Walking & Special Interest Holidays
Walking & Special Interest Holidays
We’re walking holiday specialists with a rich history of expertise built up from over 75 years’ experience. Enjoy a cultural journey through Japan, with visits to iconic cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kobe, highlighting historic landmarks, local traditions, and unique experiences. From tea farms and sake breweries to vibrant walking tours and cultural performances, experience summer in Japan. Usually, your walk will take up thewhole day at a moderate pace.
Iconic Treks
- Gentle hills with beautiful views and small coastal fishing towns A beautiful part of Italy opposite the Amalfi coast without the crowds.
- Self-guided walking holidays in the UK and Europe — expertly planned routes, handpicked accommodation and 24-hour support.
- KE provides trusted, flexible experiences backed by ABTA & ATOL protection and round-the-clock support.
- Upon completion, we always allow ourselves to start talking about our next walk with On Foot Holidays, whether it’s already on the books, or just a daydream.
We spent just over a week in the eastern foothills of the Picos de Europa, hiking from place to place while our luggage was moved for us. The mid-June landscapes were beautiful, ranging from meadows stuffed with wild flowers and butterflies to bare limestone crags where we spotted an ibex and watched griffon vultures gliding. It was wonderful to be able to explore this quiet, semi-montane area with More details confidence.
Treks are often in remote destinations where the trails are barely visible, and the terrain makes it harder to traverse without specialized equipment. These treks range from tackling Kilimanjaro to testing your limits at Everest Base Camp and generally feature high altitudes and overnight stops with basic accommodation. Yep, say goodbye to showers and hello to unforgettable memories.
What’s the accommodation like on your walking holidays?
Expertly crafted slow holidays for over 40 years, trusted local partners, and full financial protection when you book your flights or rail from the UK — plus friendly support every step of the way. Experienced volunteer HF Leaders guide every walk at our UK country houses, offering up to three daily options. Making it easy to find a holiday to suit your ability, and with the flexibility to switch grades each walking day.
From relaxed, scenic walks to more challenging treks, each trip is graded to help you choose with confidence. If you’re unsure where to start, consider your fitness, preferred terrain and how much challenge you’re looking for — or speak to our experts for advice. Our trekking holidays take you to along rugged, challenging trails to some of the most remote and undiscovered destinations.
Marvel at the dramatic wedding catering New Milton scenery and seascapes that surround you, all while relishing panoramic views of Mount Teide, the towering active volcano and highest peak in Spain. Exceptional memories and experiences lie at the heart of everything we do. Here are just a few of the thousands of experiences customers have enjoyed on our holidays.
We knew we were on the cusp when we booked it but it was hot! Europe was in the middle of a heatwave however.We will be going with On Foot again. Seek the still-vibrant rural soul which infuses the lesser-known areas of southern and central Europe and the UK with On Foot Holidays. Find the beauty that arises from the harmony of people, history, culture and landscape. Our mission is to give you the freedom of discovery, walking at your own pace, exploring quiet footpaths and villages along the way. The safety of you, our staff and our local friends is our highest priority.
Communication with their office is always prompt and concise. Their pre-trip packet, all within a personalized App, provides everything needed for a safe and enjoyable walk. A local contact is available for questions such as trail conditions on a rainy day, or help with a taxi to shorten a long walk. We often ask inn keepers how they like working with On Foot Holidays, and they always have high praise for their standards. We have been with On Foot holidays before and they are always well organised offering scenic varied routes and interesting places to stay. Would definitely recommend this trip although perhaps a week or two earlier.
Yes, walking holidays are worth it, especially for those who want to explore the world in a more active and immersive way. They combine scenic trails, cultural insight, and physical wellbeing, often taking you beyond typical tourist areas. Exodus offers expertly crafted small-group walking holidays backed by over 50 years of experience. They’re named the best-rated adventure holiday company in the UK by Which?
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure holiday and arrange a getaway to remember with us today. They also provided us with a local contact for questions/problems who was very helpful. This was a stimulating, alluring and well-supported exploration of southern England. Tasmania’s not short on spectacular scenery but the Cradle Mountain region in the state’s northwest is natural beauty at its absolute best. The Camino de Santiago isn’t just an ancient pilgrimage route – it’s the spiritual journey of a lifetime. And absolutely nothing beats the feeling of reaching Santiago de Compostela.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite locations in which to enjoy the longest of days. Embark on a voyage of discovery on our Silk Road tours to Central Asia’s intriguing Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information. Take advantage of our opulent offer, and travel to India this November on an indulgent Rajasthan in Style tour. A detailed packing list is provided for each trip after booking. Gather your family and friends and let us create a Private Adventure just for you.
The perfect time for a trekking holiday completely depends on the location – we have incredible trekking holidays running across the world throughout the year! Please take a look at the trip pages to see what time of year the trips run. Mountain walks, beautiful accommodation and excellent food on this guided, centre-based walking holiday in the heart of Tuscany’s Garfagnana in Italy. An opportunity to step back in time in hideaway villages, explore extraordinary landscapes and enjoy genuine hospitality. Fantastic choice of accommodation, excellent resources – maps, app etc – and great communication from On Foot.
Please read it carefully as it may contain trip-specific items you must bring. We also highly recommend bringing walking poles as these are very useful on steep ascents and long descents. Meticulously curated, guided walking holiday itineraries that delve into the culture, wildlife, cuisine, and rich history of the world.
Stunning scenery, good walking and a great series of villages to vist and stay in. Highly reccomended for anyone interested in wine and good food too! Our communication with On Foot was excellent from the very first time I got in touch with them. Everything was organised in a highly professional yet personal way, which made us feel well looked after throughout the planning process.
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