A fabulous week's walking, in a beautiful unspoilt region of France that felt like stepping back in time and slowing down to the pace of the mighty river. The walk took us through wooded hillsides and limestone scenery (the detour to the caves at Padirac is an absolute must), and each of our hosts served us the very best of French cuisine as well as a welcoming glass of local beer at the end of each day's walking. The region was rich in birdlife; Nightingales, Cuckoos, Hoopoes, Golden Orioles & Turtle Doves serenaded us along the way, and Black Kites were an almost constant companion overhead. One of the unexpected highlights was a visit to a 13th Century watermill on the last day. The owner, Hubert, showed us round and gave us a bag of his freshly-milled flour plus a glass of his (strong!) home-made Pruneaux liqueur. This was our third On Foot Holiday in three years and we'll be back for more. On Foot's local knowledge, their co-ordination with the hosts & taxi service for the luggage, and their game-changing navigation app all contribute to a seamless holiday experience. The only thing that is left to chance is the weather (but fortunately that was excellent too, with just a handful of spring showers to interrupt the glorious sunshine).

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We walked for 6 days, between 14 and 24 kms per day, in the Dordogne region. The path generally follows the river but veers off over hills and other valleys to wind around castles and other attractions generally following one or more of Frances Grand Route walking trails. We stayed in a number of charming bed and breakfasts in villages arranged by the tour operator, On Foot Holidays. Because of the remote nature of several locations, there were a number of picnic lunches and dinners included in the tour. With a couple of exceptions, there are limited options in some areas and this tour was in late April which is early in the walking season, the rooms and meals were very good. The scenery is varied from forests, to vineyards, cliff tops, cave sites, waterfalls, river valleys, historic castles and manors and the exquisite Rocamadour. Most of the towns are very small, many just a grouping of houses and a church, and amenities like stores, restaurants and washrooms are few and far between except for the final stay each night. We stayed an extra night in Carennac and enjoyed it as the town has some interesting historical sights. There is an option to catch a ride with the baggage carrier to shorten some days as walks over 20 km, especially if it is hot, can be gruelling. Note that there are no bus options through this area of France to shorten the walks.

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Unlike most British walkers, my husband and I had come over from abroad to explore the very first national park in the UK. And what can we say? Our six‑day ramble through the Peak District was nothing short of delightful. The superb organisation by On Foot Holidays team, the wonderfully varied scenery, the extraordinarily friendly locals, and the unexpectedly glorious weather all combined to make our journey absolutely perfect. Our ascent of Kinder Scout, right in the midst of that vast sweep of moorland, was without doubt the crowning moment of the entire walk.

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Walking from Malpica to Finisterre

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Five days walking in remote mountains and productive vineyards of Catalonia with a day’s wine tasting tour. A holiday with superb views, lovely food and drink, and good places to stay.

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Walking holiday on Greek Island. Very well organised with great support, wonderful accommodation and great service at each stage. Routes excellent and maps and guides superb.

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The trek through the Southern Cotswold’s is filled with beauty, tranquil walking, lovely accommodations and friendly people.

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A challenging rewarding walk through rugged beautiful landscapes including cliff top vistas and Mediterranean-like beaches

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Our recent (April) walking tour on the Dordogne with On Foot Holidays was superb: idyllic unspoilt French countryside, wholesome, high quality accommodation, congenial proprietors, excellent weather, and a stellar company that catered to safety, personable prompt communications and timely reliable resources.

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Sunny, 72 (22C), green, and full of visual delights, we were very happy with our April walk through the Dordogne of SW France with On Foot Holidays. We especially loved that we were able to dine each night in our hotel, maison, or B&B. Alexis & Raphael, hosts at Maison Embellie in Gagnac-sur-Cere, are so warm and welcoming—their food and hospitality will be long remembered.

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A.few years ago, we enjoyed an On Foot Holidays visit to Naxos and Amorgos. This year, we planned a trip to another of their Greek island walks, on Andros. Since Naxos was close by, we decided to return as this was one of our favorites of the 18 walks we have done with On Foot. The walks were even better the second time. Knowing the trails, we were able to relax a bit more and spent additional time just sightseeing along the way. We also returned to Hotel Grotta, the upgrade option in Chora, the capital.. It has an excellent location looking over the town, with a very professional and friendly staff. Mama’s breakfast is definitely the finest we have seen in any On Foot recommended hotels. It’s a long time family run hotel, and they also have a family olive press and museum a 15 minute drive away. Nikoletta, who previously managed the hotel, and now oversees the olive business, is the epitome of Greek hospitality - gregarious, funny, very personable, and your instant best friend. Perhaps we’ll return a third time?

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Faultless organization and hgh quality service provision allowed us a seamless trip with a broad range of beautiful walks and chrming accomodation over a limited time span

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Four of us (brother/sister and spouses) in our early 70s teamed up to walk though a classic Mediterranean landscape, from the mountains to the sea. We stayed in a variety of domiciles, from tiny village inns to a 13th century structure, now modern hotel seaside in Denia. We walked in forested valleys and along mountain ridges, each unique day providing conversations with locals and good food. It was an incredible way to immerse ourselves into the both the traditional rural environment and a modern port town.

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On foot holidays did all the thinking and bookings did although work for us so we just had to walk.

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We had great weather, and loved the views of vineyards and rocky hills. Each place we stopped for the night was charming in its own way. The food was really good too.

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Our 6 days of walking along the Cilento coast and in the nearby hills were a total delight. We loved being there in the off season (mid-April); for us, the lack of tourists more than made up for the lack of open restaurants and shops. The walks themselves were lovely, and the people we met along the way incredibly warm and welcoming. One hot afternoon, a couple in a small village where nothing was open brought us two cold beers from their house. Another day, a woman walked down the road to offer us a cup of coffee while we were eating our picnic lunch! Our accommodations and hosts were great, and we ate lots of good food. A day at Paestum at the start of the trip was a wonderful addition, as was an extra day of pure relaxation at the end in Acciaroli.

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It was a self guided hiking holiday over 8 days. The walking was quite tough at times but the scenery was spectacular and I've never seen so many wild flowers. We didn't use the app. but only the maps and notes provided by On Foot. These were excellent and very detailed. Also, the paths were generally well marked so navigation was not a problem. We were given a local contact number and Aznar, the contact, was in touch daily to check everything was OK. One day he had to find an alternative route because of a landslide on the original one, something he managed very efficiently by sending us photos, instructions and a map of the new route.

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I very much enjoyed the walking trip organized by On Food Holidays. Routes, the phone app, hotel bookings, luggage transfers, all were well organized and without problems. The route itself was lovely.

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We were looking for a more remote Greek island experience, removed from the tourist hot spots. We found our answer on Andros, a small and rich destination. The warmth of the locals, the charm of the lodgings, the beauty of the landscape and the richness of the culture combined to make this a fulfilling trip, with huge thanks to On Foot Holidays.

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We did a walking holiday along the Amalfi coast.

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