Short break walking holidays
Just that quick break from concrete jungles and overflowing traffic lanes is all you need to place yourself back in touch with your true spirit and although we might not have the time for an extended period of time off, surely short break walking holidays are the next best thing? Dartmoor, the Cotswolds, the Peak District or further afield on the continent, wherever you want to walk, we can help you put your best foot forward.
31 Short break walking holidays found
The Northern Way walking short break
Walk along the stunning northern coast of Green Spain
From €395 to €475 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout March and October
Orkney winter walking holiday
5 day walking short break in Orkney
From £1,691 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar
Sormlandsleden trail walking holiday, Sweden
Self-guided hiking along Sweden's longest lowland trail
From SKr9,200 to SKr9,700 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
Mindful walking holiday in Wales
Guided winter walking weekend with a mindfulness coach
From £425 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Mar, 17 Apr
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Gozo short break walking holiday
Explore Gozo's impressive coastline and cobbled streets
From £759 to £1,019 5 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can depart on selected dates through Oct - May, please enquire for details.
Central Spain walking holiday
Get recharged hiking the quiet, spectacular Sierra de Gredos
From €975 to €1,160 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Santorini walking short break, Greece
Walk and discover all Santorini has to offer in 4 days
From £352 to £447 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Short break walking holiday in Scotland, Lairig Ghru
A self-guided walking challenge across the Cairngorms
From £281 to £384 2 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked at a time tpo suit you between May - October
Ulster Way walking holiday in Northern Ireland
Walking in the Glens of Antrim and Moyle Way
From £446 to £806 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday can be booked from the 1st March to 31st October each year.
Atlas Mountains short break, Morocco
Short break escape in the stunning High Atlas Mountains
From €830 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Saas-Fee short break
Explore Saas-Fee and the quiet pearl of the alps
From €656 to €1,169 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2026: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2026: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
French Alps self guided walking tours
Hike through the stunning limestone Dévoluy mountains, Alps!
From €578 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Istria walking holiday, Croatia
Trails of Istria short break walking in Croatia
From £695 to £815 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Self guided hiking holiday Saronic Islands, Greece
Explore the Aegina on foot on this short break
From £360 to £390 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April onwards
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Walking in East Crete short break
Explore Greece on this short walking break in East Crete
From £560 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Walking in the Rhodope Mountains, Short Break
Self guided walking in the Rhodope Mountains
From £670 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Balkan mountains walking holiday, short break
Centre-based walking holiday in the Balkan Mountains
From £530 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Milngavie to Inverarnan walk on the West Highland Way
Scotland’s most popular long-distance walking route
From £635 to £670 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
West Highland Way walking short break
Scotland’s most popular long-distance walking route
From £765 to £780 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Pirin Mountains walking short break, Bulgaria
Itinerary through the beautiful areas of Pirin National Park
From £465 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cappadocia short break
Explore Cappadocia's lunar landscapes and fascinating ancient sites
From £750 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kerry Way short break walking holiday, Ireland
Walking through 10,000 years of dramatic Celtic history
From £759 to £789 5 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip has daily departures throughout April - Oct, please enquire for details on all tailor made trips.
Lake District walking holiday
Relax and discover the natural beauty of the Lake District
From £699 to £799 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Jun, 28 Sep
Winter trekking holiday in Scotland, snowhole expedition
Winter expeditions in Scotland
From £705 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 30 Jan, 27 Feb
Walkers accommodation in the Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Family-run walkers lodge in the Scottish highlands
From £60 to £120 2 days per room per night
Accommodation
Camino de Santiago short break
Perfect taster to the Camino Experience!
From €375 to €395 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Athens short break
Cultural & walking holiday in ancient and modern Athens
From €1,150 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Slovakia self-guided walking short break
Self-guided hiking through the Slovak Paradise National Park
From €449 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Crete short break holiday in Greece
Walk & discover the best of Chania, West Crete in 4 days!
From £497 to £557 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kythnos short break walking holiday in Greece
Short, tailor-made hike holidays on Greek island of Kythnos
From €425 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs between April and October
