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      Explore our exciting new trips through the UK from quintessential rolling countryside to magical lakes and fells. Whether you prefer to travel by bike or via your own two feet, we have several incredible new trips from Wales to the Lake District – each itinerary carefully crafted to create memories of a lifetime.

      Wilderness Walking - Winter Cotswolds

      Arlington Row in winter, the cotswolds

      Arlington Row in winter, the cotswolds

      Region: Cotswolds
      Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
      Accommodation: Deluxe
      Carbon Footprint: 102kg
      Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
      From: £1,485

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      On a fully guided, five day winter Cotswolds holiday, enjoy exploring this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with your knowledgeable guide. At a time when honey-coloured villages are adorned with twinkling lights, and woolly sheep graze by rolling drystone walls, the landscape of the Cotswolds offers a magical winter destination.

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      Wilderness Walking – Winter Lake District

      Photo looking across the water towards the Langdale Pikes on a sunny winter day.

      Langdale Pikes, the Lake District

      Region: Lake District
      Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
      Accommodation: Deluxe
      Carbon Footprint: 98kg
      Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
      From: £1,485

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      An arrestingly beautiful part of England, the landscape is a medley of glaciated valleys, airy mountains, and deep glittering lakes. Enjoying winter in the Lake District not only means stunning views, golden light, and clear, star-strewn skies but also quiet trails empty of the typical summer rush. Chat with your guide about the history and heritage of a region that has inspired writers, poets, and playwrights.

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      Wildlife Adventures – Wales

      Dolphin pod in the water

      Dolphin pod

      Region: Wales | Pembrokeshire Coast
      Trip Type: Wildlife
      Accommodation: Classic
      Carbon Footprint: 145kg
      Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
      From: £2,395

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      Join this Welsh wildlife adventure to explore diverse habitats, from sandy beaches and limestone cliffs to freshwater lakes. A birdwatcher’s paradise, spot skylarks, gannets, peregrines, and perhaps hear the unique call of the water rail. As your guide leads you through the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, keep and eye out for butterflies, rare wildflowers, and intricate dune systems. Embark on a boat tour of islands protected as a wildlife sanctuary in search of dolphins, seabirds, and more.

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      Gravel Biking – Galloway and the Lakes

      Gravel Biking in Galloway Forest Park

      Gravel Biking in Galloway Forest Park

      Region: Multi-location
      Trip Type: Gravel Biking
      Accommodation: Deluxe
      Carbon Footprint: 113kg
      Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
      From: £2,565

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      Striking the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation, join us on a fully-guided gravel bike trip to Galloway and the Lakes. Explore the deep green forests and secluded glens of Galloway Forest Park before crossing the border into England to pedal through the captivating landscape of the Lake District.

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      Wilderness Walking – The Lake District

      Photo looking across the wooded Borrowdale Valley on a sunny day

      Walking the Lake District

      Region: Lake District
      Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
      Accommodation: Classic
      Carbon Footprint: 152kg
      Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
      From: £2,295

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      On this carefully crafted, fully guided walking holiday, spend time hiking in the enchanting Lake District National Park. With no need to worry about directions, discover ribboned valleys, dashing becks, ancient woodland, and deep blue lakes. Stroll across heather-cloaked hillsides and around verdant fields crisscrossed by drystone walls.

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      Wilderness Walking - Eryri (Snowdonia)

      A male hiker in an orange jacket sits on a rock admiring the view at Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

      Eryri (Snowdonia) Walking

      Region: Wales
      Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
      Accommodation: Classic
      Carbon Footprint: 103kg
      Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
      From: £2,095

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      On a fully-guided walking trip, discover the beautiful, wild landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park (pronounced ‘er-ruh-re’). Across seven days of hiking, traverse quiet, meandering trails that ribbon along lake shores, turquoise-tinged rivers, and up the flanks of rocky, wind-kissed mountains.

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      Wilderness Walking – Autumn Lake District

      autumn lake district

      Region: Lake District
      Trip Type: Wilderness Walking
      Accommodation: Deluxe
      Carbon Footprint: 114kg
      Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
      From: £1,475

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      Join us on a fully guided walking holiday in the Lake District National Park amidst autumn’s fiery beauty. One of the country’s crowning jewels, this beautiful region in North West England encompasses a diverse landscape of peaceful valleys, rushing rivers, deep lakes, and charming, traditional villages.

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      Rated 4.93 out of 5 based on 2,053 reviews

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