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Extraordinary locations you won't believe are in the UK - An HF Quiz
Staycations are booming right now. Local needn't mean lacklustre though because there are hatfuls of beautiful places to discover on our doorstep as part of a walking holiday. Some of the natural beauty spots and locations are so breathtaking you might not believe they are in the UK though. See which you recognise in our quiz!
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Yorkshire's wild coast - the best walks in the north york moors
Escape to Whitby and the North York Moors to discover spectacular landscapes, evocative seascapes, the inspiration for Dracula and the world's best fish and chips, all from the comfort of Larpool Hall, our country house in Whitby. See wgat our toip five experiences and walks here are.
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Seven Frequently Asked Questions Answered for Self-Guided Walking Holidays
Self-guided walking holidays are a great way to immerse yourself in the countryside and to explore under your own steam. At HF, as well as our signature guided walking holidays, we offer a wide range of self-guided walking holidays, when you can enjoy complete flexibility on your walk, but know that you have the experience and support of HF Holidays, and our country houses to return to at the end of each day. Still got questions? Let us answer them…
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Hidden in Plain Sight – the best walks in the Shropshire Hills
There's a well-kept countryside secret at the heart of England that might surprise you with its wonderful upland walking, trails, history and heritage. The Shropshire Hills, which bridge the gap between the mountains of mid Wales and the industrial flatlands of the Black Country, are also the location of our most popular country house, Longmynd House.
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Travelling solo, but never alone.
Getting away on your own with HF Once upon a time, telling friends that you were going on holiday by yourself would have elicited gasps of horror, wails of pity or general incomprehension. Traditionally, holidays were all about spending quality time with family or friends, or taking a break with a partner. Why on earth would you go on holiday alone?
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Lake District vs Peak District - An HF Quiz
Both the Lake District and Peak District are loved for their beautiful wilderness. But which one do you know best? We put them head to head...take our quiz full of insights, facts and figures and find out a bit more about both.
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Seven Frequently Asked Questions Answered for Single Travellers
Looking to go it alone with HF? Here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about travelling solo with HF on our guided walking holidays or activity breaks. So, if this is your first solo trip with HF, or you just want some reassurance about what it means to come away with us on your own, read on.
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What it's like on a music holiday with HF
If you have always harboured a secret – or not so secret – desire to learn how to play the ukulele or if you play already and would like to improve your skills, you may have considered joining one of our ukulele-playing breaks.
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Mountains Matter - Celebrating International Mountain Day
A relatively unknown day, in 2003 the UN declared December 11 to be International Mountain Day; it has been marked for the last 15 years. The day is designated to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development and mountain communities, with events organised around a different theme every year. And we couldn’t be more thrilled.
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Pathways Fund Supports Walking Route Restoration Projects
Continuing our mission to support projects which help improve and protect the UK countryside in areas where HF Holidays guests go walking, in 2020 the Pathways Fund has been used to help projects in the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District. We are delighted that we have been able to support them.
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Autumn Trivia - An HF Quiz
The evenings are getting darker noticeably earlier now that we’re well into autumn. To get you in the mood for chillier days and logfire nights, see if you can conker our Autumn quiz.
