What is a self-guided walking holiday?
A self-guided walking holiday gives you the freedom to walk independently, with accommodation, luggage transfers and route planning arranged for you.
Self-Guided Walking Holidays UK & Europe | Celtic Trails
Celtic Trails
Self-Guided Walking Holidays in the UK & Europe
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- Established Walking Experts
- Our family-run business has been organising walking holidays for over 28 years, with thousands of successful trips arranged across the UK and beyond.
- Book With Confidence
- Fully bonded through ABTOT and members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, giving you financial protection from the moment you book.
- Personal Support Throughout
- From first enquiry to final day on the trail, we’re here to help.
Destinations
A walking holiday planned around you
We’re a family-run specialist arranging self-guided walking holidays since 1997. Tell us how you like to walk: perhaps an extra night somewhere, a rest day halfway through, a double or twin room, your own room for part of the trip, or a little more comfort on a rest day. We know the routes and the places to stay, and we’ll always do what we can to shape the holiday around you.
Our Most Recent Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 2840 reviews
"My son and I enjoyed the walk, both felt we had achieved good exercise and got some stunning scenery. All well organised and the information pack was very comprehensive, with all we needed."
R.Sully
September 2026
"Good selection of possible trails. Accurate rating of trail difficulty. Accommodations were comfortable. Good communication with clients. Always clear in responses to questions. Understood what I was looking for and tailored the trip accordingly."
A Celtic Trails walker
September 2026
"Seamless organisation, stunning locations, excellent wa;l guidance. (Have to mention Aznar's walk notes, which was the best we've come across in 4 walking holidays"
R Smith, Suffolk
September 2026
"I found Celtic Trails easy to communicate with, the groups needs were all met. A well organised and clearly describes holiday"
Linsdsay Kelly, Cheshire
September 2026
"Good variety of scenery and peaceful countryside, Celtic Trails we're efficient, friendly and professional."
Rosie, Chichester
September 2026
"Beautiful trail especially along the seven sisters."
A Celtic Trails walker
September 2026
"Friendly, Tailored, personal"
Hugh, London
September 2026
"N/A - agent booking"
A Celtic Trails walker
September 2026
"WE love Hadroans wall and will recommend it to others. Will definitely use Celtic Trails again."
A Celtic Trails walker
September 2026
From the paths you tread to the beds you sleep in, nothing is left to chance.
We plan your walking holiday in detail, so you don’t have to.
We arrange the accommodation, breakfast, luggage transfers and route information, and shape the itinerary around how you want to walk. You follow the route independently, at your own pace.
What We Offer
Find the walk that fits
With more than 70 routes across the British Isles and Europe, you can choose from full long-distance trails, shorter sections and short breaks, through coast, countryside and mountain landscapes.
Each walk sets out the distance, terrain and difficulty clearly, so you can compare routes and find the pace and challenge that feel right for you.
A comfortable place to end the day
Where you stay matters after a day on foot. We arrange comfortable B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and farmhouses along the route, with breakfast each morning.
We take care over the accommodation as well as the walking, so there’s somewhere comfortable waiting at the end of each day.
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