How to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Walking Holiday

A walking holiday, by its very nature, is ‘sustainable’. But there is always room for improvement, so we've put together a list of 6 Ways to (further!) Reduce the ‘Footprint’ of your walking holiday. Read on to find out more ... Read more

Look Good, Do Good: Best Eco-Friendly Hiking Gear

With fashion having an ever-growing impact on the environment, we've put together an eco-friendly hiking gear list, so you can have a fantastic walking holiday with the added benefit of knowing your clothing has been sourced and produced responsibly. Read on to find out our favourite options ... Read more

2019 Photo Competition (Walking Holidays) – Vote Now!

After much deliberation in the Absolute Escapes office, we’re delighted to announce the six finalists in our 2019 Photo Competition - Walking Holidays category. Please help us choose this year's winner by voting for your favourite photo ... Read more

Walk of the Month – Rob Roy Way

Our walk of the month for December is the Rob Roy Way - a stunning walk through the Trossachs all the way to the beautiful Perthshire town of Pitlochry The route is 79 miles (126 km) and crosses the boundary between the Lowlands and the Highlands... Read more

The Time is Now: Our Commitment to Sustainable Tourism

It goes without saying that everyone at Absolute Escapes is wild about the outdoors! As a company specialising in self-guided walking holidays and tailor-made travel to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes (at least from our point of view!), a love of the outdoors is one of the many qualities our fantastic... Read more

Walk of the Month – Herriot Way

Our walk of the month for November is the Herriot Way - a pleasant, circular route through the Yorkshire Dales. The route is 52 miles (84 km) and passes through some of the most charming rural villages in Yorkshire... Read more

Walk of the Month – Northumberland Coast Path

Our walk of the month is the Northumberland Coast Path - a spectacular trail across the breathtaking Northumberland coastline and its wonderful sandy beaches. Starting in Cresswell and finishing in Berwick-upon-Tweed, the Northumberland Coast Path is definitely one to add to your list... Read more

Roaming Eight Counties on the Ancient Offa’s Dyke Path

The Offa’s Dyke Path is a stunning National Trail which stretches 177 miles from the Severn Estuary near Chepstow to the coast of North Wales at Prestatyn. Passing through countless medieval castles, Iron Age hillforts and abbey ruins is an unmissable experience for history-lovers! Discover more highlights in our... Read more

Is This Britain’s Most Beautiful Coastal Walk?

The wild Welsh coast of Pembrokeshire is a true walker’s paradise, with incredible cliff-tops, expansive beaches, and quaint villages packed full of history. In our latest blog, Katia from the AE team sets out to discover whether the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is Britain's most beautiful coastal walk... Read more

Walk of the Month: The Dingle Way

Our walk of the month is the Dingle Way - a spectacular trail through the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula in south-west Ireland. This route begins and ends in the bustling town of Tralee, a 4 hour drive from Dublin, and runs for 111 miles (179 km) through some of Europe's... Read more

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