Adventure this way

Adventure this way

Adventure this way

Your Guide To Achieving More

Your Guide To Achieving More

Encounter more with us …

Supporting and guiding independent-minded walkers, who are seeking self-guided walking holidays along the South-West Coast Path and beyond for over 20 years.

We provide deep local knowledge, personalised itineraries, and full logistical support, from booking accommodation to transferring luggage, so you have the reassurance and specialist support to make every trail seamless, enjoyable and fulfilling.


We believe that every walker deserves the freedom to explore stunning coastal trails with confidence, community, and a sense of personal achievement.


Encounter more with us …

Supporting and guiding independent-minded walkers, who are seeking self-guided walking holidays along the South-West Coast Path and beyond for over 20 years.

We provide deep local knowledge, personalised itineraries, and full logistical support, from booking accommodation to transferring luggage, so you have the reassurance and specialist support to make every trail seamless, enjoyable and fulfilling.


We believe that every walker deserves the freedom to explore stunning coastal trails with confidence, community, and a sense of personal achievement.


Our Adventure Legacy

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Miles Wandered

Our community has traversed countless miles, each step marking a journey into the heart of nature’s endless beauty.

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Miles Wandered

Our community has traversed countless miles, each step marking a journey into the heart of nature’s endless beauty.

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Miles Wandered

Our community has traversed countless miles, each step marking a journey into the heart of nature’s endless beauty.

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Wagging Tails

From clifftop romps to woodland wanders, our dog-friendly holidays have always welcomed furry friends — proving that adventure is always better with four paws beside you.

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Wagging Tails

From clifftop romps to woodland wanders, our dog-friendly holidays have always welcomed furry friends — proving that adventure is always better with four paws beside you.

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Wagging Tails

From clifftop romps to woodland wanders, our dog-friendly holidays have always welcomed furry friends — proving that adventure is always better with four paws beside you.

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Holiday Organised

From solo escapes to group getaways, we’ve carefully planned and delivered unforgettable adventures across the UK and beyond — every route, every stop, every detail considered.

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Holiday Organised

From solo escapes to group getaways, we’ve carefully planned and delivered unforgettable adventures across the UK and beyond — every route, every stop, every detail considered.

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Holiday Organised

From solo escapes to group getaways, we’ve carefully planned and delivered unforgettable adventures across the UK and beyond — every route, every stop, every detail considered.

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Happy Walkers

Thousands have laced up with us, setting off on meaningful journeys through coast, countryside, and mountain. With smiles at every step, we’re proud to guide adventures that leave a lasting mark.

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Happy Walkers

Thousands have laced up with us, setting off on meaningful journeys through coast, countryside, and mountain. With smiles at every step, we’re proud to guide adventures that leave a lasting mark.

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Happy Walkers

Thousands have laced up with us, setting off on meaningful journeys through coast, countryside, and mountain. With smiles at every step, we’re proud to guide adventures that leave a lasting mark.

Hear from our community

Hear from our community

Hear from our happy clients about their experience adventuring with Encounter.

Hear from our happy clients about their experience adventuring with Encounter.

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • We truly enjoyed out walking holiday. The luggage transfer was perfect. The expert bespoke distance planning allowed us to really enjoy the walks.

    Johanna - Switzerland

  • Every day was different with great scenery, historical points of interest, camaraderie with other walkers and mostly good walking weather.

    Rob & Christine - Australia

  • This was our third walk we booked with Encounter Walking. The walk was wonderful and great, we enjoyed every day of walking!

    Billy – Germany

  • Beautiful scenery. Great accomodation. Everything worked very well and the material from Encounter was accurate and very helpful.

    Bruce & Chris - USA

  • What's not to love? The coastline, with its cliffs, coves, and beaches the other walkers, always willing to chat and share information and tips.

    Toni & Colin - USA

  • Excellent communications and assistance throughout no matter how trivial the question. Speedy response. Baggage transfers spot on.

    Peter - UK

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

Routes, accommodation and luggage transfers taken care of. You just enjoy the walk.

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

Routes, accommodation and luggage transfers taken care of. You just enjoy the walk.

HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG

Holidays that allow you to experience every moment with your greatest companion

HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG

Holidays that allow you to experience every moment with your greatest companion

SELF-GUIDED

Everything you need to explore. Perfect for solo travellers, couples and groups.

SELF-GUIDED

Everything you need to explore. Perfect for solo travellers, couples and groups.

IMMERSIVE DISCOVERY

Each expedition invites you to connect deeply with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local cultures.

IMMERSIVE DISCOVERY

Each expedition invites you to connect deeply with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local cultures.

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

Routes, accommodation and luggage transfers taken care of. You just enjoy the walk.

BESPOKE ITINERARIES

Routes, accommodation and luggage transfers taken care of. You just enjoy the walk.

HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG

Holidays that allow you to experience every moment with your greatest companion

HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR DOG

Holidays that allow you to experience every moment with your greatest companion

SELF-GUIDED

Everything you need to explore. Perfect for solo travellers, couples and groups.

SELF-GUIDED

Everything you need to explore. Perfect for solo travellers, couples and groups.

IMMERSIVE DISCOVERY

Each expedition invites you to connect deeply with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local cultures.

IMMERSIVE DISCOVERY

Each expedition invites you to connect deeply with breathtaking landscapes and vibrant local cultures.

Start planning your perfect trip — your trail begins here.

Start planning your perfect trip — your trail begins here.

Start planning your perfect trip — your trail begins here.

Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know

What is a self-guided walking holiday?

Quite simply, it's the best way to walk in the UK for anyone keen on walking.

How hard are the walks?

Can I walk faster or slower than your suggested itineraries?

Can I add in rest day and activity days?

What is a self-guided walking holiday?

Quite simply, it's the best way to walk in the UK for anyone keen on walking.

How hard are the walks?

Can I walk faster or slower than your suggested itineraries?

Can I add in rest day and activity days?

What is a self-guided walking holiday?

Quite simply, it's the best way to walk in the UK for anyone keen on walking.

How hard are the walks?

Can I walk faster or slower than your suggested itineraries?

Can I add in rest day and activity days?

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