Highlights of the United Kingdom

As the sun dips behind the dark craggy mountains, soft rays of light turn the glassy waters of Buttermere Lake a glorious burnt orange and the lush green valleys seem ever more vibrant as they fall into shadow. Whether you choose to join our Lake District Walking Tour or pedal across the width of England on our Coast to Coast Cycling Adventure, you’ll uncover spectacular views around every corner you turn in the UK’s Lake District.

Teeming with puffin colonies and world-famous archaeological sites, the landscapes of the Orkney Islands are a must-visit for all walkers. On the Mainland you’ll find the Brough of Deerness, a settlement dating back to the Viking ages, as well as an eerie collapsed sea cave. Meanwhile, the Isle of Westray - home to just 600 people - boasts one of the largest seabird colonies in the British Isles, with puffin normally being spotted between April and mid-August. For a dive into the past, Rousay Island boasts an abundance of archaeological monuments, earning it the nickname of ‘The Egypt of the North’.

Renowned for its iconic sweeping landscapes and imposing mountains, the Isle of Skye showcases the best of Scotland’s natural beauty. As the largest island of the Inner Hebrides it has no shortage of hiking trails scattered across rugged, coastal interior. On a Walk the Northwest Highlands and Skye trip you’ll explore the highlights such as the spiky mountainscape of the Cuillin Hills, as well as the sea views from the Quiraing landslip.

Dust off your walking boots and get set for a scenic wander along the chalky-white paths of the South Downs Way on the UK's South Coast. Fields of green and gold embrace the undulating hillsides, interspersed by clusters of organic woodland. Uncover the Bronze-age ruins of Chanctonbury Ring overlooking the stately grounds of Wiston Estate and sample delicious English sparkling wine before heading into the verdant burrow of Devil’s Dyke.