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England Hiking Tours

Booking one of these amazing England Hiking Tours will open up an entirely new world full of adventure for you.

England walking tours offer an immersive journey through diverse landscapes, from the picturesque countryside of the Cotswolds to coastal paths along the English Channel. Planning a walking trip in England promises cultural immersion and abundant outdoor adventures, making it an unforgettable experience. Explore charming villages, soak in stunning vistas, and delve into the rich heritage of England on these epic walking tours.

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Open details for James Herriot Way Walking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Moderate

James Herriot Way Walking Tour

This beautiful 80 km / 50-mile circular walk in the Yorkshire Dales threads its way around the valleys of Wensleydale and Swaledale and over the mountains and moorlands between these two emerald dales. A walk designed to take in some of the countryside beloved by James Alfred Wight, the vet who wrote about his experiences in the Yorkshire Dales as James Herriot. These books became popular in the 1970s and 80s and spawned a film and a very popular television series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
6 days from $750USDDetails
Open details for Lake District Walking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Moderate

Lake District Walking Tour

Keswick, located in the heart of the Lake District, provides the perfect base for exploring one of England’s most stunning landscapes. This seven-day self-guided walking tour includes a variety of routes, from gentle walks around Derwentwater Lake to more challenging ascents of Skiddaw and Blencathra. Daily hikes offer breathtaking views of lakes, valleys, and historical sites such as the Castlerigg Stone Circle. Accommodation is provided in comfortable guesthouses in Keswick, with breakfast included, while local restaurants and pubs serve traditional Cumbrian specialties for dinner.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
7 days from $850USDDetails
Open details for 5-Day Cotswold Villages Walking Tour

Cotswolds

Easy

5-Day Cotswold Villages Walking Tour

Have the quintessential English countryside experience on this self-guided walking tour of the Cotswold villages! Each day you’ll take a lovely walk through the bucolic villages whose honey-coloured stone walls transport you back in time.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
5 days from $1,025USDDetails
Open details for Hadrian’s Wall Self-Guided
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Moderate

Hadrian’s Wall Self-Guided

The Hadrian’s Wall Path is an 84 mile (135 km) long National Trail stretching coast to coast across northern England, from Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria on the west coast.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
8 days from $1,050USDDetails
Open details for Cotswold Way North Section

Cotswolds

Moderate

Cotswold Way North Section

Discover the Cotswolds on foot on this 7-day self-guided walking tour along the Cotswold Way National Trail. This tour covers the northern section of the trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick, following the Cotswold escarpment to ensure fantastic views all along the way.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
7 days from $1,075USDDetails
Open details for Coast to Coast Path from St Bees to Kirkby
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Hard

Coast to Coast Path from St Bees to Kirkby

Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long-distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
8 days from $1,150USDDetails
Open details for Lizard Peninsula Walking Tour

Southern England

Moderate

Lizard Peninsula Walking Tour

Explore the beautiful and intoxicating coastal scenery of Cornwall on this Lizard Peninsula self-guided walking tour. You’ll be awe-struck by the rugged and dramatic landscape, full of rocky cliffs, crashing waves and salty sea breezes.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
7 days from $1,175USDDetails
Open details for Isle of Wight Walking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Southern England

Easy

Isle of Wight Walking Tour

Circumnavigating the island on The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a fulfilling achievement over a week of walking. Almost half of the island has been designated as an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Coastal Footpath is a circular long‑distance footpath consisting of 67 miles (107 km), unfolding on public footpaths and minor lanes, with some sections along roads. It should be noted that the path does not follow the coastline all the way, but also diverts inland for long sections.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
8 days from $1,175USDDetails
Open details for Walking England’s Jurassic Coast

Southern England

Moderate

Walking England’s Jurassic Coast

This 5-day self-guided walking holiday explores the Jurassic Coast section of the South West Coast Path. During your tour, you’ll hike from village to village while you explore the coastline of this World Heritage Site. Expect staggering seaside cliffs, expansive beach, and otherwordly rock formations!

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
5 days from $1,195USDDetails
Open details for Offa’s Dyke Path South Trail
Lifetime Deposit

Southern England

Moderate

Offa’s Dyke Path South Trail

The 8th Century ruthless King of Mercia, called Offa, built a huge earthwork to define his territory. It generally followed the high ground with commanding views into the mountains and down into the valleys. Today, the remaining 80 miles of embankment forms the basis of a famous walk: Offa’s Dyke Path. Our walk follows the southern half of this trail from Chepstow to Knighton (±145 km).

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
8 days from $1,195USDDetails
Open details for Cotswold Way South Section

Cotswolds

Moderate

Cotswold Way South Section

Explore the south section of the Cotswold Way as it stretches from Painswick to Bath, taking you along picturesque country lanes, over rolling hills of grassland, and through the idyllic towns and villages that form the very heart of the Cotswolds.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
7 days from $1,225USDDetails
Open details for Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Hard

Coast to Coast Path from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hoods Bay

Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long-distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
11 days from $1,275USDDetails
Open details for Hadrian’s Wall Walking Tour

Northern England

Moderate

Hadrian’s Wall Walking Tour

One of the best walks in the UK is the Hadrian’s Wall Path. This self-guided walking tour allows you to explore beautiful Northern England, while enjoying the history and beauty of the English Countryside.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
7 days from $1,325USDDetails
Open details for Cotswold Villages Walking Tour

Cotswolds

Moderate

Cotswold Villages Walking Tour

Explore classic country village life in England as the Cotswold Villages walking tour takes you through some of the best-known villages in the Cotswolds, plus a few that are off the beaten path.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
7 days from $1,425USDDetails
Open details for Complete Cotswold Way in 9 days

Cotswolds

Hard

Complete Cotswold Way in 9 days

Walk the entire Cotswold Way National Trail on this 9-day self-guided walking tour. You’ll walk just over 100 miles, and following the Cotswold Way allows you to explore this beautiful region on foot, passing through local villages and guiding you to a wide variety of historical sites and scenic overlooks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
9 days from $1,625USDDetails
Open details for South West Coast Path: South Devon Coast

Southern England

Hard

South West Coast Path: South Devon Coast

This self-guided walk on the Devon Coast is spectacular. The ruggedly beautiful coastline is marked by cliffs and natural rock formations, and the South West Coast Path traces this wild and natural area, calling out to walkers ready for adventures.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Mar-Sep
9 days from $1,675USDDetails
Open details for South Downs Way Walking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Southern England

Moderate

South Downs Way Walking Tour

The complete South Downs Way stretches for a hundred miles over a rare large area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and follows the chalk ridge just to the north of the popular seaside towns on the Sussex and Hampshire coast. The original ‘Way’ extended the 80 miles or so between Eastbourne and Buriton near Petersfield, but was extended in the late 1980s to Winchester making it exactly 100 miles.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
10 days from $1,825USDDetails
Open details for South West Coast Path: Jurassic Coast

Southern England

Hard

South West Coast Path: Jurassic Coast

This self-guided walking tour follows the South West Coast Path on The Jurassic Coast, an exceptionally beautiful section of the English coastline, significant enough to be designated as a World Heritage Site.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
9 days from $1,850USDDetails
Open details for South West Coast Path: Somerset and Devon

Southern England

Hard

South West Coast Path: Somerset and Devon

This self-guided walking tour of the South West Coast Path in western Somerset and northern Devon allows you the freedom to explore this beautiful stretch of English coastline on foot.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
11 days from $1,925USDDetails
Open details for 12-Day Cotswold Way Walking Tour
Lifetime Deposit

Cotswolds

Moderate

12-Day Cotswold Way Walking Tour

Experience the 12-Day Cotswold Way Walk, a breathtaking journey through the quintessential English countryside. This scenic walking tour takes you along the Cotswold Way, a historic 102-mile trail stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath, offering an immersive experience through rolling hills, charming villages, and stunning panoramic views.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
12 days from $1,975USDDetails
Open details for Cotswold Way Classic Walking Tour

Cotswolds

Moderate

Cotswold Way Classic Walking Tour

Walk the whole Cotswold Way National Trail from north to south on this 12-day self-guided walking tour. Just over 100 miles, the Cotswold Way trail allows you to explore this scenic region on foot, from charming local villages to historical sites and scenic overlooks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
12 days from $2,075USDDetails
Open details for South West Coast Path: South Cornwall Coast

Southern England

Moderate

South West Coast Path: South Cornwall Coast

This self-guided walking tour takes in part of the South West Coast Trail on the South Cornwall Coast. The southern coast of Cornwall is famous for its incredible landscapes.

Walking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
12 days from $2,225USDDetails
Open details for Coast to Coast Path
Lifetime Deposit

Northern England

Hard

Coast to Coast Path

Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is by far the most popular long-distance trail in Britain, and one of the world’s great walks.

Walking
Self-Guided
Mar-Oct
18 days from $2,325USDDetails
Open details for South West Coast Path: North Cornwall Coast

Southern England

Moderate

South West Coast Path: North Cornwall Coast

This self-guided walking tour on the South West Coast Path (SWCP) in North Cornwall is spectacular. Beautiful landscape, charming villages and great walking.

Trekking
Self-Guided
Jan-Dec
13 days from $2,425USDDetails
Open details for Northumberland and the Lake District Walking Tour

Northern England

Moderate

Northumberland and the Lake District Walking Tour

Want to explore some of the best walking in Northern England? This tour allows you to explore the incredible Lake District National Park, but also offers an introduction to Northumberland National Park, another stunning national park.

Walking
Guided
May-Jul, Sep-Oct
7 days from $3,825USDDetails
Open details for National Parks of the UK Walking Tour

Southern England

Moderate

National Parks of the UK Walking Tour

What better way to explore walking in the UK then this guided walking tour, that takes in walking trails in four of the best National Parks in the UK.

Walking
Guided
May-Sep
10 days from $5,025USDDetails
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England general information
Where to go walking in England

There's a plethora of options for walking in England, whether along scenic routes of the Cotswolds, exploring the rugged terrain of Northern England, or hiking along the coastline in Southern England. From tranquil countryside to bustling cities, England's walking tours cater to a variety of travellers.

What makes walking in England special?

Walking in England offers a unique blend of history, nature, and adventure. Walkers can traverse iconic regions like the Cotswolds, Lake District, and Yorkshire Dales, immersing themselves in stunning landscapes and cultural treasures along the way.

When to go walking in England

The best time for walking in England depends on weather preferences and avoiding crowds. Late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct) offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists. Summer is suitable for most regions, although it can be busier. Winter walking is feasible in areas with mild climates.

Top 10 Walking Tours in England:
  1. National Parks of the UK Walking Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems found within the UK's renowned national parks.
  2. Coast to Coast Path immerses you in the diverse landscapes and rich heritage of England, spanning from the Irish Sea to the North Sea on this legendary walking route.
  3. South West Coast Path: Somerset and Devon invites you to hike along rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and charming coastal villages, experiencing the breathtaking beauty of England's southwestern coastline.
  4. South Downs Way Walking Tour follows the scenic South Downs Way, discovering panoramic views, chalk hills, and picturesque villages across one of England's most cherished national parks.
  5. Complete Cotswold Way in 9 days lets you experience the diverse beauty of the Cotswolds, journeying through meadows, woodlands, and historic towns along this renowned long-distance trail.
  6. Walking England’s Jurassic Coast allows you to uncover millions of years of geological history as you traverse dramatic cliffs, fossil-rich beaches, and picturesque coastal villages along this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  7. Isle of Wight Walking Tour invites you to explore the island's varied landscapes, from stunning coastal paths and lush woodlands to charming villages and historic landmarks.
  8. Lizard Peninsula Walking Tour leads you through the rugged beauty of Cornwall's southernmost tip, where dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and breathtaking seascapes await.
  9. Hadrian’s Wall Self-Guided allows you to traverse the ancient Roman frontier at your own pace, immersing yourself in history while enjoying the stunning landscapes of northern England.
  10. Lake District Walking Tour offers an opportunity to hike through the iconic landscapes of England's Lake District, where majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, and picturesque valleys await exploration.
Travel tips for England Hiking Tours
What to pack when walking in England?

Pack sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, snacks, map, compass, first-aid kit, and a fully charged phone.

Are luggage transfers available on walks in England?

Yes, many walking routes in England offer luggage transfer services between accommodations for convenience.

How long do I need to walk in England?

Duration varies. Short walks could be a day, while longer trails like the Pennine Way may take several weeks to complete.

Are there family-friendly walks in England?

Yes, family-friendly walks include paths in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and along canals, offering gentle routes suitable for all ages.

What are the accommodations when walking in England?

Accommodations range from campsites and B&Bs to hotels along popular walking routes in England.

Can I do a self-guided walk in England?

Yes, many walking routes are well-marked and suitable for self-guided walks, with maps and guidebooks available.

Can I do a guided walk in England?

Yes, experienced guides lead guided walks, offering insights into nature, history, and culture along the way.

What is the best time of year to go hiking in England in terms of weather and avoiding crowds?

The best time is typically spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) for milder weather and fewer crowds.

Are there any permits or fees required to hike certain trails or access certain areas in England?

Permits and fees vary depending on the trail and area. Some national parks and private estates may require permits or charge entrance fees.

What wildlife might I encounter while hiking in England, and are there any safety precautions I should take?

Wildlife includes deer, birds, and occasional smaller mammals. Be cautious of adders (snakes) in certain areas and respect wildlife from a distance.

Are there any specific trail etiquettes or rules I should be aware of while hiking in England?

Stay on marked trails, close gates behind you, respect private property, and leave no trace by taking your litter with you.

Are there any ranger stations or visitor centers along hiking trails in England where I can get information or assistance?

Yes, many national parks and popular hiking areas have ranger stations or visitor centers offering information, maps, and assistance.

What are some essential safety tips for hiking in England, especially in remote or mountainous areas?

Carry essential supplies, check weather forecasts, tell someone your plans, stay hydrated, and be prepared for changing conditions.

Are there any hiking trails in England suitable for beginners or those with limited mobility?

Yes, many trails are suitable for beginners or those with limited mobility, offering gentle gradients and accessible paths.

Can I bring my dog with me on hiking trails in England, and are there any restrictions or guidelines for hiking with pets?

Yes, dogs are allowed on many hiking trails in England, but they must be kept on a leash in certain areas, and owners should clean up after them. If booking a tour, please inquire in advance so that dog-friendly accommodations can be arranged.

Are there any water sources along hiking trails in England where I can refill my bottles, or should I bring my own water supply?

Some trails may have natural water sources such as streams or springs, but it's advisable to bring your own water supply to ensure safety.

What are some alternative activities or attractions near popular hiking trails in England for rest days or inclement weather?

Nearby attractions may include historic sites, museums, gardens, or towns with shops, cafes, and cultural events, providing options for rest days or bad weather.

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