Family & Friend Groups

Spending time with family & friends, and making memories for our children and grandchildren, is immensely rewarding. And there’s no better place to do this than in nature.

Whether you’re a small family, an extended multi-generational family or a group of friends, we can bespoke an itinerary that you can all enjoy. There’s also the opportunity to have dual itineraries; 2 synchronised itineraries but with different hiking lengths and timings.

Browse the example walking & hiking trips below, or get in touch to start planning your bespoke itinerary.

Suggested trips for family and friends

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Taste of the Jurassic →

Perfect for 4 or 5 night stays / 5 or 6 days
When time is short enjoy a mini Coastal walking adventure crafted from our local knowledge. The itinerary will be bespoke to you and your wishes, explore the countryside and the coast, walk mostly on the coast, or visit some of the icons. Beach side stays, sea air, and feeling free!
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Taste of The Cotswolds →

Perfect for 4 nights / 5 days
When time is short enjoy a mini Cotswolds walking adventure crafted from our local knowledge. Customised to your taste; for example explore classic Cotswolds villages, walk the hills, or dwell in Roman history. Stay in one place, or journey inn to inn.
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King Arthur’s Trail →

Perfect for 6 or 7 nights / 7 or 8 days
Beautiful villages, Iron Age hill forts, big views and tales of knights of old, maybe even Arthur himself! Discover the heart of rural England where mystery, legend & myth entwine with ancient history, and villages rise like islands from the meadow lands of the Somerset Levels.
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Country houses & Gardens →

Perfect for 6 or 9 nights / 7 or 10 days
Gardens and historic sites woven into your itinerary. Time to enjoy the countryside, views and villages, and time to visit the sites of interest too. See the South West's greatest gardens on this memorable Foot Trail.

Walking tours with family & friends

The gentle rhythm of walking, time apart, time together, social evenings, it is a luxury of time well spent. A hiking tour in the English countryside is perfect for family holidays with interesting and varied landscapes, fascinating country houses, Roman villas and prehistoric monuments waiting to be explored.

  • Explore ruined castles & medieval abbeys
  • Time in nature & landscape, away from the modern world
  • Visit Tudor mansions & gardens
  • ‘Drive & Stroll’ guided tour of Stonehenge & Avebury
  • The Georgian City of Bath, crescents & Roman Bath house
  • 2nd century Roman villa with mosaic floors
  • App & screen free days family days

Self-Guided Hiking & Walking

The rhythm of a self-guided hiking & walking trip offers the perfect balance of achievement, curiosity and relaxation.

About Self-Guided Walking →
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Our brochure of hiking & walking tours

Explore England in depth with our expertly crafted walking tours and holidays. Discover the rich diversity of SW England on scenic and historic walking trails.

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Our Story →

What more could you want from a day walking in the English countryside?

“We started our walk at an imposing triangular tower built on a hill in the middle of rolling countryside back in the 1700’s. Originally built as a folly to commemorate the end of the Seven Years’ War against France … this impressive structure was named after King Alfred the Great, who is thought to have rallied his Saxon troops near the site in 878 AD before defeating the Danish who had invaded Wessex.”

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