Woman standing on a mountain summit overlooking lakes and rolling hills in Central Scotland

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Explore inspiring regions around the world made for self-guided travel. From rugged coastlines to quiet countryside and cultural landscapes, discover where your next independent adventure could take you.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > causeway-coast
Two people walk across the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, with green cliffs and a bright blue sea under a sunny sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on the Causeway Coast

Explore Northern Ireland’s iconic Causeway Coast on foot. Discover clifftop trails, Giant’s Causeway, historic landmarks, and places to stay along one of Europe’s most dramatic coastlines.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > central-scotland
Woman standing on the summit of Ben A’an in Central Scotland, overlooking Loch Katrine and surrounding hills on a clear, hazy morning
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Central Scotland

Discover the lochs, hills, and forests of Central Scotland on foot. Explore the Ochils, the Trossachs, and quiet woodland trails just beyond the cities.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > east-of-england
Traditional windmill in the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, surrounded by reed marshes and rustic cottages with red-tiled roofs under a soft, overcast sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the East of England

Walk the East of England — big skies, coastal paths, and countryside trails. Explore walking holidays, adventures, and places to stay.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > east-of-ireland
Visitors exploring the monastic site at Glendalough in Ireland’s Ancient East, with a round tower, stone church, and wooded hills in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s Ancient East

Walk through Ireland’s Ancient East — a gentle, historic region of wooded trails, sacred sites, and riverside paths. Discover Glendalough, the Boyne Valley, and the Wicklow Way at your own pace.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > edinburgh-the-lothians
View from Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with walking trails in the foreground and the city skyline, including Edinburgh Castle, at sunset.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Edinburgh & The Lothians

Walk from city to sea in Edinburgh & The Lothians. Climb Arthur’s Seat, follow the John Muir Way, or explore coastal paths near castles, harbours, and historic towns.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > fermanagh-lakelands
Walkers ascending the wooden boardwalk trail on Cuilcagh Mountain, known as the “Stairway to Heaven,” surrounded by rolling green hills and scattered rocks in the Fermanagh Lakelands of Northern Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Fermanagh Lakelands

Discover the Fermanagh Lakelands through peaceful walking holidays and nature-rich stays. Explore forest trails, tranquil lakes, and iconic hikes like the Cuilcagh Boardwalk — perfect for self-guided adventure and slow travel.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > glens-of-antrim
Boardwalk through lush forest leading to a waterfall in Glenariff Forest Park, one of the scenic Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Glens of Antrim

Discover walking holidays in Northern Ireland’s Glens of Antrim — explore forest trails, waterfalls, and scenic glens shaped by myth and nature. Plan your stay today.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > greater-glasgow-the-clyde-valley
Wooden boardwalk trail through a leafy woodland in Greater Glasgow, with a bench along the path and filtered sunlight through the trees.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Discover walkable trails in and around Glasgow — from the Clyde Walkway to city parks and woodland paths. Explore nature without leaving the city behind.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > irelands-hidden-heartlands
Aerial view of Parke’s Castle on the shores of Lough Gill in County Leitrim, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, with forested hills and lake reflections.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Discover Ireland’s quiet interior — where rivers, forests, and slow trails invite calm exploration. Walk the Shannon Blueway, Portumna Forest, and the Slieve Bloom Way at your own pace.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > irelands-south-and-east-coast
Hiker walking a clifftop trail above the sea on Ireland’s East Coast, with yellow gorse, grassy slopes, and distant headlands under a soft sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Ireland’s South and East Coast

Walk Ireland’s South and East Coast — from the Copper Coast to Wicklow’s seaside trails. Discover peaceful harbours, cliff paths, and soft sea air at your own pace.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > isle-of-anglesey
Walkers approaching Tŵr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island, Isle of Anglesey, with Celtic cross, coastal views, and golden evening light.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures on Ynys Môn (Isle of Anglesey)

Explore the Isle of Anglesey on foot. Follow the Anglesey Coastal Path past cliffs, coves, forests and ancient sites. Quiet, wild, and made for walking.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > london
Leafy riverside footpath beside the Thames near Richmond Bridge, with historic buildings and bright blue sky in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across London

Discover London on foot with self-guided walks through royal parks, woodlands, riversides, and hidden green corners. Explore the city’s quieter, walkable side.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > mid-wales
Gravel trail through woodland and young forest in Mid Wales, with pine-covered hills and golden light under a clear blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Mid Wales

Discover the quiet heart of Wales on foot. Walk the Cambrian Mountains, Elan Valley, and upland trails through moor, forest, and timeless hill country.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > mourne-mountains
A rugged mountain path follows the historic Mourne Wall as it winds through granite peaks and rolling uplands in the Mourne Mountains, Northern Ireland, under a hazy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Mourne Mountains

Explore Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains on foot. Discover clifftop trails, Giant’s Causeway, historic landmarks, and places to stay along one of Europe’s most dramatic coastlines.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > north-east-england
Wildflower-rich hay meadow in Barrowburn, Coquetdale, with rolling hills of the Cheviot range in Northumberland National Park under clear summer skies.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North East England

Walk North East England’s wild landscapes — from Hadrian’s Wall to the Cheviots and Northumberland Coast. Explore trails rich in history, space, and story.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > north-east-scotland
Walker on a heather-lined upland trail in North East Scotland, overlooking a remote loch and surrounding hills under a moody sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North East Scotland

Explore forest trails, castle walks, and coastal paths in North East Scotland. From the Cairngorms to Royal Deeside, discover quiet landscapes rich in heritage and wildlife.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > north-wales
View from a coastal hill on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, with rocky path, green slopes, and the sea stretching into the distance under a soft blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North Wales

Discover the mountains, coastlines, and ridgelines of North Wales. Walk Eryri (Snowdonia), the Llŷn Peninsula, and quiet uplands shaped by myth and sea.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > north-west-england
Traditional windmill in the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, surrounded by reed marshes and rustic cottages with red-tiled roofs under a soft, overcast sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across North West England

Explore North West England on foot. Walk the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and Forest of Bowland. Discover trails, views, and places to stay in timeless landscapes.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > provence
Woman hiking with trekking poles along a forested trail in the Luberon, Provence, with mountain views in the distance.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Provence

Discover walking holidays and stays in Provence with Self-Guided Travel. Explore the GR6, hilltop villages, vineyard paths, and slow countryside trails.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > south-east-engand
Sunset over a lush English countryside valley, with rolling green hills, patchwork fields, and a small village nestled among trees.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South East England

Walk the South Downs, North Downs, and High Weald. Explore ancient paths, market towns, and coastline across South East England’s varied landscapes.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > south-wales
View from a high ridgeline in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), South Wales, with steep grassy slopes, deep valleys, and distant reservoirs under a cloudy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South Wales

Explore South Wales on foot — from the Brecon Beacons to the Gower Peninsula and the heritage trails of the Valleys. Walk mountains, coasts, and history-rich paths.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > south-west-england
Colorful flowers in the foreground with a historic stone church and lush green countryside in the background on a sunny day
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South West England

Explore walking trails in South West England — from the clifftop paths of the South West Coast Path to the wild moors of Dartmoor and Exmoor, and the timeless charm of the Cotswolds. Discover landscapes made for walking.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > south-west-scotland
Mossy woodland trail in Galloway Forest Park, South West Scotland, surrounded by tall pine trees and soft green light
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across South West Scotland

Explore South West Scotland on foot — from Galloway Forest to the Whithorn Way. Walk pilgrimage paths, quiet woodlands, and coastal routes shaped by time and silence.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > strangford-lecale-peninsula
Gravel walking path through green fields beside Strangford Lough, with rolling hills and blue sky in the background.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in Strangford & Lecale Peninsula

Discover self-guided walking holidays in Strangford & Lecale Peninsula. Explore tidal shores, heritage trails, and peaceful loughside paths in this beautiful corner of County Down.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > the-borders
View over Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders, with stone ruins, nearby cottages, and rolling farmland under a soft autumn sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Borders

Explore the Scottish Borders on foot — from the Southern Upland Way to the Borders Abbeys Way. Walk quiet hills, riversides, and trails steeped in history.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > the-highlands
Hiking trail through the Scottish Highlands with views of a loch, forested hills, and dramatic skies above the glen.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Highlands

Explore the Scottish Highlands on foot — from the West Highland Way to Glen Affric. Walk moors, lochs, and wild glens where nature and history run deep.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > the-islands
View of Portree Harbour on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with colourful waterfront houses, moored boats, and green hills under a bright sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Scottish Islands

Explore the Scottish islands on foot — from the Hebridean Way to Orkney and Shetland. Walk wild beaches, sea cliffs, and ancient paths shaped by tide and tradition.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > the-midlands
Aerial view of Hathersage village with St Michael and All Angels' Church spire rising amidst stone cottages and autumnal trees, set against the rolling hills of the Peak District in Derbyshire, England.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the Midlands

Explore the Midlands on foot with self-guided walks in the Peak District, Shropshire Hills, Cannock Chase, and quiet East Midlands countryside.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > the-valleys
Valve Tower at Pontsticill Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales Valleys, with forested hills and sunset sky reflected in still water.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Valleys of South Wales

Discover the heritage trails and green ridgelines of The Valleys in South Wales. Walk through history, community, and renewal in a landscape full of resilience.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > west-wales
Clifftop walking path along the Pembrokeshire Coast in West Wales, with sea thrift flowers, grassy headlands, and distant cliffs under soft evening light.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across West Wales

Explore the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and ancient inland trails in West Wales. Walk clifftops, sea coves, and myth-rich hills in one of Britain’s most iconic landscapes.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > west-of-ireland
Cliffs and harbour on the Dingle Peninsula in the West of Ireland, with Atlantic waters, rocky outcrops, and patchwork farmland under a cloudy sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across the West of Ireland

Explore Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way on foot — from clifftop paths to ancient pilgrim trails. Discover self-guided walks, charming villages, and the raw beauty of Ireland’s west coast.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > wye-valley-the-borders
Aerial view of Tintern Abbey in the Wye Valley, with the River Wye winding through green hills and woodlands on the Welsh Borders.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in the Wye Valley & Welsh Borders

Discover peaceful walking in the Wye Valley and Welsh Borders. Follow rivers, ridgelines, and historic trails past castles, abbeys, and timeless rural views.

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Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com/regions-areas > yorkshire-and-the-humber
Traditional stone barns and dry-stone walls across rolling green hills in the Yorkshire Dales, with distant moorland rising under a blue sky.
Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures Across Yorkshire and the Humber

Discover Yorkshire on foot with self-guided walks through the Dales, North York Moors, Pennine Way, and Wolds — classic trails in England’s iconic walking region.