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The Dales High Way – An Absolute Corker!

By Shelley Watson What a route! I can truly say hand on heart that the Dales High Way was an absolute corker. 94 miles following the glorious high ground over the West Yorkshire Moors, the Dales limestone country and the Howgills Fells. Saltaire to Skipton The route starts in Saltaire and we were so eager…

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Sand and Sea Breezes on the Northumberland Coast Path

By Sarah Hodgson I joined the Mickledore sales team in October 2022, and was delighted to be given the opportunity to walk the Northumberland Coast Path. To give me and my partner plenty of time to enjoy the dramatic scenery and vibrant history along the trail, I chose the 6 day walking itinerary and opted…

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Hayley’s Family Hike on the Isle of Wight

By Hayley Finn This year I wanted to walk the Isle of Wight with my wife, I’ve never been to the island and I wanted to get some sunshine after weeks of unseasonably wet weather in Cumbria. Fans of my previous blog around the Gower in Wales will know my wife Anna has long Covid…

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Return to the River Thames

By Mark Wright Having walked the 59 mile central section of the Thames Path from Oxford to Marlow last summer, my daughter Ebony and I had no hesitation in returning this year to continue our journey. Our plan this time was to walk the eastern section, a 44 mile stretch from Marlow to Richmond, as…

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Ribblehead Viaduct

6 reasons to walk the Settle to Carlisle Way

By Mark Wright Stretching from the limestone country of the Yorkshire Dales to the pleasant farmlands of Cumbria’s Eden Valley, the Settle to Carlisle Railway is undoubtedly one of Britain’s most scenic rail journeys. The Settle to Carlisle Way allows you to enjoy that same stunning landscape at a much more gentle pace. We’re incredibly…

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Roaming the Rob Roy Way

By Megan Cowper I work in the sales team here at Mickledore, which gives me the great job of being able to book clients on to the beautiful walking routes which we offer all over the UK. Since starting my role here I have been very eager to try out one of the routes for…

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Top 6 Walking Holidays in Scotland

By Mark Wright Here’s a thought for you. At just over 30,000 square miles, Scotland accounts for over 30% of the total area of the United Kingdom, yet it is home to less than 10% of the UK population. Which leads me to suggest, if your idea of a perfect holiday is to escape the…

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The Great Glen Way – A Scenic Trek Through Highland Beauty

By Sarah Bennett The decision for Paul and I to walk the Great Glen Way was fueled by a sense of nostalgia and cherished memories. For me, the allure of returning to Inverness, a city I had explored years ago and for my dear Mum Fort William held a special place with its majestic mountains….

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Dream Days on the Dingle Way

By Lynne Batey I work in our Sales Team here at Mickledore. I felt so lucky both to be given the chance to head over to South West Ireland to walk part of the Dingle Way and to be able to ask my family to join me on the trip too. We as a family…

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Matt and Damien’s First Long Distance Walking Holiday – The Thames Path West

By Matt Speak This is my first Fam Trip since joining Mickledore, and the first long distance walking holiday for both myself and also my partner Damien who joined me on the walk. The Thames Path is one of the routes that I book as part of my role in the Operations Team here at…

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