Make sure you select acccommodation that suits your needs on a social level should be as important as where you are going and how strenuous you want the walking to be.

Look at walking holidays and tours that offer a little extra, a good choice of activity and timetables to pick and choose from is harder than you might think. You should be able to tailor your walking itineraries to suit and not be route marched every day on a set timtable that doesn’t take into account various abilities. You should be able to find a walking holiday where you can do as little or as much as you please joining in as and when it suits you (you are on holiday after all!)

Some holidays can be arranged to suit so you can book your own flights, transfers or car hire and only book accommodation and activities. Avoid weekend flights as prices generally soar – some companies offer walking holidays on an arrive anyday – depart anyday basis allowing you to fit the trip around your plans and the cheapest flights.