Explore personal stories and immersive travel journals from the world of self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Thoughtful, first-hand accounts to inspire your next journey.
Autumn transforms the Suffolk coast into a quieter, more atmospheric place. The summer crowds are gone, the light softens, and the air feels fresher, making the Suffolk Coa...
Autumn has a way of transforming the Suffolk coast. The air sharpens, the light softens, and familiar landscapes settle into quieter tones. Nowhere shows this shift more....
There’s something about autumn in Suffolk that draws you outdoors. The summer bustle is gone, the air feels cooler and fresher, and colours settle into deeper tones. Bronze...
Standing proud on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, Thurne Windmill is one of the most recognisable landmarks along the Weavers’ Way – a long-distance walking trail linking...
There’s a quiet kind of wildness on the Suffolk coast. It’s not the drama of jagged cliffs or mountain skylines — but a softer, slower beauty. One shaped by shifting tides,
In November 2023, a quiet but significant change swept across England’s countryside: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) were officially renamed National Landscapes.
After a long day of walking the Peddars Way, we arrived in Great Massingham and found exactly what every walker hopes for: a warm welcome, good food, and
We’re excited to announce that Self Guided Travel is now officially open for listings — and we’re inviting trusted partners to join us.If you’re a walking holiday operator...
You might recognize the image — two walkers, smiling in the sunshine, backpacks on, taking it all in. There’s no rush. No pressure. Just open space, fresh air, and the freedom
The Cumbria Way runs from Ulverston to Carlisle, stretching about 117 km (73 mi) through the Lake District. Typically walked over 5–6 days (covering 18–24 km/12–15 mi per day
We arrived in Winchester beneath soft evening light. A charming town with deep roots, where cathedral bells echo across quiet streets and time feels suspended. After stepping
We arrived at the sea just as the sun was setting. After days of walking Peddars Way — through heath, farmland, and flint villages — the moment we reached the dunes at...
Peddars Way is one of England’s oldest long-distance walking trails. Tracing the line of a Roman road built nearly two millennia ago, it stretches 46 miles...
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