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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

Just a 30-minute train journey from Edinburgh’s city centre, Scotland’s ancient capital of Dunfermline is a vibrant town with a lot to discover. From ancient buildings to modern architecture to a public park recently named the best in Scotland - this town is full of surprises. Read more

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

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

As we head into Autumn, what's better than an invigorating walk then warming up in a cosy pub? With this in mind, we've put together a list of our favourite pubs across Scotland to curl up in on a cold day. The only problem you'll have is tearing yourself... Read more

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

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