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The Upland Escapes Independent Formula

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Travel the way that suits you best using the Upland Escapes unique and highly flexible formula. The components of our independent holidays provide the framework upon which you can tailor your own trip to you and your party’s specific requirements. Do what you want, when you want, confident that you have the necessary information at your fingertips to make the right choices, and in the knowledge that we are right there to help if you want. True independence and completely flexible walking holidays. It’s inspired!

 

 

 

FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE

  • Choose what you want to do each day - there’s no fixed itinerary.
  • Walk as much or as little as you like to suit how you feel each day.
  • A wide selection of self-guided walks to suit all abilities.
  • Reach less accessible areas in the company of your Upland Manager.
  • Plenty of suggestions for other activities if you don’t want to walk.
  • Something for everyone - perfect for families and groups of friends.
  • Children of all ages welcome and excellent discounts available.
  • Travel with your choice of companions.
  • Travel on whichever day of the week you like.
  • Choose your length of stay (min 3 nights) - 7 nights recommended.
  • Extend your car hire and explore further afield.
  • Travel whenever you like - a choice of year round destinations.
  • No risk of holiday cancellation due to low booking numbers.
  • A permanent base in an authentic, upland village, town or hamlet.
  • Only pack and unpack once. Relax properly into your stay.
  • Your own car for maximum flexibility - come and go as you please.
  • Free vehicle upgrades for parties of 4 or more.
  • Daily breakfast - start the day on a full stomach.
  • Daily packed lunch - no need to plan ahead. Just pick up and go.
  • Dinner at leisure - try all the local restaurants and specialties.
  • Access to 24-hour local assistance from Upland Escapes.
  • A meticulously researched handbook with info on the local area.
  • Scenic beauty and traditional lifestyles everywhere.
  • Take advantage of low-cost airlines - choose your own flights.
  • Contribute to the local area without altering it.
  • Help support the local economy to preserve the local heritage.
  • Travel by train to any of our destinations in mainland Europe


Hotel Room - Link to accomodation

Accommodation:

Single centre accommodation including breakfast, in charming and characterful properties, in traditional villages and small towns set in the heart of the mountains
Link to Car Hire

Car Hire:

Your own carbon-neutral car for maximum mobility and minimum environmental impact.
Link to information about the Upland Escapes handbook

Upland Handbook:

Your key to the local area, full of self-guided walks, information on the village and local area, restaurant suggestions and ideas for a lazy day.
Upland Manager - Link to information about the upland manager

Upland Manager:

A fully trained and indispensable local Manager, to provide in-depth local knowledge, up-to-date walking advice and 24 hour, on-the-spot assistance if required.
Link to details about walking

Walking:

A stunning selection of short, medium and long self-guided walks, plus superb organised walks, in the company of your Upland Manager, to less accessible areas.

Link to information about the meals provided

Food & Drink:

Daily breakfast and a delicious and varied daily packed lunch created from the freshest local ingredients.
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