Small group walking holidays allow you to enjoy the scenery, culture and cuisine of a country while exchanging impressions and stories with new acquaintances. Whether you prefer gentle countryside rambles or challenging mountain treks, the list below is sure to have something that will hit the mark.

Guided small group walking tours in the UK provide some of the best hiking experiences available. From the unspoilt coastal moors of Devon and the picturesque cliffs, coves and villages of Cornwall to the mountainous splendour of Snowdonia and the Scottish Highlands, the UK lives up to its reputation as a walker’s paradise.

A short hop away, hiking tours in Italy unlock a world of glorious natural scenery, enchanting villages and fabulous wine and cuisine. The legendary alpine meadows and jagged peaks of the Dolomites, the stunning Tuscany countryside and the beautiful Amalfi coast are some of the locations that await hikers.

There are some fabulous walking tours in Spain, too, including treks in the breathtaking Picos de Europa and wonderful week-long escorted walking explorations of Spanish islands such as Mallorca and the Canaries. Or you could join other pilgrims for a spiritual journey on the world-famous Camino de Santiago, passing through picturesque countryside, sleepy rural villages and the historic towns of Leon and Santiago de Compostela.

Outside Europe, guided small group walking adventures in Canada take you to the inimitable Rocky Mountains, whose mesmerising unspoilt landscapes of glaciers, waterfalls and hot springs are a balm for the soul. In Africa, meanwhile, trekking tours through the exhilarating Drakensberg Mountains form a great accompaniment to small group safari tours in South Africa.

If you love active travel, take a look at our small group adventure tours for an even wider range of fabulous options.

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