Walking holidays in The UK
We offer a range of exciting and unique walking holidays in the UK. Some of our routes are ‘gentle’ - which means all walking parts are optional, and there are opportunities to drive, or hop on a boat or bike if you prefer. Other walking trips are ‘not-so-gentle’, which means up to 15 miles (24 km) per day. None of our trips are extreme in distances - we always make sure we leave enough time for you to stop off en route for a coffee and a slice of cake, a spot of bird watching or a nose around the local shops!
Feel like a local on our thoughtfully designed walking tours
We carefully research all our routes on the ground and design our itineraries in collaboration with local experts, so you have the opportunity to take in both the headline attractions and the hidden gems of your destination. Hotels are hand picked for their quality, location and character, and there is usually a choice between classic and luxury options. Our aim is to share the beautiful landscape and rich culture of Britain through our routes, so you leave feeling like you’ve got to know real, authentic Britain. All our route directions are accompanied by a Carter Company Adventure Handbook which is packed full of the insider tips we have accumulated over the past 25 years on the best things to see and do locally.
From the Cotswolds to the River Thames, the North of England, Devon, Scotland and Wales
We cover some of the most beautiful parts of England to walk in: the charming villages, valleys and hills of The Cotswolds, the beautiful serenity of The Thames river, Devon’s coast and moors, several coasts in Wales, the Yorkshire dales and moors, the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, the Chilterns, Scotland and more…
We also offer a bespoke service and organise tailor-made walking holidays in the UK. With over 25 years of experience in creating routes, we are the experts in crafting special itineraries that meet your requirements and suit your own interests. Please contact us and we’d love to talk more about what we can do for you.
Our UK Walking holidays
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Panoramic Pembrokeshire
The far west corner of Wales is one of our favourite hidden gems with its rugged coastal scenery, unspoilt villages, amazing wildlife and history…
From £2,990
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Wales
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Royal castles Highland rascals
Although a wild and forgotten area of the Scottish Highlands, this walking holiday takes you through some of Scotland's finest glens and valleys…
From £4,565
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Scotland
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A Jurassic Coast Jolly
The Jurassic coast is the only place on Earth where rocks representing 185 million years of Earth’s history can be seen in one place hence its…
From £1,520
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest
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The South Downs Way
The unforgettable South Downs Way runs for 100 miles along ancient routes and droveways on the chalk escarpment and rounded ridges between Winchester…
From £3,985
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Sussex
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Scotland sea to Skye
A gentle yet very adventurous walking holiday in the Scottish Highlands taking you from East coast dunes in Nairn to West coast beauty surrounding…
From £4,465
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Scotland
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Ramble and ride in deepest Dorset
Combining walking and cycling, this tour has it all as it leads you along the beautiful Jurassic coast into deepest Dorset, an inspiration to…
From £2,485
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest
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Celtic coasts and castles
A gentle walking tour in the Snowdonia National Park might seem unlikely given the area is known for its spectacular hilly landscapes and boasts…
From £1,990
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Wales
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Highland lochs and isles
This is a remarkable gentle walking holiday as it leads you down the breath-taking west coast of the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to…
From £1,890
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Scotland
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The Suffolk coast
Our gentle walking holiday in Suffolk combines the best of the beautiful and unique Suffolk coast and sandy heaths that lie between Woodbridge…
From £1,490
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Suffolk
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A Suffolk seaside jolly
This gentle cycling tour with walking options too, is a wonderful way to discover the beauty and uniqueness of the Suffolk coast and sandy heaths…
From £1,720
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Suffolk
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A Cornish Caper
Cornwall lies on England’s southwestern corner. It is rugged and beautiful and the tip of the peninsula encompasses wild moorland and hundreds…
From £2,725
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Devon & Cornwall
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Chilterns Chalk and Cheese
The Chilterns are an underrated part of England in our opinion and offer a perfect landscape for a gentle walking tour. Just as pretty as The…
From £1,385
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Chilterns
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Coast and castles in Kent
We are thrilled to offer this walking holiday which includes so much of what is magical about Kent. You will amble along wonderful sea shores…
From £1,580
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Kent
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The Dales Way
From Ilkley to the dramatic Lake District through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with its plethora of tiny villages, this walk straddles attractive…
From £3,695
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Yorkshire
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A Celtic Caper
Our Celtic Caper is a wonderful introduction to West Wales as you gently walk the stunningly beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Find picturesque…
From £2,495
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Wales
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Quintessential Lake District
The Lake District is a walker's paradise. With hundreds of walking routes, each with a myriad of variations, it has almost limitless possibilities.…
From £1,990
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Lake District
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The Cotswold Way
Tracing its way through the heart of England from the pretty market town of Chipping Campden to the splendours of Regency Bath, the 102 mile…
From £5,855
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Cotswolds
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West Highland Way
Scotland’s West Highland Way is one of the most beautiful walks in the world. The Way has a richness of wild flowers and animals, Speedwells…
From £5,485
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Scotland
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Coast to coast
This dramatic tour is one of the great walks of England. Start out on the beautiful sandstone cliffs and beaches of St. Bees on England’s west…
From £10,145
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Yorkshire
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Seashores and moors
This is a stunning walking holiday full of variety, taking in Somerset and the North Devon coast in The Exmoor National Park. Parts of the route…
From £1,570
Not so gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Devon & Cornwall
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Ceredigion coast
The Ceredigion Coast Path follows the spectacular and varied coastline of Cardigan Bay on the west coast of Wales. Stunning scenery, picturesque…
From £1,150
Not so gentle / 4 or 5 nights / Self-guided / Wales
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Hadrian's Wall walk
Hadrian's Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument. It was the brainchild of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered its construction in AD122…
From £3,740
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Lake District
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The Thames Path from source to London
The full length of the Thames from its source in the Cotswolds downstream to London and Greenwich includes an amazing array of differing landscapes.…
From £3,485
Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Thames
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Ramble and ride in the Cotswolds
This tour combines walking and cycling and enables you to enjoy the full variety of the magical Cotswolds area with its beautiful hills and picture…
From £1,880
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Cotswolds
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The Thames Path from Henley to London
The lower Thames from Henley to central London and Greenwich embraces many landscapes from rural meadows with kissing gates to royal palaces…
From £2,220
Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Thames
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The Thames Path from source to Henley
The Upper Thames from its source in the Cotswolds downstream to elegant Henley includes a great variety of landscapes. From remote and wild pasture…
From £1,730
Not so gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Thames
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Hand-picked Cotswolds
The Cotswolds are defined by rolling hills with magical views, idyllic scarp foot villages and lush valleys dotted with honey coloured stone…
From £1,785
Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Cotswolds
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