HF Holidays UK Brochure 2026

UK & Ireland

Guided Holiday Collection 2026

Guided Walking & Activity Holidays across the British Isles Spring edition

Britain’s only walking holiday co-operative

For more than 112 years, we’ve taken great pride in leading walking holidays that showcase the very best of the British Isles.

We’ve won multiple awards along the way and offer one of the widest ranges of walking breaks across the UK. From beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable coastlines, to fascinating history and local culture, there’s so much to discover.

Whether you visit us as a couple, family, group, or solo traveller – both members and non-members – you’ll find warm company and unforgettable guided experiences that unlock the best of the British Isles. We hope our latest collection inspires you to plan this year’s outdoor experiences with HF Holidays.

Chris Simmonds, CEO of HF Holidays

Contents

Become an HF Member

Standard Member Benefits

4 £30 off UK, £50 off Europe & £80 off worldwide holidays

4 Member’s Price Pledge

4 Exclusive member-only offers

4 Quarterly HF Magazine

4 The Boot Room community forum

4 Early registration for new holidays

4 Member-only UK breaks

4 Brand partner discounts

PLUS at HF Country Houses:

4 10% off your bar bills

Cotswolds

Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) 28-29

South Eryri (Snowdonia) 30-31

North York Moors 32-33

Yorkshire Dales

4 Early check-in from 2pm

4 No supplement on classic single rooms

4 50% off double or twin room upgrades (min. 2 sharing)

Investment Member Benefits

ALL Standard benefits, PLUS:

4 2.25% interest on £1,000-£2,999 shares

4 Investment Member-only breaks

4 Exclusive Investment Member offers

PLUS at HF Country Houses:

4 Free ‘Choose your room’ service

Investment Plus Member Benefits

ALL Standard & Investment benefits, PLUS:

4 2.75% interest on £3,000-£9,999 shares

4 3.5% interest on £10,000 or more shares

4 Exclusive Investment Plus Member offers

4 Hear about new holidays first

PLUS for overseas flight-inclusive holidays

4 Free UK airport lounge on outbound journey**

Membership terms and conditions apply – see hfholidays.co.uk/membership. Shares can be withdrawn with 1 month’s written notice, subject to Society Rules. Group membership benefits differ to the above. **Airport lounge subject to availability.

Member’s Price Pledge Book with confidence

HF Members can book early with confidence knowing that they will always pay the lowest price. Secure your first choice of holiday, and if the cost drops after you book, we will now automatically refund the difference.*

*Excludes self-guided holidays, group & travel agent bookings.

HF Country Houses across the UK

We’re proud to own and manage 16 country houses across the UK, each located in some of our best-loved national parks and National Landscapes. So whether you love coast, countryside, or a little bit of both, we’ve got cosy Victorian manors, elegant Georgian mansions, converted granaries, restored farmhouses, lakeside hideaways, and much more. And with full-board dining included, everything is taken care of.

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Our country houses at a glance

Scottish Highlands Alltshellach

Scotland

Northern Lake District Derwent Bank

Southern Lake District

Monk Coniston

Southern Yorkshire Dales Newfield Hall

Northumberland Nether Grange

Western Yorkshire Dales Thorns Hall

North York Moors Larpool Hall

England

Wales

Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) Nythfa House Exmoor Holnicote House

Cornwall Chy Morvah

Isle of Wight Freshwater Bay House

Peak District

Go one step further with our partner hotels

Shropshire Hills Longmynd Hotel

The Peveril of the Peak Cotswolds Harrington House

South Downs Abingworth Hall

Where we don’t have a country house, we work with carefully selected partner hotels to reach further across the UK.

Turn to page 58 to find out more.

Make yourself at home

16 UK country houses

Our country houses are designed to feel like your home away from home, with warm welcomes and relaxed, sociable spaces. Each house has its own unique charm, shaped by its history and location, but all offer cosy lounges, hearty meals, and comfortable guest rooms.

A choice of guest rooms

Each of our 16 UK country houses offer a choice of guest rooms with single, double or twin beds, all with en-suite bath or shower rooms. You may also enhance your stay by upgrading to our Premium and Superior rooms for a better view, more space or extra special details.

Let us help you find your perfect space — from single and family rooms to those with garden access or even dog-friendly options.

Classic Rooms

Choose your room

Rooms Superior Room

Book early for single rooms

Some guests love choosing a particular room, for the view, a quiet spot in an annexe, or to be close to the dining room. Many return to the same room time and again, creating a familiar and comforting sense of place for only £30 per room.

All of our houses offer a selection of single rooms, both classic and premium. It’s a popular option, so booking well in advance is recommended. HF Members benefit from supplement-free classic single rooms too.

Excellent value full-board breaks

Three meals a day are always included at our country houses, from hearty breakfasts and personalised picnics, to sociable dinners shared around large tables where conversation and camaraderie become part of the holiday experience.

Seasonal dining, tailored for you

Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options.

We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by the flavours and dishes of the region, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.

Welcome cream tea

What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival, to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow holidaymakers.

Our famous picnic lunch

Our personalised picnic lunches are ideal for a day out, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddo chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.

A hearty breakfast to start the day

Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our teams offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.

3-course evening meals

Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Around shared dining tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.

Guided Walking Holidays at HF Country Houses

Based at our 16 UK country houses, our Guided Walking holidays offer a relaxed and rewarding way to discover beautiful landscapes in good company. With experienced HF Leaders and a choice of daily walks to suit your pace and interests, plus shared dining and sociable evenings, you will feel part of a welcoming community that values good conversations as much as great views.

HF Leaders: Building confidence & community

Our dedicated team of over 600 passionate volunteer HF Leaders brings something genuinely unique to every holiday. Their deep local knowledge, warmth, and commitment truly set HF Holidays apart. Every leader completes comprehensive training and assessment, including first aid certification, so you can feel fully supported whether you are enjoying a gentle countryside stroll or taking on a more challenging trail. And when evening comes, the relaxed games and quizzes they host help create a natural sense of belonging, the hallmark of the famous ‘HF Spirit’!

All included in HF Country House Guided Walking holidays

• Choice of up to three daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• Single, twin & double en-suite guest rooms

• Daily cooked & continental breakfasts, packed lunches, three-course dinners, plus welcome cream tea

• Gardens, lounges & licensed bars

• Swimming pools at four HF Country Houses Cornwall, Isle of Wight, South Downs (May-Sep) & Scottish Highlands

• Evening activities, inc. Wednesday quiz

• Boot & drying rooms

• Free parking (except Northumberland)

Flexible daily walking choices

Choose from up to three walks every walking day

What truly sets us apart is the freedom to shape each day around your interests, fitness, and energy levels. Thanks to our volunteer HF Leaders, you can choose from one of three walks on HF Country House Guided Walking holidays:

4 Up to three differently graded daily walks

4 Each walk led by a different HF Leader

4 Flexibility to pick walks that match your fitness, pace, or points of interest

4 Ideal for mixed groups: combine guided and self-guided holidays while sharing a room

4 Come back together for breakfast, evening meals, and sociable evenings

Walking grades to suit you

We offer 6 different grades of walks, each graded on a scale of 1 to 6, with 1 being the most gentle and 6 the most challenging. The available walking grades are clearly shown on the individual holiday descriptions, and the number of icons indicates the number of walks you can choose from each walking day of your holiday. Leaders host ‘walk talks’ the evening before to explain routes in detail and help you choose with confidence.

Walk at a relaxed pace, often spending time at places of interest en-route. Walking experience isn’t necessary.

Good paths but walks are a bit longer. Some walks, particularly in mountain areas, may have sections over rough or steeper terrain.

Well-defined footpaths in hilly, upland or rugged coastal areas. Reasonable fitness required for rough or steep sections.

Long distances in remote countryside on rough terrain. Sustained ascents/descents, including scree & steep ground.

Good fitness required for rocky terrain with sustained ascents/descents. Walks may include high summits & ridges.

High levels of fitness & stamina required. Challenging walks will be long & strenuous in difficult mountain terrain.

Volunteer Field Advisors

Our Field Advisors in the UK carefully research, plan, and devise the routes we offer, personally walking each one to ensure every step is safe, well-maintained, and rewarding.

They assess path conditions, check signage, and identify the best viewpoints, picnic spots, and points of interest. Their meticulous work ensures our guests enjoy walks that are packed with scenic beauty, local stories, and all the small details that turn a good walk into a truly memorable one.

Need advice? Our team is happy to help, or visit hfholidays.co.uk/walking-grades

“Great house, accommodation, staff, food, company, entertainment and really enjoyed the walks. The walk leaders were very knowledgeable and you felt safe on their walks.”

Mrs Cosgrove, November 2025

Southern Yorkshire Dales

HF Country House

Newfield Hall

Airton, Malhamdale, North Yorkshire BD23 4AA

Newfield Hall sits on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Built in 1855, many of the house’s original interior design features remain, including the impressive hall and sweeping staircase. Guests can also visit the heritage room, which showcases vintage HF Holidays brochures, photographs, walks programmes, and memorabilia. In 2023, Newfield Hall received a prestigious Visit England award for excellent service.

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 46 guest rooms including two Superior

• 20 single rooms

• Two cosy lounges

• Lovely grounds

• Boot room and drying room

Members

• Pillared entrance and sweeping staircase

• Discovery Point with walking routes

• The HF Holidays Heritage Room

• Nearest train station: Skipton (transfers available)

• Free parking

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HF Field Advisor tips “Look out for peregrine falcons nesting at the top of Malham Cove, and for HF Pathways Fund improvements to bridges, stiles and boggy ground on the Wharfedale section of the Dales Way.”

Linda, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the Southern Yorkshire Dales

3 nts from £589pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,189pp

A choice of walking grades

Enjoy classic walks like the Malham Circuit with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll guide you through moorland and limestone scenery to Gordale Scar, Janet’s Foss, and Malham Tarn. With expert leadership, you’ll uncover the best of the Dales without the worry of finding your way.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Newfield Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Other walking holidays available:

4 Gentle Guided Walking

4 Walking with Sightseeing

4 The Dales Way Guided Trail

4 The Dales High Way Guided Trail

4 Bridge & Walking 4 Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge 4 Rambles with a Sketchbook 4 Creative Writing & Walking 4 Pilates & Walking

4 Choir & Walking

See hfholidays.co.uk/yorkshire-dales for more

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Haw Crag & Gargrave Choose from a Pennine Way route to Gargrave, a canal-side walk via Eshton Beck, or a longer circuit with views of Gargrave Locks

Sun Around Malham Explore Janet’s Foss and Gordale Scar, extend to Malham Tarn, or enjoy a full circuit via Nappa Cross and Malham Cove

Mon Free day Relax at Newfield Hall or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue Through Ribblesdale to Settle Stroll past waterfalls and lime kilns to Settle, climb above the valley for views, or complete a longer circuit with Ingleborough vistas

Wed

Thu

Wharfedale, Simon’s Seat & Bolton Abbey Follow the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey, visit Trollers Gill, or ascend Simon’s Seat for panoramic views across Wharfedale

Clapham, Gaping Gill & Ingleborough Choose a circular walk to Gaping Gill, explore Norber’s glacial erratics, or climb Ingleborough for sweeping views over the Dales

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“The HF house was well run, the bed comfortable, and the meals all very satisfying. As always with HF, the highlight was the people I met while walking or eating. The HF leaders were excellent and knowledgeable.”

Mr North, April 2025 Guided Walking

Cornwall

HF Country House Chy Morvah

Bishops Road, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2DB

Enjoying sweeping views over St Ives Bay, Chy Morvah means ‘house by the sea’ in Cornish. Our beautiful property in St Ives is just steps from the town’s cobbled streets and four great beaches: Porthmeor, Porthminster, Harbour, and Porthgwidden. It’s also a short drive to St Michael’s Mount – the tidal island crowned by a medieval church and castle. Back at base, there’s a poolside terrace, plus a games room for evening activities.

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 39 guest rooms, many with sea views

• 15 single rooms

• Lounge overlooking St Ives Bay

• Nine-hole putting lawn

• Outdoor heated swimming pool (open May to September, selected hours)

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Limited free parking

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HF Field Advisor tips “Spring is a great time to see stunning wild coastal flowers around Lizard Point. I also love to watch the seal pups playing off Godrevy Point from September.”

Liz, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in Cornwall

3 nts from £589pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,189pp

A choice of walking grades

England’s longest stretch of coastline is a haven of charming harbour towns, golden beaches, and iconic sights. Walk dramatic coastal trails steeped in tin mining heritage and tales of smugglers, pirates, and plunder. Each walk is expertly guided by HF Leaders, helping you discover the places you might never have found on your own.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Chy Morvah

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Sat

Sun

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Lelant & Carbis Bay Head to Knill’s Monument and walk past Carbis Bay, with an option to hike up to Trencom Hill, all with stunning views

Mon Poldark Country & Land’s End Explore the Cot Valley, Botallack’s mining heritage, or walk the rugged cliffs to Land’s End, including sections of the South West Coast Path

Tue Free day Relax at Chy Morvah or discover local attractions at your own pace, including St Michael’s Mount

Wed Marazion & Mousehole Walk a section of St Michael’s Way, explore Lamorna Cove, or tackle a route from Porthcurno to the fishing village of Mousehole

Thu

Fri

Coast & Coves of Mounts Bay Follow clifftop paths to some of Cornwall’s best coves, explore Loe Pool, or enjoy Mullion Cove’s coastal beauty

Around the Lizard Choose a circuit via Kynance Cove, walk from Mullion to the Lizard, or complete the full coastal loop via the collapsed caves of the Devil’s Frying Pan

Sat Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Great walking on the doorstep with excellent leaders and company. Very comfortable accommodation and staff go above and beyond to look after us. So good to have a sense of community for a few days away from the mayhem of the world!”

Shropshire Hills

HF Country House Longmynd Hotel

Cunnery Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6AG

Located in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, our largest country house is enjoying a £4 million upgrade – and it’s never looked better. Inside, a spacious open-plan lounge offers panoramic views over the volcanic Stretton Hills and the Long Mynd, while outside, the house has its very own woodland sculpture trail. To top it all, the house sits just a short stroll from the cafés, pubs, bookshops and bakeries of Church Stretton.

HF Leader tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 56 guest rooms including premium rooms with a view

• 20 single rooms

• Recent multi-million pound refurbishment

• Woodland sculpture trail

• Boot room and drying room

• Lounge overlooking the Stretton Valley

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

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“The Stiperstones are the second highest hills in Shropshire, on which there is a mysterious legend of the Devil’s Chair. Or let us take you to an optional glorious wild swimming pool in the hills.” Sandy, HF Leader

Guided Walking in the Shropshire Hills

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Discover the beauty of the Shropshire Hills with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll guide you through scenic landscapes rich in diverse wildlife with walks atop the Long Mynd, through Carding Mill Valley, and to Stokesay Castle. With expert leadership, you’ll uncover places you might never have reached on your own.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Longmynd Hotel

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Sat

Sun

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Caer Caradoc & The Lawley Choose from a scenic route around Caer Caradoc, summit the Iron Age hillfort, or walk both Caer Caradoc and The Lawley

The Stiperstones Explore beneath the Stiperstones ridge, traverse its rugged quartzite outcrops, or take a longer route via Stapeley Hill

Mon Free day Relax at Longmynd Hotel or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue

The Long Mynd Valleys Stroll through Batch Valley, ascend Plush Hill and Carding Mill, or hike multiple valleys via Ashes Hollow and Pole Bank

Wed The Onny Valley & Ancient Hill Forts Visit Norton Camp and Stokesay Castle, explore Wart Hill and Hopesay Common, or follow the Onny Trail past Sibdon Castle

Thu

Exploring the Long Mynd Cross the Long Mynd plateau from Wentnor, walk its southern end via Pole Bank, or start at Linley for a full ridge adventure

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

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“Fabulous food, staff and walks – something for everyone and I thoroughly recommend HF Holidays!”

Mr Watts, April 2025 Guided Walking

Isle of Wight

HF Country House Freshwater Bay House

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight PO40 9RB

Set on the stunning Isle of Wight coastline, Freshwater Bay House boasts a prime clifftop location overlooking the sands of its namesake bay. With easy access to both the beach and Tennyson Down, it’s perfect for following coastal trails or countryside walks direct from the doorstep. And when it’s time to unwind, take in the stunning sea views from the poolside sun terrace, dining room and both Compton and Wootton Lounges.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 43 guest rooms, many with sea views

• 14 single rooms

• Heated outdoor pool (open from May to September, selected hours)

• Putting green and tennis court

• Gardens with steps leading to the beach

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

“Walking distance from our house is a 18-hole golf course, Farringford House, previous home of Alfred Lord Tennyson, and Dimbola Lodge, gallery of Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.” Steve, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking on the Isle of Wight

3 nts from £579pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,179pp

A choice of walking grades

Explore the Isle of Wight’s dramatic cliffs and charming resorts with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide every step, helping you uncover highlights like Tennyson Down, the iconic Needles, Alum Bay, and the ruins of Appuldurcombe House. With expert guidance, you’ll see the best of the island without the worry of finding your way.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Freshwater Bay House

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Sun Tennyson Down & Alum Bay Choose from walks over Tennyson Down to the Needles, Headon Warren’s heather-clad headland, or a full West Wight circuit

Mon

Over the Downs to Ventnor Follow the Undercliff to Ventnor, start in Godshill for sweeping views, or cross woods and downs to spot red squirrels

Tue Free day Relax at Freshwater Bay House or explore local attractions at your own pace

Wed

Thu

Fri

Shorwell & Carisbrooke Castle Walk from Shorwell to Carisbrooke Castle, explore downs and villages, or challenge yourself to a walk along the spine of the island

Walks Around Eastern Wight Discover historic Brading and Culver Cliff, follow the coast from Ryde to Sandown, or enjoy panoramic views from Havenstreet

The Downs & South Coast Path Stroll along Yar Valley to Yarmouth, traverse Compton and Brook Downs, or complete a varied route via Brighstone and the Longstone

Sat Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“I had a brilliant weekend at Derwentbank. The accommodation was comfortable, in a beautiful location, and the food was delicious. Sunday’s walk up Scafell Pike was incredible, led by friendly and knowledgeable guide, Rob.”

Miss Findlay, April 2025 Scafell Pike Challenge

Northern Lake District

HF Country House Derwent Bank

Derwentwater, Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5TY

Set right on the shores of Derwentwater, the location of this 40-bedroom country house is hard to top. There are beautiful views from its garden rooms, orangery, and terrace, and it boasts gorgeous grounds that slope right down to the lake. What’s more, you’ll be less than two miles from the bustling market town of Keswick with its mix of cafés, restaurants, shops, and pubs, as well as the acclaimed Theatre by the Lake.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 40 guest rooms, most with lake, garden, or fell views

• 16 single rooms

• Attractive orangery

• Outdoor terrace

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Nearest train station: Penrith (transfers available)

• Free parking

“Look out for the original medieval street pattern in Keswick. It reflects uncertain times. The timber-framed houses facing the Moot Hall, all have narrow entrances that can be easily defended.” Ian, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided

Walking in the Northern Lake District

3 nts from £589pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,189pp

A choice of walking grades

Discover the Northern Lakes with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide you through the Newlands Valley, to Cat Bells, and up Blencathra — one of the region’s most iconic mountains. With expert support, you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery and walks that feel more rewarding than going alone.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Derwent Bank

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Fri

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Sat Newlands Valley Choose from a gentle walk through Newlands Valley, climb Barrow and Outerside, or summit Causey Pike for spectacular views

Sun

Skiddaw & Latrigg Stroll to Latrigg via Applethwaite, ascend Ullock Pike and Carlside, or tackle Skiddaw’s lofty summit via Longside Edge

Mon Free day Relax at Derwent Bank or explore Keswick and the surrounding area at your own pace

Tues

Whinlatter & Grisedale Pike Walk through Whinlatter Forest to Braithwaite, follow Comb Beck to ridge paths, or climb Grisedale Pike for panoramic views

Wed Derwentwater & Scafell Pike Follow the western shore of Derwentwater, explore Watendlath & Cat Bells Terrace, or ascend Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak

Thu

Fri

Above Ullswater Choose a terrace path to Aira Force, climb Gowbarrow Fell, or tackle Fairfield & St Sunday Crag for a dramatic ridge walk

“I’ve enjoyed a lovely week at Peveril of the Peak, Peak District with HF holidays. I’ve had several holidays over the past couple of years as a solo, booking guided walks. Again it was a great week of walking and enjoying the company of new people all sharing the joy of the wonderful walks led by experienced guides, providing information about our surroundings as we go. The accommodation was comfortable., ensuite and roomy. The food as always was excellent and plenty. Looking to book again very soon.”

Mr Atwell, February 2026

Peak District

HF Country House The Peveril of the Peak

Thorpe, Dovedale, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2AW

Named after Sir Walter Scott’s Peak District-set novel, this characterful country house is less than a mile from the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones and Thorpe Cloud –a cone-shaped limestone hill that offers impressive views over the rolling green landscape. Both are easily accessible from the rear of the property.

Superior room HF Field Advisor tips

• 3-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 46 guest rooms, including five Superior

• 17 single rooms

• Extensive grounds

• Comfortable lounge

• Function room

• Boot and drying room

• Outdoor terrace

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

“With miles of dry-stone walling and plenty of far-reaching farmland vistas, admire the White Peak’s limestone gorges and the Dark Peak’s gritstone outcrops, while witnessing where President Kennedy knelt, and learning about the Boil Holes in Ilam Park.”

Suzanne & Helen, HF Field Advisors & Leaders

Guided Walking in the Peak District

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £949pp

A choice of walking grades

Explore the UK’s oldest national park with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide you along the Limestone Way, through the dramatic Manifold Valley, and to Ilam — a charming village with Swiss-style cottages. With expert leadership, you’ll uncover historic estates and natural beauty spots alongside fellow walkers in a friendly group.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House The Peveril of the Peak

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Upper Dove Valley & the Dragon’s Back Choose from a scenic walk to Pilsbury Castle, ascend Hitter Hill for panoramic views, or tackle Chrome Hill’s rocky spine

Sun Ashbourne & The Mayfairs Stroll through Okeover Park to Mappleton, explore historic Mayfield villages, or extend along the Limestone Way for sweeping countryside views

Mon Free day Relax at The Peveril of the Peak or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue

Wed

Thu

The Edges Through Chatsworth to Bakewell Walk Baslow Edge to Chatsworth House, follow Froggatt and Curbar Edges, or enjoy a route across five gritstone edges

High Peak Trail & Carsingtons Choose a circuit of Carsington Water, walk via Harboro Rocks, or start at Black Rocks for a longer route along the High Peak Trail

Dovedale Gorge & Beyond Follow the River Dove to Milldale, ascend to Alstonefield, or extend to Narrowdale Hill for magnificent panoramic views

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“We really enjoyed our stay at Holnicote House. The house is in a gorgeous setting and the surrounding countryside is superb. Very much enjoyed the walks, very well led by the various walk leaders. The excellent staff at the house very much enhanced our stay. Our first stay here but definitely hope to return.”

Mr Walmsley, June 2025

Family Adventure Holiday

Exmoor

HF Country House Holnicote House

Selworthy, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8TJ

Once part of a 12,500-acre estate, this beacon of Somerset hospitality boasts extensive grounds and an enviable location in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The house has an attractive lawn area fringed by alfresco seating, as well as a games room and inviting bar. When it’s time to explore, the pretty village of Selworthy sits within strolling distance and you’ll find superb walking opportunities in all directions.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 32 well-appointed guest rooms

• 14 single rooms

• Peaceful gardens

• Two lounges

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

“There are always trees to look at on our walks, and we share many interesting stories associated with them. Most of our best timber-producing conifers originate from the pacific coast of America.”

Richard, Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in Exmoor

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,179pp

A choice of walking grades

Sweeping moorland and dramatic sea views await in Exmoor National Park. Each walk is expertly guided by our HF Leaders, so you can relax and enjoy the journey. Discover Selworthy Beacon, sections of the South West Coast Path, and coastal gems like Porlock Weir and Bossington Beach.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Holnicote House

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Holnicote & Selworthy Beacon Choose from walks to Bossington and Selworthy village, up to Selworthy Beacon’s hillfort, or along a section of the rugged Somerset Coast Path

Sun Along the Coast to Lynmouth Explore Countisbury Hill’s wooded slopes, Foreland Point’s sweeping sea views, or Britain’s highest sea cliffs to Lynmouth

Mon Free day Relax at Holnicote House or discover local attractions at your own pace

Tue

Wed

Valley & Hills to Dunster Castle Walk via Selworthy and Wootton Common, climb to Webber’s Post, or summit Dunkery Beacon before reaching Dunster

The Doone Valley to Watersmeet Choose riverside paths through Doone Valley, explore Badgworthy Water, or cross wild moorland to Watersmeet’s waterfalls

Thu Quantocks Walk through the Quantock Hills to Nether Stowey, follow the ridgeline via Quantock Combe, or complete the full ridge route

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

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“Abingworth Hall is very cosy and intimate, the rooms comfortable and warm, with brilliant welcoming and friendly staff. Enjoyed the two days of walking with very pleasant and capable leaders. The weather was very much against us on day two, but there is much to enjoy about comradeship and getting through adversity as a small group. Great fun!”

Ms Callaghan, February 2026

South Downs

HF Country House Abingworth Hall

Storrington Road, Thakeham, West Sussex RH20 3EF

With records dating back to 1231, this cosy former farmhouse has almost 800 years of history. Located in the parish of Thakeham at the foot of the South Downs National Park, Abingworth Hall offers easy access to coast and countryside walking routes. After a day of exploring, you can look forward to relaxing in waterside gardens or on the terrace of the conservatory-bar. There’s also an outdoor pool to enjoy.

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 27 guest rooms, many ground floor accessible

• 10 single rooms

• Outdoor pool (open May to September, selected hours)

• Ballroom and an attractive conservatory

• Eight acres of gardens

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

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HF Field Advisor tips

“See re-wilding in action on the Knepp Estate. Spot Longhorn cattle, Tamworth pigs, Exmoor ponies, fallow deer and white storks in their natural environment.”

John, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the South Downs

3 nts from £579pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,179pp

A choice of walking grades

Stroll through ancient woodlands and along dramatic coastline with views over the English Channel. Every walk is led by our HF Leaders, ensuring you feel safe and supported while discovering highlights like Parham Park and the Seven Sisters. With expert guidance, you’ll explore more than you ever could alone.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Abingworth Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Devil’s Dyke & Ditchling Beacon Choose from walks to Clayton Windmills, Devil’s Dyke’s dramatic valley, or a longer route over Newtimber and Wolstonbury Hills

Sun Amberley & The South Downs Stroll through Parham Park, follow the River Arun to Kithurst Hill, or enjoy sweeping views along the South Downs Way

Mon Free day Relax at Abingworth Hall or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue Arundel & The Lower Arun Valley Walk through Arundel Park to South Stoke, explore Burpham village, or follow the Monarch’s Way from the Downs to Arundel

Wed Pulborough Choose a gentle ridge walk via Hurston Place, visit Pulborough Brooks nature reserve, or enjoy a longer route through picturesque villages

Thu

The Iconic Seven Sisters Follow the chalk cliffs from Birling Gap, start at Beachy Head for sweeping views, or begin in Eastbourne for a full coastal adventure

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Being on an HF Guided Walking Holiday at Harrington House was a real joy. The leaders were exceptional and took care to ensure we were regularly updated with the days events. The walks were well planned and took in the most beautiful villages. Above all else the House Team at Harrington House were amazing, serving nutritious meals and available for any dietary requirements. We have been on many UK Guided Walks and the Cotswolds tops the lot.”

Mr Royle, March 2025

Guided Walking

Cotswolds

HF Country House Harrington House

Sherborne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2BY

This Grade II-listed house offers a traditional country retreat in the heart of Bourton-on-the-Water, a picturesque Cotswolds town with chocolate-box cottages and stone bridges spanning the River Windrush. Outside you’ll find well-groomed gardens and alfresco seating, while inside, the lovingly refurbished interior retains its original Georgian features.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 27 well-appointed guest rooms

• 10 single rooms

• Walled garden and large croquet lawn

Members

• Two lounges

• Landscaped grounds

• Boot and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

“We take you away from the crowds to secluded Cotswold villages. My favourites are Naunton, Ilmington and Snowshill, all with cosy village pubs offering log fires in winter or sunny gardens in summer.”

Sue, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the Cotswolds

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

The Cotswolds is a designated National Landscape that never fails to impress. Head out on guided walks with our expert HF Holidays Leaders to highlights like the Windrush Valley, the Slaughters, and along the Cotswold Way, helping you discover hidden corners and enjoy walks that go further and feel easier than if you were exploring alone.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Harrington House

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Sat South Along the Windrush Valley Choose from walks to Clapton-on-the-Hill and quarry lakes, Little Rissington’s historic church, or Sherborne’s rolling countryside

Sun

The Cotswold Way to Broadway Follow quiet trails to Broadway, explore Snowshill and Temple Guiting, or enjoy a longer route over the hills

Mon Free day Relax at Harrington House or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue

The Rissingtons Stroll through the Windrush Valley and visit two or three of the picturesque Rissington villages, or walk to Stow-on-the-Wold via Lower Slaughter

Wed Through the Cotswolds to Cirencester Discover Coates and the Thames source, start at Sapperton, or follow the Wysis Way from Frampton Mansell

Thu

Along the Gloucestershire Way to Bourton Choose from Hampnett’s Victorian church, Hazleton’s beech avenue, or a longer route through sleepy villages and the Windrush Valley

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“It was brilliant. Lovely food, great walks, super leaders & guests from around the world who all bonded well. After a days walking many were enthusiastic for evening activities. As the house is near Brecon it was good to spend the day off in the town. The newly refurbished museum is excellent & as for the ice cream parlour!! It was super when all the walks gradually ended up there one day. The house is very well appointed with a delightful group of hard working staff.”

Mrs Whitford, June 2025

Guided Walking

Bannau Brycheiniog

(Brecon Beacons)

HF Country House Nythfa House

Brecon, Powys LD3 7NN

Meaning ‘nesting place’ in Welsh, Nythfa House was built in 1867 as a private residence for a wealthy solicitor and antiquarian. Sitting on a hill above The Struet (one of Brecon’s oldest and most historic streets for its Charles I connections), it plays a harmonious host to those seeking a rural retreat just a 10-minute walk from the Welsh market town of Brecon and 25-minute drive from the booklover’s paradise, Hay-on-Wye.

• 4-star Visit Wales-rated guest accommodation

• 31 well-appointed guest rooms

• 11 single rooms

• Dedicated holidays for solo travellers

• Attractive garden

• Original design features

• Putting green and croquet lawn

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

HF Field Advisor tips

“Look out for summer migrants returning to nest in the spring, including Redstarts and Pied Flycatchers. And it won’t matter if it’s raining – it will only enhance the drama of a waterfall adventure!” Geraint, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Explore Waterfall Country and beyond with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide you through the Mellte Valley, the Black Mountains, and to Pen-Y-Fan — the highest point in South Wales. With expert support, you’ll enjoy spectacular scenery and walks that feel easier and more rewarding than if you were exploring alone.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Nythfa House

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Sgwd-Y-Pannwr

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Sat

Sun

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Above Crickhowell Choose from a walk to Tretower and Crickhowell, explore Craig y Cilau’s dramatic escarpment, or summit Waun Fach via the Dragon’s Back ridge

The Western Fans Stroll along Brecon’s canal and the River Usk, climb to Llyn y Fan Fawr and Fan Brycheiniog, or traverse the spectacular Bannau Sir Gaer ridge

Mon Free day Relax at Nythfa House or explore Brecon and its local attractions at your own pace

Tue Waterfalls Country Follow riverside paths to awe-inspiring waterfalls, walk behind Sgwd yr Eira, or start from Dinas Rock and visit most of the main waterfalls

Wed

Thu

The Central Beacons Choose a gentle Usk Valley walk, climb Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du, or traverse all four main summits of the central Brecon Beacons

High Above Hay-on-Wye Stroll along the Wye Valley into Hay-on-Wye, ascend Twmpa and Hay Bluff, or traverse the Black Mountains’ north ridge

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

South Eryri (Snowdonia)

HF Country House Dolserau Hall

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2AG

Arresting countryside views dominate at this characterful Victorian manor house at the southern end of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The location is idyllic; think rugged hills, dense woods, and craggy uplands in all directions. You’ll also be close to Dolgellau, the small market town known for its once flourishing wool industry and just a short trip away from the seaside town of Barmouth.

“After months of hard work, Dolserau Hall will reopen in spring 2026 ready to welcome our HF Members and guests back to this wonderful part of Wales. Expect stunning new interiors, redesigned lounge spaces, and extra single rooms, all shaped by your feedback.”

Chris

Simmonds

CEO

of HF Holidays

• 4-star Visit Wales-rated guest accommodation

• 21 guest rooms including 5 single rooms

• Five acres of gardens and grounds

• Comfortable lounge

• Views across the valley to the summit of Cader Idris

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Light refresh of the public areas – Spring 2026

• Nearest train station: Machynlleth (transfers available from Shrewsbury)

• Free parking

HF Field Advisor tips

“We are just a short stroll from the Torrent walk, where the Afon Clywedog tumbles down a stunning rocky gorge. We also walk on Cader Idris, seat of the legendary Idris, giant warrior poet, arguably the most impressive mountain in Southern Snowdonia.” Estelle, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in South Eryri (Snowdonia)

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £619pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Walk the Welsh coastline and rugged mountains with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll lead you to Harlech Castle, Cardigan Bay, and the largest natural lake in Wales, plus summits like Aran Fawddwy and Benllyn. With expert guidance, you’ll experience the best of Snowdonia without the stress of navigating yourself.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Dolserau Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Rhobell Fawr & Brithdir Choose from a gentle Wnion Valley walk via Roman roads, explore Rhobell Fawr’s rugged foothills, or summit Rhobell Fawr for sweeping views

Sun Cader Idris & Abergynolwyn Visit Castell-y-Bere and the Dysynni Valley, climb Cader Idris via Minffordd Path, or traverse its spectacular summit ridge

Mon Free day Relax at Dolserau Hall or explore local attractions at your own pace including the Mawddach Estuary

Tue

Wed

Thu

The Precipice Walk & Waunn Oer Stroll the historic Precipice Walk, ascend Foel Offrwm and its Iron Age fort, or explore the remote Dyfi Hills and Waun Oer

Harlech & The Rhinogs Follow the coast to Harlech Castle, visit Bryn Cader Faner stone circle, or tackle rugged Rhinog Fawr for wild mountain views

Southern Snowdonia Peaks Choose from a scenic walk above Bala Lake, climb Arenig Fawr’s remote summit, or tackle the mighty Aran Ridge for big mountain views

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Hotel is in a lovely spot above Whitby. Choice of 3 walks – from 4 miles to 9 so suitable for all abilities. Food excellent! HF holidays are ideal for singles and couples as there is a big community feel.”

Mrs Potts, April 2025

Gentle Guided Walking

North York Moors

HF Country House Larpool Hall

Larpool Drive, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO22 4ND

Built in the 1780s on a site dating back to Norman times, Larpool Hall’s location above Whitby offers impressive views over the Esk Valley. First owned by a Whitby ropemaker who operated a shipyard here, this Grade II-listed house has many original features including ornate fireplaces, a grand staircase, and picture windows. The house is just steps from the North York Moors National Park and the Cleveland Way.

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 29 guest rooms including three Superior

• 9 single rooms

• Original features such as fireplaces and exposed ceiling beams

• Spacious grounds

• Comfortable lounge

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

HF Field Advisor tips “Discover the moving story behind a rarely noticed piece of poetry carved into a precarious clifftop location expressing a man’s love for his now-departed wife.” John, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the North York Moors

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A choice of walking grades

Discover open moorland, woodlands, and coastline with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll guide you to Roseberry Topping, along the Cleveland Way, and into Whitby — famous for its beaches and Gothic abbey. With expert support, you’ll explore more and feel confident every step of the way.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Larpool Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Moreland East of Goathland Explore Goathland Moor, visit Lilla Cross or wander ancient moorland tracks before ending in Goathland

Sun Smuggler’s Coast along the Cleveland Way Stroll from Boulby to Runswick Bay, start at Skinningrove for sweeping cliff-top views, or enjoy a full coastal route from Saltburn

Mon Free day Relax at Larpool Hall or explore Whitby and the surrounding area at your own pace

Tue

Deep into the North York Moors Walk between Rosedale Abbey and Lastingham, descend into Farndale’s tranquil valley, or follow Rosedale’s old mineral railway

Wed Captain Cook Country Follow the Cleveland Way to Captain Cook’s Monument, climb Roseberry Topping, or combine both for a longer moorland adventure

Thu

Cleveland Way & Ravenscar Coast Choose a coastal walk from Beast Cliff, start at Hayburn Wyke for nature reserve views, or enjoy a longer route from Cloughton to Robin Hood’s Bay

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Well equipped house with good boot/drying room, should the weather not cooperate! Excellent food, including good adaptions for special diets. Comfortable room with all the usual things such as TV, kettle, en suite. Fun evening activities and great guided walks during the day.”

Mx Percy, April 2025

Guided Walking

Western Yorkshire Dales

HF Country House Thorns Hall

Cautley Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5LE

History fans love this Grade II-listed manor house. There’s reference to a Thorns Hall as far back as 1534 and though the house has been renovated many times, original features still remain. Expect wood-panelled reception rooms, beamed ceilings, and stone flag flooring. The inviting bar is ideal for cosying up with a drink by the log burner. Accommodation is spread between the main house and converted buildings around the cobbled courtyard.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 25 guest rooms including one Superior

• 9 single rooms

• Dedicated holidays for solo travellers

• Original features

• Licensed bar with log burner

• Garden with outdoor seating

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with walking routes

• Nearest train station: Oxenholme, Lake District (transfers available)

• Free parking

“The Western Dales boast four distinct geological types each shaping incredibly diverse landscapes and scenery, treating our walkers to a striking mix of flora and fauna across the region.”

Dick, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the Western Yorkshire Dales

3 nts from £579pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Explore the Western Dales with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide you through Dentdale, the Rawthey Valley, and the beautiful Howgill Fells—hills loved by Alfred Wainwright. With expert support, you’ll enjoy rewarding walks and discover places you might never have reached alone.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Thorns Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

4 Guided Walking for Solos 4 Gentle Guided

4 Walking with Sightseeing

The Dales High Way Guided Trail

Guided Bird Watching See hfholidays.co.uk/yorkshire-dales for more

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

The Howgill Fells & Lune Valley Choose from a gentle riverside walk along the Dales Way, explore Fox’s Pulpit above the valley, or traverse the Howgill ridge to The Calf

Sun Rawthey Valley, Howgills & Middleton Fell Stroll through green valleys to Garsdale, climb Crook and Winder for sweeping views, or tackle Middleton Fell’s long ridge

Mon Free day Relax at Thorns Hall or explore Sedbergh and its famous bookshops at your own pace

Tue Dentdale Follow the Dales Way through Dentdale, ascend Aye Gill Pike for panoramic views, or climb Whernside, the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Wed Dufton, High Cup Nick & Appleby Walk through the Eden Valley to Appleby, circle Dufton Pike, or follow the Pennine Way to the dramatic High Cup Nick

Thu

River Dee & Bram Rigg Choose a riverside walk via Dentdale and Brigflatts, follow the Dales Way beside the Rawthey, or cross the Howgills to Bram Rigg Top and Great Dummacks

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“This 7 day guided walking holiday was booked by my local walking group. We enjoyed six days of walking, able to choose every day from three different graded walks. The leaders were extremely professional, knew their terrain, were very conscious of different people’s abilities and very helpful.”

Southern Lake District

HF Country House Monk Coniston

Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AQ

Overlooking Coniston Water, the scenic location of this Grade II-listed house was the inspiration for Arthur Ransome’s 1930 novel, Swallows and Amazons. It was once owned by Beatrix Potter and a large oil canvas painted by her brother, artist Walter Bertram, still hangs in the hallway today. Outside, you’ll find huge grounds that slope down to the lake, a rare tree trail, and a direct walking route to Tarn Hows – a popular National Trust beauty spot.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 30 guest rooms, including one Superior

• 12 single rooms

• Large grounds with lake views

• Arboretum

• Hidden walled garden

• Boot room and drying room

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking

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“Wetherlam is a peak close to Monk Coniston with superb views and a fascinating history of copper mining dating back over 500 yearsknown as ‘the fell with a thousand holes’, some of them over 1000 feet deep!”

Guided Walking in the Southern Lake District

3 nts from £579pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Walk the famous Fairfield Horseshoe or climb the Old Man of Coniston with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll also guide you on shorter routes to favourites like Tarn Hows. With expert leadership, you’ll explore the Lakes safely and uncover views that poets and painters have adored for centuries.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Monk Coniston

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

See hfholidays.co.uk/lake-district for more

Fri

Sat

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Exploring Coniston Fells Choose from a scenic walk to Tarn Hows, explore Hodge Close and Black Crag, or climb Coniston Old Man for sweeping views

Sun Grasmere & Fairfield Stroll around Grasmere and Rydal Water, ascend Loughrigg Fell for panoramic views, or tackle the classic Fairfield Horseshoe

Mon Free day Relax at Monk Coniston or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue Coniston Fells Walk through the Coppermines Valley, extend to Levers Water, or enjoy a high-level ridge walk over Swirl How and Wetherlam

Wed Langdale Fells Follow the Langdale Valley past waterfalls, climb Pike O’Blisco for dramatic views, or explore the Langdale Pikes skyline.

Thu

Troutbeck & Far Eastern Fells Choose a gentle walk to Ambleside, ascend Orrest Head and Wansfell Pike, or traverse the spectacular ridge of Froswick, Ill Bell and Yoke

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Brilliant walking holiday. Northumberland beaches are amazing. I could have walked all day on the beach towards Bamburgh. HF holidays usually high standards on everything too. Lovely house right on the sea front. Great meals and picnics. Excellent walk leaders. Great group of people. Even the weather was magical for walking.”

Mrs Tibble, May 2025

Guided Walking

Northumberland

HF Country House Nether Grange

Marine Road, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 2RZ

An HF Holidays house since 1947, Nether Grange is located in the coastal village of Alnmouth. This former 18th-century granary enjoys excellent views over Northumberland’s National Landscape-awarded coastline, especially from its terrace garden. Gaze out at where the River Aln meets the North Sea, or enjoy a stroll along the sands of Alnmouth beach. Inside, there’s a relaxing conservatory-bar area and a ballroom.

HF Field Advisor tips

• 4-star Visit England-rated guest accommodation

• 35 guest rooms, many with sea views

• 13 single rooms

• Conservatory and ballroom

• Terraced garden

• Boot room and drying room

• Outdoor terrace

• Discovery Point with free to use self-guided walking routes

• Free parking (on street)

“Pass Queen Margaret’s Cove, near Dunstanburgh Castle, a prime dolphin watching location where pods of orca have been spotted. You never know what the North Sea might reveal.” Patrick, Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in Northumberland

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Explore England’s northernmost county with the reassurance of our HF Leaders. They’ll guide you along beachfront paths to medieval castles like Warkworth and Dunstanburgh, and into Craster, famous for its smoked kippers. With expert leadership, you’ll uncover the best of Northumberland without the stress of planning your route.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Nether Grange

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

Fri

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Sat Along the Northumberland Coast Choose a coastal walk from Craster, start at Embleton for Dunstanburgh Castle, or enjoy a longer route from High Newton to Alnmouth

Sun

The Ingram Valley Explore Wether Hill and Brough Law, walk terraced hillsides and prehistoric sites, or climb to Old Fawdon Hill for sweeping views

Mon Free day Relax at Nether Grange or explore local attractions at your own pace

Tue

Wed

Thu

Amble & Warkworth Stroll from Warkworth Castle to Alnmouth, start at Amble for harbour views, or begin at Hauxley Nature Reserve for wildlife spotting

Rothbury & Simonside Hills Follow Rothbury’s scenic terraces, climb Dove Crag for panoramic views, or traverse the full Simonside hills for a high-level adventure

Early History Walk from Beadnell to Bamburgh along sandy beaches, start at High Newton for Farne Island views, or enjoy a longer route from Embleton to Bamburgh

Fri Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

“Loved the HF Scottish Highlands, guided walking holiday –exceeded all expectations (welcoming staff, great food, lovely guests from all over the world and amazing mountain walks). Hope to return again next year.”

Mrs Gillespie, July 2025 Guided Walking

Scottish Highlands

HF Country House Alltshellach

Glen Coe, Onich, Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6SA

This stately Scottish house in North Ballachulish sits right on the shores of Loch Leven. Since joining HF Holidays in 1929, Alltshellach has charmed hundreds of guests with its ornate stained-glass windows, roaring fireplaces, and cosy bar. Enjoy rewarding walks in areas such as Ardgour, Kentallen, and Glen Nevis, before unwinding with a post-dinner stroll by the loch or a wee dram in the inviting lounge areas.

• 3-star Scottish Tourist Board rating

• 38 guest rooms, many with loch views

• 14 single rooms

• Heated indoor swimming pool (selected hours)

• Three lounges

• Boot room and drying room

• Wooded grounds leading to Loch Leven

• Discovery Point with walking routes

• Nearest train station: Fort William (transfers available from Glasgow)

• Free parking

HF Field Advisor tips

“On the walks, stop and look up at the mountains. Don’t forget your swimming costume for the warm indoor pool or for a bracing swim in the loch!”

Pete, HF Field Advisor & Leader

Guided Walking in the Scottish Highlands

3 nts from £519pp | 4 nts from £759pp | 7 nts from £1,049pp

A choice of walking grades

Discover Scotland’s most dramatic scenery with confidence. Our HF Leaders guide you around Loch Leven, into the rugged hills above Ballachulish, and even help you bag a Munro or two. With expert support, you’ll explore Glen Coe and beyond safely and uncover places you might never have reached on your own.

• Choice of up to 3 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Country House Alltshellach

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities, games & talks

7-night example itinerary

Sat

Sun

Check-in from 4pm (2pm for HF Members) and enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 4.30pm where you can meet your fellow guests

Above Loch Leven Choose from a scenic walk to Grey Mare’s Waterfall, follow the Lairigmor on the West Highland Way, or climb Beinn na Caillich for sweeping views

Mon The Hills Beyond Ballachulish Stroll through Gleann a’ Chaolais, ascend Sgorr Dhearg for panoramic views, or tackle twin peaks Sgorr Dhonuill and Sgorr Dhearg

Tue Free day Relax at Alltshellach or explore Glencoe and Loch Leven at your own pace

Wed

Thu

Fri

Ardgour – Strontian & Garbh Bheinn Walk through Ariundle Nature Reserve, climb hills above Strontian, or summit Garbh Bheinn for rugged mountain scenery

Glen Coe Discover Glen Coe’s history on a low-level walk, ascend Sron Gharbh for ridge views, or conquer Munro summit, Bidean nam Bian

Below Ben Nevis or the Mamores Choose a forest walk beneath Ben Nevis Gondola, traverse the Mamores ridge, or climb Stob Ban for a challenging high-level adventure

Sat Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departure

Guided Trail Holidays

For walkers who love the journey as much as the destination

Walk together along one route each day

Our Guided Trail holidays are perfect for guests who want a real sense of achievement from completing a long distance route, without the stress of planning or navigating. Stay in the comfort of an HF Country House each night, and enjoy the rhythm of multiday walking whilst unpacking only once.

Explore some of the UK finest landscapes while sharing the adventure with a sociable group of likeminded walkers. With HF Leaders to guide you, and take care of all logistics, you can simply focus on the journey, returning home with new friendships, standout memories, and the reward of having completed an iconic trail.

4 HF Country House based long-distance trails

4 Transport to and from each daily section of the trail

4 Follow a continuous multiday route guided by an HF Leader

4 Walk with a small, sociable group sharing the same challenge each day

4 Enjoy full-board dining each day

4 No luggage to move, just carry your day rucksack

North Cornwall Coast Path Guided Trail

HF Country House Chy Morvah | 7 nights

From £1,159pp

Experience the rugged charm of North Cornwall, where dramatic cliffs, sweeping Atlantic views, and wild headlands define the landscape. This holiday follows a linear route from Treyarnon Bay to Cape Cornwall, on a journey through the region’s remote beauty.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Chy Morvah. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Walk the North Cornwall coast from Treyarnon Bay to Porth via Bedruthan Steps enjoying sea views and crossing sandy bays

Day 3 Follow the coast from Newquay to Perranporth, crossing the River Gannel if conditions allow, then on past headlands and wide beaches

Day 4 Continue from Perranporth to Portreath on rugged cliff paths, passing St Agnes and reminders of Cornwall’s mining past

Day 5 Travel from Portreath to St Ives via Hell’s Mouth and Godrevy Head, with a short coach transfer between built-up stretches

Day 6 Walk from St Ives to Gurnard’s Head on remote, undulating coastline, with chances to spot seals along the way

Day 7 Complete the week with a walk from Gurnard’s Head to Cape Cornwall, rich in dramatic tin-mine scenery over the sea

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Somerset & North Devon Coast Path Guided Trail

HF Country House Holnicote House | 7 nights

From £1,319pp

Walk Exmoor’s varied and dramatic coastline, taking in sweeping panoramas, pretty fishing villages, and wild countryside. The route runs from the seaside resort of Minehead to the secluded sands of Croyde Bay.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Holnicote House. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Walk from Minehead to Porlock Weir on high-level cliff paths via Hurlstone Point, then cross Porlock Marsh

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Follow the coast from Porlock Weir to Lynmouth through woodland and along remote cliff paths, passing Culbone Church and excellent viewpoints

Free day to relax and explore independently. Enjoy Holnicote House and the local area at your own pace

Set off from Lynmouth via Lynton and the Valley of Rocks, then continue past Lee Bay and Woody Bay with a steep climb from Heddon’s Mouth

Walk from Trentishoe Down to Ilfracombe, tackling the Hangman Hills for exceptional views

Finish the week with a walk from Ilfracombe to Croyde Bay via Woolacombe and Baggy Point, crossing open downs with views to Lundy Island

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Coleridge Way Guided Trail

HF Country House Holnicote House | 7 nights

From £1,159pp

Explore the Somerset landscapes that helped inspire one of Britain’s most celebrated poets. Walk the coast and countryside of Exmoor, discovering places that inspired the poet to pen some of his most famous works.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Holnicote House. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Walk from Valley of Rocks into Lynmouth, following the Coleridge Way to Watersmeet and on through Brendon to Malmsmead

Day 3 Continue from Malmsmead via Oare and over Deddy Combe for coastal views, finishing in Porlock Village

Day 4 Leave Porlock and climb to Horner and Webber’s Post. Skirt around Dunkery Hill, then follow wooded paths to Wheddon Cross

Day 5 Walk past Cutcombe Church and up to Lype Hill, enjoying views over the Brendon Hills en-route to Roadwater

Day 6 Walk field and woodland paths following the former Old Mineral Railway to Bicknoller

Day 7 Explore the Quantock Hills, heading over heathland to Nether Stowey for a fitting finish at Coleridge Cottage

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Cotswold Way Guided Trail

HF Country House Harrington House | 10 nights

From £1,919pp

The Cotswold Way covers 100 miles of rolling English countryside, dotted with medieval churches, villages, and stately homes. Also available from this HF Country House base is our 7-night Thames Path Guided Trail holiday.

Itinerary

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Arrive at Harrington House. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Walk from Chipping Campden to the Jacobean manor of Stanway House via Dover’s Hill, 18th-century Broadway Tower and Broadway village

Day 3 Visit the Cistercian Hailes Abbey on a walk via Winchcombe and Belas Knap to Cleeve Common

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Climb Cleeve Hill, the highest point on the Cotswold Way before passing Dowdeswell Reservoir and Seven Springs, heading over Leckhampton Hill

Walk to Painswick via Crickley Hill Country Park and Cooper’s Hill, location of the famous Cheese Rolling competiton

Leave Painswick for Coaley Peak via Standish Wood, the Stroudwater Canal and Nympsfield Neolithic long barrow

Follow a route from Coaley Peak to Wotton-under-Edge via Dursley, North Nibley and Wotton Hill’s Tyndale Monument

Walk from Wotton-under-Edge to Little Sodbury via Wortley Hill and Newark Park, a Grade-I listed country house, ending our day at the St Adeline Church

Pass through the Georgian parklands of Dodington and Dyrham as we walk from Little Sodbury to Cold Ashton

We complete the Cotswold Way at Bath Abbey, passing Landsdowne Racecourse and enjoying time to explore the beautiful city of Bath

Day 11 Depart after breakfast

A Shropshire Way Guided Trail

HF Country House Longmynd Hotel | 7 nights

From £1,179pp

Follow five sections of the Shropshire Way, taking in medieval castles, quiet valleys, and panoramic ridges. With expert guides and small groups, this scenic journey reveals the rich history and beauty of the Welsh Marches.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Longmynd Hotel. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Set off from Lyth Hill walking through the Golden Valley for great views en-route to the hamlet of Bridges

Day 3

Explore former lead mines on a walk from Snailbeach to Bishop’s Castle over the Stiperstones ridge, passing Devil’s Chair and Linley Beeches

Day 4 Free day to relax or explore. Enjoy Longmynd Hotel and the Shropshire Hills at your own pace

Day 5 Join the Offa’s Dyke Path and summit the Cefns ridge for views over the Clun Valley, finishing by the Norman castle ruins

Day 6 Climb Hopesay Hill before descending towards Craven Arms and the 13th-century fortified manor house known as Stokesay Castle

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Cross the River Onny and walk through a wooded dene, ending in the charming town of Ludlow, famed for its impressive castle

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Derbyshire Gritstone Way Guided Trail

HF Country House The Peveril of the Peak | 7 nights

From £1,169pp

Devised by the Derbyshire Area Rambler’s Association in 1970, this trail takes walkers through ancient oak woodlands and over the rugged Gritstone Edges that run from Chatsworth in the south to Stanage in the north.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Peveril of the Peak. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests with a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Walk from Derby Cathedral to Belper, following the River Derwent and The Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage route

Day 3 Leave Belper and walk through scenic nature reserves and woodland, finishing at Arkwright’s cotton mills in Cromford with time to explore the village

Day 4

Enjoy views of Riber Castle on a walk that takes in Matlock, Stanton Moor and Nine Ladies, ending in Rowsley

Day 5 Cross Chatsworth Park and climb to edge-top viewpoints, following Curbar and Froggatt Edges before descending to Grindleford

Day 6 Walk through Padley Gorge and Longshaw Estate to Burbage and Stanage Edges, then finish above the Derwent Dams at Bamford

Day 7 Cross Ladybower Dam, climb Win Hill and follow the Great Ridge over Lose Hill to the iconic Mam Tor, then descend into Edale village

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Family Walking Adventures

Introduce the next generation to the joys of the great outdoors with HF Holidays

We are keen to help young people foster a lifelong connection with the countryside from an early age to create long lasting memories and encourage them to put down their devices.

For families of all shapes and sizes, these holidays offer a choice of up to four walks each day at seven HF Country Houses, three of which have swimming pools, open May to September. Choose from a variety of Family Adventure Holidays during the Easter, summer, and half-term holidays, all with free child places and reduce prices for teens.

What’s included:

• Choice of 7, 4 & 3 night holidays

• Under 11s go FREE & reductions for 11-17 year olds

• Choice of up to 4 walks each walking day

• Suitable for all ages ranging from 3 to 12 miles

• Breakfast, picnic lunch and evening meals

• Earlier evening meals & special children’s menu

• Swimming pools in Cornwall, Isle of Wight & Scottish Highlands

• Children’s games and activities

Family rooms subject to availability

Take a look at our example itineraries on the following pages, or visit hfholidays.co.uk/family to find out more, and call us to make your booking.

Up to 3 children free per adult

Up to three children under 11 go free per adult on all Family Walking Adventure holidays when sharing a bedroom.

Special prices for 11–17 year-olds

Tweens and teens stay on a much-reduced rate of £79 for 3 nights, £99 for 4 nights, and £159 on 7 night holidays.

Isle of Wight

Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House Freshwater Bay House | 3, 4 & 7 nights

From £739 per adult

A firm favourite with families seeking a seaside escape, hop on the Isle of Wight ferry to hunt for fossils on the sands of Compton Bay, discover a secret rocket-testing range, explore Carisbrooke Castle, and more.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Freshwater Bay House, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Explore fields, villages and hills on family-friendly routes leading to historic Carisbrooke Castle

Day 3 See the iconic Needles and Alum Bay, explore Tennyson Down or follow the Yar Valley to Yarmouth

Day 4 A free day to relax around the pool, on Freshwater Bay beach or explore the island

Day 5 Visit a donkey sanctuary, walk to Ventnor via cliffs, coves, and the island’s iconic ‘Pepperpot’ lighthouse

Day 6 A day of steam trains, Romans, windmills, wetlands and dinosaurs, or big views from Brading Down

Day 7 Walk along a disused railway or the River Yar to Yarmouth, and reach the high point of Compton Bay or the Neolithic Longstone

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Exmoor Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House Holnicote House 3, 4 & 7 nights

From £669 per adult

Exmoor’s moorland, wooded valleys and coastline create a perfect family playground, with wild ponies, steam trains, scenic walks, charming villages and cosy country house comfort to enjoy together.

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Holnicote House, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Walk through woodland, villages and coastal paths around Porlock, Bossington and Porlock Weir

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Explore waterfalls, rivers and dramatic cliffs around Watersmeet, Lynmouth and Lynton’s famous Valley of Rocks

Day 4 Use your free day to relax, or explore Dunster Castle, the West Somerset Railway or Minehead’s sandy beach

Day 5 Discover Selworthy village, or Selworthy Beacon with sweeping Exmoor and Bristol Channel views

Day 6 Ride a heritage railway, and explore medieval Dunster’s castle and historic streets, returning through Horner Wood

Day 7 Walk through Luccombe and Horner or climb to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor’s highest point, with big moorland views

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Peak District

Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House The Peveril of the Peak | 3, 4 & 7 nights

From £669 per adult

The Peak District’s villages, valleys and dramatic gritstone edges make an inspiring family playground. Enjoy scenic nature-filled trails and make fun stop offs in standout spots like Bakewell to sample sweet treats.

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North York Moors

Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House Larpool Hall | 3, 4 & 7 nights

From £669 per adult

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Hunt for fossils on the sands of West Cliff Beach, explore the ghostly ruins of Whitby Abbey, and climb Roseberry Topping for epic views over the Yorkshire Coast on a fun-filled family trip to Whitby.

Your holiday includes:

• Choice of up to 4 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Larpool Hall

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities & games

• Boot room, gardens & free parking A choice of walking grades

Day 1 Arrive at The Peveril of the Peak, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Walk woodland trails to Carsington Reservoir with plenty of birdlife, or explore rocky outcrops along the High Peak Trail

Day 3 Explore historic bridges and villages in the lush Dove Valley, and venture further along the Limestone Way to The Mayfields

Day 4 Use your free day to visit the nearby Dovedale and Ashbourne, travel further for Chatsworth and Crich Tramway Village

Day 5 Enjoy iconic Dovedale with its gorge, famous stepping stones, rock formations and beautiful riverside and high-level paths

Day 6 Visit Poole’s Cavern and explore spa town Buxton, or walk via Goyt Valley for high moorland views

Day 7 Walk around Thorpe Cloud to Ilam village and park, with riverside paths and Manifold Valley views

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Larpool Hall, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Follow the Cleveland Way past Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay for beach time, rockpooling and fossil hunting

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Walk the Esk Valley to Danby Lodge, with playparks, nature trails and views of Castleton Rigg and moors

Day 4 Enjoy a free day exploring Whitby, boat trips, the mining museum or the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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Discover Goathland and Grosmont on trails with old railway routes and views of the Harry Potter famous station

Day 6 Explore Staithes, Mulgrave Woods and Sandsend with coastal paths, castle ruins, and fossil hunts on the beach

Day 7 Climb Roseberry Topping and follow the Cleveland Way to Captain Cook’s Monument

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Southern Lake District

Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House Monk Coniston | 3, 4 & 7 nights

From £669 per adult

The Southern Lakes blend sparkling waters, woodland trails and iconic fells, with walks to Tarn Hows, Grasmere and Coniston, Beatrix Potter landscapes, Herdwick filled valleys and adventures perfect for families who love the outdoors.

Your holiday includes:

• Choice of up to 4 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Monk Coniston

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities & games

• Boot room, gardens & free parking

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Scottish Highlands Family Walking Adventure

HF Country House Alltshellach | 7 nights

From £1,449 per adult

Glen Coe can create unforgettable family adventures. Discover dramatic glens where historic battles took place, ride the UK’s only gondola-style chairlift, or walk beneath Ben Nevis, Britain’s tallest mountain.

Your holiday includes:

• Choice of up to 4 daily guided walks led by HF Leaders

• 3, 4 or 7 nights at HF Alltshellach

• Daily breakfasts, picnic lunches & 3-course evening meals

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Evening activities & games, plus indoor swimming pool

• Boot room, large child-friendly lochside gardens & free parking

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Day 1 Arrive at Monk Coniston, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Walk through woodland to Tarn Hows and pass Yew Tree Tarn or summit Black Crag or Wetherlam for big Lake District views

Day 3 Follow Lakeside paths beside Rydal Water and Grasmere, or head up high to Helm Crag and Sergeant Man

Day 4 Use your free day to get afloat at Coniston Boating Centre, explore Grizedale Forest or visit the World of Beatrix Potter

Day 5 Enjoy Langdale’s valley paths past Elterwater and Chapel Stile, or climb Pike o’Blisco, Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell for classic fell scenery

Day 6 Explore Ambleside, Stockghyll Force and Wansfell before finishing at Brockhole on Windermere with its woodland playground

Day 7 Walk into the Coppermines Valley, climb to Levers Water or tackle the Old Man of Coniston and Dow Crag for spectacular summit views

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Alltshellach, enjoy a cream tea and meet your HF Holidays Leaders before the week begins

Day 2 Sail the Corran Ferry to the Ardgour peninsula to explore lochans, Inchree Forest and the Maclean clan’s historic estate

Day 3 Walk through Glen Domhanaidh to the Nevis Range and ride the Aonach Mòr gondola with sweeping views of Ben Nevis

Day 4 Enjoy a free day with options like the Jacobite steam train, climbing at 3 Wise Monkeys or exploring Treasures of the Earth

Day 5 Discover Glen Nevis and the Nevis Gorge or climb beneath the north face of Ben Nevis, with waterfalls, cliffs and wildlife

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Explore Glen Coe’s forests, Hospital Lochan, Signal Rock and dramatic ridges like Buachaille Etive Beag and Etive Mor

Day 7 Walk above Kinlochleven to Grey Mare’s Tail, Mamore ridges and the West Highland Way with huge views over Loch Leven

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

A different kind of HF Holiday

Go beyond walking

Alongside our famous walking breaks, we offer a wide collection of holidays shaped around shared interests and hobbies, many based indoors or involving alternative ways to travel. From learning a new skill to exploring a destination in depth, these holidays help curious minds and enthusiastic learners create lasting memories together, both indoors and out.

Special Interest holidays

Try something new or develop existing skills, from art and music to yoga, cooking, and more. Led by expert tutors, these activity breaks include excursions and hands-on experiences, combining creativity, learning, and connection with others, based mainly at our UK country houses. We’ve selected a handful of our outdoors-based Special Interest holidays here, departing from spring through to autumn. Please visit hfholidays.co.uk/special-interest for our full collection, or call us for help and advice.

Led by expert tutors & leaders

Whichever holiday you choose, you’ll be guided by an expert, be it a tutor sharing their specialist knowledge or a leader revealing the essence of a destination. Their passion and enthusiasm ensure you return home with new skills, fresh perspectives, and wonderful memories.

See our full range of Special Interest holidays online

Discover More Holidays

Discover More tours offer an exclusive way to explore the UK’s hidden gems in small groups of up to 16. Travelling by minibus, you’ll reach places larger groups can’t. Whether tasting goat’s cheese in the Lake District, trying cider-making in Exmoor, or riding a heritage railway in Derbyshire, these immersive tours connect you with local stories and traditions, before returning each day to the comfort of our HF Country Houses. View our full collection at hfholidays.co.uk/discovery-tours

Martin Kitching

Guided Birdwatching in Northumberland

Martin is a wildlife, photography, and astronomy guide, author, and lifelong nature enthusiast. Having spent most of his life north of the Tyne, he brings deep local insight and infectious enthusiasm, inspiring guests as he shares the region’s birdlife, marine life, and star-filled skies through his expert knowledge and storytelling.

Guided Birdwatching in the South Downs

HF Country House Abingworth Hall | 3 & 4 nights

From £579pp

Sussex and the South Downs are prime birdwatching territory. Join a group of fellow nature enthusiasts and spend time discovering some of South East England’s best birdwatching spots with an experienced ornithologist.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Abingworth Hall. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Visit Pulborough Brooks & Amberley Wildbrooks where ducks, waders and raptors thrive

Day 3 Explore the Burgh for partridges, finches and birds of prey before walking Burton Mill Pond loop to spot grebes

Day 4 Walk over Seaford Head to Hope Gap to spot seabirds and visit Cuckmere Valley looking for migrating birds by the estuary

Day 5 Depart after breakfast

Guided Birdwatching in Northumberland

HF Country House Nether Grange | 3 & 4 nights

From £549pp

Explore some of Northumberland’s best birdwatching sites in the company of like-minded nature enthusiasts and an expert ornithologist. Head out on daily guided group walks to local beauty spots where birdlife thrives.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Nether Grange. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leaders

Day 2 Spend time on Lindisfarne (Holy Island) to spot winter wildfowl, waders, geese, swans, divers and grebes

Day 3 Explore Druridge Bay’s dunes, pools and hides looking for waders, wildfowl, owls and birds of prey

Day 4 Tour the coast from Bamburgh to Boulmer via Beadnell keeping lookout for waders, eider duck and scoters offshore

Day 5 Depart after breakfast

Guided Wildlife Watching in the Shropshire Hills

HF Country House Longmynd Hotel | 4 nights

From £729pp

Discover Shropshire’s incredible wildlife with the help of an expert naturalist. Join a group of fellow nature enthusiasts and visit some of the region’s best wildlife watching spots, learning about the different species that make their home there.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Longmynd Hotel. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Explore Rectory Wood and Carding Mill Valley for varied wildlife, from pseudoscorpions to red kites

Day 3 Visit Clunton Coppice and Bury Ditches for amphibians, wood warblers, butterflies, fungi and woodland birds

Day 4 Stop along Wenlock Edge for limestone rarities and woodland birds, finishing in Much Wenlock

Day 5 Depart after breakfast

Introduction to Nature Journaling

HF Country Houses Nether Grange & Derwent Bank | 3 nights

From £519pp

Love nature and looking to learn something new? Nature journaling is about taking the time to notice the tiny details and learning how to express them through a mixture of sketches, paintings and notes with the help of a tutor.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive to enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Start nature journalling with tutor tips, learning techniques outdoors and indoors collect, study and sketch what you find

Day 3 Continue journaling with advice and support from your leader, as well as some sharing and gentle feedback before dinner

Day 4 Depart after breakfast

Rambles with a Sketchbook in the Southern Yorkshire Dales

HF Country House Newfield Hall | 7 nights

From £1,479pp

Learn how to sketch as you explore the stunning landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales. Combine guided walks with expert tuition from an experienced artist. Capture the beauty of iconic spots such as the Ribblehead Viaduct and UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Newfield Hall. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leaders

Day 2 Follow the River Wharfe on good paths, pausing to sketch your surroundings before arriving in Grassington

Day 3 Walk at Ribblehead for memorable viewpoints of the viaduct and big Dales landscapes in the shadow of Whernside

Day 4 Free day in the Southern Yorkshire Dales — relax at Newfield Hall or explore locally for fresh sketching inspiration

Day 5 Ramble beside the River Wharfe from Barden Tower to Bolton Abbey, with time to sketch the abbey before returning

Day 6 Visit UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, choosing the best scenes and details for sketching

Day 7 Head to Janet’s Foss, then on to Malham Cove for your final sketching session

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Smartphone Photography in the Northern Lake District

HF Country House Derwent Bank | 3 nights

From £589pp

Discover the art of smartphone photography with this holiday in the Lake District. Join a photography expert and explore the best spots in the local area whilst learning how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Derwent Bank. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

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Begin with a morning photography tutorial, then shoot around Derwent Bank and Nichol End before walking to Cat Bells Terrace for Derwentwater views

Practise shutter speeds at Aira Force, then enjoy an easy stroll by Brothers Water with views towards Kirkstone Pass, finishing at Castlerigg Stone Circle

Day 4 Depart after breakfast

Guided Walking & Wine in the South Downs

HF Country House Abingworth Hall | 3 nights

From £719pp

Join us for stunning walks through Sussex vineyards, combined with the chance to meet local vintners and sample some of their finest wines flavoured by the landscape and terroir.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Abingworth Hall. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

Day 2 Walk from Abingworth Hall through local villages to Nutbourne Vineyards for a guided tour and tasting, with South Downs views and alpacas, then return by coach

Day 3 Head onto the South Downs, walk via Ditchling to Ridgeview Estate for a tour and sparkling wine tasting, then return by coach

Day 4 Depart after breakfast

Next Step Navigation for Women in the Southern Lake District

HF Country House Monk Coniston | 3 nights

From £559pp

Our Next Step Navigation for Women holiday is designed for those with some experience who want to take things further. Following the Silver-level syllabus of the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS), you’ll learn how to navigate off-path using advanced map skills and compass techniques. More dates available at other houses.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Monk Coniston. Enjoy a cream tea and meet your fellow guests before a briefing from your HF Holidays Leader

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Silver Navigator Award training with practical indoor and outdoor exercises. Build on Bronze skills: contours, landforms, bearings and pacing. Evening map work and walk planning

Continue Silver-level navigation: route strategies, relocation in poor visibility, obstacle avoidance and safety. Learn kit choices, access and countryside responsibilities. Evening map work Day 4 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Isle of Wight

See the iconic Needles and admire exotic plants from around the world at Ventnor Botanic Gardens. We’ll also visit charming English villages, tour ancient Carisbrooke Castle, and Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s favourite summer residence. We’ll top it all with a ride aboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Freshwater Bay House and enjoy a cream tea

Day 2 Marvel at Alum Bay’s coloured sands and the Needles, then drive the scenic Military Road

Day 3 Step back in time on a visit to Carisbrooke Castle

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Visit fascinating Quarr Abbey and ride the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Day 6 Explore magnificent Mottistone Manor. and charming Godshill

Day 7 Tour Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s favourite retreat

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Shropshire Hills

Get a glimpse of what life was like in Roman Britain with a trip to Wroxeter and cross the border into Wales for a journey aboard the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway. Other highlights include visits to charming Ludlow, two castles (13th century Stokesay and Powis), and UNESCO-listed Ironbridge*.

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Day 1 Arrive at Longmynd Hotel and enjoy a cream tea

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Explore the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, visit Clun and Bishop’s Castle, and end the day at the mystical Stiperstones

Discover the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge* and visit Much Wenlock, birthplace of the modern Olympics

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Step back in time at Roman Wroxeter and explore historic Shrewsbury

Day 6 Visit Stokesay Castle and medieval Ludlow

Day 7 Ride the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway and tour Powis Castle Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Peak District

Explore historic country estates, dramatic scenery, and places that played a part in Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Explore Ecclesbourne Valley aboard a heritage railway and visit Crich Tramway Village – a living museum complete with vintage sweet shop and working trams. There’ll also be a private tour of Grade II-listed Tissington Hall.

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Arrive at Peveril of the Peak and enjoy a cream tea

Explore the market town of Wirksworth before a return trip on the Ecclesbourne Valley railway

Learn about the workings of family run Higher Plainsteads Farm before exploring Buxton

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

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Learn all about Ethel Haythornthwaite and visit Bakewell home of the famous pudding

Visit Magpie Mine and the Peak District mining museum before exploring Crich Tramway village

Day 7 Join us on a private guided tour of Tissington Hall and Masson Mills

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the North York Moors

This guided tour is a great way to discover many of North Yorkshire’s main attractions. There’ll be a visit to the magnificent 18th-century Castle Howard, a steam train ride across the North York Moors, and an opportunity to explore the UNESCO-listed Rievaulx Abbey and its landscape gardens.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Larpool Hall and enjoy a cream tea

Day 2 Explore the charming village of Goathland and discover Staithes fishing village before exploring Whitby

Day 3 Tour Castle Howard’s grand house and gardens

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Visit the market town of Pickering and ride the North York Moors Railway

Day 6 Explore the former spa town of Scarborough before walking the old smugglers routes in Robin Hoods Bay

Day 7 Visit the market town of Thirsk before exploring Rievaulx Abbey Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Southern Yorkshire Dales

Walk around the ruins and parkland of UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey and visit the Roman spa town of Harrogate. We’ll also stop by the iconic Malham Cove and spend time at the Brontë Parsonage, former home of the Brontë sisters.

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Day 1 Arrive at Newfield Hall and enjoy a cream tea

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Explore Malham village, marvel at Malham Cove, visit Kirkby Malham, Skipton, and Bolton Abbey

Day 3 Visit Ilkley Toy Museum and spend the afternoon at Harewood House

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Tour UNESCO-listed Fountains Abbey and the market town of Grassington

Day 6 Discover the Brontë Parsonage Museum and charming Haworth

Day 7 Explore the market town of Harrogate, home of Bettys Team Room

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Western Yorkshire Dales

Uncover the area’s history at the Dales Countryside Museum and get a taste of the region with a trip to Wensleydale Creamery to try Yorkshire’s most famous cheese. There’ll also be a talk from an expert on Sedbergh’s status as England’s official book town, and a stroll to Cotter Force waterfall.

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Day 1 Arrive at Thorns Hall and enjoy a cream tea

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Visit the Dales Countryside Museum before sampling cheese at the Wensleydale creamery and stroll to Cotter Force

View historical carriages at Kirkby Stephen East and enjoy Winton Park Gardens

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5

Explore Piper Hole Goat Farm, walk to Smardale Gill Viaduct and stop by the Fat Lamb Inn

Day 6 Visit Kendal and a Quaker meeting house, then stop by a farm in Garsdale

Day 7 Visit the heritage museum in Dent and chat to resident creators at Farfield Mill

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Southern Lake District

Learn about the region’s hardy native Herdwick sheep and taste award-winning gin at a local distillery. Enjoy a talk about William Wordsworth from the curators of Dove Cottage, visit Hill Top – Beatrix Potter’s former home – and ride the Steam Yacht Gondola across Coniston Water.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Monk Coniston and enjoy a cream tea

Day 2 Discover Grasmere, Dove Cottage, and Wordsworth’s legacy

Day 3 Ride the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and cruise on Lake Windermere

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Visit Hill Top and meet a flock of Herdwicks

Day 6 Cruise aboard the Steam Yacht Gondola and explore Brantwood

Day 7 Visit Swarthmoor Hall and Shed One Distillery

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of Northumberland

Explore the mighty castles of Bamburgh and Warkworth, visit fascinating museums along Hadrian’s Wall, and take a boat trip around the wildlife-rich Farne Islands. Then, follow in the footsteps of England’s first Christian pilgrims with a journey to Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Nether Grange and enjoy a cream tea

Day 2 Visit Cragside, then explore Alnwick, with its castle, gardens and shops

Day 3 Journey along Hadrian’s Wall, with stops at the Roman Army Museum and Vindolanda

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Discover Warkworth Castle and the grand Wallington Estate

Day 6 Cross to Holy Island, then visit Bamburgh, home to a magnificent castle and beaches

Day 7 Take a boat trip to the Farne Islands, then visit Craster

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Discover More of the Scottish Highlands

See world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct during a cruise on Loch Shiel and watch traditional highland wool spinners at work at the Ariundle Experience Centre. We’ll also visit the castle-crowned island of Eilean Donan and spend time in Oban –gateway to the Hebridean Islands and Scotland’s seafood capital.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at Alltshellach and enjoy a cream tea

Day 2 Wander through atmospheric Glen Nevis before exploring Glen Coe

Day 3 Explore iconic Eilean Donan Castle

Day 4 Free day to explore and relax

Day 5 Explore Ariundle Oakwoods and visit the Ariundle Centre before cruising the length of Loch Shiel

Day 6 Visit Inveraray Castle

Day 7 Visit Easedale Folk Museum and explore Oban

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

UK & Ireland holidays in our partner hotels

We know there’s a whole world of walking to discover which cannot be reached from our own UK country houses. That’s why we maintain the same high standards at our partner hotels to offer you even more places to walk, sightsee, and explore. Each independently-owned property is handpicked to ensure a warm welcome, fabulous food, and plenty of space to eat and socialise together, including even more small group Walking with Sightseeing holidays in 2026.

What’s included in the price of

your holiday

• Guided walks led by our experienced HF Holidays Leaders

• En-suite rooms in carefully selected 3 to 4-star rated partner hotels and accommodation*

• Cooked or continental breakfast every morning

• Daily packed lunches on the majority of holidays^

• Three-course evening meals with choice of dishes, served at shared dining tables

• All transport to and from walks, plus any luggage transfers, where necessary

*With equivalent quality recognition for small guest houses and B&Bs.

^Please check individual itineraries or call us to enquire.

Small Group Holidays

A more personalised experience thanks to smaller group sizes (maximum 16 people).

Daily choice of walks

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to walking breaks – these guided walking holidays come with a choice of two daily walk options.

Norfolk Coast Path Guided Trail

England | 6 nights

From £1,389pp

Walk from Hunstanton to Cromer and explore the best of a National Landscape rich in maritime history and rare bird species. Pass dramatic cliffs, cross beautiful beaches and visit Brancaster – the village where British naval hero Horatio Nelson grew up.

Your holiday includes:

• 3 nights at 4-star Caley Hall, Hunstanton & 3 nights at the Cliftonville, Cromer

• 6 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches & 6 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• All public transport to and from walks where necessary

• Luggage transfers

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Walk from Hunstanton to Brancaster via Holme Dunes

Day 3 Explore Nelson country and visit Holkham Bay

Day 4 Salt marsh walk from Wells-next-the-Sea to Blakeney

Day 5 Walk from Cley next the Sea via Weybourne

Day 6 Cross country walk from Skelding Hill to Cromer

Day 7 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Dorset Guided Walking with Sightseeing

England | 5 nights

From £1,139pp

Uncover the rich history of Dorset’s UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast. Enjoy guided walks combined with time spent exploring local highlights including the charming village of Corfe, historic Dorchester, and natural wonders like Durdle Door. There’ll also be a ride on the Swanage steam railway.

Your holiday includes:

• 5 nights at the 4-star guest accommodation Kingston Country Courtyard, near Corfe

• 5 breakfasts, 4 packed lunches & 5 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Walk a section of the South West Coast Path to seaside Swanage. Ride its steam railway and visit Corfe

Explore rural Dorset with a ridge walk above the Cerne Valley and the Cerne Abbas Giant. Free time in Dorchester

Day 4 Walk from Langton Matravers to Swanage with time at Durlston Country Park Visitor Centre

Day 5

Day 6

Coastal walk passing Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Visits included to Lulworth Castle Estate and Chapel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Guided Walking

England & Wales | 4 nights

From £899pp

Protected by its designation as a National Landscape, the Wye Valley is home to ancient woodlands, meandering rivers, limestone gorges, and rich wildlife. Equally charming is the Forest of Dean known for its world-class sculptures, art installations, and timeless beauty.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights at the 3-star Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean

• 4 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches & 4 dinners

• A choice of two walks a day with experienced HF Holidays Leaders

Itinerary

Best of the Pembrokeshire Coast Guided Trail

Wales | 7 nights

From £1,389pp

Stay in St Davids, Britain’s smallest city, and explore Pembrokeshire’s coast. Marvel at Abereiddy’s dark sands and blue lagoon, explore rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves, and summit the history-steeped Welsh mountain of Carningli.

Your holiday includes:

• 7 nights at St Davids Cross Hotel, St Davids

• 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

Walking grades

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leaders and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Explore the area around Tintern Abbey, one of Wales’ great monastic ruins, and discover Offa’s Dyke

Day 3 Walk through ancient woodland, uncover the Forest of Dean’s history, and see world-class sculpture art

Day 4 Trek through the River Wye’s ancient broadleaved woodland and soak up the views from Symonds Yat Rock

Day 5 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

4

• All transport to and from walks where necessary Prices

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Walk from St Davids to Porthclais Harbour and Whitesands Bay

Day 3 Visit Pwllcrochan and Aber Mawr, and the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Coch

Day 4 Free day to relax in St Davids or explore independently

Day 5 Ascend Carningli for 360-degree views. Explore ancient hillforts, coastline, and Newport’s history

Day 6 Explore Porthgain’s industrial past, Abereiddy’s dark sands, and walk to Whitesands Bay

Day 7 Walk from Newgale to St Davids via The Cradle rock formations, Caerfai Bay, and St Non’s Chapel

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

• All transport to and from walks where necessary Prices are per person based on two guests sharing a room.

Snowdonia Slate Trail Guided Trail

Wales | 8 nights

From £1,529pp

Walk from the sea at Bangor into the slate mountain landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Explore historic mining villages and abandoned quarries that tell the story of a proud industrial heritage that helped shape Wales as we know it today.

Your holiday includes:

• 8 nights at the Gwydyr Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

• 8 breakfasts & 8 dinners

• Guided walks with experienced HF Holidays Leaders

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Walk from Bangor to Llanberis via Rachub and Bethesda with views of the Carneddau Mountains

Day 3 Set off from Llanberis to Nantlle Valley via Waunfawr, Y Fron, and the abandoned Dorothea Quarry

Day 4 Explore Nantmor with a walk that takes in Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, and the Afon Glaslyn gorge.

Day 5 A varied day of walking from Nantmor, passing Llyn Cwmorthin and ending in the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog

Day 6 Walk through wild valleys to Rhiwbach and Cwm Penmachno, one of the most remote parts of Wales

Day 7 Follow forest tracks to Betws-y-Coed and visit Fairy Glen and Swallow Falls

Day 8 A final walk through Capel Curig and Nant Ffrancon, ending in the mining village of Bethesda

Day 9 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

2026 Holidays

Nts Dates Price Single supplement

8 13 Jun, 11 Jul £1,529 from £544

Northern Eryri (Snowdonia) Guided Walking

Wales | 5 nights

From £1,009pp

Embark on a guided walking adventure through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Wales. Based in the charming village of Betws-y-Coed, you’ll journey through valleys and forests, follow fast-flowing rivers, and have the option to summit Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), or enjoy an easier walk.

Your holiday includes:

• A choice of two walks each day with experienced HF Holidays Leaders

• 5 nights at the Gwydyr Hotel, Betws-y-Coed

• 5 breakfasts & 5 dinners

• All public transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Walking grades

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leaders and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Walk from Capel Garmon to the Afon Conwy or climb the rounded summit of Moel Eilio

Day 3 Journey from Llyn Padarn to Llanberis or conquer the Glyders

Day 4 Discover Llyn Idwal and Capel Curig or take a circular route from Capel Curig, ascending Moel Siabod

Day 5 Explore Llyn Crafnant and Lyn Geirionydd or tackle Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Day 6 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

4 Jul

Best of Hadrian’s Wall

Guided Walking with Sightseeing

England | 6 nights

From £1,319pp

More dates added

Walk the best sections of Hadrian’s Wall and visit its world-famous visitor attractions. Explore Northumberland National Park, spend time at famous Roman forts, and visit Vindolanda – an archaeological site where some of Britain’s oldest Roman relics were discovered.

Your holiday includes:

• 6 nights at the Centre of Britain Hotel, Haltwhistle

• 6 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches & 6 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Explore Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald & Willowford

Day 3 Pass by Thirlwall Castle and Cawfield Crags

Day 4 Visit Housesteads and the ruins of Vindolanda

Day 5 Enjoy views across to Scotland en-route to Chesters Roman villa

Day 6 Chollerford to Corbridge via Aydon Castle

Day 7 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

2026 Holidays

6 12 Apr, 4

6

Discover More Along Hadrian’s Wall

England | 6 nights

From £1,559pp

This in-depth tour of Hadrian’s Wall includes top attractions and award-winning museums. Highlights include Housesteads – Britain’s best-preserved Roman fort – and Vindolanda, a site with reconstructed towers, temples, excavated ruins, and a museum housing some of Britain’s oldest surviving Roman artefacts.

Your holiday includes:

• Guided sightseeing with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• 6 nights at the Centre of Britain Hotel, Haltwhistle

• 6 breakfasts, 5 packed lunches & 6 dinners

• All transport to and from sites of interest

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Visit Tullie House Museum, Carlisle Cathedral, and enjoy a walking tour of historic Carlisle

Day 3 Explore Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald Fort, walk Hadrian’s Wall, and visit the Roman Army Museum

Day 4 See Steel Rigg, The Sill, Housesteads Roman Fort, and Vindolanda’s museum with its rare artifacts

Day 5 Tour Chesters Fort, visit Hexham Abbey, then explore Corbridge Roman Town and charming village.

Day 6 Discover Segedunum Roman Fort, then visit Newcastle’s Great Museum of the North and city sights.

Day 7 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home 2026 Holidays

Lewis & Harris Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Scotland | 7 nights

More dates added

Flight-inclusive from £2,199pp | Land only from £1,999pp

One landmass divided into two islands, the Isle of Lewis and Isle of Harris boast wild mountains, white-sands, and a unique Gaelic culture. Explore the mystical Callanish Standing Stones, the dramatic Butt of Lewis, and the stunning Luskentyre Beach.

Your holiday includes:

• 3 nights at the Dunan Hotel, Carloway & 4 nights at Harris Hotel, Tarbert

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches & 7 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• Return flights from Glasgow, with baggage and transfers

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Visit the Callanish Stones and Great Bernera

Day 3 Follow the coastline around the Butt of Lewis

Day 4 Explore Scalpay and visit Eilean Glas Lighthouse

Day 5 The Harris Walkway and Cleit Aird

Day 6 Discover the famous Luskentyre sands

Day 7 Huisinis Peninsula to the beach at Loch Crabhadail

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Orkney Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Scotland | 7 nights

Flight-inclusive from £2,399pp | Land only from £2,229pp

Explore the Orcadian archipelago on coastal walks along rugged cliffs and sandy shores with chances to spot seabirds, seals, and more. We’ll also visit the remarkable prehistoric archaeological site of Skara Brae and enjoy a tour of Orkney’s capital, Kirkwall.

Your holiday includes:

• 7 nights at the Merkister Hotel, Harray, Orkney

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches & 7 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• Return flights from Dundee, with baggage and transfers

• Entrance to Skara Brae, Maes Howe and the Italian Chapel and more

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Coastal walks to Birsay and magnificent Maes Howe

Day 3 Admire the Old Man of Hoy, visit the Dwarfie Stane

Day 4 Enjoy a guided tour of Orkney’s capital Kirkwall

Day 5 Discover Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and Stones of Stenness

Day 6 Visit the Broch of Gurness and explore Stromness

Day 7 Explore the Italian Chapel and Hoxa Head

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

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7

Mull & Iona Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Scotland | 7 nights

From £2,129pp

Extend your stay

Combine with one of our Western Ireland holidays – see page 65

More dates added

Enjoy the peace and solitude of these stunning Hebridean isles off the west coast of Scotland. Walk rugged coastlines where whales and sea eagles are often spotted, visit the community-owned island of Ulva, and take a boat trip around Staffa’s towering basalt columns.

Your holiday includes:

• 4 nights at Park Lodge Hotel, Tobermory, Mull & 3 nights at the Argyll Hotel, Iona

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches & 7 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• Luggage transfers

• Group transfer to/from the Craignure ferry on Mull

• Boat trip to Staffa

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

Itinerary

Northern Ireland Causeway Coast Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Northern Ireland | 7 nights

Flight-inclusive from £1,909pp | Land only from £1,819pp

For far-reaching Atlantic views and rugged headlands, the Causeway Coast is a star coastal attraction. Explore the clifftop remains of Dunseverick and Dunluce castles, cross the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, and spot an array of seabirds on Rathlin Island.

Your holiday includes:

• 1 night at the 4-star Clayton Hotel, Belfast & 6 nights at the 4-star Marine Hotel, Ballycastle

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches & 7 dinners

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays Leader

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Return flights from London Heathrow, with baggage and transfers

• Luggage transfers

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Group transfer from Craignure to your hotel. Meet your leader for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Visit the Quinish peninsula

Day 3 Explore the beautiful Treshnish peninsula

Day 4 Discover the community-owned Ulva Island

Day 5 Walk in the tiny village of Lochbuie

Day 6 Marvel at the basalt columns and caves of Staffa on a boat trip

Day 7 Explore Iona’s quieter southern end and St Columba’s Bay

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home Walking grade

2026 Holidays Nts

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Explore Belfast before heading north to the Causeway Coast. Optional walking tour of Ballycastle

Walk from the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway to the clifftop ruins of Dunseverick Castle

Discover White Park Bay beach. Follow the Causeway Coastal Path to Carrick-a-Rede bridge

Day 5 Visit Rathlin Island to spot guillemots, kittiwakes, and razorbills, even puffins in the summer

Day 6 Soak up breathtaking views from the cliff tops of Fair Head

Day 7

Day 8

Walk a section of Moyle Way from Laragh Lodge, ending in the pretty Waterfoot

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Prices are per person based on two guests sharing a room. Flight-inclusive holidays include return flights from London Heathrow to Belfast, hold baggage and airport transfers.

Western Ireland Guided Walking with Sightseeing

Ireland | 7 nights

Flight-inclusive from £1,899pp | Land only from £1,779pp

Experience the wonderful charm of Western Ireland with shorter guided walks that explore the Beara Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry. Visit Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, and Glengarriff Bay, plus enjoy a boat trip to Garinish Island. Round off with an evening of traditional Irish music.

Your holiday includes:

• Guided walks with an experienced HF Holidays leader

• 7 nights at the 4-star Kenmare Bay Hotel

• 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners

• All sightseeing and entrance fees (as per itinerary)

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Return flights from London Heathrow, baggage and transfers

Itinerary

Walking grade

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leader and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Explore Killarney National Park. Walk from Torc Waterfall to Muckross

Day 3 Enjoy a boat trip into Kenmare Bay before a walking tour of Kenmare town

Day 4 Visit Glengarriff Nature Reserve and boat trip to Garnish Island

Day 5 Free day

Day 6 Coastal walk to Derrynane House for a guided tour

Day 7 Walk the Heritage Trail within Gleninchaquin Park and explore beautiful Dereen Gardens

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Western Ireland Guided Walking

Ireland | 7 nights

Flight-inclusive from £1,529pp | Land only from £1,379pp

Explore some of Western Ireland’s wildest landscapes with walks along the best sections of the Ring of Kerry and Cork’s Beara Peninsula. There’ll also be a boat trip to Garnish Island and a visit to Killarney National Park, home of Ireland’s highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.

Your holiday includes:

• A choice of two walks a day with experienced HF Holidays Leaders

• 7 nights at the 4-star Kenmare Bay Hotel

• 7 breakfasts & 7 dinners

• All sightseeing and entrance fees (as per itinerary)

• All transport to and from walks where necessary

• Return flights from London Heathrow, baggage and transfers

Itinerary

Walking grades

Day 1 Arrive at your hotel. Meet your leaders and group for a welcome briefing

Day 2 Explore the Ring of Kerry

Day 3 Walk along the Kerry Way coast to Derrynane House

Day 4 Free day

Day 5 Enjoy coastal walks on the Beara Peninsula

Day 6 Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve and boat to Garnish Island

Day 7 Discover the lakes of Killarney National Park

Day 8 Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home

Important Information about booking your holiday

How do you find our Terms & Conditions?

Full Terms & Conditions are available on our website at hfholidays.co.uk/bookingconditions and will be provided with your booking confirmation. They are also available on request by calling 020 3974 8865.

Booking and paying for your holiday

When you book, we’ll ask for a non-refundable deposit and any extra payments needed for additional requests. Once we’ve received your booking and deposit, we’ll email you a confirmation. Please take a moment to check everything’s correct — especially names and travel details — and let us know straight away if anything needs updating. It’s important that the names match your passport to avoid any issues.

If your booking includes a flight, we (or your travel agent) will also send you an ATOL Certificate.

Type of holiday Deposit (per person)

Holidays at our UK country houses (less than 7 nights)

Holidays at our UK country houses (7 nights or more)

Holidays at UK partner hotels

Paying your balance

Type of holiday

Holidays at our UK country houses

Holidays at UK partner hotels

Booking a single room

£175

£200

£250

Final balance due

8 weeks prior to departure

12 weeks prior to departure

Members enjoy classic single rooms in our country houses without paying a single supplement, while non-members are charged £10 per person, per night. For our partner holidays, single supplements do apply — this is because many hotels charge based on room occupancy. That said, we work hard to keep these costs as low as possible. If you’d like help finding a suitable single room, our friendly Sales & Support team is here to assist.

Special requests

If you have any special requests, whether it’s something to make your stay more comfortable or a specific need during your holiday, please let us know at the time of booking. Our Sales & Support team will liaise with the relevant teams to do everything we can to endeavour you’re well looked after.

Our itineraries & entrance admissions

While we plan our itineraries well in advance, closer to the time, or even on the day, we may need to adjust the order of activities or swap walking days around, especially if the weather calls for it. Any changes are made with your enjoyment and safety in mind. Please refer to the individual trip notes online for details of any entry or admission fees that may be payable locally, where applicable.

Tailoring for special diets

If you have any dietary needs, please let us know in advance. At our HF Country Houses, we can cater for a wide range of dietary needs. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available as standard on our menus. If you are staying at one of our partner hotels please check at the time of booking whether your dietary requirements can be met.

Managing your membership & bookings online

If you haven’t already, you can register for ‘My Account’ at hfholidays.co.uk/myaccount. It’s a quick and easy way to update your details, view your holiday documents, and pay your final balance. You can also manage your membership here, including viewing your shares.

Making changes to your booking

Need to switch to a different holiday or date? We’ll do our best to help, subject to availability. Please send your request in writing before your final balance is due. You can change your booking to the same holiday on a different date or to another holiday of equal value once.

If your change involves a new date or location, we’ll recalculate the cost based on current prices. Please note that previously applied promotions (except the Welcome Home code) can’t be carried over. Changes are subject to:

• A £40 admin fee per person

• Any extra costs incurred by us or our suppliers

If you request changes after your final balance is due, or if we can’t accommodate your request and you decide not to go ahead, it will be treated as a cancellation (see ‘Cancelling Your Booking’ on the next page for details).

Transferring your booking to someone else

You can transfer your booking to another person if:

• They meet all the holiday requirements

• You let us know at least 7 days before departure

• You pay any outstanding balance, a £40 transfer fee per person, and any extra costs associated with the name change

• The new traveller agrees to our booking conditions

Both you and the person taking over the booking will be responsible for any outstanding payments and charges. Some parts of your holiday may not be transferable and could incur cancellation fees.

Content & pricing

The information in this piece is correct at the time of print. However, occasionally changes and errors can occur, and we reserve the right to rectify these. Prices are subject to availability and can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Please refer to our website for full details of the holidays we provide before booking. All bookings will be subject to the booking conditions on our website. Please read them in full at hfholidays.co.uk/booking-conditions.

Member’s Price Pledge

For extra peace of mind, we offer our members a Price Pledge. This exclusive members-only benefit means you can be sure of the best price at the time of booking (excluding self-guided holidays, group and travel agent bookings). In the unlikely event that we reduce the package price of your holiday after you have booked, we will automatically adjust your balance or refund the difference – no need to contact us. Flight supplements, transfers, room upgrades, and any extras outside the package are excluded.

Cancelling your booking

If you or someone in your group needs to cancel, please let us know in writing — either by email, letter, or by calling us on 020 3974 8865 To cancel by email, email cancellations@hfholidays.co.uk

Your cancellation will be effective from the date we receive your written notice.

If someone cancels from a group booking, it may affect the price for those still travelling.

Cancellation charges apply and are based on the full holiday cost. These charges apply to both individual and group bookings. See our website for details.

If we ever need to cancel your holiday, you’ll have the option to:

• Choose an alternative holiday (we’ll refund the difference if it’s cheaper), or

• Cancel and receive a full refund

We won’t cancel your holiday after the balance due date unless it’s due to unforeseen circumstances, non-payment, or if the minimum number of guests hasn’t been reached.

Flight-inclusive holidays

All flights include hold baggage and return airport transfers to and from your hotels. While most flights depart from London airports, we also offer a selection of holidays from Manchester, Birmingham and other regional airports. Prices may vary, please see details on individual holiday pages in this brochure and on our website. If you’d rather organise your own flights and transfers, select our land only option.

Filming and photography

Occasionally, we may take photos or film at our country houses for promotional use. If filming is planned, we’ll let you know at check-in and during the welcome talk. We’ll make sure it doesn’t affect your holiday — and if you’d prefer not to be involved, just avoid the filming areas.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend travel insurance for UK holidays if you are a UK resident and insurance is mandatory for all HF Holidays trips if you are residing outside of the UK. Whilst you hopefully won’t have to make a claim, travel insurance is there to protect you if something goes wrong – it can cover you for medical costs should you need treatment, evacuation or mountain rescue, costs incurred if your flights are delayed, and it can cover you if your possessions

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are stolen whilst travelling. For extra peace of mind, if you need to cancel your holiday before the departure date, cancellation charges are applicable, and you may be able to recoup your losses through your travel insurance (subject to any applicable policy excess).

Your financial protection

We provide full financial protection for our package holidays which don’t include flights, by way of a bond held by ABTOT (The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited), membership number 5008, 69 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BG, 020 7065 5311, membership@abtot.com. ABTOT provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for HF Holidays Ltd, and in the event of our insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight packages. ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package.

Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with HF Holidays Ltd, company number IP05713R.

Changes to travelling to Europe from the UK

A new entry & exit system (EES)

From 12 October 2025, the EU began rolling out a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), replacing passport stamping for UK travellers entering the Schengen Area. At your first EES border crossing, you will need to provide fingerprints and a photo at a self-service kiosk or with a border officer. You do not need to complete anything before you travel, and there is no fee. The rollout is gradual until April 2026, and travellers should expect possible delays during busy periods as the system is phased in. We recommend checking the latest guidance at travel-europe.europa.eu/ees for more information, including a list of countries in the Schengen area.

A European Travel Information & Authorisation System

Not yet live, the EU expects to introduce ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System), a new digital travel authorisation required for visa-exempt travellers, including UK nationals, in late 2026, but it will not become mandatory until early 2027. It is a €20 digital travel authorisation (similar to the US ESTA), valid for three years, and there is no fee for travellers under 18 or over 70. We recommend checking the latest guidance at travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias.

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Becoming an HF Holidays member

You can become an HF Holidays member with a one-off purchase of a minimum of 100 x £1 shares.

Membership gives you a range of benefits, including a £30 discount on every UK holiday, £50 on every European holiday, and £80 on every worldwide holiday. For more information, turn to pages 2-3 or visit hfholidays.co.uk/membership.

If you already have a booking when you join, the member discount will be applied to that booking. Please note this cannot be applied to holidays that have already been taken.

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Mrs Chetwynd, February 2026, HF Country House Nether Grange, Northumberland