What are the most suitable trails for those seeking to enjoy a slow and serene hike?
If you are looking for a peaceful hiking holiday that gives you the time to explore the natural beauty surrounding you at your own pace, look no further thank our selected trails below. We have two great trails that inherently offer relaxation as part of your daily hike from England and Spain.
Immerse yourself in Roman history with each unhurried step along the Hadrian’s Wall Path as it snakes across the rolling hills of northern England. Enduringly popular, hikers return year on year to sample it’s easy going pleasure. Depending on where you’d like to start from you can hike from the East or West side of England.
The leader in slow adventures is the Camino Frances. It leads you gently through some of Spain’s most beautiful scenery and the company of other hikers or pilgrims along the way is what sets it apart from other tours. We have in fact developed specific slow adventure tours with your desire for relaxed hiking in mind.
We’ve carefully chosen two hiking trails that are perfect for those who prefer a slower pace and time to take things in at their leisure. These trails offer hikers a leisurely experience while still allowing you to explore and appreciate the surroundings along the way.
Slow Adventures
Hadrian’s Wall Path (East to West)
9.3/10 - 854 reviews
from £429
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Hadrian’s Wall Path is a 135km (84 mile) National Trail in northern England, renowned for its slow adventure appeal. Spanning from Wallsend on the east coast to Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast, it traces the remnants of Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 122 AD. This trail offers a historical journey through Roman settlements, forts, and picturesque countryside. With well-maintained paths, gentle ascents and mostly level terrain, it caters perfectly to leisurely walkers of all abilities seeking to delve into Roman history amidst stunning landscapes of the English countryside.
Camino Frances
9.5/10 - 212 reviews
from €339
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The Camino Frances is renowned for its bonhomie and gentle pace. It’s an unforgettable journey along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes to the shrine of St. James in Santiago de Compostela. As one of the best Slow Adventure hikes, it appeals to all ages and abilities, making it a sought-after experience for gentle hikes. Our ‘Slow Pilgrimage’ hiking tours on the Camino focus on the last 100km between Sarria and Santiago at a slower pace. Over nine or ten relaxed walking days you cover less daily distance than on our standard Gentle itineraries. With just 10 – 15km (6 – 9.5 miles) to walk each day, you will have lots of time to embrace all that the final stage of Camino Frances has to offer. Covering the most popular final 160 km of the route, our tours are ideal for those seeking a pilgrimage or a slow and easy hike, allowing you more time to explore the captivating surroundings as you make friends along the way.
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