Solo travel offers a rewarding way to explore the world. Whether you're seeking time in nature, the freedom to explore at your own pace, or opportunities to meet new people, solo holidays can be truly transformative. They allow you to reconnect with yourself, try something new, and immerse fully in the landscape and culture around you.
We’ve handpicked ten of our self-guided walking holidays that are especially well-suited to solo travellers – offering a balance of sociability, ease of navigation, and a lower single traveller supplement compared to other holidays in the same destinations.
A Stroll in the Italian Dolomites – Hotel La Perla
Set in the welcoming village of Corvara, this single-centre holiday in the
Dolomites offers a choice of gentle alpine routes among some of the world’s most breathtaking peaks. The hotel’s location makes it easy to chat with locals and fellow travellers alike, too.
Explore the Dolomites
Amalfi Coast & Villages
Italy
The vibrant Amalfi Coast needs little introduction. With well-walked coastal trails (but not overrun, with the exception of the ever-popular Path of the Gods) and bustling villages like Ravello and Positano, this is a sociable and stunning trip for solo travellers. Enjoy scenic walks into the quieter hills by day and lively atmospheres by night.
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Gozo’s Coastal Trails
Malta’s tranquil sister island, Gozo, is your base for this week of island walking. The holiday includes direct airport transfers and a local bus pass to help you access walks easily. Plus, the larger hotel setting offers plenty of chances to meet others and relax.
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Portuguese Camino de Santiago – The Old Way
Spain
Walking a pilgrimage route is one of the best ways to connect with others. And the Camino is lined with lively towns and warm camaraderie, making it ideal for solo adventurers looking to share their journey with fellow like-minded pilgrims.
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Along the Catalan Coast
Spain
This coastal journey through Catalonia connects a string of charming seaside towns with relatively short walking distances. Walking from cove to cove offers an ideal mix of independence and interaction as well as the chance to stop and swim or savour a seafood lunch.
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A Walk in the Black Forest
Germany
With five out of six dinners included, you don’t have to eat out every night on this holiday, and you'll receive a warm welcome from all the family-run hotels we've handpicked. Nearby popular spots like the Ravenna Gorge and Titisee make it easy to meet others. Previous solo travellers have noted how safe the area felt and recommended it for others, too.
Walk in the Black Forest
Channel Islands Walking: Jersey
Jersey is known for being welcoming, making it ideal for solo travel. The island itself is compact and easy to navigate - small enough to cover on foot, but diverse enough to stay interesting - while stunning coastal walks take you along cliff paths, beaches, and green lanes (all well-signposted). Along the way, there are plenty of places to stop including cafés, farm shops, and tearooms offering easy rest stops and good food. Meanwhile, good public transport links can help you reach or return from walk start and end points without hassle.
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The Austrian Tyrol’s Leutasch Valley
Set among majestic Alpine scenery, this peaceful Tyrolean valley is ideal for moderate-level walks where you can enjoy a sense of adventure in the security of a safe, well-signposted, popular walking area. All three hotels include dinners, creating relaxed opportunities to meet others, while the region’s public transport makes independent travel easy. The hotels' available facilities and activities make it easy to meet others too or enjoy a good book in the panoramic public areas.
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Swiss Alps Stroll & Lake Lucerne
This walking holiday in the Swiss Alps offers easy mountain walks in a sociable setting. Excellent transport links make accessing the routes a breeze while the chosen family-run hotels promise a warm welcome and superb food. There's also the chance to meet lots of fellow walkers along the way.
Find your way in the Swiss Alps >
Dordogne Valley Trail to Rocamadour
France
Winding through medieval villages and serene countryside, this hotel-to-hotel trail is a quiet yet rewarding choice. Small, welcoming hotels provide plenty of chances to engage with fellow guests and friendly hosts as you make your way towards ancient Rocamadour - with plenty of appetising regional fare to enjoy en route.
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