The UK's leading walking and outdoor holiday specialist, HF Holidays, has unveiled its collection of Group holidays for 2018 including NEW Group Organiser European Familiarisation Trips.

Holidaymakers can experience a European Guided Walking break and build their knowledge to help promote a future holiday for their group. Whether it's a relaxing break with the family or an unforgettable weekend away with friends, HF Holidays offers something for everyone with a fantastic selection of group holidays in top destinations across Europe.

For gorgeous countryside, sparkling seas and plenty of culture, look no further than a trip to Croatia or Greece. Classic destinations include Spain and Portugal, which both offer guaranteed sunshine, catering to guests of all ages and interest and a fantastic choice of things to see and do. Stay at a host of well-appointed partner hotels, selected to combine comfort, service and easy access to holiday programmes.

New for 2018 is a Guided Walking Holiday to Roses, Catalonia. Explore the north eastern corner of Spain, and take in Catalonia's countless attractions, from the famous Cadaques to Collioure trail around the beautiful Cap de Creus peninsula to the stunning green volcanoes of La Garrotxa. Based in the magnificent Bay of Roses, this holiday allows guests to enjoy wonderful Catalan cuisine, wines and their proud cultural heritage, whilst experiencing the wonderful variety of walks on offer in the region.

Group price: From £902pp* for a 7-night stay on a half board basis. Includes a choice of walks each day and all transport to and from walks.

HF Holidays also offers Group holidays to 18 spectacular country houses in the UK. Guests will be spoilt for choice as they explore some of the best walking areas in the country together. Experience a trip like no other on a spectacular Guided Walking break at Derwentwater in the Lake District – recently praised for its beauty, farming and the inspiration provided to artists and writers, earning it a Unesco World Heritage status.

The gentle beauty of Derwentwater's lake makes it the perfect place to chill out at the end of a week at work, with it being known as the 'Queen of the Lakes'. Immerse yourself in the picture-postcard valleys and towering mountains, with stunning panoramas around every corner. Set against these inspiring surroundings and with the lake right on its doorstep, Derwent Bank offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation for guests, with fun evening activities like quizzes and live music.

Group price: 3-nights guided walking from £229pp**. Price includes accommodation, all transport to and from the walks and the services of guided walking leaders.

Places are limited on these holidays so book now to avoid disappointment. For more information on HF Holidays, please visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558.

*group price without flights. Min group size 8 adults, Group discount of 5% has been applied

** group price based on minimum 10 adults. 1 x free place also available for every 15 paying adults

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Notes to Editor:

• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society that has been organising outdoor holidays for over 100 years.
• HF Holidays has 18 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Feefo Gold Service Award in 2017, Which? Recommended Provider status for four successive years 2012 - 2015; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected. 
• HF Holidays is the only UK holiday provider to hold a Gluten-Free Accreditation from Coeliac UK with all 18 of its country houses officially holding this GF accreditation.
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