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Frequently Asked Questions
Guided Walking in Britain
Walking Holidays in Britain
Hotels in Britain
Prices & Special Offers
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Unlike most walking holidays you'll always have the choice of
at least 2 guided walks, often 3, sometimes 4, each walking day subject to sufficient numbers choosing each walk
- ideal for friends and partners with different walking interests. This allows you to alternate between the walks, perhaps progressing to something more challenging towards the end of your holiday.
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We offer a wide range of holidays from the easiest rambles to the most challenging mountain ascents. Probably the most important thing to look for is the amount of ascent (in uphill) during the day.
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We offer a huge range of holidays with easier walks - from Mountain Walks at an Easy Pace to Half-Day Walks, and small coach Rover holidays combining sightseeing with easy walks.
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There are many to choose from based upon your interest and experience - from Ridges and Scrambles to Munro Bagging and from Winter Walking to the Ascent of Ben Nevis.
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If you don't want to walk on every day of the holiday, your best choice would be our Hotel Based walking holidays as you will be based in one hotel for the duration of the holiday and you can choose whether to go out each day. On the 'Hotel to Hotel" holidays, where you walk from 'Hotel to Hotel", if you are tired, just want a day off, blistered, injured or otherwise unable to walk, we will advise on getting to the next stage by bus.
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The walk goes ahead, although the Leader may change the route in the interests of safety if the weather is very poor. If you don't want to walk if it rains then you may prefer our Hotel Based walking holidays where you stay in the same accommodation for the week. Your Leader will always have suggestions on other places you could visit.
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Our HF Holidays Leaders come from all walks of life but all share a passion for the great outdoors. Each holiday is accompanied by up to three Leaders who will lead the day's walks and ensure the smooth running of your holiday. Our assessment courses have a reputation for only selecting the best Leaders and only 40-50% make the grade. We don't just look for people with excellent fitness and navigation skills; we look for Leaders whose prime motivation is that all our guests have an enjoyable holiday.
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On all of our walking holidays all you need to carry is a light daypack containing your lunch, water bottle, waterproofs and any other personal items you might need during the day.
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Yes, our hotel based walking holidays. In Britain we use our own comfortable
Country House accommodation as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside. We provide
transport to the walks each day when necessary.
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Yes, our 'Hotel to Hotel' tours, where you walk from 'Hotel to Hotel"
with your luggage transferred between overnight accommodations.
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On our holidays there is a mix of ages, of new clients and 'regulars' from
Britain and overseas, and of couples and people travelling on their own. This
results in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and some lively and interesting discussions
during the walks and in the evenings.
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Our groups are a nice size, normally around 15 per Leader. On some of the Hotel
to Hotel tours where we walk from Hotel to Hotel, we usually restrict
the group size to approximately 12 people.
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To help you select the tour most suited to your fitness and walking experience
we indicate the amount of ascent (uphill) and distance covered in a day, so that
you can choose the one most suited to your fitness and previous walking experience.
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This is set by the Leader according to the experience and ability of the group, but is an average to care for any slower members in a party.
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Our guided walking holidays fall into four categories -
Single Centre Hotel based holidays in our own Country House accommodation.
Themed Walking holidays - All are based in our own Country House accommodation and
are accompanied by one Leader.
Hotel to Hotel Walking Holidays where you stay in a variety of hotels, inns
and guesthouses as you walk a National Trail or Long Distance Path
Partner hotels - These are normally Half Board holidays based in a hotel with have a special partnership with.
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Single centre and themed holidays - All meals are provided - a full English, Welsh or Scottish
breakfast, our famous picnic lunch to take on the walks and evening meals.
Hotel to hotel holidays - meals include breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch.
Partner hotel holidays - meals include breakfast and dinner.
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Yes. Vegetarian meals are always available although outside the UK the concept is not always well understood.. We may also be able to cater for
more restricted diets, but please check with us first before booking.
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At our own Country House accommodation, these are provided FREE in your bedroom, and often in the public lounges. In the UK, this may not be so available at other hotels.
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Our own Country House accommodation have dedicated laundry rooms and drying rooms. At other hotels in the UK, this may not be as available.
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Sorry, you can't, because most of the hotels we use will not accept them and they are not allowed on the mini-coaches transporting us to / from the walks each day. Assistance dogs accompanying disabled guests are welcome at all of our accommodation in the UK.
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The holiday price includes:
- Accommodation in comfortable Country House accommodation on the Hotel
Based tours and in selected hotels, inns and guesthouses
on the Hotel to Hotel holidays.
- All meals. Some tours may vary
please check at time of booking.
- Transport to and from the walks each day on holidays in Britain.
- Luggage transfer on the Hotel to Hotel tours
- The services of a leader, sometimes a further one, or two leaders, depending
on the holiday you choose.
- VAT at 17.5%
There are NO hidden extras on our holidays - all you need is some pocket money
for your own drinks and souvenirs.
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It is advisable that you have travel insurance even if you are resident in the UK. Insurance is available from HF Holidays at the time of booking.
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Yes - the following discounts are available for children when sharing with one or more adults in a famiy room:
Under 4's FREE
4-17 years 50% off adult rate (20 May to 1 September 2006)
4-17 years 60% off adult rate (All other dates)
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Yes - we offer discounts for groups based on a minimum of 11 adults travelling. Group prices are not available for on-line booking, to book call our Groups Department direct on 0845 470 7557 (or outside the UK on +44 20 8732 1260).
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