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An aerial view of Watkin Bunkhouse, with mountains in the background, Gwynedd
Watkin Bunkhouse, on the Watkin Path to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Gwynedd, Wales | © National Trust/Mike Henton

Whether you're taking a solo trek or gathering friends, family and dogs for a hike, we've got a place for you to stay...

Find out more about campsites and cottages with family-friendly trails on the doorstep, lots of accommodation on the coast path, and remote accommodation for tackling iconic routes.

From a grand Victorian house in Eryri (Snowdonia) and 15th-century manor near the South West Coast Path, to a log cabin in the Lakes and a restored barn in Yorkshire, we've got somewhere special for every type of walking holiday - chasing waterfalls, exploring peaks and fells, and tackling the coast. 

Holidays near coastal walks

The coastal cliffs near West Challacombe Manor and Cottage, Devon

A coastal walking holiday on the South West Coast Path 

This route along the Exmoor coastline starts at West Challacombe Bothy and finishes at Foreland Bothy or Butter Hill Barn.

Tom Parsons' Hut on the coast path by Booby's Bay, Cornwall

Tom Parsons' Hut 

A tiny smuggler's cabin on the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall.

The exterior of Carrick-a-Rede Cottage, County Antrim

Carrick-a-Rede Cottage 

A fisherman’s cottage with sea views, perched on the hillside close to the famous 200-year old Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

The sitting room at Rockside Cottage, Northumberland

Rockside Cottage 

A former fisherman’s cottage next to a cosy pub with sea views and a bright, contemporary living space.

The view from the garden over Robin Hood's Bay at High Peak, Yorkshire

High Peak 

With panoramic views over Robin Hood’s Bay, this cottage offers coast and countryside on the doorstep.

The camping fields at Gupton Farm Campsite, Pembrokeshire

Gupton Farm Campsite 

By the wild, big-surf beach at Freshwater West, a great spot for sunsets and stargazing.

A view of the camping fields at Teneriffe Farm Campsite, Cornwall

Teneriffe Farm Campsite 

A coastal campsite on the Lizard peninsula near award-winning beaches.

A visitor walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path at Marloes Sands, Pembrokeshire

Top coastal walks 

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.

Holidays for hill and mountain walks

Walkers passing by a stream on Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains, County Down
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Hill and mountain walks 

Find out more about hill and mountain walks...

The exterior of Rose Castle Cottage, Cumbria

Rose Castle Cottage 

A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.

The exterior of Pomone, Isle of Wight

Pomone 

Right on top of the cliffs on the Needles headland, this spacious cottage has uninterrupted views of the sea, glorious sunsets and the night sky.

Beech Cottage has a thatched roof and a shared rear garden with lawn and fence, Dorset

Beech Cottage 

Part of a thatched farmhouse surrounded by trees, this cottage is only a short walk to breathtaking coastal views at Golden Cap.

The exterior of Craflwyn Hall, Gwynedd

Craflwyn Hall 

A rural gathering house in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia).

The exterior of Mam Farm, Derbyshire

Mam Farm 

In a secluded spot with incredible views of the Peak District, this cosy stone cottage is the perfect base for an outdoor adventure.

An aerial view of Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria

Campsites for walking in the Lake District 

There are four National Trust campsites in the Lake District, all near fantastic walks of all kinds and levels of challenge. Image: Great Langdale Campsite

Holidays with wildlife walks

An aerial view of Crom Campsite, County Fermanagh

Crom Campsite 

This loughside camping escape is miles from anywhere, and has islands, wildlife trails and castle ruins to discover.

An aerial view of Cladium and Wicken Rose Cottage, with the Visitor Centre and Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in the background, Cambridgeshire

Cladium 

This little cottage is on the edge of 2,000 acres of rare landscape, filled with wildlife, at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve.

The exterior of Agent's House, Dorset

Agent's House 

Sitting on Brownsea Island, with stunning sea views and the chance to spot a red squirrel or two.

More ideas for walking holidays

Waterclose Meadows Campsite, Cambridgeshire

Waterclose Meadows Campsite 

This rural, village campsite is by the river and working mill. It's an easy walk along the water to St Ives, a historic market town, and there are lots of other paths and trails in the area.

The National Trust building in Boscastle, with the entrance to The Gaffer and The Clinker down the lane, closest to the lime kiln wall, Cornwall

The Gaffer 

This simple little apartment is in the hub of Boscastle, a picture-postcard harbour and village surrounded by walks from level, riverside strolls to trails out onto the cliffs.

The garden at The Weir Garden Cottage, Herefordshire

The Weir Garden Cottage 

This welcoming dairy cottage is surrounded by lovely walks, with 10 acres of gardens and parkland reaching along the River Wye.

Lady's Walk passes Hawthorn Cottage on the Hafod Estate, Ceredigion

Hawthorn Cottage 

This traditional estate-worker’s cottage is full of Welsh character. It’s on the Hafod Estate with trails from the gate leading to waterfalls, gardens and spectacular views.

An aerial view of Eskdale Campsite, Cumbria

Eskdale Campsite 

From the campsite, the popular Eskdale trail follows the Esk River and heads up to Stanley Ghyll Force, a 60-foot waterfall in a deep gorge.

An aerial view of Upper Booth Farm Campsite, Derbyshire

Upper Booth Farm Campsite 

This campsite is on the Pennine Way, and there are marked trails and mapped routes for every kind of walk in the area.

Walking destinations

The path to Booby's Bay, a few steps from Tom Parsons' Hut, Cornwall
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Walking holidays in Cornwall 

Cornwall is the perfect spot for a hiking holiday, with coastal walks in rich mining history, sweeping headlands, creeks, valleys and secluded sandy beaches. Choose from one of our unique sea view, cliff-top or countryside holiday cottages and you can start the walk you're dreaming of as soon as you step out of your door.

The area around The Summer House, Cumbria
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Walking holidays in the Lake District 

Breathe deep, stride out and smile wide - nature it waiting to be explored on your next walking holiday in the Lake District. Conquer the fells and pikes, hike through woodland, or meander along the glistening waters. With our wide range of holiday cottages across the Lake District, will you choose to open your door to well-trodden routes or wild and remote lands?

The view from Gorge Walk at Cheddar Gorge
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Walking holidays in Somerset and Wiltshire 

Walk through millions of years of history in these south west counties, to discover a prehistoric stone circle and a formidable gorge.

Mountains near Fron Dirion, Powys
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Walking holidays in Wales 

The land of the dragons and a landscape of mystical beauty. Will your boots take you to the wooded valleys and sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, the jagged peaks and secret waterfalls of Eryri (Snowdonia), or the secluded coves and rocky causeways of the Gower Peninsula? Discover the diverse wilderness of Wales on self-guided walking holidays.

Sunset over Rhossili Bay on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales

Plan your getaway

Inspired to book your break or would like to find out more? Take a look at all our unique holiday cottages and find your perfect getaway.