Enjoy a self-guided, non-group walking holiday, making the most of your hire car to explore a variety of scenery and perhaps enjoy some sightseeing too. Take your pick of our suggested walks as the mood takes you, walking at your own pace as you follow our trusted route notes.
We often refer to our centred walking holidays as ‘discovery walks’, as they give you the chance to really get to know the area you are visiting. Having a hire car means you can access the area’s best walks and a variety of scenery. These holidays usually feature one (though sometimes as many as three) splendidly located hotel which you use as a base for exploring, with carefully compiled route notes provided for several walks. The great advantage of this is the flexibility – you can take your pick of the walks depending on how you feel.
Of course, if you don’t feel like walking at all, you needn’t – the location of our hand-picked hotels usually means that there is plenty to see and do in the area besides walking (we make suggestions in your information pack), or you could simply relax in the hotel lounge with a good book.
Find the right holiday for you
Favourite single-centre walking holidays with a car
We offer single-centre walking holidays with car hire in a wide range of destinations, from the Canary Islands to Provence, and from Crete to Madeira. Where you choose will depend on whether you’d like to discover dramatic islands or rolling hills peppered with medieval villages, coastal scenery or rugged mountains.
How our single-centre walking holidays are graded
Inntravel’s single-centre walking holidays cater for all levels. In fact, many feature a mix of easy, moderate or more challenging walks, giving you ultimate flexibility. Before you start browsing, we suggest that you familiarise yourself with our grading system.
Grade 1
These gentle strolls range typically between 5-10km per day and involve few ascents or descents. Go at your own pace, pause at every opportunity, and take it all in.
Grade 1-2
You don't have to be a seasoned hiker to enjoy these walks, but someone who's happy to take on around 5-15km each day – with the occasional hill thrown in.
Grade 2
Expect to cover approximately 10-15km a day, across varied terrain with regular ascents and descents. You'll be challenged in places – but enjoy superb views.
Grade 2-3
Where rugged terrain goes hand in hand with the satisfaction of reaching a peak or high pass. Typically, days range between 7-20km and involve significant ascent and descent.
Grade 3
Our most thrilling walks involve full days on the trails, more challenging terrain, and testing ascents and descents, but there's still time to appreciate your surroundings.
Flexible
Choice of easier or harder routes, so that you can tailor most days to your requirements.
Single-centre walking holidays, Inntravel style
There are three essential ingredients that feature in our single-centre walking holidays (and Inntravel holidays in general): enchanting scenery; charming, hand-picked accommodation; and delicious regional cuisine.
Detailed route information
We take extra care to provide you with clear, coherent route notes that we update regularly. Including useful tips about places to visit, Inntravel route guides give you more time to focus on the simple pleasures of walking, discovering the natural landscape at your own pace and soaking up the local ambience.
The advantage of independence
With Inntravel, unlike travelling with a group, you can stay in charming small hotels and set your own timetable each day. You’re also free to choose a start date that suits you, to extend your holiday if you wish, and to decide how to travel and from where – we’re happy to handle plane, ferry or train bookings for you.
Friendly experts
We’ve built up a wealth of experience since we started in 1984. Whether you’ve got a query or wish to book a holiday, you’ll deal with friendly experts who share a passion for travel and who have stayed in our featured hotels and walked our routes. They’ll be delighted to answer your questions and help you plan your perfect holiday.