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Walking Holidays in Southern England

Cornish Coastal Path Walking Holidays

The Cornish Coastal Path offers breathtaking scenery encompassing some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Britain. The mild climate makes walking possible all year round. The ever changing views include fishing villages, sheer cliffs, pristine beaches and turquoise seas enabling you to have an experience that will be treasured for a lifetime. Please click here for walking holiday details.

Jurassic Coast Path Walking Holidays

The Jurassic Coast Path includes some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery along the South West Coast Path from the charming port of Lyme Regis to the stunning sands of Studland Heath and the bustling port of Poole. It includes the famous and important fossil remains of Lyme Regis and some remarkable coastal scenery such as the rock formations of Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks. In between, the Jurassic Coast Path visits some picturesque villages such as Lulworth and Burton Bradstock enriching this superb walking holiday. Please see the Jurassic Coast Path self-guided walking section for further details.

South Downs Way Walking Holidays

The rolling countryside of the South Downs has some of the finest views in Britain. The 102 mile National Trail takes you from Winchester, the first capital of England with its majestic cathedral to the spectacular white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne and Beachy Head. The way follows for the most part the ridge of the South Downs making this trail a comfortable introduction to a long distance path. The spectacular Devil's Dyke, is a natural amphitheatre with wide ranging views taking in the Weald and Isle of Wight. There are innumerable pretty villages on the trail, including Alfriston which has a short detour to the Long Man of Wilmington, a mysterious chalk figure said to be the guardian of the South Downs. The beautiful river valleys and woodlands teem with wildlife and add to this truly peaceful and pleasurable walking holiday. Please click here for walking holiday details.

Thames Path Walking Holidays

The Thames Path follows Britain's best known river from its source in Gloucestershire. It meanders through some of England's most beautiful countryside embellished with lovely towns and villages. The river flows past locks and under magnificent bridges to the grand city of Oxford, onwards through beautiful Henley-On-Thames, gaining momentum to its majestic conclusion in the great city of London and the Thames Barrier. The Thames Path offers a gentle but fascinating introduction to long distance walking holidays with an abundance of English historical sites right along the route, with the walks climatic finale in London with its palaces, Parliament buildings and thriving metropolis. Please click here for walking holiday details.