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Kofi the Beagle’s Amazing Lake District Adventure

By Hayley Finn Fans of my previous work will know I usually walk with my wife and, last year, also my parents-in-law. This year, I have chosen one of Mickledore’s most challenging walks: the Inn Way to the Lake District, a circular route around the entire national park that includes 42 traditional Lakeland inns and…

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Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with my Mum

By Shelley Watson This year I fancied something different. I have previously walked the Cotswold Way and Dales High Way so this time I was drawn to a walk by the sea. I therefore chose to walk the second half of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Marloes to St Dogmaels. After my friend Hana sadly…

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A tale of two halves on the Cleveland Way

By Sarah Hodgson After walking the Northumberland Coast Path last Summer, and thoroughly enjoying it, we had high expectations for our chosen 2024 walk, the Cleveland Way. With over 40 routes to choose from we really were spoilt for choice – everything from Lake District hills, rolling Yorkshire countryside, Scottish Glens and sunny coastal paths….

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CEO explores the Cleveland Way

By Ashley Toft – CEO KE Adventure and Mickledore Travel Why the Cleveland Way, and why in April? Our kids have (almost!) left home, so my wife Louise and I thought we’d take the opportunity to visit a part of the UK that we don’t know at all well, and test our walking fitness over…

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7 Pembrokeshire Coast Path Locations You Should Know About

By Mark Wright Walking the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a magnificent adventure. Stretching 186 miles from Amroth to St Dogmaels this stunning coastline showcases some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK. The path journeys over dramatic cliffs, along secluded beaches, and through lush green landscapes, rewarding walkers with ever-changing views of the sea…

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Top 6 Highlights of the South Downs Way National Trail

By Mark Wright The South Downs Way traverses over 100 miles of stunning English countryside, taking walkers on a journey through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. Stretching from the historic city of Winchester in Hampshire to the coastal town of Eastbourne in East Sussex, the trail winds its way along ancient…

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Quality time in the Cotswold countryside

By Gill Atkinson Last September I was delighted to be given the opportunity to walk the Cotswold Round as my Mickledore familiarisation trip. Living in the Lake District I’m certainly very lucky to be able to run and walk in our beautiful mountains, but I was very happy to have the opportunity to head south…

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Top 8 Highlights of the Thames Path Walk

By Mark Wright I have been lucky enough to enjoy two amazing walking holidays on the Thames Path. During the heatwave of 2022 my daughter Ebony and I walked the 59 miles from Oxford to Marlow, and the following summer we returned to continue our journey with a 58 mile walk to Westminster. In my…

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Walking England’s Longest National Trail

By Mark Wright The South West Coast Path boasts some of the best coastal walking in Europe. Pretty fishing villages, rocky headlands, lively resorts, woodland estuaries and golden surf-washed beaches combine to create a picture perfect walking holiday. The Devon, Cornwall and Dorset coastline is rich with wildlife, seabirds and wildflowers, and hopefully when you’re…

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Specialists in delivering group holidays

By Mark Wright We welcome group bookings at Mickledore. So much so, we’ve become something of a specialist at it. In fact we’ve been expertly delivering bespoke holidays to parties for over 25 years now. For walking parties up to and including 6 people, we recommend you book in the normal way, and your holiday…

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