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Self-Guided Walking Holidays UK & Europe | Celtic Trails
Celtic Trails
Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK & Europe
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- Established Walking Experts
- Our family-run business has been organising walking holidays for over 28 years, with thousands of successful trips arranged across the UK and beyond.
- Book With Confidence
- Fully bonded through ABTOT and members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, giving you financial protection from the moment you book.
- Personal Support Throughout
- From first enquiry to final day on the trail, we’re here to help.
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A walking holiday planned around you
We’re a family-run specialist arranging self-guided walking holidays since 1997. Tell us how you like to walk: perhaps an extra night somewhere, a rest day halfway through, a double or twin room, your own room for part of the trip, or a little more comfort on a rest day. We know the routes and the places to stay, and we’ll always do what we can to shape the holiday around you.
Our Most Recent Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 2910 reviews
"Celtic Trails were thorough and easy to work with. We chose a shorter trip since I’m 76 and slowing down! The distances were just right."
Kenneth Bilski
October 2026
"Professional service and tours, which can be adjusted to personal needs. Would look at other tours with them"
K Mueller
October 2026
"We maintain a hiking lifestyle, and Celtic Trails allows us to do that in advanced age, when we can no longer carry our full packs. We have recommended you."
Larry
October 2026
"Knowledgeable, well organised, removed any uncertainties about the best way to arrange everything."
Mark
October 2026
"Celtic Trails are a friendly, small company with dedicated staff. One other company we have used in the past is a much larger company and the personal attention and focus on details were lacking. Walking in the Piedmont in the early autumn was fabulous -- it's a very beautiful region -- and the food and wine were superb everywhere. The navigation app worked very well and the details and notes for each day's walk were well presented. I have now walked more than 1,000 miles on this type of holiday and no other kind of travel provides the same level of overall serenity, happiness and sense of accomplishment. Slow travel like this is a balm for the soul in these troubled times. We have already booked a Hadrian's Wall holiday with you for next year."
Kyle Pakka
October 2026
"Celtic Trails were excellent, very efficient. Prompt replies to any queries we had. Good distances planned between places"
Sally
October 2026
"Penny was very responsive to my 1st enquiry & adjusting our trip. Very smooth process"
K Hayenga, Minnesota, USA
October 2026
"Well organised, great hotels, good info & terrific walk"
Mary, Melbourne
October 2026
"HWP was the best tonic I needed for my mind, body and spirit. I had helpful pre-booking conversations and information with Celtic Trails before I went ahead. The 6-10 miles a day HWP0 itinerary was achievable."
Karen Spencer
October 2026
From the paths you tread to the beds you sleep in, nothing is left to chance.
We plan your walking holiday in detail, so you don’t have to.
We arrange the accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and route information, and shape the itinerary around how you want to walk. You follow the route independently, at your own pace.
What We Offer
Find the walk that fits
With more than 70 routes across the British Isles and Europe, you can choose from full long-distance trails, shorter sections and short breaks, through coast, countryside and mountain landscapes.
Each walk sets out the distance, terrain and difficulty clearly, so you can compare routes and find the pace and challenge that feel right for you.
A comfortable place to end the day
Where you stay matters after a day on foot. We arrange comfortable B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and farmhouses along the route, with breakfast each morning.
We take care over the accommodation as well as the walking, so there’s somewhere comfortable waiting at the end of each day.
Our Latest Blog Posts
The Benefits of a Walking Holiday for Mind and Body
By Carys
Discover how a walking holiday can support physical and mental wellbeing, with time outdoors, a slower pace and the satisfaction of making a journey on foot.
Which Self-Guided Walking Holiday Is Right for Me?
By Carys
Find the right self-guided walking holiday for your fitness, preferred scenery, budget and season, with routes for new and experienced walkers.
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