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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Europe is re-opening for travel
We're excited about Europe re-opening and there being the chance for guests to explore countries like France, Italy, Spain and Croatia safely as part of our small group walking holidays again.
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Airport trivia - an HF quiz
We all recognise the codes LHR and LGW and know we'll be flying in to Heathrow or Gatwick but not all airport codes are so straightforward. Take our quiz to see how well you know your airport trivia, airport codes and air travel.
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How to visit Lindisfarne & what to do on Holy Island
There's something almost other-worldly about the tiny, tidal island of Lindisfarne lying just off the Northumberland coast. HF Walk Leader Patrick Norris shares his tips and insights for travelling there and exploring this historic, enchanting island.
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How our European walking holidays will adapt as Europe re-opens for travel
Europe is re-opening for travel - see the steps we have taken and the measures we have put in place with our European partners to ensure that you can book and travel with confidence to Europe on a walking holiday.
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HF Holidays ranks top in Which? list
We’re thrilled to announce though that we have taken the top spot in the recent Which? consumer survey, as a Recommended Provider of Escorted Tours 2020. See what the award means and where we scored 5 Stars.
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How Guided Trail Walking & Island Hopping Holidays will adapt after lockdown
As we restart our Guided Trails Walking Holidays, here are some of the adaptations and measures that we have pout in place to keep you and the communities we visit safe.
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Re-awakening our country houses
We're looking forward and planning to re-open some of our country houses so that we can welcome you back. These are the first five to re-open as part of a phased plan to start offering self-guided walking holidays.
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The best island escapes off the UK coast for a walking holiday
Islands remain dream destinations for holiday-makers looking for splendid isolation, but you don't have to leave the UK to find incredible landscapes, wild walking and a warm island welcome. From the white sands of the Isles of Scilly to the wild rocks of the Outer Hebrides, the UK has hundreds of islands to choose from. Here are six of the best, hand-picked by our Walk Leaders.
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Recipes from our chefs - Asian Dumplings
Try this at home - Head Chef Sean from Dolserau Hall in Southern Snowdonia shows us how to make Asian dumplings, which can be adapted for those that eat meat and vegetarians and vegans. Follow the recipe and watch his video, then give the dish a go!
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World Travel Trivia - An HF Quiz
Travel: we think that we know all about it, right? Wrong. Take our travel trivia quiz full of surprising tidbits and find out a bit more about the world. It's just-for-fun, so score yourself and see what sort of travel buff you are.
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How well can you read a map and navigate - an HF quiz
Are you a wayfinder or a lost sheep? How well can you find your way around the UK? Take our map reading and navigation quiz, just for fun, to find out.
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Seasonal Delights: Where's best for Winter Walking in the UK
When summertime ends and the clocks go back, something exciting happens in the British countryside. Seasoned walkers know that some of the very best days of the outdoor calendar year are just around the corner, which is why we adapt out guided walking holidays especially. Discover lour top tips and where's best for winter walking.
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What to look for on a coastal walk
What to look for on a coastal walk. HF Nature Leader Russ Hedley shares tips and insights about the wildlife to watch for when on a walk on the British coast.
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How to travel to the Scottish Highlands
While there are superb destinations all around the United Kingdom that hold a special place in our heart, we keep straying back to the Scottish Highlands. And when we can't visit, we travel there in our heads. Here are the books, films and trips to research in order to pretend you're in the Highlands.
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What to look for on a woodland walk
Nature Leader Russell Hedley describes some of the species you can spot in ancient oak woodland while out walking and shares some fascinating facts about the plants, birds and animals you might encounter when exploring on your own or as part of a guided walking holiday with HF.
