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Call us on 01707 817260
Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Want to get away for an unforgettable journey on foot but don’t have lots of time? Our selection of epic weekend adventure breaks are perfect for time-strapped explorers, people looking for a weekend challenge or those wanting to experience a micro-adventure.
Over the course of a 3-night break, these active weekend breaks pack in cracking walks in exceptional locations across the UK and Europe. In small groups led by an experienced guide you’ll chalk off essential climbs and uncover hidden corners, ensuring you head home with stories to tell and maximum bragging rights from your weekend away. On these short adventure breaks we’ll handle the route finding, so you can just lace up your boots and step into adventure.
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What's NewA three-night Chamonix hiking weekend showcases the Tour du Mont Blanc at its most dramatic. Tackle high balcony trails from Chamonix to Tré-le-Champ, then contrast them with pastoral valleys and big mountain views from Les Contamines to Les Houches—two iconic French stages, perfectly packed into a long weekend.
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These holidays are typically in mountainous areas where stamina is important to be able to enjoy longer days. There is plenty of ascent and descent on some rough and steep paths that require good footwear, a steady foot, and a good head for heights. Some days may be shorter in distance or ascent/descent, but the overall effort levels required are of a higher nature.
Search all Challenging, Grade 7 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 10 miles; Ascent/Descent 950m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewA compact alpine adventure showcasing the very best of the Bernese Oberland, this three‑night weekend brings you face‑to‑face with the legendary Eiger North Face, sparkling high‑alpine lakes and panoramic ridgelines. Based in vibrant Interlaken, you’ll enjoy dramatic balcony paths, peaceful meadows, historic mountain huts and some of Switzerland’s most iconic viewpoints — the perfect long weekend for anyone hungry for big scenery in a short timeframe.
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Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential.
Search all Challenging, Grade 8 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewA perfect blend of challenge and scenery, this holiday lets you experience Zermatt’s iconic landscapes up close. You hike to the Hörnlihütte beneath the Matterhorn, traverse the stunning Gornergrat ridge, and explore serene alpine lakes—three unforgettable days of high‑alpine adventure, panoramic views, and authentic mountain atmosphere.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
These holidays are typically in mountainous areas where stamina is important to be able to enjoy longer days. There is plenty of ascent and descent on some rough and steep paths that require good footwear, a steady foot, and a good head for heights. Some days may be shorter in distance or ascent/descent, but the overall effort levels required are of a higher nature.
Search all Challenging, Grade 7 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 10 miles; Ascent/Descent 950m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewTrek through Morocco’s stunning High Atlas Mountains, summiting Jebel Toubkal, exploring traditional Amazigh villages, and experiencing the region’s natural beauty and cultural richness.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
These holidays are typically in mountainous areas where stamina is important to be able to enjoy longer days. There is plenty of ascent and descent on some rough and steep paths that require good footwear, a steady foot, and a good head for heights. Some days may be shorter in distance or ascent/descent, but the overall effort levels required are of a higher nature.
Search all Challenging, Grade 7 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 10 miles; Ascent/Descent 950m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewExplore the western fells of the Lake District from our country house base, and hike 13 Wainwright routes to bag classic summits from High Stile to Haystacks, and the Causey Ridge to Grassmoor.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential.
Search all Challenging, Grade 8 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewAscend some of the iconic mountain peaks in the Snowdonia National Park with a small group of fellow hikers.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential.
Search all Challenging, Grade 8 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewOn this hiking weekend in Andalucía, explore the beguiling Alpujarras, a hidden gem in Southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada valleys.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewDiscover the Sierra Nevada, the largest mountain range in Spain, on challenging hikes that explore the rugged landscapes and small villages high in the mountains.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewImmerse yourself in the high mountains of the undiscovered Picos de Europa in Northern Spain on a series of wild and challenging hikes.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewExperience the challenge of hiking in the heart of Austria to discover the hidden gem Bad Hofgastein over an exciting weekend.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewEnjoy a weekend adventure hiking from the charming Bavarian village of Bad Kohlgrub in the Ammer valley.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewSpend a long weekend exploring the abundance of alpine walking opportunities in Maria Alm in the Salzburgerland in Austria.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
What's NewAscend some of the iconic mountain peaks in the Snowdonia National Park with a small group of fellow hikers.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Our most challenging trips - hard mountain walking with long rewarding ascents, descents and maybe some scrambling. A good level of fitness, stamina, head for heights and experience of mountain walking is essential.
Search all Challenging, Grade 8 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 11 miles; Ascent/Descent 1300m; Terrain: varied with rough, rocky and steep trails; Walking Time: 8hrs+ / Long Days.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Tackle stunning sections of the South West Coast Path to experience some of the best walks in Devon on an exciting active weekend.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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What's NewDiscover the Peak District and the superb hiking in the wild, northern section of the Dark Peak with the chance to summit Kinder Scout.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Full day walks with appreciable amounts of ascent and descent and longer distances covered. Whilst you will be mainly on paths, these may be rough, steep, and loose at times. We take the whole day to enjoy some fabulous walks.
Search all Challenging, Grade 6 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 8 miles; Ascent/Descent 850m; Terrain: sometimes rough, loose or steep sections; Walking Time: 8hrs / Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Our adventure weekend trips let you explore places you couldn’t easily yourself in just a few days. Let our experienced, enthusiastic leaders unlock corners and experiences in extraordinary places to give you a thrilling experience. These short adventure breaks are ideal for time-pressed explorers looking for a walking weekend or hiking weekend with maximum bragging rights.
Try a UK hiking weekend and join Wainwright walks in the Lake District and summit some cracking fells or take on exciting Snowdonia National Park walks to summit some of the renowned Welsh 3,000s. Elsewhere, in Europe, our active weekend breaks will let you immerse yourself in Italy on Cinque Terre hikes or Mount Etna walks, go hiking in Austria or tackle Slovenian mountain hiking trails.
All of our holidays let you get to know a place while enjoying unforgettable adventures on foot. Our typical walking holidays are graded so you can pick the right level of activity and challenge for you. Hiking holidays tend to be more active, and represent the higher walking grades we offer, with the routes considered challenging. Essentially, hiking holidays require more stamina and effort but offer greater reward amidst spectacular scenery, with an incredible sense of achievement and satisfaction.
Join a small, like-minded group of on average 12 people on your weekend adventure break. The group is typically made up of solo travellers, couples, and friends, which ensures that there’s an exciting group dynamic and camaraderie.
Our weekend adventure breaks are advertised as tour only. We can of course book your hiking holiday with flights and transfers. In this instance, we’ll take care of every detail; from booking your flights to arranging seamless connections, we’ll ensure the journey is hassle-free. You’ll also benefit from the financial protection provided by our ABTA and ATOL licenses, so your money is completely safe.
On our weekend adventure breaks we’ve made sure there’s lots of flexibility for you to pick and choose different dining experiences. Breakfast during the holiday will be taken at your hotel. Lunches are not included in the price but your walk leader will be able to advise the best place to purchase a picnic lunch. Some of the breaks are half board, when you will eat in the hotel, but on those where dinner is not included, you can choose to dine in the hotel, or to explore the local restaurants, individually or with members of the group.
When you’re considering what to take on your weekend break, make sure you’re prepared for strenuous outdoor activities. Lightweight waterproof walking boots with a good, moulded sole and a deep tread, and which provide ankle support, are strongly recommended and may be essential for some walks. You should also consider a waterproof jacket, walking t-shirts and a fleece as conditions can be changeable. Warm hats and gloves or a sun hat might be appropriate at different times of year. And you should bring a comfortable day pack to carry your clothing, a water bottle, packed lunch and basic first aid kit.
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