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uk flag Abdet Walking Holidays Spain
based: Costa Blanca, Spain
website: www.abdet.com
The rugged mountains of the Costa Blanca offer a wonderful landscape of pinnacled ridges, enormous crags and shady pines. Orange and almond groves enhance the valleys, whilst attractive mountain villages provide hospitality, offering a real Spanish experience. Abdet is an ideal year round base; offering guided and unguided walking and cycling.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | cycle touring | mountain biking | Spain |

uk flag Alpine Exploratory
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: www.alpineexploratory.com
Alpine Exploratory specialise in self-guided walking holidays in Europe and the UK, including the Tour du Mont Blanc. Explore for yourself following supplied routecards and maps. Also guided walking, trekking and snowshoeing holidays led by International Mountain Leaders, a bespoke holiday service, and private guiding.
| walking / trekking / hiking | winter walking | unguided walking | long distance walks | backpacking | snowshoeing | mountaineering | Scotland | France | Switzerland | Slovenia | Spain |

uk flag Andalucian Adventures
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.andalucian-adventures.co.uk
Andalucian Adventures offer guided and self-guided walking, painting, yoga, cookery and photography holidays in Spain and the UK. Choose from the grandeur of Spain's Natural Parks to the quiet beauty of England's Cotswolds. Their knowledgeable local leaders, experienced tutors and unspoilt village hotels make for an unforgettable holiday experience.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | painting / drawing | yoga | cookery | photographic | singles holidays | Spain | England |

uk flag Bath & West Country Walks
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.bathwestwalks.com
Guided and self-guided walking holidays in South West England from April to October. Enjoy the Cotswolds, explore Exmoor, discover the Mendip hills and Bath. Visit Avebury, Bourton on the Water, or Stonehenge & Glastonbury. Also walking holidays in Austria in June and Cyprus in November. Hotel and inn accommodation with private facilities.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | luggage transported | seniors / silver surfers | weekends / short breaks | England | Wales | Austria | Cyprus |

uk flag Byways Breaks
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.byways-breaks.co.uk
Cycling and walking holidays in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders. Comfortable accommodation with good food including farms, hotels and pubs. Routes are carefully selected to explore the best countryside and visit places of interest. Offering a range of holidays suitable for all abilities. Full back-up including luggage transfer.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | family / child friendly | tailor made | weekends / short breaks | England | Wales |

uk flag Canfab
based: Cantabria, Spain
website: www.picos-accommodation.co.uk
An English family-run guesthouse in the spectacular Picos de Europa, Casa Gustavo (Canfab) specialises in guided ski touring, snowshoeing and walking holidays to suit all abilities. Also climbing, independent walking, mountain biking and flora & fauna. Used as a base by KE, High Places and Saddle Skedaddle.
| ski mountaineering / touring | snowshoeing | climbing / scrambling | mountaineering | walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | mountain biking | bird watching | botanical | Spain |

Cicloturisme
based: Girona, Spain
website: www.cicloturisme.com
A specialized travel company offering walking, cycling and mountain bike holidays from the historic city of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Located in the heart of an area famous for it's cycling, with fantastic mountain roads, quiet rolling hills and fields, twisty woodland singletrack and, of course, the stunning Mediterranean coastline and beaches.
| cycle touring | mountain biking | tandem biking | unguided walking | luggage transported | team building/management courses | Spain |

uk flag Collett's Mountain Holidays
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: www.colletts.co.uk
Walking holiday specialist offering organised high and low level walks, summit and glacier treks, and Via Ferrata (Klettersteig) in the breathtaking Italian Dolomites. Also wildflower walks and painting – daily, free of charge and optional. Extensive support is provided for self-guided walking. Fly to Venice. Delightful half-board, B&B or self-catering accommodation.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | winter walking | mountaineering | via ferrata | cross-country skiing | skiing (piste) | snowshoeing | summer skiing | Italy |

Creative Catalonia
based: Girona, Spain
website: www.creativecatalonia.com
Creative Catalonia is a bike and walking holiday specialist for the Barcelona and Girona regions of Catalonia, Spain. They are located just 25 minutes from Girona and just over an hour from Barcelona and will help you discover the best of Catalonia by bike or on foot. Also other sporting holidays offered.
| cycle touring | mountain biking | walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | running / athletics | tennis | golf | Spain |

Eurohike
based: Salzburg, Austria
website: www.eurohike.at
Self guided and guided walking, hiking and climbing tours all around Europe.
| walking / trekking / hiking | long distance walks | luggage transported | unguided walking | nordic walking | winter walking | climbing / scrambling | nordic ski touring | snowshoeing | Eastern Europe | Western Europe | Scotland |

uk flag Evasion Travel Ltd
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.evasiontravel.co.uk
Active holidays in the Ardeche, France. Situated deep in the south, the Ardeche is a place of rugged natural beauty with a Mediterranean climate that brings over 300 days of sunshine each year. Surprisingly accessible and with enormous scope for exploration, the Ardeche is packed with excitement for every adventurous spirit.
| walking/trekking/hiking | mountain biking | canoeing/kayaking | cycle touring | horse/pony trekking | unguided walking | ropes course | singles holidays | tailor made | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | stag/hen | France |

uk flag High Point Holidays
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.highpointholidays.co.uk
Specialising in activity breaks in France, High Point Holidays is your ticket to discovering special, hidden places whilst indulging in the French way of life. Offering guided and independent walking, cycling, golf, city and event breaks. Unique guided walks in small groups that let you enjoy more of each fascinating region.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | luggage transported | cycle touring | mountain biking | golf breaks | wine appreciation/tasting | city breaks | tailor made | France |

uk flag Hooked on Walking
based: West Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.walking-europe.co.uk
Hooked on Walking provide self guided and guided walking holidays in 18 European countries plus, New Zealand, Canada, Guatemala, Vietnam and Tasmania. Their walking tours run throughout the year and are for all abilities from beginning to alpine hiker.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | nordic walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | Portugal | Scotland | Germany | Slovenia | Canada | Spain |

uk flag Knockomie Hotel
based: Grantown on Spey, Scotland, UK
website: www.knockomie.co.uk
Knockomie is a new generation of Scottish Highland Hotel, providing friendly, honest and unstuffy service. Situated 4 miles from the Moray coast and the world famous village of Findhorn near Inverness. Activities include walking, fly fishing, horse riding, golf holidays, boat trips to visit dolphins, gardens and castles, mountain biking, bird watching and shooting.
| unguided walking | freshwater fishing / angling | gastronomic | weekends / short breaks | Christmas and New Year | romantic | weddings / honeymoons | Scotland |

uk flag Last Resort (The)
based: Haute Savoie, France
website: www.paraglidingholidays.com
Ski and snowboard holidays and summer alpine activity holidays based in the Aravis area of the Haute Savoie. Offering quality accommodation with professional tuition and guiding for paragliding, skiing, snowboarding and alpine sports; learn to ski or snowboard packages, advanced ski and board tuition, and learn to Paraglide holidays.
| skiing (off-piste) | snowboarding | heli-skiing | multi-activity | mountain biking | canyoning / gorge walking | via ferrata | unguided walking | ski mountaineering / touring | skiing (piste) | ski weekends | France |

uk flag Mountainbug.com
based: Pyrenees, France
website: www.mountainbug.com
Mountainbug.com are specialists in hiking, skiing holidays and adventure sports in the Pyrenees of Southern France. Escape to unspoiled wilderness from our beautiful 18th century Lodge. Walk or dive head long down the canyons, pistes, forests and inaccessible mountain trails of the Pyrenees, then relax in the thermal spa!
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | climbing / scrambling | skiing (off-piste) | caving / pot-holing | white water rafting | canyoning / gorge walking | ski mountaineering / touring | snowboarding | skiing (piste) | Western Europe |

Mountain Walks
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.mountainwalks.com
The Limestone Mountains of Alicante located 1 hour inland from the Costa Blanca offer a classic mountain landscape of rugged peaks and ridges, enormous crags, and dramatic gorges. Unspoilt villages nestle in the valleys, providing an authentic Spanish experience. Described as '50 kms and 50 years away from the Costas'.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | bird watching | botanical | canyoning / gorge walking | climbing / scrambling | abseiling | via ferrata | caving / pot-holing | multi-activity | Spain |

uk flag Peak Tours
based: Derbyshire, UK
website: peak-tours.com
Tailor made, self-led or group cycling and/or walking tours amongst the diverse and spectacular scenery of the heart of England – the Peak District. Offering cycling or walking tours from 1 day to 2 weeks.
| cycle touring | mountain biking | walking / trekking / hiking | luggage transported | unguided walking | England |

 Romanian Horizons
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.romanian-horizons.co.uk

Romanian Horizons grew out of friendship between Romanians and English people, sharing and exploring the Romanian culture and countryside. We are a small group with our villa in the mountains of Transylvania, Casa de la Rau, acting as our Romanian base. Our goal is to lead others to enjoy Romanian culture and environment.
| walking / trekking / hiking | backpacking | long distance walks | unguided walking | winter walking | yoga | meditation | bird watching | bear watching | botanical | retreats | Romania |

S-cape Countryside Travels
based: Gelderland, Netherlands
website: www.s-cape.eu
S-cape Europe offers self-guided walking and cycling tours in France, Italy, Spain and Holland. They offer quality accommodation, great routes, luggage transportation, excellent services and more than 20 years experience.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | Italy | Spain | France | Holland |

uk flag Upland Escapes
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.uplandescapes.com
Walk independently in Europe's uplands. Base yourself in a traditional village and enjoy life at your own pace. Discover wild-flower meadows, mountain streams, dramatic gorges and breathtaking views. From self-guided to organised walks, half-hour strolls to full day hikes – walk as much or as little as you like, or explore with your carbon-compensated hire car.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | ethical / ecotourism | family / child friendly | weekends / short breaks | self drive | Italy | France | Slovenia | Gran Canaria ||

uk flag Walk Andalucia
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.walk-andalucia.com
Join Walk Andalucia on one of their friendly walking holidays and discover one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Spain, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Their guided and self guided holidays are designed for all fitness levels and will appeal to singles, couples and groups.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | ethical and ecotourism | groups | singles | relaxation | Spain |

uk flag Walks Worldwide
based: North Yorkshire, UK
website: www.walksworldwide.com
Walks Worldwide is a unique specialist travel company offering an unusually broad range of walking holidays to suit the needs of virtually anyone of any age through their guided group fixed departures, self-guided trips or tailor-made tours. Gentle day walks to climbing Kilimanjaro and everything in between.
| walking/trekking/hiking | long distance walks | unguided walking | winter walking | trekking with animals | walking/trekking safaris | ethical/ecotourism | Asia | Africa | Western Europe | South America |

uk flag Wandering Aengus Treks
based: Cumbria, UK
website: www.wanderingaengustreks.com
Walking holidays, mountain scrambles and historical tours. Guided and self-guided walking tours in England, Scotland and Wales, inclusive of accommodation, meals and transport. Tours include the Three Peaks Challenge, Edge of Empire, the Welsh 3000ers, the Yorkshire Dales, the Northumberland coast and Lake District walks and scrambles.
| walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | historical tours | unguided walking | long distance walks | UK |

uk flag World Expeditions
based: London, UK (offices in Australia, USA, Canada & New Zealand)
website: www.worldexpeditions.com
Originating in 1975, World Expeditions are specialists in trekking and small group adventure holidays. From trekking in Nepal, cycling in Tuscany, cruising in Antarctica, making sushi in Japan, family safaris in Tanzania, walking in Patagonia or climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro, holidays to suit all ages and fitness levels.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | cycle touring | mountaineering | animals / safari | family / child friendly | charity expeditions / holidays | cruises (ocean) | cookery | tailor made | ethical / ecotourism | Worldwide |

Creative Catalonia
based: Girona, Spain
website: www.creativecatalonia.com
Cycling, mountain biking and walking holiday specialist in the Barcelona and Girona regions of Catalonia, Spain.
| cycle touring | mountain biking | walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | Spain |

  Discovery Travel
based: York, UK
website: www.discoverytravel.co.uk
Providing walking and cycling holidays in a wide range of specially selected destinations for the independent traveller.
| unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | cycle touring | UK | Spain | France |

Viking Trails
based: Stockholm, Sweden
website: www.vikingtrails.co.uk
Self guided tours for an all round experience of Sweden's beautiful and tranquil nature.
| multi-activity | cycle touring | canoeing / kayaking | unguided walking | sailing (small boat / yacht) | Sweden |

 Wight Walks
based: Isle of Wight, England, UK
website: www.wight-walks.co.uk
Walking holidays, offering a wonderful way to explore the hidden charms of the Isle of Wight.
| walking / trekking / hiking | luggage transported | unguided walking | England |


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