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Book Early & Save up to £100pp

With holidays now getting even easier, this is a perfect time to think about treating yourself to a walking holiday this summer... perhaps to a place where the sun reigns supreme. Book at least six months in advance and save up to £100 per person (terms apply).

Summer 2022 Walking Holidays

Escape Winter

If you can't wait for the summer, we still have some spaces available on our winter sun holidays, so join us and escape the chill. And with UK travel restrictions getting even easier, it's a great time to get away.

Winter Sun Tours

Explore more of the UK in 2022

 We have been busy working on more UK holidays for 2022. We have added new UK holidays and additional departures of our most popular UK holidays for 2022.

Guided UK Walking Holidays

Special Interest & Activity Holidays

There are lots of activities that combine perfectly with a walking holiday, so if you have a favourite hobby or pastime, a Ramblers Walking Holiday could enable you to enjoy the best of both!

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Holidays just got easier!

From 4am on 7 January, fully vaccinated travellers returning to England will no longer have to take a Covid test before travelling. You will also no longer need to isolate while awaiting the results of your day two test.

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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.

New for 2022

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

Stay in the Heart of the Lake District at Hassness Country House

Beautifully located in its own extensive grounds on the shores of Buttermere in the Western Lake District, Hassness Country House provides a welcoming and peaceful atmosphere for each and every guest.

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.

UK City Breaks

Our UK city breaks and culture tours combine excursions to two different locations and are led by accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guides. You’ll also get to enjoy glorious walks in the surrounding countryside.

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.

Late Availability

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

Holidays by Rail

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

Time to get back out there...

It's time to get back out there and we can't wait to walk with you again! Come join us for an unforgettable holiday experience on foot in 2022.

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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 Best UK Coastal Walks

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

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.

Why Ramblers Guided Walking Holidays are great for solo travellers

When I first saw the request for leaders to write a blog on this topic my first thought was what would I say, and my second was "but there’s too much too say"! I have traveled a lot as a customer and led a little for Adagio, and I am now back to being a customer.

Will I be able to walk Hadrian's Wall?

A short account of our Hadrian's Wall walking holiday, written by one of our expert tour leaders, Helen Fletcher. Read on to find out more about the terrain and how fit you need to be to walk this route.

Refunds, Rebooking and our Coronavirus Response

The scale of the events and uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus is of a scale that none of us has contemplated, never mind seen before; a complete shutdown of travel services, closures of borders, and the greatest restrictions to personal freedom seen outside of wartime.

Appetite to travel survey after COVID-19 finds an overwhelmingly positive desire to travel again

We recently asked our database of walking holiday enthusiasts to complete a short survey to see how the current travel restrictions and coronavirus crisis has affected their travel plans.

Walking in St Ives and the South West Coast Path

St Ives is one of my favourite places in the UK.It's almost as if this part of England belongs to another land. The quality of the light, the colours of the sea and the beaches which look as if they have been taken from the Caribbean.

Here's what our leaders have been up to...

Here at Ramblers Walking Holidays, we are all passionate about the great outdoors and the wonderful world we live in; so we share the challenges that now face us all with the restrictions on social distancing and going outside. Instead of leading their favourite tours, our lovely walking tour...

Sit back and enjoy the view

Here’s a chance to sit back and dream about your next walking adventure, let your imagination come with us and discover some of our world's most exciting places from the comfort of your home.
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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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Giving Back

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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