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With a wealth of relaxed walking and cycling itineraries in Europe, our sister company Headwater are experts when it comes to organising active self-guided holidays.

They do all the planning for you, putting together routes and flexible schedules so all you need to focus on is savouring your quality time away. They hand-pick small, family-owned hotels, with delicious regional cuisine, and owners who take a genuine interest in their guests. No two hotels are ever the same, from historic castles, old manor houses and working farms to stylish villas and converted convents with wonderful cloisters and hidden courtyards.

Gastronomy is a huge part of these tours, with many featuring included wine tastings, Michelin starred restaurants en route and a wealth of local artisan producers to try.

Headwater Walking Holidays

The beauty of the Bay of Naples has been enchanting travellers for centuries, with visitors falling in love with its dramatic coastline, glimmering seas, and pastel-coloured towns.

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from USD 2,079

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Self-guided walking in the picturesque Austrian Alps

Walking & Trekking

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8 Days from USD 1,779

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Discover the Troodos Mountains and Akamas Peninsula on this self-guided walk

Walking & Trekking

Follow the historic Nakasendo Trail, exploring the incredible cities of Kyoto and Tokyo either side of your journey.

Walking & Trekking

8 Days from USD 2,499

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

An immersive adventure along the famous trails of Mont Blanc.

Walking & Trekking

7 Days from USD 1,679

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

The Speyside Way, created in 1981 stretches from Buckie on the Moray Firth, to Aviemore the most famous of Highland resorts, taking in numerous whiskey distilleries, and areas of incredible natural beauty.

Walking & Trekking

5 Days from USD 1,399

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This short break features the famous trails of Mont Blanc.

Walking & Trekking

7 Days from USD 1,999

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This magical tour showcases the Inner Hebrides Islands, also known as the Clyde Islands, off the West Coast of Scotland.

Walking & Trekking

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Headwater Cycling Holidays

8 Days from USD 2,599

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Explore the ancient history and archeaological sites of the Peloponnese.

Cycling

8 Days from USD 1,749

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

In the heart of the Mediterranean lies Puglia, a unique landscape sandwiched between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Cycling

12 Days from USD 2,479

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Starting in Matera, the city of 'Sassi' and a UNESCO world heritage site, and through the local canyons, the 'gravine', you will enter Puglia, a unique landscape sandwiched between the Adriatic and Ionian seas.

Cycling

8 Days from USD 4,049

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

This cycling trip takes you across a vast landscape of mountains and valleys, to vineyards and glaciers.

Cycling

8 Days from USD 3,299

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Discover the stunning North coast of Corsica

Cycling

8 Days from USD 4,679

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Cycle the very best of Maine’s diverse coastline, from the quiet beauty of Pemaquid Point and up to the shores of Penobscot Bay.

Cycling

8 Days from USD 2,549

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Sitting between Catalonia to the east, Valencia to the south and the Pyrenees to the North, Aragon is known for its long and rich history, evidenced through its architectural splendour and historic medieval towns and villages.

Cycling

8 Days from USD 2,049

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

The journey from the Dolomites to Venice covers the regions of South Tyrol and Veneto.

Cycling

10 Days from USD 2,749

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

A wonderful bike tour through ever-changing scenery takes you from the mountainous Austrian border at the Brenner Pass to finish on the medieval streets of Venice on the Adriatic

Cycling

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Headwater Family and Winter Holidays

9 Days from USD 3,179

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Experience the ultimate triple activity holiday in the Dordogne

Family

9 Days from USD 3,079

Self-Guided Holidays (Excl. Flights)

Safe, undemanding canoeing holiday on the most celebrated river in France

Family

8 Days from USD 249

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Enjoy varied tracks in beautiful Norwegian landscape with our sister company Headwater

Winter

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This is a beautiful area for hiking, and the variety of self-guided hikes we were given was great. There was everything from short easy rambles to long challenging climbs. The Bellevue Hotel was wonderful, with awesome service and delicious food. Definitely an experience I would be happy to repeat. The only negative factor was that, although we never got lost, some of the route notes could do with updating. It seemed that total hike distances were often understated. Also, we did the last tour of the season, and found that some of the refugios mentioned as lunch stops were closed. I would recommend that anyone going late in the season check before setting out, or be sure to carry your own food.
Rosemary Finch Walking in the Italian Dolomites

This tour was a welcome change from the fast paced touring of the big cities. We became familiar with the topography and vegetation as we hiked daily, also visiting towns known for wines and cheeses. The town of Chianciano provided a magnificent backdrop to our accomodation of Agriturismo La Pietriccia. We were awakened every morning to the rooster crowing. Stefano was an attentive and knowledgeable host. Plenty of food was served at the 4 course suppers. I feel this tour was necessary to complete my knowledge of the culture of Italy!
Susan Hoogenboom A Taste of Tuscany Self-Guided Walking

Seeing the Lake District on foot is outstanding! We were well supplied with directions for getting around, and the lodging and other support arrangements were excellent. I highly recommend this trip for poetry and essay writers, for those who love the serenity of the English countryside, for those who love to hike. With our walking sticks (needed at times) and good hiking boots, we were well equipped for a special trip of a lifetime.
Ruth Benedict Literary Walking in the Lake District

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