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Celtic Trails: Over Two Decades of Remarkable Walking Holidays
Celtic Trails
Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK & Europe
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- Our family-run business has been organising walking holidays for over 28 years, with thousands of successful trips arranged across the UK and beyond.
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At Celtic Trails, we believe there’s no better way to truly experience and appreciate the world around us than by walking through it.
For over 28 years, we have had the pleasure of helping walkers on their journey, with our distinctive personalised service and high quality accommodations.
Our Most Recent Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 2628 reviews
"The walk was everything we expected it to be. The distances and timing were as described and allowed time for sightseeing and exploring. A perfect mix of physical activity, history and nature. The guidebook was excellent, we referred to it constantly. The mixture of beauty, nature, trail variation, history was just perfect."
Alice, Canada
May 2026
"Professional,. Every aspect covered & carried out to perfection"
Mrs Sarah Cloke
May 2026
"Celtic Trails were brilliant, reliable, communication exceptional. Full confidence in this company to deliver without any hard work planning and arranging on ours. So much detail and maps, we didn't get lost! It was brilliant to get away in the fresh air and just walk and admire the scenery!"
Jean Lucas
May 2026
"Reliable, as expected"
A Celtic Trails walker
May 2026
"The Celtic Trails team always do an excellent job. Celtic Trails are very responsive and provide a great service. attractions - So it all worked out to a super holiday."
Gordon & Debbie, Calgary
May 2026
"The views were really nice and the trail incredibly well maintained"
Iain W, Glasgow
May 2026
"A great trip arranged to the T. Amazing experience and I couldn't imagine anything that would have made it better. Whenever there was a hiccup the company was able to fix it right away."
A Celtic Trails walker
May 2026
"The B&B's were all excellent and easily the best available in each location. The tour packet provided was the best we've had as it included public transportation schedules and restaurant recommendations."
Chris,USA
May 2026
"All well organised, they were there at the end of the phone when needed. Good accommodation a great walk. We feel great it's been positive, laughed a lot + connected with nature"
Cathy
May 2026
We believe there’s no better way to truly experience and appreciate the world around us than by walking through it.
For over 28 years, we have had the pleasure of helping walkers on their journey, with our distinctive personalised service and high quality accommodations.
From mountain to coastal paths, energetic to easy walking holidays and long distance to short hiking breaks, our high-quality walking holidays will take you on a journey through the British and European countryside that is relaxing, bespoke and most importantly, designed to suit you. Walking holidays enable you to experience the best of the countryside, at a pace which allows you to tune into your surroundings.
What We Offer
Explore the most breathtaking locations
Embark on a walk with Celtic Trails, and you will experience landscape on a world class level. Whether that be the spectacular coastline of Wales’ Pembrokeshire Coast Path, the rocky crags of Scotland’s West Highland Way or Ireland’s Dingle Way (voted ‘most beautiful place on Earth’ by National Geographic Traveller magazine), to name but a few. As well as the big name trails, you’ll also find that we offer a wide range of ‘hidden gems’; little pockets of unspoilt countryside, ideal for the walker who appreciates the peaceful nature of self-guided walks. Celtic Trails offers more than 70 Walking Holiday destinations across the UK and Europe and we are confident in finding the right walk for you. You can find out more about our walking locations here or simply give us a call and we’ll be happy to advise you. If you are unsure of what kind of walk you would like to do, you may also like to visit our Choosing the Right Walk for Me section.
A Rewarding Holiday Experience Like No Other
As you gradually make your way along these paths, you’ll explore scenery that changes day by day and with room to breathe, you can take in your surroundings at your own pace. Time and time again, our walkers tell us that it is this opportunity to truly explore and experience the local landscape and culture in a way not seen from the car window that makes these walks so special. At the end of each day, you’ll be rewarded with a night in a wonderful bed & breakfast, looked after by truly excellent hosts and treated to a delicious local meal, helping to guarantee a holiday that is both fulfilling and relaxing.
Bespoke Walking Packages to Suit You
We will plan a walking holiday that is perfect for you. We understand that no two walkers are the same, and so no two holidays should be the same either. We guarantee that your holiday will be treated individually and handled by specialists who will endeavour to match your requirements. Set your own pace guided by our easy-to-follow route notes and maps, and enjoy the complete sense of freedom that travelling on foot brings. Celtic Trails is a market leader in providing tailored walking holidays for clients who appreciate personal service, comfort and first class organisation. Not only do we know our walks inside out, but we also work very closely with our accommodation providers, ensuring that your needs are met every step of the way. Our family run team are passionate about our walks, enthusiastic about your holiday and dedicated to finding the right option for you. If you would like to find out more about planning your ideal walking holiday, we would love to hear from you. Please call +44 (0)1291 689 774 to speak to a member of our team or click here to enquire about any of our walks
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