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Walking Holidays in the UK and Ireland
Discover our walking program in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
View of Buttermere from Haystacks, Lake District

Walking holidays in the UK and Ireland by Alpine Exploratory

From Snowdonia, to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, all the way up to the Scottish Highlands and Islands: Discover the UK's best walking holidays with Alpine Exploratory. New for 2023 we introduce our first trip in Ireland - the Kerry Way! Choose from all-time favourites as well as off the beaten path trails for your very own outdoor adventure.

Our 2023 season for trips in the UK and Ireland runs from 1 May to 17 September, aside from the Affric Kintail Way which ends on 3 September. Our self-guided trips are available on your choice of dates and trip length; we don't have set start dates and there are plenty of itineraries to choose from. Trek in the company of friends or family. Your dogs are welcome on all of our UK self-guided trips, except for the Hebridean Way and Affric Kintail Way. Sadly we can't currently offer dog-friendly trips on the Kerry Way.

  Our walking holidays in the UK and Ireland

Self-guided and Private Guided

Affric Lodge on the Affric Kintail Way
Affric Kintail Way
Walk through beautiful Glen Affric to the Scottish West Coast
From GBP 455 for 3 to 5 stages
Nine Standards Rigg on the Coast to Coast
Coast to Coast
Follow Wainwright's route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay
From GBP 660 for 5 to 16 stages
Seilebost beach on the Hebridean Way
Hebridean Way
Trek the island chain from Barra to Lewis, past white sandy beaches
From GBP 760 for 4 to 14 stages
Stage 5 from Cahersiveen to Waterville
Kerry Way
Trek around the Iveragh Peninsula with a mix of mountain and sea views
From GBP 890 for 8 to 10 stages
View from Cat Bells on the Lake District Tour
Lake District Tour
Starting from Ambleside, trek a circuit through the Lake District National Park
From GBP 610 for 4 to 6 stages
Hadrian's Wall on the Pennine Way
Pennine Way
Complete the rugged Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm
From GBP 680 for 5 to 21 stages
Tryfan
Snowdonia Way
Explore the mountains and coastline of the Snowdonia National Park in Wales
From GBP 770 for 6 to 10 stages
Black Mount Hills on the West Highland Way
West Highland Way
Walk Scotland's classic long distance path from Milngavie to Fort William
From GBP 780 for 6 to 9 stages

Walking in the UK and Ireland: An introduction

Not sure which trip to choose or simply keen to find out more about walking in the UK in general? Have a look at our Walking Guides for in-depth information about the outdoor way of life in Britain. Information on hiking in Ireland coming soon.

Walking Guide: Walking in the UK
Walking Guide: Walking with Dogs

Alternatively, why not check out our Articles where our team regularly shares first-hand information, ideas and inspiration on walking in the UK!

The Best Way to Discover the UK’s Highest Peaks
A Beginner's Guide to Walking in the Lake District
Our 5 favourite books to take on a walking holiday


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