Inner peace and freedom in the Razès southern France
In depth look at The Razès in southern France: an incredibly diverse landscape filled with nature and culture. Perfect for a walking holiday ... Get to know Jo and Bob, long-time small-scale walking holiday providers based in southern France. Travel along as we take a...
Capturing the Trail: 15 Beautiful and Inspiring Hiking Photos
Enjoy a hand-picked selection of wonderful hiking photos. Hiking offers many benefits for your body and mind... Less stress, a better mood, and increased overall wellbeing...Anyone who's ever been on a walking holiday knows that hiking can be about much more than just...
How to enjoy a memorable walking holiday in Mallorca
The island of Mallorca has some of the best hiking spots in the Mediterranean. And it's all in some stunningly beautiful scenery too... When you think of the island of Mallorca, you’re probably instantly drawn to the stunning sprawling beaches and traditional Spanish...
Last Minute Green List Walking Holiday in Portugal
Portugal is one of the few countries on the green list as of May 2021. The Eastern Algarve is a wonderful area where you can experience some of the best Portugal has to offer. With Covid restrictions the past year (2020) has been very uncertain when it came to...
Walk the dog … and get fit for your next walking holiday
Your best friend can help you get fit for your next walking holiday Here is a little question for dog-owners: Do you walk the dog, or does the dog walk you? It doesn't matter as long as you walk As far as we're concerned, it doesn't really matter. We all know walking...
Walking and breathing
Walking and breathing (or breathwalking) is a simple, natural and effective form of meditation (click image for larger version). Of course you can go out for a walk and just experience everything around you: nature, good company, all the beauty Earth has to offer. And...
How walking makes you happy
Walking makes you happy! (click image for larger version). Walking is not only good for your health but also makes you happier! Most of us know about the health benefits of walking on our bodies. For example, walking (and exercising in general) raises our heart rates...
Review – Hiking with the Osprey Archeon 25 Backpack
We tried out the new Osprey Archeon 25 backpack and found it perfect for dayhikes with plenty of space and a very comfortable fit (click image for larger version). In this backpack review we're looking at the Osprey Archeon 25 men's that came out this Spring. Osprey...
Finding Cheap Airport Parking for your Walking Holiday
Finding the perfect parking spot for your car when you're travelling by plane is a piece of cake with an airport parking comparison service. How do you find the best airport parking for your walking holiday? In this review we look at a free to use comparison website...
Why Smart Accountants Like Walking
Take a short virtual tour with Peter, an accountant in the Netherlands, who makes walking part of his routine There's no denying it: walking is good for you. And that's why we see more and more people that make walking a part of their daily or weekly routine. In the...
#GampingChallenge by Osprey
Osprey have set up the #GampingChallenge (Garden/Living Room Challenge). The best garden camp / indoor den will win a hiking pack bundle for the entire family. Staying at home doesn’t have to be without adventure! Osprey is challenging you to join the...
Walking La Gomera, the Sacred Mountain
la Gomera is a well-known hiking Mecca. Call me a romantic, but I adore woodland and forest rambles above all other landscapes in which to roam. I think this is due to the fairy tale scenery that invokes my imagination and fills my senses with joy…
The 4 Most Scenic Walking Holiday Routes of All Time
If you want to see some of the world and keep fit at the same time, here are our top four most scenic destinations for an unforgettable walking holiday. Walking holidays have been growing in popularity over the past few years, especially with millennials. Where once...
A xalar! walking, wine, art (and fun!) in Catalonia, Spain
You won’t easily find Barberà de la Conca (locally called Barberà) — it’s so small it doesn’t even feature on signposts — until you’re practically there. The name aXalar, pronounced asha-LA [/əʃə'ɬa/:] or acha-LA [/ətʃə'ɬa/:],...
Discover England’s beautiful South West with Bath and West Walks
England's SouthWest has so much to offer the walker with its contrasting scenery. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the beautiful countryside and the fascinating heritage. In this article we talk with Graham & Sue Robinson from Bath & West Country Walks. Graham and...
Le Pays de Gâtine: a hidden gem in idyllic French Countryside
Hundreds of miles of appealing paths, tracks and lanes meander through gentle rolling countryside in South-West France Le Pays de Gâtine has hundreds of miles of appealing paths, tracks and lanes meandering through gentle rolling countryside – it is a veritable...
Walking along Cornwall’s Magical Coastline
Cornwall has some of the most dramatic landscapes and scenery imaginable anywhere on Earth. Everyone agrees that it's magical here. Cornwall; that little peninsular at the bottom left toe of England! Explore the finest coastline in the world on foot with Martin Hunt...
Walking holidays to be enjoyed not endured
Join John and Carolyn on a journey on the beautiful island of Menorca, and find out how they started their walking holiday business from nothing and developed it over the past 15 years How do you start a successful walking holiday company when you’ve never been on an...
Springtime in Arcadia
Springtime in Arcadia is a spectacular celebration of all that nature has to offer in this beautiful part of Greece Arcadia is my home and also the vision of a pastoral paradise if you look in your dictionary. In a world full of uncertainties it is wonderful to be...
Walking in Umbria, a unique experience
A typical landscape in Italy's Umbria - rolling hills and wide views... perfect for walking and hiking. People call Umbria the green heart of Italy. And I first fell in love with the beauty of this small region in the early nineties. Then, in the year 2000, I decided...
Discover the warm and authentic side of the Algarve
At the Guadiana River in the Portugese Eastern Algarve you can walk in beautiful wild landscapes When people think of the Algarve they generally think of the western side, where most of the large resorts, busy towns and hotel chains are situated. But it’s the eastern...
6 Top tips for going on a walking holiday with friends
Going on a walking holiday with friends can be the experience of a lifetime... if you do it right Being outside in the fresh air, exploring new places on foot, seeing things that are so often missed by other people – walking holidays are amazing. However, like...
Discover Lubrin – a Peaceful Walking Retreat in Almeria Spain
Happy walking under blue skies around Lubrin, Almeria in Spain By John Vincent, owner of Cortijo Fuente Arriba Twenty years ago my wife and I visited Almeria, the easternmost province of Andalucia for the first time and discovered the authentic Spanish mountain...
Books to Bring on Your Walking Holiday
Of course a walking holiday is mainly for being out on the track. But from time to time you also need a break, and then a good book can be the perfect hiking companion. Holidays are the best times to indulge in books. There are no pressing deadlines, household errands...
Walking where nature and history meet at every corner
The village of Sitena nested in its green plane tree filled valley Our home area is the largest National Park on land in Greece. And because Greece has some of the greatest biodiversity in Europe, we walk here surrounded by fabulous nature and unique flora. Add to...
Unique guided safari in Norway
Fulufjellet National Park in Norway: unspoilt natural beauty When most people think of Norway they think of the Fjords. But this beautiful country has far more to offer. One of these places is Trysil. Trysil is home to one of Norway’s newest National Parks,...
Luxury walking on Menorca to be enjoyed not endured
Menorca will always bring smiles to the walker's face Menorca is an unspoiled walking paradise. If you enjoy walking through pine and oak forests, leading down to deserted beaches and coves, this holiday is just for you! Our Luxury Walking holidays for Couples on...
Walking holidays with Greece on Foot in Arcadia
Leonidio, the local capital of Kynouria When I first came to Greece I expected a holiday brochure of white washed island houses in the sun above a beach. What I found for the last 30 years has been that and so much more. The landscape and people of Greece have such...
Discover the inland Valleys of Costa Blanca
The beautiful Costa Blanca When people think of the Costa Blanca they generally think of summer holidays on the coast but as many others are discovering the inland valleys are the perfect setting for outdoor pursuits. Walkers, mountaineers and cyclists have been...
How To Stay Safe On Your Hiking Holiday
Staying safe on your walking holiday Everybody who has been on a hiking holiday knows just how eye-opening and adventurous it can be. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner who’s just about to set off on their first hike, knowing how to stay safe is...
The Greek island of Amorgos, a paradise for a walking holiday!
Amorgos, Ammoudi beach, photo by Dario Morandotti (CC BY-SA 2.0) Amorgos is the Easternmost island of the Cyclades group, between Naxos and Astypalea. With a good network of paths and some of the most beautiful scenery in the Cyclades... it's a perfect location for a...
Explore the Rota Vicentina – coastal walking trails in Portugal
Explore Vicentina Nature Park's coastal paths & trails - wonderful walking in sunny Portugal Located in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal, in the heart of the SW Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park, Vicentina Travel is a Local Tour Operator that promotes...
10 Beautiful English landscapes
Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland. One of those beautiful English landscapes... England is one of those countries that seems to be made for exploring on foot. Thousands of miles of excellent footpaths, pleasant walking weather year-round (Spring and Autumn tend to...
Mercantour National Park, France – Never heard of it?
The mountains around Lac Fourca in the Mercantour National Park, France - photo © SpaceBetween “The Mercantour? – never heard of it” – don’t tell too many people about it!!! In a shrinking planet, it is great to have the chance to holiday in an unspoilt national...
How does an independent outdoor holiday company make sure that its guests have a great time?
A job that most people could only dream of and one that really suits our personalities... My wife Carolyn and I have organised walking holidays on Menorca for more than a decade. In recent years, we've grown and also run painting and cycling holidays on Menorca along...
The Lot Valley in France: a walker’s paradise
The Lot Valley in France - a walker's paradise ... ideal for exploring on foot A walker's paradise: the Lot Valley in France. An area with a wealth of prehistoric and medieval sites, picturesque hilltop villages, and an unspoiled and varied landscape, ideal for...
Walking in Portugal’s Medieval Alentejo
Walking in Medieval Alentejo, Portugal: Impressive medieval villages and untouched nature. Portugal is a land that offers a great diversity of natural, architectural, cultural, gastronomic aspects, giving any visitor the opportunity of admiring unique diverse...
Walking in the Herault, Languedoc
Panoramic vistas, quaint villages and the Mediterranean coast Join your hosts for a varied walking program taking in views of panoramic vistas, quaint villages and the Mediterranean coast. You'll also visit a chateau where a friend of your hosts will give a tour of...
The Lizard at your own pace
Explore miles of scenic coast path on the Lizard Peninsula Explore the 38 picturesque miles of the Lizard’s coastal path entirely at your own pace! A unique Walking holiday where you stay your entire holiday in the same accommodation, so no packing of your bags each...
Walking in Medieval Portugal
Undiscovered trails in the Medieval Landscape of North Alentejo Varied walking in the relatively unknown region of North Alentejo in Portugal. From experiencing unparalleled natural beauty to taste freshly made bread and wine from a local family, you are guaranteed a...
Explore the French Alps
refuge to refuge alpine walking route in the Southern French Alps Wonderful refuge to refuge alpine walking in the Southern French Alps. During this walking holiday you will pass through many different types of landscapes; valleys with a high mountain ambiance with...
Walk the French Alps
Guided walking in the beautiful French Alps Six days of guided walking in beautiful alpine scenery, wildlife and flowers, staying in mountain refuges... You'll walk in the four valleys visible from Champsaur's highest mountain, the Vieux Chaillol. Each of these areas...
Wolf Tracking in the French Alps
Walk in wild, still relatively untouched landscapes rich in wildlife... A guided walking holiday in the French Alps where you'll follow tracks of wild wolfs in the Alps! This is a once in a lifetime adventure... This walking/wildlife holiday is offered by Sally &...
Walking for Well-being – Soul Journeys
Guided and self-guided walking in the Razès region of the Languedoc Roussillon Join Jo and Bob Norton for guided and self-guided walking holidays based at the Razès Gîtes, in the sleepy village of Escueillens buried in the heart of the rolling Razès countryside...
Walking in the Chablais Mountains
Many, many trails in the French-Swiss Alps... great views and pristine nature Beautiful walking in a wonderful area with great views and pristine nature; the Chablais mountains on the Border of Switzerland and France... This stunning region of the French - Swiss Alps...
Classic Picos Walks
Impressive peaks, lush meadows and abundant wildlife in the Picos de Europa A fantastic guided walking holiday in the Picos de Europa organized by Pilar of Hotel Torrecerrero. Lovely walking in a landscape of towering peaks, flourishing valleys and lush meadows. Here...
Dordogne Plus Beaux Villages Walk
Inn to inn walking in the picturesque upper Dordogne valley Walk a self-guided trail in the stunning landscape of the upper Dordogne valley. You'll visit six of the "most beautiful villages" in France as you follow the meanders of the Dordogne. Along the way you can...
The Austrian Lake District
Beautiful walks in Austria from picturesque lakeside Obertraun Explore mountain peaks, enchanting forests and alpine meadows during this self-guided walking holiday in beautiful upper Austria, just an hour from Salzburg. Stay in the beautiful village of Obertraun on...
A surprise around every corner
The entrance to the Padriac cave in the Dordogne is large enough to swallow a house. Imagine yourself in a beautiful and quiet part of rural France. Come along with Richard and Alexandra Johnson as they take you on an imaginary day out walking in the Lot and...
Walking on Menorca
Luxury guided walking holiday on Menorca where the food is as important as the walking. Far less commercial than other Mediterranean locations, Menorca retains a charm that seems to come from another time. If you enjoy stunning sea views, unspoilt countryside, ancient...
Moorish Villages Trek
Self-guided walking week, walking from village to village in a a landscape of cultivated valleys dotted with white-washed villages Walk from village to village in the beautiful Alicante countryside during this self-guided walking holiday. In the Las Marinas...
Walking in the Pays de Gâtine
Self-guided walking week in picturesque countryside staying in a private auberge in France - full board Celebrated for its idyllic surroundings, the Pays de Gâtine region in western France offers delightful walks in unspoiled countryside. Explore hundreds of...
Explore the West Pyrenees
Self-guided and guided walks during a wonderful walking week in the West Pyrenees in France Wonderful walking holiday for couples and groups that offers both self-guided and guided walks. Explore the gentle foothills and visit scenic towns and villages such as Pau and...
Walk the Riviera Ridgeways in Liguria in Italy
Walk the ancient tracks from the sea to the peaks of the Maritime Alps The mountains and foothills of the Italian Riviera are one of the most overlooked walking areas of Europe. Only 20 miles from the busy, modern French Riviera you'll find walking trails surrounded...
Discover the Trails & Secrets of a Remote Greek Island
Amorgos offers lovely walks in beautiful Mediterranean coastal landscapes The relatively unknown Island of Amorgos is criss-crossed by ancient paths and trails leading to monasteries, mountain tops, traditional villages and colourful Mediterranean beaches. This...
To GPS or not to GPS?
GPS devices can be useful but they can rarely replace a good (waterproof) map and map readings skills when you are out on the hills. A guest article by Mike Thompson of Aqua3. Most walkers are big fans of printed maps, and looking to them before going out on a walk is...
Walking in the Alpujarras & Sierra Nevada
Explore two of the most popular areas for walking in Spain. This walking holiday has been especially created for walkers who would like to walk that little bit longer and also do some high level walks in this beautiful region in Spain. The whole of the area is still...
Go walking in snowdrop wood near you
Snowdrops are the first official flowering plant of the year, spot them on walks in the deep of winter! The lovely snowdrop is one of the first flowering plants of the year, and a promise of spring and warmer days to come. There is nothing better than spotting them on...
Discover Castles and Towers on foot in lovely Somerset
Discover Somerset's heritage while walking through beautiful, typical English landscapes. Sue and Graham of Bath & West Country walks have developed an interesting new self-guided itinerary. During this walking break you will stay in a historic inn in the beautiful...
The best areas for a walking holiday in Spain – in photos!
Some of the best and most popular areas for a walking holiday in Spain Some lovely images from around Spain, showing you some of the best areas for a walking holiday in Spain. We hope it will inspire you and give you a good idea of the variation of walking on offer in...
My grandmother started walking …
New Holiday in Croatia – Brac Island Explorer Tour
Christmas gift idea for walkers – a very special OS map!
Custom made OS maps centered on your home or favourite walk! Don't you just love maps? I can spend a very long time looking at them, planning my walks ahead, finding all the interesting looking paths and trails, that lonely farmhouse, that little wood, imagining what...
10% Discount on walking holiday in Alentejo – Portugal
Go walking in a beautiful nature park in Portugal with 10% discount. Quinta Azenha in the Alentejo area in Portugal offer a discount of 10% for bookings made before the end of January 2014! The discount is available for holidays of 7 nights or more and can take place...
New Walking Holiday in Portugal – Alentejo – Atlantic Coast
Walk through beautiful dune landscapes along the Atlantic Coast in Portugal We have just added a new walking holiday destination in Portugal - South West Alentejo on the Atlantic Coast. This walking holiday is organized by Carlos of Kayak & Nature Activitie, offering...
10 Amazing UK hiking trips you can do in a weekend
The UK is full of amazing places to hike. And they're surprisingly easy to get to as well. London Hiker has made it real easy to explore Britain on foot. The UK is a wonderful country to hike in and if you are lucky enough to live there, you could be out experiencing...
Lightweight, handmade bags for walking and hiking
These curved bags are handmade in Bristol. They look great and would be a wonderful way of carrying some items when you're going on a walk. Kervy bags are proving extremely popular with walkers seeking an alternative to backpacks. Special ergonomic lines mean Kervy...
Discover Nordic Walking & the Pembrokeshire Coast
Learn to Nordic walk along the beaches, coves and cliffs of the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coastal path, with renowned storyteller and guide Andrew Dugmore. Walking is wonderful, walking with Nordic poles is something else. Cuffern Manor offers Nordic walking holidays...
Walk a Mile and Create a Smile
By hiking in the Austrian Alps, you can help "Share a Dream" raise funds for ill and disabled children in Ireland. This year the event takes place at 14-18 September. Share a Dream make dreams come true for very sick and disabled children all over Ireland each year....
Late Summer Coastal Walking
Lydstep Caverns Beach in Pembrokeshire - one of those glorious places out there. Photo David Evans CC-BY-2.0 What is better than a walk along the coast combined with a dip in the sea? If you ask us; very few things! And the time of year for that is late summer......
Walking the World for Love – There’s Love Inside
Deborah Cutting is walking the world for love and published an inspirational book. There's Love Inside each and every one of us from the Dalai Lama to the terrorist. Deborah Cutting is walking the world for love asking people to increase their love and to love one...
Travelling to France and Spain by Ferry
Travelling by ferry may be a good option if you're going on a walking holiday to France or Spain. Whether you are taking a walking holiday in France or Spain you need to decide how you are going to get there, fly, rail or take the ferry. If you're travelling from the...
Walking to work – a matter of perspective
Walking to work - a matter of perspective. Everybody experiences walking in a different way. But as with everything in life, it's all a matter of perspective. I came across these two tweets today that perfectly illustrate what I mean... 7 Minutes of walking to work I...
Walking (or running?) in the rain – a video answer!
Forgot your umbrella and want to stay dry in the rain... Is it better to walk or to run? You are out and about in the countryside, enjoying a great walk with some good friends. But nobody checked the weather forecast, and surely those great big grey clouds that are...
Few places left for Andalucian International Walking Festival
An annual festival that combines a choice of carefully planned walking routes, with a host of included local activities Exclusive to Frontier Holidays, one of the advertisers on WalkingHolidayInfo, this highly popular festival combines a choice of carefully planned...
Three new walking holidays in France, Spain and England
Looking for a walking holiday in Europe? You may find the perfect one here ... Are you thinking about a walking holiday in Europe? We may just have exactly what you're looking for. There are over one hundred guided and self-guided walking holidays on our website and...
Walking holidays 2012
Where will you be walking next? Maybe in the Ardèche in France? For 2012, we now have more than a hundred walking holidays for you to choose from. All these 2012 walking holidays are offered by local independent walking holiday providers. Destinations range...
Tip: Free natural anti-hayfever snack for walkers
Meadows in flower are one of the joys of walking in spring and summer, but the grass pollen can be a nuisance for people suffering from hayfever. Luckily, there is a readily available, natural relief... Here's a quick tip for those that suffer from hay fever but can't...
Walking in the Dordogne – picture perfect and sunny
The Dordogne in France is one of those fantastic walking landscapes: perfect and arcadic. The Dordogne is one of France's most popular areas for walking. Each year many walkers head to the region to explore it on foot. Do you also consider hiking through in this part...
Cheap walking holidays
We list many walking holidays throughout Europe that are both exciting and affordable. Are you looking for a great walking holiday in Europe that won't break the bank? The Walkingholidayinfo directory lists many cheap walking holidays in Europe by independent walking...
The importance of good hiking socks
If you don't want to find any blisters when you take off your walking shoes, your choice of socks can be important. Hiking socks are more important than your boots! Experienced walkers know that their socks are critical for a comfortable hike. Although your boots will...
Special offers Peak District guided walks 10-15 March
Enjoy discounted guided walks offered by Peak Walking during English Tourism week. Peak Walking, a local walking holiday business in the Peak District, have a couple of good offers coming up which might be of interest to anyone planning a visit to the Peak District....
Three peaks challenge on Crete
Liz & Paul of Footscapes of Crete at a mountain peak with one of their guests Paul & Liz of Footscapes of Crete are offering something special this season; the Crete Three Peaks Challenge. How do you feel about hiking to the summit of 3 major peaks, including the...
Cheap walking holidays in Austria
Walkers enjoying a break during a walking holiday in the Dachstein Mountains in Austria organised by Pension Hoffelner. Are you dreaming of alpine meadows, cows with bells, snowcapped peaks and endless walking trails in the Alps for this summer? Have a look at the...
Le Marche & Sibillini in Italy – varied, friendly and unspoilt
Discovering the undiscovered Alps – meet Sally and Bernard
Lac du Lauzon on the Edge of Ecrins National Park in the French Alps. Ever wondered whether there are still any truly hidden gems waiting to be discovered in areas as popular as the French Alps? Sally of undiscovered alps was wondering the same. Until she discovered a...
New walking holidays in Italy
Tuscany, a great walking holiday destination in Italy. Italy, the land of great food, beautiful countryside, amazing culture, and of course great walking! Have a look at 4 new walking holidays to this exciting walking holiday destination: Tuscany, Italian Riviera and...
Merry Christmas & Happy 2012 from WalkingHolidayInfo
A merry Christmas and Happy 2012 with many beautiful and energising walks ... A merry Christmas and Happy 2012 with many beautiful and energising walks... ... from all the walking holiday providers on the WalkingHolidayInfo.co.uk directory
Special offer – Andalucia walking holiday
Had enough of Winter? Try a winter walking holiday somewhere sunny :-) Fancy escaping the January gloom? Walk-Andalucia is offering a special 5 day winter sun break for only £350 with no single supplement! More info For more information see their walking holiday...
Walkingholidayinfo.com directory now hosted green
A caring attitude to the environment comes natural to most walkers, and so we're taking steps in going greener: our website is now powered by wind-energy. We all love walking for the health benefits it brings, but a walk just wouldn’t be the same if it would not be in...
Find out what walkingholiday info is all about
WalkingHolidayInfo.co.uk brings together a wide variety of walking holidays in Europe for you. About the WalkingHolidayInfo website We aim to be your one stop shop when you're looking for a special walking holiday with that local flavour and personal touch. Find our...
To walk or to hike, that’s the question
What's the difference between walking and hiking? Walking is one of the most popular pastimes, and there is whole range of different words to refer to our cherished activity of putting one foot in front of the other in the outdoors. Time for a review! Let’s start with...
Walking in UK National Parks 2011
The Lake District National Park in England, a beautiful area for walking. Stride out into one the UK's National Parks during National Park Week. From 25 to 31 July 2011 you can celebrate some of the best scenery, rarest wildlife and richest cultural heritage in the...