Ever watched a TV show or film and thought, “I’d love to go there”? These six famous settings from both the big and small screen are all locations you can explore on foot with HF Holidays. Discover them in friendly groups guided by experienced leaders, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and the stories, plus everything taken care of.
1) Asturias & the Picos de Europa, Spain
As seen on: Spain with Michael Portillo (Episode: Asturias, first aired on Channel 5 15 January 2026)
Spain’s cooler, greener north is the kind of place that surprises you in the best possible way. HF’s guided walking holiday in Asturias takes you into Picos de Europa National Park, plus explores coastal paths and characterful towns along the Cantabrian Sea.
What you’ll love
- Walking in Picos de Europa National Park and discovering the glacial Covadonga Lakes.
- Following beautiful sections of the Camino del Norte (a northern Camino de Santiago route) as part of your week.
- Exploring authentic Asturian towns on the Cantabrian Sea and sampling the region’s famous cloudy cider just as Portillo does in his latest travel show.
Go with HF: Walking the Picos de Europa and Asturias
2) Ulva (via Mull & Iona), Scotland
As seen on: Banjo & Ro’s Grand Island Hotel (BBC iPlayer; filmed on Ulva)
This BBC series sees interior designer Banjo Beale and his partner Ro tackle a mammoth restoration project on the tiny Hebridean island of Ulva, just off Mull. Follow the pair as they battle with budget and island logistics in a bid to convert the historic Ulva House into a boutique hotel. Visit Ulva with HF for a gentle day of exploring on foot and a pleasant feeling of being far from it all.
What you’ll love
- Visiting the community-owned Ulva Island during your Mull & Iona holiday.
- Enjoying rugged island walking along the south coast with chances to spot sea eagles, otters, seals, and more.
- Small groups (maximum 13 people) and guided walking with an HF Leader.
Go with HF: Mull & Iona Guided Walking with Sightseeing
3) Hadrian’s Wall, England
Seen in: Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks (Episode 1: Hadrian’s Wall)
Robson Green’s series opens on a British classic: the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail, an iconic coast-to-coast route following what marked the Roman Empire’s northernmost frontier for over 300 years. With HF you can walk the full trail as part of a friendly group guided by an experienced leader. With all accommodation, meals and navigation organised, you can just focus on the fascinating history along the way.
What you’ll love
- Completing the official coast-to-coast route: 84 miles / 135 km from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend, finishing with a celebratory night in Newcastle.
- Exploring dramatic central sections and standout Roman archaeological sites as you go.
- Small groups (maximum 15 people) and guided walking with an HF Leader.
Go with HF: Hadrian’s Wall Complete Guided Trail
Short on time? Explore the highlights on foot. Best of Hadrian's Wall
Prefer more culture-led days out? Discover More along Hadrian’s Wall
4) The Lofoten Islands, Norway
As seen on: Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey (Channel 4; Lofoten featured in Episode 3)
All jagged mountains, plunging fjords, and white sand beaches, the Lofoten Islands are a land of staggering natural beauty and an extraordinary place to explore on foot.
HF’s week is based in Svolvær and includes ferry journeys to neighbouring islands, for a satisfying mix of walking and island-hopping. Like Lorraine, you’ll learn about the archipelago’s rich maritime heritage and sample authentic Arctic foods and flavours.
What you’ll love
- Staying in a harbourside hotel in Svolvær, with great access to walks, museums and amenities.
- A choice of up to two guided walks a day with grades 3 & 4 available during the week.
- Ferry travel to neighbouring islands (including Hadseløya) for varied scenery and the chance to spot wildlife such as the sea eagle.
Go with HF: Hike Norway’s Wild Lofoten Islands
5) Holy Island & Northumberland’s Pilgrimage Paths
Seen in: Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island (BBC Two/iPlayer; Series 8 announced for the run-up to Easter)
The BBC’s new Pilgrimage series follows seven celebrities as they make their way along the coast of North East England, visiting places such as Whitby Abbey and Durham Cathedral before ending on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. HF has guided trail options that lead you to Lindisfarne on foot to experience one of the best “finish lines” in British walking.
What you’ll love
- Walking long-distance trails from Scotland into England and along Northumberland’s National Landscape-awarded coastline.
- A memorable finish on Lindisfarne (Holy Island), reached via historic routes that explore the lives of early Celtic Christian saints.
- Fully guided walking with an expert HF Holidays Leader. All accommodation, meals and daily logistics taken care of.
Go with HF: St Cuthbert’s Way Guided Trail
St Oswald’s Way Complete Guided Trail
6) Haworth & Brontë Country, Yorkshire
Seen in: Wuthering Heights (2026 film; released in UK 13 February 2026)
If the latest Wuthering Heights has you thinking of windswept moors and stone villages, Haworth is the natural starting point. HF’s Southern Yorkshire Dales “Discover More” tour includes a visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, plus classic Dales natural wonders such as Malham Cove.
What you’ll love
- Visiting the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth (a key literary stop in Brontë Country).
- Enjoying the scenery at standout landscapes including Malham Cove and the surrounding Dales.
- A small-group “Discover More” holiday that focuses on sightseeing, culture, and heritage rather than walking.
Go with HF: 7 Night Discover More of the Southern Yorkshire Dales
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