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


  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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 £1,475

    Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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 £2,335

    Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / Dorset & The New Forest

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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 £1,595

    Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / Kent

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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 £5,570

    Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Cotswolds

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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 £3,295

    Not so gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Thames

  24. 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 £1,765

    Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Cotswolds

  25. 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 £2,040

    Gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Thames

  26. 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 £1,725

    Not so gentle / 6 or 7 nights / Self-guided / The Thames

  27. 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 £1,715

    Gentle / 8 nights + / Self-guided / The Cotswolds


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