Two of the favourite names in walking holidays, Ramblers Walking Holidays and Adagio have come together under the new brand ‘Ramble Worldwide’ (01707 331 133, www.rambleworldwide.co.uk) with a fresh new look brochure and website to more accurately redefine the breadth and depth of their extensive portfolios and make it easier for customers to find the perfect holiday.

Presenting over 300 journeys across six continents, the new 147-page Ramble Worldwide brochure features highlights of the portfolio with the website capturing the full scope of the tours, detailing carefully compiled itineraries and captivating experiences, which have been designed and graded to suit varying levels of fitness and ability.

Divided into four distinct collections – Classic, Discover, Adagio & Self-Guided – to make it easier for customers to help identify the holiday that’s right for them, the holidays range from 3-night short breaks by beautiful Buttermere in the Lake District, to 25 days exploring New Zealand and other worldwide journeys, as well as including a selection of ‘Cruise & Walk’ holidays.

Kevin O’Regan, Managing Director commented: ‘Our new brand ‘Ramble Worldwide’ highlights the exciting journey that we are taking to discover new horizons and share our passion for discovering the beauty of the world on foot.  Our new brochure and website give customers the opportunity to share in that journey.

‘Building on our heritage of delivering unforgettable walking adventures across the globe and appreciating that ‘Ramble’ means different things to different people, the aim is to reflect this through our wide-ranging selection of holidays - from gentle strolls, national trails, and worldwide journeys to snowshoeing adventures and ending a day’s walk at a vineyard sampling local wines.

‘And as a company committed to a wholly charitable ethos, there is also the added satisfaction for customers to know they are helping to give something back when booking with Ramble Worldwide as our profits are channelled back to our Charitable Trust who, since 2000, have invested £5 million into preserving the great outdoors and helping to make it more accessible to others.’

Showcasing over 40 new holidays, the Ramble Worldwide Collections comprise:

CLASSIC
Featuring Iconic trails and lesser-known paths through breathtaking landscapes, the Classic Collection offers a wide range of expertly guided tours through epic scenery along popular and hidden paths, National Trails that showcase the beauty of the land and ancient pilgrim routes enshrined in history.  With over 125 holidays to choose from, options include following in Roman footsteps along the Hadrian’s Wall long-distance trail, hiking through stunning alpine vistas dotted with spring flowers in Austria’s Maria Alm, walking on Pyrenean trails in lush green valleys surrounded by Picos de Europa’s limestone peaks, as well as following some of Europe’s incredible coastlines, such as Portugal’s Wild Atlantic Coast.

New tours for 2024 include high alpine walks in The Trentino Highlands, the Camino de Santiago – The Portuguese Way, ancient trails on the Greek Islands of Lesvos & Chios and sampling 4 long distance trails in one holiday:

UK Exploring the Welsh Marches (Grade 5, moderate) - New for 2024

Where the hills of Wales meet the lowlands of Herefordshire, the Welsh Marches are a true border country, full of hills, valleys, castles and characterful towns and villages with a rich and fascinating history. 50 years on from the release of Mike Oldfield’s haunting ‘Hergest Ridge’ in September 1974, escape to the landscapes that inspired his second album and walk the best sections of Offa’s Dyke, the Mortimer Trail, the Herefordshire Trail and the Arrow Valley Trail.

5 nights from £869pp including three-star hotel accommodation on a half board basis, local transport and services of a dedicated tour leader.   Departs 2 June, 28 July and 1 September 2024.

DISCOVER
Following meticulously created itineraries, the Discover Collection delves deep into the culture in inspiring destinations all over the globe, exploring a fascinating mix of heritage, cuisine, wine, wildlife, nature and history on guided walks. Covering a plethora of interests, the collection ranges from bucket-list destinations such as Japan and New Zealand, wintery mountain getaways on snow shoes, food and wine tours on Tapas Trails and in The Wine Villages of Alsace, to city escapes in the UK and Europe, and Cruise & Walk adventures such as A Taste of Norway

New 2024 tours include snowshoeing in the Trentino Winter Wonderland, Wine & Walking in La Rioja, shorter city getaways to Dresden, Riga and Valencia and far-flung journeys to Kolkata, Darjeeling & Bhutan and Mexico as well as some of the world’s most precious and spectacular wildlife:

AMERICAS Equador & Galapagos Islands (Grade 4, moderate) New for 2024

Cover a diverse journey through mountainous volcanic areas, beautifully preserved colonial cities and an assortment of Galapagos islands.  Starting in the Andes at Quito, the most charismatic of capitals, and heading south to the beautifully crafted 16th century historic city of Cuenca, the itinerary covers an amazing array of activities.  From walking under the magnificent snow clad Chimorazo, the mountain which officially dethroned Everest as the highest point on earth, to taking the “Devil’s Nose” train down the rocky slopes of the Andes - a true marvel of engineering, the experiences are breathtaking.  Following a hike on high-altitude trails through the evergreen cloud forests and watery lake landscape of Cajas National Park, the trip concludes on a true wildlife high in the extraordinary Galapagos Islands.   A pristine marine reserve showcasing some of the world’s richest bio diverse flora and fauna, the remaining days are spent with an expert naturalist guide, island hopping between Santa Cruz, Floreana, and Isabela islands, discovering first-hand the fantastic creatures previously recounted in Darwin’s evolutionary voyage.

11 nights from £6,890pp including return flights, half board accommodation, local and specialist wildlife guides and local transport.   Departs 6 May, 7 October 2024.

ADAGIO
For the perfect immersive blend of culture, guided walking and sightseeing at a leisurely pace, the Adagio Collection features shorter walks with plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and hand-picked quality hotels that perfectly complement each destination.  With an emphasis on enjoying the company, delicious local cuisine and wine, the holiday titles perfectly reflect the more relaxed and immersive nature of these trips – The Lazy Alps, Hidden Gems of Andalucia, Cezanne’s Provence, Gardens of the Channel Islands.

New 2024 tours include exploring some of the finest of North Devons Gardens, a sun-kissed escape on Kissamos – A Cretan Delight, strolling along stretches of The Coast of Catalonia and dining out on numerous gourmet delights with Tastes of Northern Portugal and Galicia and along wine trails such as:

ITALY Italy’s Prosecco Hills (Grade 1, gentle) New for 2024

Wander through the ‘Prosecco’ hills, an undulating landscape of ‘ciglioni’ (small terraced vineyards), hill ridges, medieval villages and ancient hamlets, in the province of Treviso in the Veneto south of the Dolomites. Getting a taste for the vines and how this captivating area gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2019.  Based in the hillside town of Conegliano, renowned for its rich tradition of Prosecco production and cantines (wine cellars), start the week with a guided introduction to its historic centre and commanding 12th century castle followed by a vineyard tour, wine tasting and dinner at a local vineyard.   Stroll along sections of the 47km long Prosecco Road, created in 1966 as Italy’s first wine road, with a local guide trying the renowned Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene over lunch in a vineyard along the way.  Immersed in history, visit the neighbouring towns of Pieve di Soligo, Follina and Cison di Valmarino including one of Europe’s oldest castles ‘Castel Brando,’ dramatically nestled amidst the dolomite limestone cliffs, and the 16th-century watermill Molinetto della Croda.  Soak up the scenery on the train to Treviso to explore its maze of frescoed squares, alleys and waterways and revel in expansive countryside vistas from Asolo, a medieval town at the foothills of the Dolomites. Considered to be one of the most beautiful in Italy for its breathtaking views, Asolo has been coined ‘The City of One Hundred Horizons’.

7 nights from £2,199pp including return flights, airport transfers, 4 star B&B accommodation, six dinners , two lunches, all local transport, local guide in Conegliano, Treviso, and on the Prosecco Road, wine tour and tasting.  Departs 24 April, 5 June, 11 September and 2 October 2024.

SELF-GUIDED
Drawn from its wealth of experience, Ramble Worldwide’s ‘designed by us, led by you’ expertly tailored independent walking holidays offer a seamless, stress-free experience at ‘your own pace’ with all the accommodation, route planning and baggage handling organised in advance.