UK Walking Tours
Walking Tours in England
Breathe in the fresh sea air of Cornwall and Devon. Drink in the rural vistas of the Cotswolds. Marvel at the dramatic mountains of the Lake District. Our walking tours in England are locally sourced by expert guides, enabling you to visit the best countryside on offer. Choose a self-guided trip, a small group guided departure or ask us to create a custom tour of England just for you.
Our Hiking and Walking Tours in England
Multi-day walking itineraries ideal for single or solo travellers, couple of small groups.
Walk the Cotswolds
England, in a nutshell, and just an hour’s train from London. Experience some of England’s best hiking on a guided, self-guided or private walking tour of the Cotswolds – a region famed for its gently rolling hills, picture-perfect villages and pastoral scenes which hark back to a forgotten time. Our Cotswolds walking tours seek to cover the best hiking routes, take you to the must-sees and at day’s end allow you to rest your head at some of the region’s best accommodations.
Walk Devon & Cornwall
Experience England’s South-West with Active England. Hear the waves crash on rugged cliffs, and wander lively seaside villages before leaving the crowds behind to explore the wilder interior. Walk in the footsteps of our local experts on a self-guided walking tour or enjoy the company, knowledge and assistance as part of a small group on a guided walking tour of Devon and Cornwall.
Walk the Lake District & Northumberland
Make the trip North and discover some of the best walking tours in England. Immerse yourself in the Lake District by hiking its spectacular peaks and admiring its beautiful water from on high. Our expertise doesn’t end in the Lake District – walk with us and explore unheralded Northumberland. Follow in the footsteps of the Romans at Hadrian’s Wall before immersing yourself in local culture and tradition with a pint at the best local pubs.
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Walking Tours in England FAQ
We’re adventure holiday England experts and offer curated, beautiful walking tours in the Cotswolds, Devon and Cornwall and the North of England including the Lake District and Northumberland.
We assign each of our walking tours a difficulty level. Most are moderate. That’s to say that guests who like a good walk (with an incline or two along the way) should be more than happy. Your holiday, however, will be tailored by your guide to suit your individual preferences.
Yes! Our tours are an excellent option for solo travellers as it provides an opportunity to meet individuals who share the same interests. However, due to the small independent hotels we use, there may be a need to charge a single supplement. But we always strive to keep it as low as possible.
We often get asked about which option to choose so here’s a guide which discusses the difference between self-guided and guided tours in more detail.
Our experts are well-versed in planning private vacations in England. Use one of our itineraries or plan a completely bespoke week, we’re ready to be by your side, stride for stride. Contact us to begin planning your private departure.
All of our England walking tours make use of the public transport network – most tours start and finish (or transfer) from a train station. For more details, read our guide for travellers arriving in London and looking for onward travel.
Our FAQ page covers many other need-to-knows. If you can’t find the answer to your question, we’re just a short message away.
Why Active England?
Hidden Treasures
We know England like no other company. We curate the best routes and take you to hidden treasures enjoyed only by those who know them, all whilst immersing you in this country's iconic culture and heritage.
Extraordinary Guides
Our expert guides are the heartbeat of our tours and will show you the UK in all its glory. We believe we have the best guides in the business.
Keeping England Green
We take our commitment to sustainable tourism seriously and measure carbon impact of every trip. We are actively working to identify ways we can reduce our carbon footprint year on year.
Extraordinary local guides
At Active England Tours, we’re all about unique, authentic adventure, curated and operated by extraordinary local guides.
Our guides are the heartbeat of our tours. With their local wisdom, can-do attitude and an eye for the unusual, our mission is to be the perfect companions on your adventures around the UK.
Lake District expert Bella is one of our lead guides. Watch as she hikes some of her favourite trails and enjoys an early morning Yoga session.
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