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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

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

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

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

With so many incredible photos sent in to us this year, it was almost impossible to choose the six finalists for our 2019 Photo Competition (Self-Drive Holidays). This year we have stunning photos from the Isle of Skye to Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides. Please help us choose this... Read more

With sustainability and responsible tourism at the forefront of our minds, we've put together a list of the 7 unique adventures you can have by train in Scotland. Leave the car at home and read on to find out all the incredible places you can reach by train... Read more

Are you looking to explore Scotland, but want to avoid the hair-raising single-track roads and the stress of navigating new roads? Sit back, relax, and read on to find out everything you need to know about travelling around Scotland by train - all aboard! Read more

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

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

Scotland is known for many things: Edinburgh, haggis, Irn Bru, and of course, the temperamental weather. So we've put together a list of our favourite cafes across Scotland to head to on a rainy day. Coffee and cake, anyone? Read more