Compass Holidays
Self-guided walking & cycling tours
Compass Holidays specialise in walking, cycling and activity short breaks and holidays in a variety of UK, European and worldwide destinations. Founded back in 1990, our vast expertise means we know how to plan an activity holiday that highlights the very best each destination has to offer.
A unique and active vacation with Compass Holidays allows you to get under the skin of the history, culture and natural beauty of some of the world’s most iconic and stunning locations.
Want to know more about the quality of our service? Take a look at our client testimonials.Our expert travel team will organise your holiday for you so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your time away. Simply choose your activity, destination, dates and numbers and leave the rest to us.
Good to know
- 30 years' expertise
- Book with confidence: flexible rebookings
- Hand-picked, walker-friendly accommodations
Key information
| Destinations | Europe, The United Kingdom, South Asia |
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| Activity | Family, Active, Walking, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Compass Holidays tours
The Cotswolds Way (Chipping Campden to Bath)
Explore the classic Cotswolds scenery
| Destinations | South West Coast Path, Cotswolds |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Cotswolds Way (Chipping Campden to Bath)
Explore the classic Cotswolds scenery
10 – 12 days From £925 per person By Compass Holidays| Destinations | South West Coast Path, Cotswolds |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
The Cotswold Way is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in the North of The Cotswolds, to the spa town of Bath in the South. The route crosses typical Cotswold countryside with a patchwork of fields partitioned by traditional honey coloured dry stone walls across rolling hillside. The route stops at a plethora of traditional villages and small towns.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in hand-picked, walker-friendly B&Bs |
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Breakfast |
Full cooked breakfasts |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, door-to-door baggage transfer |
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Support |
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request). Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs). Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies. |
Cotswolds Villages Walking Holiday
Easy-going walking holiday to the Cotswolds
| Destinations | Cotswolds |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
Cotswolds Villages Walking Holiday
Easy-going walking holiday to the Cotswolds
4 – 10 days From £509 per person By Compass Holidays| Destinations | Cotswolds |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
This self-guided walking holiday captures the classic English Village lifestyle. Take in the beauty of the charming honey coloured Cotswold cottages and the dignified manor houses. Explore ancient wool churches and quintessential English countryside followed by relaxing in a traditional English Pub.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in hand-picked, walker-friendly B&Bs |
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Breakfast |
Full cooked breakfasts |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, door-to-door baggage transfer |
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Support |
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request). Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs). Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies. |
The Lizard Peninsula
Self-guided Cornwall walking holiday
| Destinations | Cornwall |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
Recommended Multi-Day Tours
The Lizard Peninsula
Self-guided Cornwall walking holiday
6 – 12 days From £669 per person By Compass Holidays| Destinations | Cornwall |
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| Activity | Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
The Lizard Peninsula is the southern-most tip of England and offers a beautiful coastline combined with a relatively mild climate. The tour includes a great variety of coast and heathland, taking clients through picturesque fishing villages, as well as the tree-lined creeks that inspired the novels of Daphne du Maurier.
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Accommodation |
All accommodation in hand-picked, walker-friendly B&Bs |
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Breakfast |
Full cooked breakfasts |
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Ground transfers |
Secure, door-to-door baggage transfer |
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Support |
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request). Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs). Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies. |
What's included
All trips with Compass Holidays include the following services. Get in touch to find out more.
| Accommodation |
All accommodation in hand-picked, walker-friendly B&Bs |
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| Breakfast |
Full cooked breakfasts |
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| Ground transfers |
Secure, door-to-door baggage transfer |
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| Support |
Fully comprehensive tour pack with maps, available in English, German, French and Italian as standard. (Other languages available on request). Access to a smartphone digital app which offers GPS tracking for the routes (downloaded prior to save on data costs). Access to a 24/7 helpline in case of any emergencies. |
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