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Compass Holidays

Self-guided walking & cycling tours

Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
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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, South Asia
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

10 days From £925 Customisable
Destinations South West, Cotswolds
Activity Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
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Cotswolds Villages Walking Holiday

Easy-going walking holiday to the Cotswolds

4 days From £509 Customisable
Destinations Cotswolds
Activity Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
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The Lizard Peninsula

Self-guided Cornwall walking holiday

6 days From £669 Customisable
Destinations South West
Activity Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
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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

Breakfast

Full cooked breakfasts

Ground transfers

Secure, door-to-door baggage transfer

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.

Why Horizon Guides?

Impartial guidebooks

Impartial travel guides

Our guides are written by the leading experts in their destinations. We never take payment for positive coverage so you can count on us for impartial travel advice.

Expert itineraries

Expert itineraries

Suggested itineraries and routes to help you scratch beneath the surface, avoid the tourist traps, and plan an authentic, responsible and enjoyable journey.

Specialist advice

Specialist advice

Get friendly, expert travel advice and custom itineraries from some of the world's best tour operators, with no spam, pressure or commitment to book.