Discovering Wainwright’s Coast to Coast: A Walk Across England
Embark on a legendary adventure with Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk, a quintessentially English journey stretching from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Devised by Alfred Wainwright in 1973, this 192-mile trail takes you through t...
The UK’s Most Scenic Long Distance Walks
The UK is a treasure trove of scenic walking trails, each steeped in history and natural beauty. From ancient pathways to coastal routes, these walks offer an unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Let’s explore some of ...
Lace Up and Explore: The Snowdonia Slate Trail
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newest self-guided walking adventure – the Snowdonia Slate Trail! This exciting route through the heart of Snowdonia National Park promises breathtaking scenery, rich history, and an unf...
A – Z Walking Code
~ Follow our 26 simple steps for a safe, considerate and stress-free walking holiday this summer ~ Ask the experts- Celtic Trails’ online ‘walk finder’ can help you find the perfect walking holiday destination for you. Or just call us on...
How To Plan Your Travel In 2021
After a difficult year where many people all over the world were forced to change their holidays, sometimes multiple times, it’s important to think carefully about how you book your future travel. For many experienced, independent travel...
Why walking is important at every stage of your life.
‘Congratulations, it’s twins!’ I remember smiling enthusiastically back at the doctor, there was some nodding, more smiling, not many words and then I found myself walking through London. I remember Baker Street, it seemed so noisy.As a ...
2020: A Look Back
2020 has been quite a year! Please let us take this opportunity to express how grateful we are to those adventurous travellers who began to take walking holidays again as soon as they could after the national lockdown in spring 2020. You...
One day in March
On 23 March 2020, the UK began the Coronavirus National Lockdown which would affect all businesses on a scale that no one could have predicted. As one of the oldest walking companies in the UK, we had witnessed difficult times in th...
6 Unknown Benefits of Being Outdoors
1. Reduced Blood Pressure Studies from the University of Queensland, in Australia, demonstrate that being outside in nature for just thirty minutes a week can result in a blood pressure reduction of up to nine percent. This is simply the...
Walking Gilpin’s Wye Tour
Explore Our New Gilpin Tour in the Wye Valley, the true birthplace of British Tourism 2020 marks 250 years since the ‘birth of British tourism’ thanks to Reverend William Gilpin, an 18th Century traveller who took a boat trip down the Ri...