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Summer is here!

Where are you spending it? There’s still time to get away to amazing destinations in the UK and Europe.

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Book early to enjoy a warm weather getaway during the winter months.

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Combine walking with culture

Our special interest itineraries are multi-faceted. Rich in experiences and sightseeing, you’ll visit classic sites as well as marvel at stunning landscapes.

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Late Availability

Still looking for your next adventure? Search and filter our late availability on walking holidays departing in the next few months here. 

Cruise & Walk

Enjoy the best of both worlds. All the pleasures on board a Fred. Olsen cruise ship and the chance to discover new ports with our guided walking itineraries all included. 

Culture & Sightseeing

Experience rich itineraries to suit those interested in culture, sightseeing and history. These cultural sightseeing holidays will usually include some time with a knowledgeable local guide.

Discover Wainwright's favourite area of the Lake District

Beautifully located in its own extensive grounds on the shores of Buttermere in the Western Lake District, with stunning views over Buttermere and Haystacks, Hassness Country House provides a welcoming and peaceful base for your walking holiday.

UK & Europe City Breaks

Whether you want to hear more about the history of Bristol or Shrewsbury; try Pastel de Nata in Lisbon or get a bird’s eye view of Athens from Mount Hymettus, we have local guides waiting to help you explore.

Winter Activity Holidays

Enjoy the magic of white mountainscapes, against a backdrop of bright blue sky, as you enjoy winter walking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing.

New Holidays

Need some holiday inspiration for the year ahead? Look no further, here's a selection of our new holidays to tempt you...

UK Walking Holidays

We've spend more time exploring closer to home of late, and no wonder! The UK boasts some of the most beautiful corners of the world.

Holidays by Rail

If you'd rather avoid the airport, then simply jump on a train from St Pancras to join these holidays.

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The inside trek from our Product Team

Product manager Becky Allen offers some tips for a great walking holiday in Portugal.

Our five best Lake District walks

Enjoy a walking holiday like no other based at Hassness House on the shores of Buttermere.

Fresh takes on European city breaks

Our nine new walking holidays are as diverse as they are captivating. See, taste and explore the best of Athens, Berlin, Bordeaux, Krakow, Lisbon, Madrid, Reykjavik, Seville and Tallinn, which also includes a visit to Helsinki.

Our best European coastal walks

Not sure which spectacular beaches and bluffs in Portugal, Italy, Greece, Croatia or Turkey to explore on foot? We'll help you narrow things down while rounding up some of our most popular walking holidays in Europe.

Our best UK coastal walks

A selection of our best, most invigorating UK coastal walks with the WOW factor

Preparing for higher grade walking holidays

The third instalment of our ‘Get walk ready!’ blog series is focused on helping you train for our most challenging trips – the ones where you'll be conquering major peaks and ridges at the high grades of 7, 8 and 9.

A new leader’s first year experiences…

Tania tells us all about training to be a Ramblers Walking Holidays leader, the pandemic, Hassness House and her excitement for the holidays ahead.

Training for a walking holiday – the first steps

The second instalment of our ‘Get walk ready!’ blog series offers an overview for conditioning yourself to go longer distances as well as prep your body to make your multi-day adventure even more fun.

How to hit refresh: Creating a positive mindset for your walking holiday

Welcome to ‘Get walk ready!’ This is a new blog series that we’ll be running throughout winter to provide you with useful information and inspiration about preparing for a walking holiday.

Five Reasons to Try a Solo Holiday

In a world that is constantly adapting to our individual needs, the strive for independence is on the rise. Every corner of the world is now so accessible, and the temptation to step out on a solo holiday is greater than ever before.

How to prepare for a walking holiday

Wondering whether you’ll be able to keep pace with the group? Here are 10 easy steps you can take right now.

Meet the women swapping their husbands for their dream holiday

One of our journalist guests discovered women all over Britain are pulling on their boots for hiking holidays – and leaving their partners at home.

The road more travelled: our most popular holidays on UK walking paths

Why not tackle one of the UK’s many walking paths, from beginning to end? We make it easy.

New UK holidays that tell the tales of two cities

Enjoy our dedicated guide and walk programme combined with the expertise of a Blue Badge Guide as you visit a pair of iconic towns and cities.

We’re thrilled to welcome 12 more expert tour leaders

Having just completed their training, the newest members of Ramblers Walking Holidays are eager to share their knowledge, experiences and love of the great outdoors.

How fit do you need to be for a walking holiday?

As we meet at the start of the holiday, I often ask people what they are concerned about for the coming week. The most common worry is, inevitably: ‘will I keep up?’ Every time. So, you can be absolutely certain that you are not alone! We have walking holidays for every ability. But which one?

Our Best European Holidays for First Time Customers

Not sure what to expect on a walking holiday or feeling a little unsure as to which holiday would suit you best if you've not travelled with us before? Read on, this will help!

Our Bestselling European Walking Holidays for Solo Travellers

One of the best things about our holidays is the opportunity to enjoy others’ company and make new friends. If you’ve been wanting to take a trip, but have been put off by the idea of travelling alone, one of our guided walking holidays could be just the ticket.

Where and how can I go on an overseas holiday? We help you navigate the testing processes

Where and how can I go on an overseas holiday? Read on to find out how two of our HQ staff have recently got on with the testing process in Spain and Ibiza and how easy it was to navigate...

Got a bucket list? Here are ten holidays that you might want to add to it.

We think that every one of our guided walking holidays is an adventure and a memorable experience.

Our MD Kevin O'Regan leads our first group holiday post covid

Kevin takes the opportunity to lead our first walking group in 2021, to check operations are running smoothly under covid regulations and to hear how are customers are feeling about taking holidays in 2021

Don't Lose Your Way

The Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust is delighted to be able to support The Ramblers' 'Don't Lose Your Way' campaign, which has recently found over 49,000 miles of lost paths in England and Wales

Our Bestselling UK Walking holidays for Solo Travellers

Here's a list of our bestselling holidays in the UK that don't charge a single supplement

Our Best Selling UK Walking Holidays

If you need a bit more inspiration for where to book for your next walking holiday adventure, we thought we’d make it easier for you, by showcasing our most popular, best selling UK walking holidays

How we adapted our tours in 2020 to keep our guests and leaders safe

If you're unsure what to expect on one of holidays in the covid-era, you can read some of our guests recent testimonials as to how we ran our tours safely last summer. We can't wait to welcome you back on our tours again this year!

Best walks in Wales

Wales is a gorgeous country with a variety of incredible trekking opportunities. However, not everyone knows about these hidden gems, which is why we’ve compiled them for you.

What a Lake District group walking holiday looks like in the Covid era

If you aren't sure what travelling in the Covid era is like and are keen to know, make sure to have a read of this article from the point of view of one of our journalist guests.

Best Walks In Scotland

This captivating country is full of dreamy landscapes, towering mountains and magical moorlands while being crisscrossed with fantastic trails, just waiting to be found.

Best Walks in the UK

This country’s ever-changing landscapes provide a wealth of diverse walking routes. Some are perfect for sightseeing or soaking up history and culture, while others offer iconic paths and areas of incredible natural beauty.

Seeing the Spectacular Snowdonia

The rugged hilly landscapes, emerald green forests and shimmering lakes make embarking on walks in Snowdonia a truly sensational experience.

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The world is more beautiful on foot...

The nature of our holidays not only gives you an 'up close and personal' experience of your destination but travelling in a small group also reduces the environmental impact.  We are a social enterprise with a not-for-profit ethos: our profit is channelled back into supporting access to the great outdoors and people living in the less-advantaged destinations that we visit. 

In the UK, through the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust, we support the Ramblers and other smaller outdoors charities. We also offer direct financial support to walking groups through The Walking Partnership. In order to aid our sustainable tourism ethos, we run a staff-managed initiative called Heart & Sole, which directly supports communities in the destinations we visit.

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We have been specialising in guided small group walking holidays since 1946. 

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We now offer over 200 guided walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and Worldwide with grades to suit all walking abilities.  

Giving Back

Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust

Working for a better world, one step at a time...

We are a social enterprise with a not-for-profit ethos: all of our income is channelled back into charities and initiatives that support access to the great outdoors and benefit people living in the less-advantaged destinations that we visit. Unlike many tour operators, our profits are channelled back into a variety of outdoor, walking-related or environmental conservation projects in the UK. We especially want to focus on encouraging both young and old to experience the beauty and rewards that our countryside can bring.

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Giving Back

Heart and Sole

In order to aid our sustainable tourism ethos, we run a staff-managed initiative called Heart & Sole, which directly supports communities in the destinations we visit.  Heart & Sole offers direct financial aid and support to projects and charities in the UK and overseas.

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The Walking Partnership

The Walking Partnership aims to provide direct financial support to the grass roots of the walking community in the UK through local walking clubs and societies. Simply sign up (for free!) and then your walking group will receive a financial contribution every time one of your members books a holiday with us. 

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