UK Walking Holidays for Women

St Augustine’s Way from Ramsgate to Canterbury

Fri 29th September 2023 -
Sun 1st October 2023

Goat Level 1

We know how popular pilgrimages are and this autumn we once again bring you a very special one on the south coast of England - the St Augustine Way covering 19 miles from Ramsgate to Canterbury. A chance to walk with a small group of women, of any or no faith, through the beautiful Kent countryside learning about the ancient pilgrims and having your own time to reflect as you walk. Our guide is the experienced pilgrimage leader Faye Smith.

Autumn in the English Lake District

Fri 29th September 2023 -
Tue 3rd October 2023

Goat Level 2

The Lake District is a wonderful area of England for walking and we aim to bring you more uncovered spots to walk without crowds. This autumn we have added Skelwith Bridge near Ambleside - a beautiful spot at the end of the Langdale Valley near to Glaramara. Alvina our local guide has some great selection of walks planned so do join us. THIS HOLIDAY IS NOW ON REQUEST ONLY

Ladies of Llangollen Holiday

Mon 23rd October 2023 -
Fri 27th October 2023

Goat Level 2

Come and walk in the footsteps of the Ladies of Llangollen, the famous romantic couple who set up home in this lovely market town in the Welsh Borders. We stay in the comfy Gales Hotel in the centre of bustling Llangollen for some great autumn walking and good cheer! “Everything was amazing “ “Location lovely” “Walks well chosen and great not to have to do any work to find your way” Just a few words from last years guests.

Get Goat Fit weekend in Hebden Bridge 2024

Sat 16th March 2024 -
Sun 17th March 2024

Goat Level Get Goat Fit

Keep moving all year round and come and join us for 2 days of lovely pennine walking in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. A chance to test out how you feel doing walks at this level with your experienced guide Jo making sure the pace is right and giving supportive encouragement as you go!  There will be hills (taken at a gentle pace), some rough ground and a few stiles. You can use the walks to help you get fit for a walking holiday, to meet one of our guides, or to see how you might feel joining a walking women holiday! or just come to have bracing walks with a group of women. You can join for one or two days at £30 per day.

Quieter Cumbria – Arnside 24

Thu 21st March 2024 -
Mon 25th March 2024

Goat Level 2

We continue to offer winter revival walks. For those who like bracing the fresh winter sea air we bring you Arnside again and we hope for sunshine as it is almost Spring! In the words of a guest … “What inspired me to do this trip was the BBC4 Series Winter Walks and because I've been on several WW holidays in the past. BBC Radio host, Nihal Arthanayake explored the area starting in Arnside. The coast and countryside were lovely and it didn't disappoint. It's been so long since I've seen the coast and the views were beautiful. This was as good as any WW holiday I've been on (and I've been on many). Well done.” This is a small group holiday so please reserve your space as soon as you can.

Get Goat Fit on Box Hill , Dorking in Surrey

Wed 10th April 2024 -
Wed 10th April 2024

Goat Level Get Goat Fit

We are offering a series of Get Goat Fit day walks to give women the chance to test your fitness level with our experienced guide Carla. Many women tell us they would like more help before choosing a holiday - especially on hills! Box Hill , Surrey is a great way to do a long walk of 4 - 6 hours with a small climb to reach the top with its lovely view across the Downs and even out to sea on a clear day. Come and join us to get, or stay, Goat Fit!
Our partner charity Kids for Kids is based in Surrey and a % of every day walk goes toward buying goats for women in Sudan.

Beautiful Buxton weekend

Fri 12th April 2024 -
Mon 15th April 2024

Goat Level 2

Do join us for a spring weekend in Buxton within the Peak District National Park where we will discover the lesser known Staffordshire Moorlands and surrounding area.A chance to see spring flowers and hear birds sing - come and feel revived. Staying in the heart of the town in the only family run 4 star hotel to give a little pampering at the end of your day. Many of our guests say they would love a massage for tired legs and we have found just the hotel for you!

Spring Break in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Thu 18th April 2024 -
Tue 23rd April 2024

Goat Level 2

The Cairngorms were so popular in 2023 that we have decided to continue to offer this wonderful opportunity to explore these magnificent Scottish mountains. To walk where Nan Shepherd walked and to explore more of this magical area is a treat not to be missed. All from the bustling local town of Aviemore easily accessible with its train station and proximity to airports. There are a wealth of walks and we look forward to helping you discover this part of Scotland.

A spring weekend in the Historic City of York, England

Fri 26th April 2024 -
Sun 28th April 2024

Goat Level 1

In 2024 we continue our series of walks to celebrate women’s lives as we explore new places. This time we visit York which is a beautiful Yorkshire City in the North of England. To walk the city walls, to explore the hidden streets and hopefully to sit in a little english spring sun and soak up the atmosphere. Your guide Brenda will help you discover this fascinating English Yorkshire City.

Secrets of Eryri (Secret Snowdonia)

Fri 3rd May 2024 -
Tue 7th May 2024

Goat Level 2

To discover the secrets of Snowdonia being guided by Anita, who lives and breathes these mountains, is a very special treat. In the words of a recent guest “ I would never have thought I could walk that far or that high - I feel invigorated and proud” You will feel the magic of these mountains as you walk and the views are truly spectacular.

The Amazing Isle of Arran

Wed 8th May 2024 -
Mon 13th May 2024

Goat Level 2

In 2024 we return to our most popular destinations to explore a little more of the wildness of Scotland - to do some reviving walks and be by the sea. Arran is well know by our guide Jo. She is passionate about sharing what the island has to offer - dramatic mountains, woodlands,beaches and a great place to see wildlife. There is also the chance to do some Scottish dancing and of course taste the local food.

Mysterious Moorlands, Dartmoor, England

Thu 16th May 2024 -
Mon 20th May 2024

Goat Level 2

This is a beautiful time to explore this mysterious part of South West England in the glorious spring. It is the time of bluebells and warmer weather and a good time for walking. There are even sparkling clean streams to paddle in. For lovers of cream teas you can expect some of those too ! You will be staying in a hotel where Agatha Christie stayed and was inspired to write her first novel. Hopefully you will be inspired too!

Sussex Songbirds

Thu 16th May 2024 -
Mon 20th May 2024

Goat Level 1

We return to experience the Sussex Songbirds which has become a firm favourite with our fantastic guide Madeline. We tried a new hotel in Amberley with the Downs a walk from our door. It was a hit so we return again. Guests loved the walking and Madeline with her detailed knowledge. “ This is my second holiday with WalkingWomen and Madeline was guide on both. Her enthusiasm in sharing her knowledge and a passion for nature is inspirational” Please join us for a later holiday this year to hopefully catch the nightingales and other migrant birds. Come and experience a fascinating part of England rich in bird song and wildlife.

Get Goat Fit on Box Hill , Dorking in Surrey

Sat 18th May 2024 -
Sat 18th May 2024

Goat Level Get Goat Fit

We are offering a series of Get Goat Fit day walks to give women the chance to test your fitness level with our experienced guide Carla. Many women tell us they would like more help before choosing a holiday - especially on hills! Box Hill is a great way to do a long walk of 4 - 6 hours with a small climb to reach the top with its lovely view across the Downs and even out to sea on a clear day. Come and join us to get, or stay, Goat Fit!
Our partner charity Kids for Kids is based in Surrey and a % of every day walk goes toward buying goats for women in Sudan.

Mountains of Mourne

Mon 17th June 2024 -
Sat 22nd June 2024

Goat Level 3

A wonderful start to summer walking in and around the Mourne Mountains and an Area of Outstanding Beauty. This is a wonderful chance to get to know Northern Ireland and all that this beautiful area has to offer. Be assured we walk at a steady pace with lots of rest to admire the views.You can also take time out to relax at your lovely hotel in Newcastle and explore this traditional Irish coastal town.

The Lovely Lake District from Kendal

Thu 27th June 2024 -
Mon 1st July 2024

Goat Level 2

The Lake District is one of the most beautiful spots for walking in England. Kendal was so popular that we return again. It is a chance to stay in a typical english market town and explore the area directly from the door of the hotel. This holiday has all your costs covered. Some photos by our guide Bridget.

The Isles of Scilly with Miriam Darlington

Sat 29th June 2024 -
Sat 6th July 2024

Goat Level 2

Outstanding beauty, uncrowded and unspoilt - all words to describe these mystical, ancient Scilly Isles off the Cornwall Coast. Many people go to explore, but few are lucky to join Miriam Darlington, who we are privileged to have guiding her first WalkingWomen Trip next summer. She is a leading nature writer and she lived on Scilly and is passionate to share her love of every inch of these 5 inhabited jewels in the Atlantic Ocean. Do join us on an incredible, exclusive, once in a lifetime extraordinary trip - we have only 10 spaces on this small group trip.

The Best of Hadrian’s Wall – walk on the England Scotland border

Thu 4th July 2024 -
Tue 9th July 2024

Goat Level 3

We know women are adventurers and many would love to do more journeys and treks in the company of other women. This year we bring you a series of treks to discover different parts of the world. And what better one than to discover the best of Hadrians Wall led by Jo one of our popular and experienced local guides. Do join and stay in the very Centre of Britain!

Glorious Glaramara – Summer Lesbian UK Lakes holiday 2024

Thu 22nd August 2024 -
Wed 28th August 2024

Goat Level: A bit of everything

The Glaramara hotel sits in a glorious spot in the beautiful english Lake District. Our summer holiday here has been a feature of the WalkingWomen holiday programme for over 22 years. It is loved and cherished by so many women that we felt it was time to take over the hotel for a WalkingWomen special lesbian summer holiday in August 2024. This year we have a special evening of music with Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow - the fab duo who created the theme tune to Gentleman Jack. They will stay with us on Tuesday evening. We have room for 40 women. We hope you will tell all your friends and save the date. £50 discount for every woman you bring. Come and join us for this wonderful summer celebration ! We will have other surprises too.

September in Somerset

Mon 9th September 2024 -
Fri 13th September 2024

Goat Level 2

A September holiday in Somerset for beautiful walks and in such a tranquil, lesser known part of the UK. You walk in the Quantock Hills with views over to the english south coast. We stay on a traditional farm known for the quality of its organic food all sourced locally. Do join us for a wonderful relaxing break in the heart of Somerset - easily accessible by train, car or if flying.

Late Summer in the Cairngorms, Scotland

Sun 22nd September 2024 -
Sat 28th September 2024

Goat Level 2

We continue to offer our very popular Cairngorms holiday - this September extended as guests asked for longer. The place loved by Nan Shepherd who wandered and explored every inch and wrote her beautiful books. We introduce you , or bring you back to, this wonderful part of Scotland. Walk in the stunning Cairngorms mountains and in the evening relax in the bustling local town of Aviemore. This holiday has a very varied programme and gives you lots of difference experiences to get a true taste of the area.