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West Highland Way Self-guided trekking 7 days Walk Scotland's classic long distance footpath from Milngavie to Fort William... and Ben Nevis!					Great Glen Way Self-guided trekking 6 days Trek from Fort William to Inverness amid the gentle terrain of the Great Glen; lochs and forests abound

Yorkshire Dales Explorer TBA Self-guided walking 6 days New for 2012 Follow cross-country walks in various Dales that make up this magnificent National Park					Lake District Explorer Self-guided walking 6 days Let us plan your ideal walking holiday in the Lakes, whether you're a first-timer or an old hand

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. Guided or self-guided?		Coast to Coast Self-guided trekking 14 days Follow Wainwright's route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, across a huge variety of upland scenery

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

Ridgeway TBA Self-guided trekking 6 days New for 2012 Walk the course of an ancient road through the Chilterns and the North Wessex Downs					Tour of the Three Peaks Self-guided trekking 4 days Walk over or around Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent in quiet Yorkshire Dales scenery

Dales Way Self-guided trekking 6 days Trek through the Yorkshire Dales in a relaxing week; pass barns, fields and moors					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)

Pennine Way Self-guided trekking 19 days Complete the whole Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm in a classic expedition					Pennine Way Central Self-guided trekking 7 days Tackle this spectacular section of the PW through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines

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 North Self-guided trekking 6 days Wild and remote, this stretch of Pennine Way North of Hadrian's Wall is a superb challenge

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. 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

North Lakes Circuit Self-guided trekking 4 days Starting in Keswick, walk in a superb loop through Buttermere, Borrowdale and Back o'Skiddaw					South Lakes Circuit Self-guided trekking 4 days Walk a pleasant route through South Lakeland's highlights including Grizedale and Langdale

A weekend in the hills?
Many of our self-guided walking holidays are available as long weekends. Such short trips to the mountains are a real possibility with good planning. 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 - Great Glen Way

Please contact us with your dates and we'll plan an ideal mini trek.

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