Short Breaks

When you need a get away but time is limited, a short break can be just the tonic. 

We've carefully selected some beautiful walks and rides across the UK that can be enjoyed over a long weekend or a 3-4 night stay. 

A hot spring in your step – Bath Walking Short Break

Take a self guided walking tour through the historic city of Bath. Explore the elegant terraces, parades, crescents and squares that make this one of Britain’s finest Georgian cities.      

Down your way - Wiltshire Walking Short Break

Enjoy a self guided walking break in Wiltshire and explore the interesting old market towns. Visit the town of Marlborough nestled in the folds of the Wiltshire Downs, where the valleys of the River Kennet...

Mystery and History – Cornwall Walking Short Break

This self led walking break will take you on a journey along one of Cornwall’s best coastal paths with wonderful sea views across Mounts Bay. Discover the mystery and history behind the rugged cliffs, sheltered...

Cornish Contrasts – Cornwall Cycling Short Break

Based in the small characterful town of Helston, this two to four night self guided cycling break covers a wide range of Cornish coastline from long sandy beaches and rocky coves to dramatic cliffs and creeks...

Wanders of the Wolds - Cotswold Walking Short Break

Enjoy a self-guided walking break to explore some of the most popular destinations in the Cotswolds. Wander through pleasant and picturesque villages, with plenty of tea shops to stop at, should you get thirsty.  ...

The Wonderful Way - Cheltenham Walking Short Break

Take a self-guided walking short break in Cheltenham. The elegant spa town of Cheltenham is a lively and pleasant base for your short break. Although it has a town centre bustling with culture, you can...

Wheeling on the Wolds - Cotswold Cycling Short Break

Take a self guided cycling short break in the Cotswolds. The pleasant cycle routes allows you to visit honey coloured Cotswold stone villages, the picturesque towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Northleach as well as taking in the...

This Boot is Made for Walking - Lake District Walking Short Break

Enjoy a self-guided walking short break in the Lake District. From the craggy flanks of the mountains Scafell Pike, Harter Fell and Whinn Rigg down through the woods to green pastures and beautiful lakes, this...

Go with the Flow - Tewkesbury & Severn Vale Walking Short Break

The historic, riverside town of Tewkesbury is the setting for this self guided walking short break. Tucked away in the Gloucestershire countryside, Tewkesbury is full of long narrow alleys and streets that take you on...

Voyages Through The Vale - Gloucestershire Cycling Short Break

Based in Tewkesbury you can explore the Georgian and Tudor streets of the town and the local area on this self guided cycling break in Gloucestershire. The cycle routes allow you to explore the banks of...

Bikes, Boats and Birds, a Gloucestershire Cycling Short Break

Enjoy a self guided cycling short break in Gloucestershire. Based in the village of Slimbridge, home of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre, you can cycle to the ancient battlements of Berkley Castle past the half-timbered cottages...

What you will - South Warwickshire and Shakespeare Country Cycling Short Break

Based in the village of Micketon, outside the town of Stratford-upon-Avon. On this self guided cycling short break through the home of William Shakespeare you cycle through the villages of Broadway and Chipping Campden as well...

Norway, Alta – The City of the Northern Lights

Experience a winter wonderland tour in Norway with its wild nature and the beautiful Northern Lights. This exciting tour combines adrenaline fuelled activities with delicious food using local ingredients prepared by award winning chefs -...

Lake Walking in the Salzkammergut, Austria 5 Day Break

This is most beautiful country of all time an old folk song claims and you can experience this  on our self guided walking tour in the Salzkammergut, Austria.  This tour combines pleasant walking with culture...

The Romantic Road

Known as one of the Great British Drives, The Romantic Road takes you on a drive through quintessentially English countryside, starting in Cheltenham.The Romantic Road allows you to explore the quintessentially British countryside on four...

Cotswold Bike Hike - Extended

Cotswold Bike Hike, a cycling and walking holiday in The Cotswolds - Englands largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This holiday lets you see the very best of this area. Visit quintessentially English villages, built...

Edgbaston Village Foodie City Break

This two night short break includes a two night stay with breakfast at one of the Village’s boutique hotels, an 8-course tasting dinner menu with paired wines at Simpson’s and a unique wine tasting experience...

Gardens of the Cotswolds Driving Tour

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, typified by green rolling hills or ‘wolds’, honey-stone buildings and a picturesque idyll. Nestled in the many valleys are some of the...

Gardens of the North Cotswolds Driving Tour

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, typified by green rolling hills or ‘wolds’, honey-stone buildings and a picturesque idyll. Nestled in the many valleys are some of the...

Gardens of the South Cotswolds Driving Tour

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England, typified by green rolling hills or ‘wolds’, honey-stone buildings and a picturesque idyll. Nestled in the many valleys are some of the...

Lapland Tour - Nellim

Experience the ultimate winter wonderland with snow mobiling and dog sledding in Nellim, Lapland with Compass Holidays.

Malmesbury Rides

Based in Malmesbury this cycling short break has up to three circular rides taking you into the countryside of Wiltshire and to the Cotswold Water Park, the United Kingdom's largest marl lake system. You also...