But this corner of East Anglia does have a great variety of unique scenery to enjoy. From the meanderings of waterways of the Broads wetlands to lovely shoreline walks along the Norfolk Coast Path, there are views from over nature reserves, salt marshes and grazing meadows.
£355
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Belton WoodsHere is a hidden English gem; undulating limestone landscapes, canal and riverside paths contouring the Vale of Belvoir. These are crossed by the long distance footpaths of the Viking and Jubilee Ways, woodland tracks, meadow paths, country lanes and open rural walks.
£325
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North of the CotswoldsWroxton village is as chocolate box as they come; village green, duck pond and abbey. It's a great base for some easy walking though gently rolling scenery in a little known corner of England. Our hotel is built around a 17th century thatched manor house, it's full of character and it's got a renowned restaurant providing excellent food!
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