Can I book accommodation and baggage transfer myself or would you recommend using a walking holiday company?

You certainly can organise it all yourself, and lots of people do. Personally, I prefer making my own arrangements unless I’m too busy.

Baggage transfers are often simply the B&B owner running your bags to the next overnight stop in their car. Or booking a taxi to do it. It’s something you can do very easily yourself – and may lead to a conversation or discovery that may improve that day’s walk too.

I’d recommend using a walking holiday company if you can’t be bothered with the logistical headaches, or aren’t confident in your abilities and need advice. It can be pretty good to have someone at the end of the phone should anything go wrong.