Catalonian Trails
Explore truly wild countryside with beautiful natural scenery in the Garrotxa Natural Park.
The world's more beautiful on foot...
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Call us on 01707 331133
Or, email us at info@ramblersholidays.co.uk
Autumn is quickly approaching, where are you spending it? Europe's mild autumnal temperatures are perfect for your next walking holiday...
There is still time to discover somewhere new or rediscover old favourites in the UK & Ireland this year.
Our special interest itineraries are multi-faceted. Rich in experiences and sightseeing, you’ll visit classic sites as well as marvel at stunning landscapes.
Island paradise? Yes, please!
Book early to enjoy a warm weather getaway during the winter months.
Take adventures in your stride as you traverse quaint coastal towns, charming villages and idyllic islands as you discover Greece on foot.
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From cliffside lemon groves and charming villages along the glamorous Amalfi Coast to the Dolomites, where steeples tower above meadows and lakes.
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Spain’s streets are relentlessly coursing with life and a passion that cannot be matched, offering the ideal destination for ramblers, culture vultures and food lover alike.
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For a small country Portugal’s beautifully varied landscape provides a huge diversity of routes for walking holidays.
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Still looking for your next adventure? Search and filter our late availability on walking holidays departing in the next few months here.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you're looking for timeless beauty in old favourites like Athens, Berlin, and Bordeaux, or a more offbeat holiday in Tallinn, Reykjavik, or Krakow, find your perfect city break today.
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Enjoy the magic of white mountainscapes, against a backdrop of bright blue sky, as you enjoy winter walking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
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Need some holiday inspiration for the year ahead? Look no further, here's a selection of our new holidays to tempt you...
Julia and Tim Williams, two of our expert leaders and fellow Lake District admirers, share their favourite treks starting from or near our Hassness Country House.
Product manager Becky Allen offers some tips for a great walking holiday in Portugal.
Enjoy a walking holiday like no other based at Hassness House on the shores of Buttermere.
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.
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.
A selection of our best, most invigorating UK coastal walks with the WOW factor
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.
Tania tells us all about training to be a Ramblers Walking Holidays leader, the pandemic, Hassness House and her excitement for the holidays ahead.
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.
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.
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.
Wondering whether you’ll be able to keep pace with the group? Here are 10 easy steps you can take right now.
One of our journalist guests discovered women all over Britain are pulling on their boots for hiking holidays – and leaving their partners at home.
Why not tackle one of the UK’s many walking paths, from beginning to end? We make it easy.
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.
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.
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?
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!
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? 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...
We think that every one of our guided walking holidays is an adventure and a memorable experience.
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
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
Here's a list of our bestselling holidays in the UK that don't charge a single supplement
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
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!
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.
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.
This captivating country is full of dreamy landscapes, towering mountains and magical moorlands while being crisscrossed with fantastic trails, just waiting to be found.
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.
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.
We have been specialising in guided small group walking holidays since 1946.
We now offer over 200 guided walking holidays in the UK, Europe, and Worldwide with grades to suit all walking abilities.
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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.
Giving Back
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.
Giving Back
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.