Of course, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are different – as different as pasties, haggis, colcannon and Welsh cakes. As for landscapes, contrast the Scottish Highlands and islands with the Welsh valleys and dramatic coastline. Natural wonders? How about the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (that’s Game of Thrones country). And England’s variety astonishes visitors, from the romantic Lake District and Cornwall to castles, stately homes and elegant gardens. Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Harry Potter; visit the free, world-class museums and galleries in cities, such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford and Bath, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
TIP: Herefordshire’s Golden Valley looks ‘forever England’. Stroll round picture-postcard villages, such as Peterchurch, Vowchurch and Turnastone. At the 800-year-old Pandy Inn in Dorstone, relax over pints of proper cider produced by Gwatkin’s, just down the valley in Abbey Dore.
This self drive holiday to Orkney and Shetland gives you the opportunity to experience the wonderful landscapes, fascinating wildlife and archaeological heritage of these magical, and very different parts of the UK.
Explore some of the quieter paths of the North West Lakes with great views of Ullswater, the Helvellyn range and the Borrowdale Fells. There are 2 versions of this walk, a shorter 4 night version for those with less time and the full circular route over 6 nights.
In contrast to the more crowded sections of the South West Coast Path, the part along the North Devon and Somerset coasts is not only quieter but of quite a different character. We've created a magical combination of the best coastal walking with Exmoor itself, cosy villages and some striking literary connections.
See Scotland's most distinctive lochs, mountains, moors and castles while touring on the world-renowned West Highland and Kyle Lines on a guided train tour.
The South Downs Way is beautiful journey through the downlands of South East England, starting in the historic city of Winchester. The route follows paths and ancient green lanes though England’s newest national park before reaching the English Channel at the dramatic chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters.
Offa’s Dyke, the 80 mile long earthwork for centuries marking the border between England and Wales, runs along ridge tops between (formerly) fortified valley towns, resulting in some splendidly scenic walking.
The Whole Hadrian's Wall Path from Mickledore Walking Holidays is an excellent holiday to explore the English countryside. The trail follows the Roman remains of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast across the country.
Carefully designed holiday, touring Yorkshire and Hadrian's Wall by train, including the famous Settle-Carlisle railway.
Our unique holiday combines a fabulous day trip in first class on the Jacobite Express steam train, that runs on the final section of the line, from Fort William to Mallaig, with two nights at a small, family-run hotel in the highland village of Spean Bridge. This holiday is a great way to celebrate special occasions, such as landmark birthdays.
St Oswalds Way is a great route linking the Northumberland Coast with Hadrian's Wall, over sweeping beaches, pretty villages and the quiet countryside. Starting at Holy Island and finishing at Hadrian's Wall, the route has lots of history, dramatic castles and all the best bits of England's best kept secret- Northumberland.
