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UK adventure holidays

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Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains

Hike Sugarloaf and the Bannau Brycheiniog national park. Use Abergavenny to explore the local hills, lakes and rivers.
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The Pennines and Lakelands

Some of the finest English landscapes in the Pennines and Lake District. Helvellyn is a highlight, and dip into Lake Windemere.
/ 12 nights
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Caledonian adventure

Venture through both sides of the Scottish Highlands. Summit Munro's or wander through pine forests and brooding moorland.
/ 7 nights
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Wandering in Wales

Explore Northern Wales. Summit Snowdon, take a trip on a horse-drawn boat in Llangollen and walk Caernarfon's walls.
/ 10 nights
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Surf the Cornish coast

Hike the South West Coast Path and discover rugged coastline, golden beaches and wild Atlantic surf.
/ 12 nights
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The Peak District

A meander through the Peak District, including the Edale Horseshoe, before a more relaxing at the Spa town of Buxton.
/ 8 nights
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European adventure trips

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Hautes-Alpes

Rent a bike or hike through some of France's largest and wildest mountains. Explore the 5 valleys, including the Écrins National Park.
/ 10 nights
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Bavarian Alps adventure

Explore the Bavarian Alps to hike Germany's highest peak, Zugspitze, and the Partnach Gorge, then swim the Eibsee or Bodensee.
/ 12 nights
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Cinque Terre Explorer

Trek the Cinque Terre, kayak or snorkel at Niasca and swim in Paraggi bay on this Ligurian rail journey via the Côte d'Azur.
/ 12 nights
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The High Tatras and Swiss Saxony

Explore valleys, lakes and trails in the High Tatras via the Tatra Electric Railway, then discover Swiss Saxony's sandstone gorges.
/ 16 nights
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Hike the Dolomites

Explore the Tre Cime di Lavaredo or the Alpe di Siusi and relax with some of the most spectacular views in Europe in the evening.
/ 12 nights
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Ardennes adventure in Wallonia

Explore Wallonia, it's rivers, woods and limestone cliffs. Discover adventures in the Ardennes from the Meuse Valley to Spa.
/ 5 nights
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Bikes and watersports by train

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Nice by bike

Bike the Cote d'Azur and southern Alps, then take a dip in the Mediterranean, or head along the coast for the end of the San Remo.
/ 8 nights
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Strade Bianche

Bike the white roads of Tuscany, including the 6th Monument Strade Bianche. Off the saddle, enjoy Italy's best red wine and pasta.
/ 8 nights
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Cycle Girona

Girona is a cycling hub, with smooth roads, climbs like Rocacorba, Traka gravel routes and La Fàbrica café for post-ride refuelling.
/ 8 nights
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Wild Corsica

Discover Corsica's wild side on the 180km GR20 and in the Fango Valley, with snorkelling along the French Riviera.
/ 12 nights
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Bay of Biscay

Failsafe surf and one of the best coastal food scenes: carve the Côte des Basques and Zurriola's breaks, followed by pintxos.
/ 12 nights
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Portugal's Atlantic Coast

Portugal's Atlantic coast: white-water rapids to Algarve beaches, surfing Matosinhos and Cascais to kayaking the Ria Formosa.
/ 21 nights
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