What is a self-guided walking holiday?
A self-guided walking holiday gives you the freedom to walk independently, with accommodation, luggage transfers and route planning arranged for you.
Celtic Trails: Over Two Decades of Remarkable Walking Holidays
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.
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- 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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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 2805 reviews
"Friendly contact, it was great that a custom solution was possible, good choiuce of accommodations"
N Hogendoorn
August 2026
"Felt well supported and confident that all details were considered."
A Celtic Trails walker
August 2026
"The team at Celtic Trails are very knowledgable about the walking holidays they provide. The walk packs are very detailed which is extremely helpful. Everything on the trips I have booked through Celtic Trails has made the whole experience from start to finish hassle free. This has allowed me to enjoy the hiking knowing that my accommodation is booked and my luggage will be transferred for me."
A Celtic Trails walker
August 2026
"Good, Celtic Trails manage with a 'light touch'. It cleared my head and hurt my knees."
Matthew Gould
August 2026
"CT offers stellar planning, warm service, and great responsiveness! every detail was taken care of and I was so relaxed as a result. I can't say enough great things about the staff, the planning, the details."
-S. Marine
August 2026
"We love seeing the countryside change while challenging ourselves to to get up and walk every day. These vacations are so relaxing, so few decisions to make, just get up and put one foot in front of the other. With a hot shower and relaxing bed at the end! Working with Celtic Trials meant we just needed to show up and walk, we didn't worry about any of the logistical details, which was wonderful!"
Rachel E
August 2026
"Well organized, responsive and helpful. Everything was outstanding."
D. Chamberlain, New Hampshire, USA
August 2026
"I walked solo and quit thinking so much. I felt the land emotionally and physically, Celtic Trails are well organized, flexible to accommodation the distances I wanted."
Susan, California
August 2026
"Very well organised and great all the logistics were taken care of"
A Celtic Trails walker
August 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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