HF Holidays Blog
With over 100 years experience, HF Holidays knows the best ingredients for holidays in the great outdoors.
Keep up to date with all the latest news from HF Holidays and the great outdoors.
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Pathways Fund Donation Towards Slate Trail Footpath Restoration
We're delighted to have approved funding for a footpath restoration project in Snowdonia.
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A Fond Farewell to a Long-Standing HF Holidays Leader
After many years working for the same organisation, you are bound to have gathered a few memories. Here, retiring Walking Leader David Brown shares a few of his as he starts his next tenure as a Board Director.
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Pathways Fund – More Applications Approved
Continuing our mission to support projects which help improve and protect the UK countryside in areas where HF Holidays guests go walking and to provide assisted breaks for those who could not otherwise afford one, we are delighted to have approved funds for some more projects.
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HF Holidays named Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours 2019
Following a survey carried out by consumer champion Which? amongst its members, we are delighted to have received the Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours accreditation for the third year running. Which? members scored holiday companies they had travelled with on a range of criteria such as value for money, customer service and accommodation. Only holiday companies who receive 30 or more responses in the survey are reported on.
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Derwent Bank – Renovation Work Complete
As part of our continued commitment to enhance our property and guest experience, we are delighted to announce that we have recently completed extensive building and renovation work at Derwent Bank in the Lake District. This was one of the most major pieces of work we have carried out on any of our properties in recent years. Guests and colleagues of HF Holidays who have seen the completed works generally have just one reaction: Wow!
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A Visit to Two Country Houses
We have eighteen stunning country houses across the UK and last month our Groups Account Manager, Stefania visited Alltshellach in the beautiful highlands of Scotland and Nether Grange in the Northumberland coastal village of Alnmouth.
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Authentic Italian dishes everyone should try in Italy
The intricate and rich heritage of Italy doesn’t just come from its architectural and historical prowess, but also from its culinary customs. The gorgeous climes of the country mean that ingredients are fresh and flavourful. With the various regions, climates and cultures across Italy, each area has its own speciality dishes and flavours. In this article, we look at some of the authentic Italian dishes everyone should try when in Italy.
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2020 holiday destinations for your bucket list
In conjunction with the launch of our new 2020 departures, we here at HF Holidays are already looking towards the future. Every year, “must-visit” destinations emerge and 2020 will be just the same. In this article, we explore the 2020 destinations you need to put on your bucket list.
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The 5 most scenic hiking trails in Europe
From snow-sprinkled mountain hikes to sun-soaked coastline walks, Europe is a melting pot of trails offering something for every hiker with its diverse landscapes and climes.
In this article, we look 5 of the best scenic hiking trails in Europe, speaking to travel bloggers about their experiences hiking these truly breathtaking trails and what makes them so unique.
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Meet Us At Countryfile Live 2019
We’re going to be at the Countryfile Live Show at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire from the 1st to the 4th August 2019. It’s one of the UK’s biggest and best events for outdoor enthusiasts and includes the chance to see the BBC programme’s presenters live on stage.
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Getting Active Outdoors – free online magazine!
Our friends at Getting Active Outdoors have just published the Spring/Summer edition of their magazine. Its 79 pages feature interesting articles across a range of topics including fitness advice, e-biking, walking kit, an inspiring tale of walking long-distance in the USA and the low-down on protection from the sun.
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Pathways Fund – New Applications Approved
The Pathways Fund is HF Holidays' charitable fund. Most of the money is donated by HF Holidays members and guests; there are collection boxes in each of our 18 country houses. Many of our Walking Leaders also undertake fundraising activity; money is also received from bequests and other sources.
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Walk this May
How to walk more during National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month. Organised by UK charity Living Streets as a way of getting more people on their feet, it’s the perfect opportunity to go on a walking holiday in the spring sunshine. With the benefits of walking so well documented, we’re supporting the initiative and encouraging everyone to put their best foot forward this May. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or prefer a gentler stroll, we’ve a walk for you. What’s more, to encourage you outdoors, we’ve a range of great savings, up to £50 off per person, on walking holidays this May as well. And if that isn’t enough to get you on your feet, perhaps the following will spur you into action…
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Discover Winter Sun: where's best for winter sun walking holidays?
The burning question: Where's best for winter sun walking holidays? Where's best for sun in January and February when we haven't had any in the UK for months? How far do you have to fly to find sunshine, sand, wild landscapes and great walking? See our suggestions, most within four hours flight time, many with no jet lag at all, and all the ideal tonic to the British winter.
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HF Pathways Fund Helps to Replace Two Lake District Bridges
In December 2015 storm Desmond hit the northern parts of the UK, bringing severe gales and heavy rainfall. The resulting surge of water destroyed two footbridges in the Lake District’s Newlands Valley at Gillbrow and Ghyll Bank. Both bridges were important river crossings on popular walking routes and were much missed.
