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Walking in Wales
Come and discover beautiful Wales with rolling green hills and stunning coast line. The Welsh countryside will offer you a peaceful, dramatic atmosphere, with history abound. Walk over majestic and rugged mountains, full of legend and history on the Offa's Dyke path or the more remote route of the Glyndwrs Way through picturesque farmland. For a less demanding walk, full of breath-taking scenery and known for its areas of outstanding beauty, follow the Wye River along the Wye Valley Walk. For those who prefer to be by the sea, follow the most stunning coastline, full of nature and wildlife on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a novice explorer, there is plenty of variety for all types of walkers.
We have graded our walks in difficulty. Ratings are based on the terrain and number of miles walked in the day. All walks have easier and more challenging terrain but this is provided to give you a quick overview.
We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
Glyndwr's Way
This route is classed as very challenging
Glyndwr's Way is set in the heart of Mid Wales, Following the National Trail over remote, breath taking scenery. Starting in Knighton on the English and Welsh Border and arcing through a varied terrain across Central Wales to end at Welshpool.
You could walk the whole route or as a South or North section.
Offa's Dyke
This route is classed as challenging to very challenging
Offa's Dyke path traces the length of the ancient earthwork that gives it its name. Following the English and Welsh border between the Southern Town of Chepstow to the Northern coastal Town of Prestatyn.
This National trail can be walked in both directions, as a whole or as the South or North section.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path
This route is classed as Moderate to challenging to very challenging
Pembrokeshire Coastal path runs along the entire Pembrokeshire National Park Coastline. Between Amroth and St Dogmaels. Full of stunning scenery, dramatic limestone cliffs, tiny fishing villages, unspoilt sandy beaches and a variety of wildlife.
This National trail can be walked in both directions as a whole or as a South or North section.
Wye Valley Walk
This route is classed as moderate to challenging
The Wye Valley Walk traces the length of the Wye River, running through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK. Tracing the boarder between Wales and England. Starting in The historic Town of Chepstow to the source of the river at Rhyd-y Benwch.
You could walk the whole route or as a shorter South or North section.
What you can expect from our walks
What is included
- You will be accommodated as close to the path as possible in good quality accommodation using a mixture of Guesthouse, Bed and Breakfast, Farmhouse, local Inns and Hotels.
- All rooms are booked as en-suite or private bathroom wherever possible
- Breakfast is always included. Sometimes this is continental not always a fully cooked breakfast.
- Your luggage will be transferred for you between each of your accommodations.
- Where your accommodation is not within a reasonable walking distance of the path you will be provided with a transfer to your accommodation.
- Your route planning will be provided as part of your holiday pack.
- Your Holiday pack will included your Trail Guide and map, itinerary, accommodation directions and route notes, lunch information and evening meal recommendations, luggage transfer information and holiday planning details.
- A packed lunch and your evening meal are not included in your holiday cost.
- You will be responsible for getting to your first nights accommodation and departing from your last nights accommodation.
Additional Costs
Rest Days
If you would like to spend additional days in an area, a rest day can be included in your itinerary. This is great for exploring the area At £70.00 per person per night. Please let us know at the time of booking so this can be included.
Solo Walkers
Solo walker supplement is charged at £70 per night. All our walks are based on two people sharing a room. The Solo Walker supplement is applied per night for anyone holidaying on their own. It is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers.
Single Supplement
Single supplement applies if you are booking as part of a group but require a room of your own. Charged at £60 per person per night. Again, it is charged to cover the extra costs passed on from the accommodations and luggage transfers.
Postage Costs
Postage is calculated dependant on location, as listed below:
UK - £6.99 per pack
Europe - £17.99 per pack
Rest of World - £26.99 per pack
How do I book.
- All of our walks are individually written by our experienced, knowledgeable staff. Please click on the book now button, fill in the form and we will contact you to discuss your plans.
- We want to provide you with the holiday you are looking for. So no deposits are taken until we have personally discussed your requirements with you.
- Once confirmed, you will be sent a secure link to pay your deposit of £200 per person.
- You will be kept up to date with the progress of your holiday booking.
When would you like to start
We want to arrange your holiday to suit you. So you get to choose the start date and we will work from there.
Our walks are only offered between April and September, giving better daylight hours and safer walking conditions for you.