Guided Hiking Holidays

[Ratel10mm]

Hi all

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My in-laws are visiting next year for a couple of months. Ellen (Mum in law) loves walking. Goes bushwalking at home in Oz, hill walking in New Zealand at least once a year (Only a 3 hour flight for them), and has been to Nepal. Yes she's just into her 60's, but she puts me to shame!
Anyway, she's wanting to do a cross-England walk when she comes over, i.e. the Hadrian's Wall walk, the Coast-to-Coast walk, or some such. However, she likes to do her walking in company, preferably with her pack transported for her.
So the question is, does anyone know of a company or organisation that organises such things?
I confess we're struggling to find anything suitable.

 

[Ed]

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Just moved

Ed

 

[Ratel10mm]

Thanks Ed. I didn't spot that area.

 

[andyn]

Hi, Have you tried looking here: http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk

There are a lot of links and information on the national paths so might have some organisers on there.

I believe http://www.sherpavan.com/ may prove useful too.

Good luck. In my opinion we have some of the most diverse walks available over some beautiful and differing terrains.

 

[Beer Monster]

I'd recommend Wilderness Scotland. They are quite expensive but they go to some very nice areas. I think you may have to carry your pack too as some are quite remote. I know that there are quite few companies that do group walks on the famous "West Highland Way" in Scotland. Try googling it.

 

[spoony]

I'd recommend Wilderness Scotland. They are quite expensive but they go to some very nice areas. I think you may have to carry your pack too as some are quite remote. I know that there are quite few companies that do group walks on the famous "West Highland Way" in Scotland. Try googling it.

which part of cross england didnt you understand?????

 

[Beer Monster]

which part of cross england didnt you understand?????

Aaaaaaah yes . Whoops ....... obviously had my Robert the Bruce head on last night!! As soon as I read the thread I started to hear the bagpipes playing ……

Apologies all round.

 

[spoony]

although i prob agree with you scotland is breath taking, even the bleak rannock moor is beautiful in is own way

 

[Razorstrop]

I am fairly sure that there is or was a company who did a set itinery for the coast to coast walk, and took care of things like bag transportation and accommodation..................but I have no idea of who they are and even if they are still in existence anymore. Which I suppose isnt much help is it lol


Mr Strop

 

[spoony]

try the back of any Trail mag or country walking mag,

 

[Nemisis]

Found this on Google read through it might be what your after. http://www.contours.co.uk/
Dave.

 

[Ratel10mm]

Thanks all. I guess my wife's Googling skills aren't as good as she thought!
Although to be honest, I hadn't looked myself before posting.
Anyway that'll give Ellen a starting point.
Razorstrop, was it Sherpa? I found them after some Googling this morning.