Hiking in England
Our England walking holidays take you north, south, east and west of the country, through landscapes where national trails are also national treasures. We have walking tours along England’s most historic trails, such as Hadrian’s Wall, the Lake District and Peak District. There are iconic long-distance hiking holidays such as the Coast to Coast Walk, or the heavenly headlands of the South West Coast Path through Cornwall and beyond. Trekking in England takes you cross-country too, on southern saunters such as the South Downs Way, or on hiking holidays through the Cotswolds. On our self-guided walking tours, where we organise everything for you, and arrange luggage transfers, you can explore England’s natural and cultural heritage with ease, and in awe.
Popular walking tours in England
Top regions and trails
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Best time to visit England
England opens up its green and pleasant lands to adventurers between March and October. Here are some top tips on the best time to hike its varied landscapes, whether you’re going coastal or the Cotswolds, to the lakes or over peaks.
Our five best hikes in England
Who doesn’t love taking photos of a waymarker in a beautiful location while walking? And England makes some beauties, as you will see on our favourite day hikes. All part of longer, luscious trails.
Everything you need to know about walking the Coast to Coast path
This epic English trek is one of the most well-known long-distance walking trails in the world, and walking the Coast to Coast Path is one of the best ways to explore the country’s three most celebrated national parks.
South Downs Way guide to all its ups and downs
If you aren’t familiar with the word ‘down’, then it can almost sound like a downer. But hiking the chalk hills, which are known historically as downs, by following the 160km South Downs Way, is one of the most positive, and pastorally perfect experiences you can have. Read more.
Everything you need to know about the South West Coast Path national trail
This is a coastal spectacle on steroids, and also the UK’s longest walking trail at over 1,000km that clings to the coasts of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. It’s a piñata of peninsulas, a celebration of coves and joined up thinking at its most joyous.
Walking the Pilgrims’ Way
Our in-house travel writer shares her thoughts about this walking holiday along England’s lesser-known pilgrimage, taking in the North Downs Way and ancient Pilgrims’ Way, between Rochester and Canterbury.
Solo walking in the Lake District
Our adventure operations specialist, Frances Daw, headed up to one of her most beloved parts of the UK to explore the Lake District. Taking on five days of solo walking, she shares her thoughts on exploring in solitary refinement.
