Short break walking holidays
Just that quick break from concrete jungles and overflowing traffic lanes is all you need to place yourself back in touch with your true spirit and although we might not have the time for an extended period of time off, surely short break walking holidays are the next best thing? Dartmoor, the Cotswolds, the Peak District or further afield on the continent, wherever you want to walk, we can help you put your best foot forward.
32 Short break walking holidays found
The Northern Way walking short break
Walking short break in Northern Spain
From €395 to €475 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout March and October
Milngavie to Inverarnan walk on the West Highland Way
Scotland’s most popular long-distance walking route
From £650 to £750 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orkney winter walking holiday
5 day walking short break in Orkney
From £1,659 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar
Atlas Mountains short break, Morocco
Short break escape in the stunning High Atlas Mountains
From €830 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Sormlandsleden trail walking holiday, Sweden
Self-guided hiking along Sweden's longest lowland trail
From SKr9,200 to SKr9,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
Mindful walking holiday in Wales
Guided winter walking weekend with a mindfulness coach
From £425 3 days ex flights
Small group travel
Gozo short break walking holiday
Explore Gozo's impressive coastline and cobbled streets
From £619 to £859 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can depart on selected dates through Oct - May, please enquire for details.
Lake District walking holiday
Relax and discover the natural beauty of the Lake District
From £699 to £799 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Sep
Santorini walking short break, Greece
Walk and discover all Santorini has to offer in 4 days
From £352 to £447 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Short break walking holiday in Scotland, Lairig Ghru
A self-guided walking challenge across the Cairngorms
From £281 to £384 2 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked at a time tpo suit you between May - October
Walking in South Lake Garda holiday, self guided
Self guided walking in Italy short break
From £875 to £1,005 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Lake district short break walking holiday
Walk the beautiful Lake District, whatever your ability.
From £659 to £819 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Hiking in Iceland, small group
Immersive group hike in the undisturbed Icelandic highlands
From €1,452 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug
10% Early bird discount for 2027 bookings before September 1st.
Transylvania short break
Traditions, Villages, Stories Along Via Transilvanica.
From €899 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 16 Aug, 19 Aug, 23 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug, 6 Sep, 9 Sep, 13 Sep, 16 Sep, 20 Sep, 23 Sep, 27 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Oct, 7 Oct, 11 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct, 21 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 1 Nov, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 9 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb ...
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 17 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 21 Feb ...
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Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
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Switzerland walking short break
Discover secluded Swiss villages, waterfalls and glaciers
From CHF813 to CHF2,464 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Saas-Fee walking tour in Switzerland
Explore Saas-Fee and the quiet pearl of the alps
From CHF3,128 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Slovakia walking short break
The Best of Slovakia’s High Tatras on a 4-Day Hiking Trip
From €849 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct
French Alps self guided walking tours
Hike through the stunning limestone Dévoluy mountains, Alps!
From €496 to €1,050 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Walking in the Rhodope Mountains, Short Break
Self guided walking in the Rhodope Mountains
From £665 to £730 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Balkan mountains walking holiday, short break
Centre-based walking holiday in the Balkan Mountains
From £530 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Way walking short break
Explore the West Highland Way on foot
From £775 to £795 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Pirin Mountains walking short break, Bulgaria
Itinerary through the beautiful areas of Pirin National Park
From £460 to £505 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cappadocia short break
Explore Cappadocia's lunar landscapes and fascinating ancient sites
From £750 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerry Way short break walking holiday, Ireland
Walking through 10,000 years of dramatic Celtic history
From £839 to £949 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip has daily departures throughout April - Oct, please enquire for details on all tailor made trips.
Winter trekking holiday in Scotland, snowhole expedition
Winter expeditions in Scotland
From £705 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Walkers accommodation in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Family-run walkers lodge in the Scottish highlands
From £60 to £120 2 days per room per night
Accommodation
Camino de Santiago short break
Perfect taster to the Camino Experience!
From €375 to €395 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Athens short break, Greece
Cultural & walking holiday in ancient and modern Athens
From €700 to €860 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr
2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr
Slovakia self-guided walking short break
Self-guided hiking through the Slovak Paradise National Park
From €449 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Crete short break walking holiday in Greece
Walk & discover the best of Chania, West Crete in 4 days!
From £497 to £557 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
