HF Holidays Blog
With over 100 years experience, HF Holidays knows the best ingredients for holidays in the great outdoors.
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Five Faces of the South Downs
The South Downs National Park – Britain’s newest – protects an area of chalk downland which stretches from Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east. The park goes through three different counties – Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex. While the chalk downland is certainly a highlight, there is so much more to this diverse area to discover on a guided walking holiday.
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What it's like to go an HF holiday in the covid era
With all of the changes and necessary adaptations to our holidays and ways of working at our country houses, we sent Head of Marketing Michelle Laverick to experience the covid-secure safety measures first hand and report back on what it's like to join an HF holiday in the covid era.
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Eco-friendly walking holidays in the UK - how to tread lightly
Are you looking for eco-friendly walking holiday options? We've added a new range of transport-free guided walking breaks to our range of signature holidays. Se how you can now Tread Lightly when you get away with HF.
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Walk your way to better health
Walk your way to better health. Walking is so simple that anyone can do it, and the benefits are tremendous. Yet it remains underrated as a from of exercise
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What an HF Trails guided walking or island hopping holiday looks like in the Covid era
With all the changes to travel happening, HF Board Director takes his first walking holiday of the Covid era and reports back on what it's like to go away with the new safety measures in place.
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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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Walking in wet weather: expert advice on clothing, preparation and practicalities
You've probably heard the refrain that 'There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing'. And it's tru - with our expert advice from partner Cotswold Outdoors we show how you can enjoy a guided walking holiday come rain or shine.
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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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The best ways to escape the crowds on your next UK walking holiday
With staycations on the rise in the UK, here's our guide to the best eight alternative holiday ideas for avoiding the crowds in the UK on your next 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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What weather conditions are associated with clouds?
By keeping an eye on the skies above you, and knowing a little about how clouds form, you can forecast the weather and predict whether rain is on the way, perfect for keeping dry when out on a guided walking holiday or setting out alone on a self-guided walk.
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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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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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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.
