In the depths of winter, booking a holiday is a great way to give yourself a much-needed mood boost. So whether you’re dreaming of an exciting walking holiday hundreds of miles away or something much closer to home, we’ve put together a fabulous list of breaks for under £1000.
Walking in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Little more than a three-hour flight from London, Morocco is the perfect mix of dramatic deserts, mountains, beaches, and vibrant cities. One of our newest holidays for 2024 takes you from Marrakech’s buzzing medina to the heart-stirring serenity of the peaks and valleys in the Atlas Mountains. Our Walking in the Atlas Mountains holiday showcases a land of Berber villages, fruit-rich orchards, dizzying orange-hued gorges, and impossibly green valleys.
7 nights without flights from £874pp
Dartmoor Guided Walking, England
With its windswept moorland, striking granite tors, and herds of wild ponies, it’s easy to see why walkers find Dartmoor National Park’s myth-steeped landscapes so appealing. Discover wow-worthy sights and fascinating prehistoric ruins with the help of our experienced HF Holidays Leaders. You’ll be staying at our hand-picked partner hotel, The Moorland, a fabulous country inn located in the heart of the national park.
5 nights from £899pp
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Guided Walking, Scotland
Loch Lomond’s bonnie banks are immortalised in the famous Scottish folk song and their beauty draws plenty of summer visitors. Come autumn, though, and you’ll have significantly less people to jostle with for the best view of the loch’s sparkling waters amongst amber-coloured trees. Book a September break here and explore this stunning corner of Scotland when its landscapes are painted in a fiery palette of autumnal colours.
5 nights from £999pp
Shropshire Hills Discovery Tour, England
Our discovery tours have been designed to strike the perfect balance between sightseeing and culture. Led by an expert HF Holidays Leader, you’ll explore some of the best attractions and viewpoints a destination has to offer during full days of sightseeing in a comfortable coach. Our four-night break in the Shropshire Hills offers a glimpse of Roman Britain in Wroxeter and takes you across the border into Wales for a journey aboard the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. You’ll also visit the castle-crowned medieval town of Ludlow and UNESCO-listed Ironbridge – cradle of the Industrial Revolution.
4 nights from £744pp
A Shropshire Way Guided Trail, England
The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers almost a quarter of the county. On this guided trail holiday, you’ll journey through unspoilt countryside overlooking the Welsh marshes, explore Wenlock Edge Site of Special Scientific Interest, and ascend Abdon Burf – the highest point in Shropshire at 1,770ft. Further highlights include walks along the quartz ridges of the Stiperstones, the Iron Age hillfort of Caynham Camp, and crossing the finish line in medieval Ludlow.
7 nights from £945pp
Scottish Highlands Self-Guided Walking, Scotland
Spend seven nights at our stately Scottish house on the shores of Loch Leven on a self-guided break. This holiday is the perfect pick for those that like to do their own thing. Choose from a range of easy-to-follow routes that you can walk at your own pace. And with step-by-step instructions plus 24-hour emergency support, you can feel confident exploring the great outdoors under your own steam. Stay with us in Scotland and you can expect sparkling lochs surrounded by mighty Munros and walks that are every bit as spectacular as you’d expect. Alternatively, keep walks to a minimum and enjoy everything our characterful country house has to offer.
7 nights from £899pp
The Dales Way Guided Trail, England
One of the country’s first unofficial long-distance routes, the Dales Way covers 79 miles from Ilkley in West Yorkshire to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. Follow our experienced HF Holidays Leaders along a tree and river-lined route that crosses two iconic national parks – the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park. Along the way, enjoy highly rewarding views as you spend time in a slew of postcard-pretty villages. Highlights include Burnsall, Buckden, Gearstones, and Sedbergh.
7 nights from £954pp
Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Guided Walking, England
Considered one of the most unspoilt river valleys in Britain, the postcard-pretty Wye Valley is home to ancient woodlands, meandering rivers, limestone gorges, and a vast array of wildlife including otters, kingfishers, and peregrine. There’s also world-class sculptures, art installations, and much more in the Forest of Dean – a place of timeless beauty nestled in Gloucestershire’s western corner, close to England’s border with Wales.
4 nights from £799pp
North Cornwall Coast Path, England
Discover the most westerly section of the South West Coast Path National Trail as you traverse the rugged cliffs of the Penwith Peninsula from Treyarnon Bay to Cape Cornwall. This magnificent stretch of Cornish coastline boasts miles of stunning sea views and centuries-old stories of smugglers, piracy, and plunder. You’ll cross the heather-clad uplands of St Agnes Head, learn about the region’s tin mining past at Geevor and Botallack, and discover the ghostly remains of WWII defences.
7 nights from £989pp
Isle of Wight Walking with Sightseeing, England
This holiday offers guided half-day walks of up to six miles combined with time spent sightseeing. Between walks led by an HF Holidays Leader, you’ll visit a selection of the island’s standout highlights in a comfortable coach. Not only will you get to ride the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, but you’ll also explore Carisbrooke Castle, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, and Appuldurcombe House – once the grandest houses on the island.
7 nights from £985pp
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