Embark on your Self Guided Walking Holiday.

Discover the beauty of Wales and England at your own pace

Embark Walking Holidays is a passionate provider of self guided walking holidays in Wales and England. We love to walk and know that you do too.   

Our itineraries follow some of the most loved National trails in Wales and England.  Showcasing the diverse landscapes, rich history, and stunning natural beauty of the two countries.  

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned long distance walker, we take the hassle out of the planning, taking care of the logistics and  luggage transfers.  Hand picking your accommodation so that you can get to enjoy the freedom of walking these iconic trails, at your own pace.  

We love to walk ourselves and know how being out in 'the great outdoors' amongst nature can rejuvenate you. We want you to have a relaxing holiday, where you do the walking and we take care of the rest. 

You get to choose your start date and we tailor the walking holiday around your needs.  Each holiday is hand written, providing you with details of where to find your accommodation, trip notes, additional maps and information on where to find your food for the day and evening.  Itineraries can be 'tweaked' to make them more bespoke, adding in additional days to explore the area or take part in activities.    

We want to give you that personal service, so that you have the self guided walking holiday you're looking for.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mountain scene showing green welsh farmland

Explore beautiful Wales and the stunning scenery, from the open expanse of coast to the rugged steep mountains and green farm land, we have something to suit different fitness levels and preferences. Whether you're seeking a challenging hike or a leisurely stroll, we have the perfect itinerary for you.

Explore the wondrous scenery in England.  From isolated craggy moorland with deep dales to open cliffs and secluded beaches of the coastal paths.  There is something for novice and seasoned walkers.  Come and explore the walks on offer. 

Nellie the collie dog, smiling, ready for a walk

Coming soon- a selection of walks where you can take your dog along with you.  Please contact us for further information.  

'We've done a number of these walks over the years and have always been impressed with the service from the different companies involved. However, Embark added a couple of small - but very useful - extras. Firstly, we very much appreciated the personalised bound booklet with specific information relating to the day's walk and how to find the accommodation at the end of the day, plus details of local taxi companies and bus/train services should they be required.'

'Extremely well organised with impressive attention to detail. We would definitely use Embark again.' Jane from UK

Cotswold Way 2024

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Everything was perfect, even the weather as you can see on the pictures. The organisation was very good and thought through, the accommodation was always very good and the transfers worked perfectly. We had a wonderful holiday, one that we will never forget. Such a lovely landscape and so many nice people there.' Alexia and Mike from Austria

Pembrokeshire Coast Path 2024

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'We did have a brilliant time, and were so amazingly lucky with the weather. It was great not to have to worry about any of the practical arrangements for baggage, lifts and accommodation… that all worked really well. All the people we encountered in the hotels and B&Bs were
very helpful and welcoming.' Jean from UK

Offa's Dyke Path 2024

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'So thank you very much for all your planning and organisation, and the amount of detail you put into the preparations. The guidebook was easy to use, and it was really helpful to have the accommodation and pick up points clearly marked.'

'It all went very smoothly, which enabled us to just concentrate on the walk and enjoy ourselves. It’s quite a hard walk with all the hills, but very tranquil with some cracking views. The weather was rather disappointing and it was pretty misty and boggy, but it could have been a lot worse. Glyndwr’s Way has been on our wish list for quite a few years now, so it feels really good to have finally walked it.' Susan and Harry from UK

Glyndwr's Way 2024

'Had an absolutely superb walk, Jill - thank you for arranging. Howling wind, pelting with rain, bog underfoot, but just great walking days with my daughters. Will be in touch later in 2024 for next year’s version.' Neil from UK

Hadrian's Wall 2024

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'We enjoyed the drawn maps and small written descriptions, info in booklet regarding accommodation was wonderful .'

'Thank you for the superb work putting this all together.' Fiona from UK

Offa's Dyke 2024

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'We want to thank you for taking such care in organizing our Hadrian's Wall trip. The clear communication and timely responses meant a lot to us. As did the extra step you took reaching out to our hosts one day when we couldn't get through' Lara from UK

Hadrian's Wall Path 2024

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'We had a wonderful holiday. We enjoyed the beautiful walks and views and the weather was not too bad.'  

'Thank you very much for organising this holiday for us. We are looking forward to our next.' Bea and Joost from Netherlands

Ridgeway 2024

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'It was so helpful that you provided information regarding meals and the need for taking lunch with us.  We would have been hungry many days without your warnings.  It’s my recollection that your booklet was much more useful than those provided by the guiding companies on our previous trips.  We really felt the personal touch!' Susan, Barb and Gretchen from USA

Offa's Dyke Path 2024

 

'I had gorgeous weather after the first two days and when I was up on the ridge I felt like I could see to the ocean. It was stunning! And I saw loads of wild ponies. Some came right up to me at one point. And Hay-on Wye was lovely. Highly recommend people take a day if they can there!' Nicole from USA

Offa's Dyke 2024

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'We had wonderful stay in Wales. Especially, the first week in Pembrokeshire was an unforgettable experience. It’s such an amazing spot and we hope to return one day. 

We felt that the parts of the Costal Path were well chosen. Every day was different. The weather was really good: we could say that we didn’t have any rain. 

Everything was perfectly organised. We could just relax and walk: Thank you very much for enabling that wonderful experience!' M from Germany

Pembrokeshire Coast Path 2024

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'The trip was outstanding made so the detailed information provided, the way the information was presented, the reliable daily collection of the luggage and of course the fabulous walks and discoveries everyday. WE will recommend it to one on all.' Mark and Katherine from Australia

Northumberland Coast and Castles 2024

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Founded originally in 1969 Offa’s Dyke Association (ODA) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) The new Association replaced the old on 1st July 2023.  They are a volunteer-led charity run by a Board of trustees, promoting the conservation of Offa’s Dyke and the public’s understanding and enjoyment of it. Please click on the logo to visit the website
Walkers travel from around the world to enjoy this classic long-distance route, which follows the Wye for 136 miles of river and hill walking, from the rugged upland moorlands of the mountains of mid Wales to the Severn near Chepstow. Please click on the logo to visit the website
The Cotswold Way is one of Britain’s most popular walking trails. The Cotswold Way Association (CWA) is a charity created in 2016 by volunteers from the Cotswold Wardens and the Ramblers. Their aim is to ensure the best loved trails in the Cotswolds do not fall into disrepair.  Please click on the logo to visit the website

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