A guided tour through the sceptred isle | United Kingdom

Walking as a hobby is becoming more popular and there is no better place to experience the joys of walking than in the UK. With thousands upon thousands of miles of public rights of way, walking in the UK is a wonderful experience for experienced walkers and newbies alike.

There really is no better way to discover a country than by taking to your feet and getting up close and personal with the countryside and locals. Although it is not uncommon to head off to sunnier climes and more exotic locations on walking holidays, there are some wonderful walking breaks to be had right here in the UK.

Highlands, Scotland, UK by Francisco Gonzalez

Walking in the UK can be as easy going or as challenging as your fitness allows. Gentle rolling hills, endless swathes of countryside, lakeland vistas and coastal treks are all on the agenda and guided walking holidays in the UK help you to make the most of all that is on offer in this green and pleasant land.

The windswept moors

If you enjoy heading off the beaten track into the unknown, then a walk through the wild and windswept moors will provide hours of pleasure. Dartmoor National Park attracts hundreds of walkers to its rugged beauty and gives a real sense of walking back into a forgotten era. With ancient stone circles, Bronze Age villages and clapper bridges to be found, it is impossible not to be in awe of this wilderness. The Moor is infamous for the ease with which visitors unfamiliar with the area can get lost, with extreme weather often settling in a matter of minutes. A guided walk allows this area to be explored in safety.

The old clapper bridge at Postbridge in Dartmoor National Park, UK by Michal Stehlík

History and culture

For those who prefer to stay closer to civilisation and experience some of the diverse British culture, then a walk through Northumberland might be in order. Your walk could take in a trip to Lindisfarne with its tranquil beauty and its Christian history, or trek Hadrian’s wall, visiting the many Roman remains along the way. This area has its fair share of castles to visit too, with the opportunity to stay locally and walk out each day, or be guided along a longer walk with different hotels to stay at along the way. When moving from hotel to hotel each night on a guided walk, your luggage will be moved for you, leaving you to just carry your daily needs.

Hadrian’s wall, Northumberland, UK by quisnovus

The Highlands

Walking in the Highlands of Scotland is an experience not to be missed. The western Highlands offer some of the best mountain walking in the whole of Britain, with an opportunity to see the lochs, ridges and glens firsthand. Not only a walkers’ paradise, this is also a photographers’ paradise, with scenery that is unrivalled anywhere else. Walks through the Highlands can be challenging, but there are easier routes suitable for the whole family. Rest days can be enjoyed between walks to allow recovery time if needed, which can be especially beneficial when walking with younger children.

AUTHOR BIO:
Adriana Frederick is a keen walker whose ambition is to walk from John O’Groats to Land’s End. In the meantime, she is satisfied with taking one of the many guided walking holidays in the UK every year and writing about her experiences for travel blogs.

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