Celtic Trails Walking Holidays

20/12/2024

As the holiday season approaches, we want to make sure you can still reach us for all your walking holiday plans! Here are our Christmas opening hours 🎄☃️📅

Dec 23 - 09:00 - 17:00
Dec 24 - 08:00 - 13:45
Dec 25 - CLOSED
Dec 26 - CLOSED
Dec 27 - 09:00 - 17:00
Dec 28 - CLOSED
Dec 29 - CLOSED
Dec 30 - 09:00 - 17:00
Dec 31 - 09:00 - 17:00
Jan 1 - CLOSED
Jan 2 - 09:00 - 17:00

While we’ll be taking some time to enjoy the festive season, our website is always open for you to browse and plan your next adventure 🥾

Have any questions or need assistance? Feel free to get in touch during our opening hours—we’d love to help you prepare for an unforgettable walking holiday in the New Year!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with adventure! 🎅🏼🎁❄️

17/12/2024

Yesterday, most of the Celtic Trails team took some time away from the office to celebrate & enjoy a wonderful Christmas lunch together 🎄🥂thank you to for the delicious food!

As a team, we’re so grateful for another wonderful year helping our walkers explore some of the most beautiful trails in the UK and beyond. This festive break reminded us how much we value not just the walking holidays we plan, but the moments we share as a team.

Wishing all our wonderful walkers, partners, and friends a very merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! Here’s to new adventures in the year ahead. 🌟🎉

13/12/2024

🏆 Announcing the Winners of Our 2024 Photography Competition: “The Last (S)mile”! 📸✨

This year’s competition celebrated the joy and achievement of completing a walking holiday, and your photos blew us away! 🌟 After much deliberation, here are our winners:

🥇 1st Place: Kelly LaPointe, who captured her jubilant finish on the Hadrian’s Wall Path – the sheer joy in her photos truly embodied The Last (S)mile!
🥈 2nd Place: Mary Boutieller and her walking group, with breathtaking photos from their trail in Montenegro, featuring stunning views over Kotor Bay.
🥉 3rd Place: Philip Erickson, who ended his Pembrokeshire Coast Path adventure with a magnificent shot outside St David’s Cathedral.

We want to thank everyone who entered – your submissions were absolutely incredible, and it was a tough decision for our judges! 🙏 A big congratulations to our winners 🎉 – your prize vouchers have been emailed to you today, so do check your inboxes ✉️

Here’s to more adventures in 2025 🌿📷

12/12/2024

🎄🎶 The last day of our 12 Days of Christmas and we are celebrating YOUR Scenic Memories, from the 2024 walking season! 🤩🌟🎄

A huge thank you to everyone who sent in their incredible photos for our 2024 Photography Competition, capturing those final, celebratory moments on the trails. Your images reflect the heart and soul of completing these magnificent journeys!

✨ Drumroll, please! The winners will be announced in today’s newsletter at 12 – don’t miss it! Here’s to more adventures, milestones, and memories in 2025 🤩🥾

We hope you have enjoyed our 12 Days of Christmas 🎅🏼 🎄🎶

11/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Day 11 of our 12 Days of Christmas brings Eleven Romans Leaping (or maybe marching!) along the incredible Hadrian’s Wall Path! 🏺✨

🎁 This 84-mile National Trail lets you walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers, exploring ancient forts, milecastles, and the stunning landscapes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With sweeping countryside views, that have witnessed centuries of history, this trail is history and adventure rolled into one incredible journey!

Ready to take the leap into Roman Britain? 🌄 Click the link in our story to find out more about this trail ⬆️

10/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼🎶 Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas is a celebration of Ten Scottish Walks a’Calling, showcasing the incredible variety of Scottish walking holidays we offer. 🌄✨

From rugged highlands to tranquil coasts, Scotland’s trails have something for everyone. Explore:

🏞️ West Highland Way – Scotland’s most iconic long-distance trail
🌊 Great Glen Way – following the Caledonian Canal through dramatic landscapes
🌅 Fife Coast Path – charming villages and coastal beauty
🛤️ St Cuthbert’s Way – a spiritual journey through borders and beyond
🏕️ Rob Roy Way – steeped in legendary tales
🍷 Speyside Way – a whisky lover’s paradise
🌿 Cateran Trail – lush glens and rolling hills
🏝️ Arran Coastal Way – a walker’s paradise away from the busy Scottish mainland
🏛️ Borders Abbeys Way – connecting historic abbeys in serene settings
🌟 John Muir Way – honoring the legacy of a conservation pioneer

🌟 Find out more about each walking trail – click the link in our story! ⬆️😍

09/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Day 9 of our 12 Days of Christmas celebrates the striking Nine Standards Rigg, a unique landmark along the famous Coast to Coast trail. 🎄🎅🏼

🎁 This iconic 192-mile journey stretches from St Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Sea, taking you through three National Parks: the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors.

⛰️The Nine Standards Rigg, perched high on the trail near Kirkby Stephen, is a mysterious collection of ancient stone cairns, offering breathtaking views across the surrounding landscape.

A must-see on one of the UK’s most popular walking routes. 🌄

🌟 To find out more – click the link in our story! ⬆️

08/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Day 8 of our 12 Days of Christmas shines a light on 8 incredible locations in Cumbria, connected by the breathtaking Cumbria Way trail. 🎄🎅🏼

🎁 This 70-mile linear route leads you through the Lake District’s most captivating scenery, passing through the following locations:

✨ Ulverston - a charming market town
✨ Coniston – nestled by a serene lake
✨ Great Langdale – a valley of towering peaks
✨ Dungeon Ghyll – famed for its cascading waterfalls
✨ Derwent Water – a jewel of the lakes, surrounded by fells
✨ Keswick – a lively town with rich culture
✨ Skiddaw Forest – offering tranquil, unspoiled landscapes
✨ Carlisle - known for its rich history & a key gateway to Hadrians Wall

Whether you’re drawn to dramatic peaks, peaceful waters, or charming towns, this trail has it all.

🌟 Find out more – click the link in our story!

07/12/2024

🎅🏼🎄 Day 7 of our 12 Days of Christmas brings you to the stunning Seven Sisters Cliffs, an iconic highlight of the South Downs Way. 🎄🎅🏼

🎁 This 100-mile National Trail stretches across the rolling chalk hills of southern England, from Wi******er to Eastbourne, offering breathtaking coastal views, charming villages, and a rich tapestry of history and nature. The Seven Sisters, with their dramatic white cliffs and unspoiled beauty, are a must-see for walkers and nature lovers alike.

Ready to explore this unforgettable trail? 🥾 Find out more – click the link in our story! ⬆️

Are you ready for Day 8? 🤩🎶

06/12/2024

Happy Friday 🎶😍 and it’s Day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas 🎄 which takes us to the heart of England with 6 Cotswolds villages, linked by the delightful Cotswold Round trail.

🎁 This circular walk is a journey through quintessential English countryside, connecting six of the region’s most picturesque villages:

✨ Moreton-in-Marsh – a bustling market town with a timeless charm.
✨ Stow-on-the-Wold – perched high with its iconic market square.
✨ Winchcombe – a serene gem with a rich royal history.
✨ Broadway – the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, known for its golden streets.
✨ Chipping Campden – home to stunning architecture and craft traditions.
✨ Bourton-on-the-Water – the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, famed for its idyllic riverside setting.

This trail is perfect for walkers seeking timeless beauty, warm hospitality, and a taste of England’s rural heart. To find out more click the link in our story ⬆️🎁

05/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄

🎶 On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love walked with me... Five Lands in Italy! 🇮🇹✨

🎁 Embark on a magical journey through the Cinque Terre, Italy’s famous “Five Lands” along the Ligurian Coast. This breathtaking walking trail takes you through a collection of five picturesque villages — Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore — each perched dramatically above the sparkling Mediterranean.

🎁 What to expect:
🏞️ Panoramic coastal views that will take your breath away.
🌅 Vibrant sunsets over the sea, creating postcard-perfect moments.
🍝 Authentic Italian cuisine and world-class wine at every stop!

If you’re dreaming of an Italian adventure that’s equal parts beauty, history, and serenity, this trail is calling your name.

✨ Find out more about this unforgettable trail — click the link in our story! ⬆️

04/12/2024

Well done Lawrence, what a fantastic effort😃👏 It sounds like you had a wonderful adventure walking The Ridgeway National Trail

A warm Ridgeway welcome to our latest Hall of Fame member who completed the route in June this year. Lawrence booked with Celtic Trails who offer self-guided walking holidays. “There were so many highlights: walking an ancient route formally recognised as a national trail, the splendid views and sighting the once endangered Red Kites every day - not to mention staying at and passing through so many delightful villages on the route.” Congratulations, you will have so many wonderful memories!

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04/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas! 🎅🏼🎄
We celebrate the 4 Abbeys standing along the iconic Borders Abbeys Way.
🎁This 68-mile circular trail weaves through Scotland’s stunning Borders region, linking the historic abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Jedburgh, and Kelso.

🎁Steeped in history and surrounded by serene landscapes, the trail offers a journey through time, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of this enchanting region. Perfect for walkers seeking a blend of history, nature, and tranquility.

Can you guess where we’ll be heading on Day 5? 🤩🎶

To find out more about The Borders Abbeys Way, click the link in our story ⬆️

03/12/2024

🎄 Day 3 of Celtic Trails’ 12 Days of Christmas 🎄
Three Castles in Waiting: The Three Castles Walk - Monmouthshire 🏰

🎅🏼Discover the charm of the Welsh borderlands with this 19-mile circular route connecting three remarkable Norman castles: Grosmont Castle, Skenfrith Castle and White Castle.

🎅🏼This walking holiday takes you through peaceful countryside, historic villages, and quiet woodlands, offering a perfect blend of history and natural beauty. Explore these well-preserved medieval fortresses, each steeped in centuries of stories, while enjoying a rewarding journey through Monmouthshire’s idyllic landscapes.

🎁 Ready to walk in the footsteps of the past? The Three Castles Walk is a wonderful way to experience the best of rural Wales.

Check out our story to find out more ⬆️

02/12/2024

🌟🎄🎅🏼 Day 2 of Celtic Trails’ 12 Days of Christmas: Two Borders Crossing - The Offa’s D**e Path 🌟

Discover the magic of walking along Offa’s D**e Path, a trail that brings history and nature together! Stretching 177 miles and marking the ancient border between England and Wales, this iconic route is a journey through time.

From rolling Welsh hills to tranquil English farmland, the path offers dramatic landscapes, charming villages, and glimpses of King Offa’s legendary 8th-century earthwork. Whether you’re drawn to its rich history or the sheer beauty of the scenery, this National Trail is an unforgettable adventure.

Would you dare to cross two borders in one day? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🗺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Check out the link in our story to find out more and see the different itineraries we offer ⬆️

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01/12/2024

🎄✨ It’s the 1st of December, and the 12 Days of Celtic Trails is just beginning! ✨🎄

Kicking things off with 1 Stunning Coastline – the breathtaking Pembrokeshire Coast Path! 🌊💚

Stretching for 186 miles of rugged cliffs, golden beaches, and wildlife-filled coves, it’s a walker’s paradise and the perfect way to start the festive countdown.
🐚🌿 Whether you're chasing sunsets, spotting seals and puffins, or simply soaking in the sea breeze, every step is unforgettable.

📍 Highlights:
🏰 Ancient castles
🌊 Breathtaking views
🐬 Spot Dolphins, seals & puffins
🌅 Idyllic harbours

Check out our story for more information, where you can head to our website to see the different itineraries we offer for this particular trail.

Stay tuned as we reveal more magical destinations over the next 12 days! 🎁👣

29/11/2024

Congratulations to Melissa Davies and her walking group on completing their beautiful walk through Piedmont, Italy! 🌄🍇

Your journey looked absolutely magical, and the photos you’ve shared with us capture the region’s charm perfectly—from vineyard-covered hills to quaint villages bathed in Italian sunshine. Thank you for bringing us along through your lens, Melissa—what an unforgettable adventure! 🏞️📸

The Piedmont walk is truly something special, taking walkers through Italy’s renowned wine country, past medieval castles, rolling hills, and even offering tastings of local Barolo and truffle specialties along the way. Well done, Melissa—what an incredible journey! 🌞🍷

28/11/2024

🌟 Thank You for an Amazing 2024 Season! - Check Your Inbox! 🗞️📥
As we wrap up this unforgettable year, we want to extend our thanks to everyone who made it so special. To our incredible walkers—your adventurous spirits, shared stories, and enthusiasm have truly brought our trails to life. 🥾✨
And to our amazing suppliers, thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. You’ve helped create experiences we’ll all treasure forever. 🏞️💚
This season has been filled with breathtaking photographs, heartwarming stories, and countless unforgettable moments. Want to see more highlights and relive the magic? Check out our latest newsletter for all the details, photos, and updates from this extraordinary year! 📸🗞️🌐

Here’s to the adventures we shared in 2024 and the ones waiting just around the corner ❤️