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10 Walking Holidays Now Trending with Brits
More Brits are exploring Europe's hiking trails and having a fantastic time than ever before.
Whether you're interested in culture, food and wine; like to explore off the beaten track; are keen to cross off a bucket list route; or simply want to escape to the warmth of the Mediterranean, there's a walking tour that's perfect for you.
Discover the 10 walking holidays currently trending for Brits in 2024.
But first, how does a walking holiday work?
It's simple: our services include everything you need, just turn up and go!
✅ Cosy accommodation that's full of character
✅ Daily luggage transfers
✅ Helpful navigation app
✅ Any transfers
✅ Some delicious local meals
✅ 24/7 support hotline
✅ Guided tours feature a professional local guide & other like-minded travellers.
✅ Plus more great benefits. See the trip page for specific inclusions.
And is it still possible to book for 2024?
Plus, you can currently
save on your 2025 tour as next year's tour prices are locked in at 2024 rates... for now.
Top 10 Walking Tours for Brits in 2024
Read on to discover the top 10 walking tour itineraries loved by Brits in 2024, or get in touch with our London-based team (call 0800 0744 135 or
email us) if you need advice or questions.
10. Best of the Camino Guided Walk | Spain
Experience the highlights of the Camino de Santiago on this immersive, highly rated guided walk. Over 13 days, your group will enjoy an unforgettable time exploring the iconic Camino trail.
Great guide, hotels and restaurants. The group had common objective in walking the Camino. It was also inspiring that the group got on so well. I would have no hesitation in using them again.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D. Bryant; Aberdeen, UK.
9. Best of Tuscany | Italy
On this section of the Camino trail to Rome, combine well-known towns including Siena and San Gimignano, with charming hamlets such as San Miniato, to discover the very best of the Tuscan Via Francigena in a single week.
Our walk through Tuscany was fabulous. The days were made much easier with the efficient baggage transfer and the good choices of accommodation. M. Miller. Altrincham, UK. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
8. Le Puy Camino | France
The Le Puy Camino begins in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, and travels across the high plateaus of the Massif Central, the volcanic highlands of Velay, through rustic villages, past impressive castles, quaint villages, a myriad of monuments and through picturesque French countryside. For today’s travellers, the French Camino provides one of the most beautiful of all the Camino trails.
Our trip was excellent. The accommodation was variable between hotels and chambres d’hôtes, always clean and comfortable. The Way itself is very easy to follow as it is well marked so we hardly needed a map but the information provided on the app was useful to plan the next day’s walking. Food at the accommodation was all good and baggage transfer worked very well. A great route to walk and a trip we would gladly do again and highly recommend! Sasha Humphries | Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
7. Austrian Lakes Walk
The UNESCO World Heritage listed Salzkammergut alpine region of Austria encompasses 76 crystal clear lakes, the Dachstein Glacier, lush summer meadows and impressive rock faces up to 3000 vertical metres high. During this inspiring walk around the lakes, there is ample time to appreciate the natural beauty of the region and the alpine villages of wooden chalets decorated with colourful window boxes while at night you will enjoy the warm hospitality of your hosts.
Our trip was very well organised, everything worked as planned. Good accommodation, with good showers, comfortable beds and comfy pillows everywhere. Salzkammergut is beautiful, the people charming and welcoming, the hiking varied, and this trip was appropriately labelled level 3 to 4. Thank you. D. Rutherford-Jones | Stockton, United Kingdom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Amalfi Coast Explorer | Italy
From the spectacular Amalfi coast to the fascinating ruins of Pompeii, to the historic centre of Naples and the beautiful island of Capri, this walking trip offers the very best of this captivating region.
Great trip….great service from everyone involved. From the communication via utracks, the drivers to the hotel staff, everyone made us very welcome and were always at hand to help us with our travel plans. Highly recommended.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ K. Phillips; Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
5. Walking in the Dordogne | France
A region full of elegant stone houses and medieval castles, the Dordogne boasts stunning scenery with a combination of villages, forests and farmland. Focused around the Dordogne River Valley, this itinerary has plenty of scope to absorb the history and culture of the Perigord.
This was an excellent trip. The local operator was very well organised, helpful and professional. The trip notes were excellent, the accommodation of a high standard and the included meals were great value. We enjoyed a generous sampling of the local food and produce, as well as the local wines. The Dordogne is a very picturesque, historic and interesting area to visit. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ R. Vial.
4. Transylvania's Castles & Mountains | Romania
Explore some of Romania's most stunning mountain landscapes and soak up the unique culture of Transylvania on this inspiring walk, plus visit Bran Castle, home to the legendary Count Dracula.
The trip to Transylvania was excellent and very different in terms of landscape. Beautiful Alpine meadows and deep valleys, beautiful and remarkable to see farming continuing in the same manner as 100 yrs ago. Self guided tour was great but sometimes the maps didn’t correlate with the booklet but it didn’t matter. Thoroughly recommend this trip! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ M. Macan; UK.
3. Walking in Puglia | Italy
This enriching walking trip combines archaeological and architectural treasures, with hiking through valleys and along coastal paths surrounded by landscapes of red earth, olive groves and vineyards.
Our trip worked out very well many thanks. The accommodation was always very interesting and pleasant and in central locations that allowed us easy access to wandering around the towns we stayed in, Lecce, Ostuni, Alberobello and Matera. The four walks allowed us to view many birds and flowers. The walk you gave from Alberobello to Locorotondo gave us a hint of the orchids we might see and they were in abundance pretty much along the whole of the Aqueduct. But we were immediately charmed by the sound of Wood warblers and Golden Oriole as we entered the woodland at the start. The walk on the coast at Otranto provided many of the smaller migrating birds feeding on the coastal meadows and flying over. None of these walks took the estimated time as we were too busy looking at the wildlife, which we had hoped to see, marvellous for us. The food & wines delicious and accommodation and towns interesting and fun. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J. Williams, UK.
2. Portuguese Camino: Coastal Way | Portugal
The Portuguese Coastal Route is one of the quieter Camino paths and it offers a wealth of history. From the town of Viana do Castelo, not far from the city of Porto, the journey travels north through small hamlets, past eucalyptus and pine woods, over ancient bridges and along stunning coastal scenery.
This was our second Camino with them and we enjoyed every minute. The GPS maps were perfect even though the route was clearly way marked in the main. The hotel accommodation was very good and most welcome at the end of a long day. The breakfasts were exceptionally good and the evening meals provided were plentiful.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J. Roger; Snape, UK.
1. Camino de Santiago: Sarria to Santiago | Spain
This final stage of the famous Camino pilgrimage route offers the chance for time-starved travellers to walk the final 72 miles (115kms) into Santiago and gain a wonderful appreciation of the historic significance of the route. The gates of Galicia lead on to the fabled Santiago de Compostela with its famous cathedral, the site of the tomb of St James.
This was a complete success - and I've already recommended UTracks to friends/family. The organisation overall, and choice of accommodation/food was superb; and we loved the unexpected treat of wine with every three course meal. R. Notarangelo. Edinburgh, United Kingdom. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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About UTracks
A UTracks active holiday is all about exploring Europe your way. It’s about walking or cycling the incredible trails of Europe and becoming completely immersed in your travel experience.
Since we began in 2006, UTracks has been the leader in active European holidays. Our itineraries have always been creative, rewarding, and very affordable. With over 450 active trips across the continent, UTracks offers unique opportunities to discover an untrodden Europe that spans postcard-perfect landscapes, centuries-old cultures, rural lifestyles and tempting gastronomic delights.
You can choose to set your own pace on a flexible self guided journey or enjoy the benefits of an experienced local guide on a small group tour. We cater to all fitness abilities with our honest graded system that defines our trips from introductory to challenging. Plus we offer exceptional value with many inclusions on all our trips, allowing you more freedom to enjoy the natural and cultural wonders of Europe.
Whether you prefer cycling or walking, 2-star or 4-star, small group or self guided, land, river or sea – UTracks helps you explore Europe exactly the way you want.
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