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  • Hadrians Wall Walk

    Coast to Coast from Wallsend, near Newcastle, to the Solway Firth beyond Carlisle, the route follows the Roman Wall for its entire length. Lots of history and great scenery too.

    3 to 10 Days

  • Coast to Coast Walk

    Coast to Coast Walk

    The classic traverse of the north of England passing through 3 very different National Parks. Tremendous variety of landscapes - one of world's best long distance routes.

    6 to 18 days

  • West Highland Way

    From the edge of Glasgow along the shores of Loch Lomond and into the heart of the West Highlands, finishing at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, at Fort William.

    3 to 9 days

Our Grading System

The grade reflects the overall difficulty of the walk – and takes into account the overall length of the route, and how far you walk each day. It also includes how much ascent and descent there is, what kind of terrain the route crosses, and how good the going is underfoot. We also consider how well the route is signposted and whether the route presents any navigational challenges.

Easy
These are our easiest walks, covering flat and undulating terrain (and usually not more than 12 miles a day). Paths and tracks are generally well defined and well maintained. Navigation is usually straightforward.

Easy - Moderate
These holidays have an average of 15 miles a day or less on mostly rolling countryside and well defined paths, with some sections in more hilly terrain. There may be some bigger climbs, up to 250m, but not every day. For our self guided holidays we recommend you can navigate from a map.

Moderate
With a maximum of 20 miles a day these holidays typically cross more remote mountain and moorland terrain for more than one day, with climbs of up to 1000m. Whilst most of the route follows well defined paths, there may be sections where the path is indistinct; so you need to be able to navigate with a map and compass for these walks.

Moderate - Challenging
With a maximum of 24 miles, much of the route will be over remote mountains and moorland, and there will be sections of rough or boggy ground and indistinct paths. Competence with a map and compass are essential.

Challenging
Similar to 4 boots, but many days will involve climbs of up to 1200m, with significant time spent in mountainous terrain. There will be some long days out - so you need stamina! You will need to be an experienced and fit walker, confident in the mountains in poor weather. Again, map and compass competence are essential.

Client Feedback

  • We had a wonderful time walking the “Best of Hadrian’s Wall” and could not fault the holiday in any way.

    Stephanie Moss, Oxen, UK.
    August 2011

     

  • More than excellent. Janet and staff went out of their way to ensure our stay was as pleasant as possible and nothing seemed too much trouble.  Would highly recommend, and would stay again if ever visiting this area.

    Brian Shaddick, Victoria, Australia.
    August 2011

     

  • Would you use Mickledore again? Yes, and we are going to recommend it! We are really not easy to please, but this was a very well organised trip and we had the chance of meeting some of the best examples of English hospitality.

    Mrs Irene Baarsen, Helmond, Netherlands
    Cumbria Way, June 2012

     

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