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Walking through fields in Eskdale, the English Lake District
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Walking through fields in Eskdale, the Lake District

Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK


Pennine Way
   South


Self-guided trekking
6 days

Cover the Peak District and South Pennines stages on this walk from Edale to Malham


Pennine Way
   Central


Self-guided trekking
7 days

Tackle this spectacular section of the PW through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines


Lothersdale from the Pennine Way
The Pennine Way between Teesdale and Dufton reaches High Cup Nick, a huge glacial bowl






West Highland Way


Self-guided trekking
7 days

Walk Scotland's classic long distance footpath from Milngavie to Fort William... and Ben Nevis!


Coast to Coast


Self-guided trekking
13 days

Follow Wainwright's route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, across a huge variety of upland scenery


Buachaille Etive Mor from the West Highland Way
Pass through Borrowdale's picturesque valley floor on the Lake District stages






What does self-guided mean?
You guide yourself! Your holiday is arranged for you; there is no leader and you are not in a group. We book your hotels and give you routecards, maps and local info. You get straight to the best scenery and enjoy walking at your own pace.

Walking in the UK: An introduction



Coast to Coast
   West


Self-guided trekking
6 days

Cross high Lakeland passes from St Bees, reaching Kirkby Stephen on the edge of the Dales


Coast to Coast
   East


Self-guided trekking
7 days

The other half of the Coast to Coast takes in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors


Classic Lakeland scenery on the Coast to Coast, dropping into Patterdale from St Sunday Crag
Climbing up from Keld on the Coast to Coast, above Upper Swaledale






North Lakes Circuit


Self-guided trekking
4 days

Starting in Keswick, walk in a superb loop through Buttermere, Borrowdale and Back o'Skiddaw


North Lakes
   Explorer


Self-guided daywalks
6 days

Explore the lush Lakeland valleys and high ridges accessible from Keswick, a charming little town


Hassness across Buttermere in the North West Lake District
Derwent Water from Friar`s Crag






Dog-friendly holidays
All our self-guided holidays in the UK are open to dogs. Your dog walks with you and stays with you in your room. We book dog-friendly accommodation and we advise on what to expect along the trail. We find that our canine clients love it!

Walking with dogs - advice and options

Lake District
   Traverse


Self-guided trekking
6 days

Cross the English Lake District from Penrith to St Bees Head via Patterdale, Borrowdale and Ennerdale


Gorse in the Newlands valley




Tour of the
   Three Peaks


Self-guided trekking
4 days

Walk over or through Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent in quiet Yorkshire Dales scenery


Trekking or daywalks?
Some of our Self-Guided walking holidays involve day walks from a valley base and include a selection of routecards to choose from each day; other holidays follow a set trekking route and include just the routecards needed to complete your trek.

About our walking holidays (FAQs)

Approaching Ingleborough from the Ingleton direction




South Lakes Circuit


Self-guided trekking
4 days

Walk a pleasant route through South Lakeland's highlights including Grizedale and Langdale


South Lakes
   Explorer


Self-guided daywalks
6 days

Based in Ambleside, find paths and fellsides nearby and explore Langdale, Hawkshead and more


Bridge End in Little Langdale with the Langdale Pikes in the background
The Langdale Pikes above the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel






A weekend in the hills?
Many of our Self-Guided walking holidays are available as weekend trips, or long weekends. Such short trips to the mountains are a real possibility if the planning is good - and it is! Please see each holiday description for details. Some of the trips are 4 days long and obviously suited to a long weekend, but the following longer trips are also particularly suitable for weekend trips due to the availability of exciting 2- or 3-stage sections within the longer routes:

Coast to Coast West - Lake District Traverse - Pennine Way Central - West Highland Way

Contact us with your dates and we'll find the best mini trek for you!

Walking in the UK: An introduction


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UK Exploratory offers self-guided walking and trekking holidays in the British mountains. We have a range of centre based and long distance trail holidays that explore superb mountain, moorland, valley and coastal scenery in the UK.


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