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Celtic Trails
Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK & Europe
From the paths you tread to the beds you sleep in, nothing is left to chance. We plan your walking holidays in intricate detail so you don’t have to.
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.
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.
Why Celtic Trails
We don’t promise the earth, but we do promise the best walking holiday experience available.
- 99.4% Would Recommend
- 28 Years Experience
- Superior Personal Service
- Choice Accommodation
- Emergency Contact 24/7
- Flexible Itineraries
- Financially Protected
- Family Owned & Run
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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
Our Most Recent Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 2465 reviews
"Celtic Trails sort out the practicalities so you can focus on and enjoy the walk and rest in between. Feel a great sense of achievement from this holiday. The contrast between the moors, woods and coastline was fabulous. We wish we'd scheduled a rest day."
Sally - Leeds
"The accommodations were good, as was the luggage transfer."
Anon.
"First time for me with any company - Celtic Trail were well organised, absolutely no problem with any aspect of the walk (trail description, accommodation, transfers. This walk reinforces my feeling that it is important to remain active at any stage - very satisfied that I was capable of achieving my aim"."
D. Hesketh
"We chose this walk because we had done the southern half of Offa's Dyke some years ago and wanted to complete it. Transfers were all very good."
Mike Turner
October 2026
"Fabulous! We noticed a marked improvement in our mental health"
Taylor, California
September 2026
"We have hiked in many different parts of the world but never with a self guided walking holiday company. We appreciated the luggage transfer and the lovely b&b hosts we met a long the way. We enjoyed walking the ODP. We saw and learned a lot. We would love to finish the walk but would also like to explore another part of Wales."
S.Henderson
October 2025
"Amazing from start to finish, all we had to do was get to the starting point."
Kerry
September 2025
"Celtic Trails took all the hard work out of the holiday, prepping and planning etc. We just needed to focus on the walking and enjoying ourselves"
Jacqui and Sara, Suffolk
September 2025
"Thought the planning of each day was excellent, with just the right distances involved. The glorious Cumbrian and Northumbrian countryside was a major plus. As to why a long distance walk, it was a case of start now or never! I am a scientist, so all aspects of geology interested me, as did encountering interesting plants and fungi."
James, Co Antrim.
September 2025
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