Five new guided trails in the UK and Europe - walking with a small group in a sociable and friendly atmosphere and accompanied by an experienced leader - have been introduced into HF Holidays' walking programme for 2014.

For example, head to Scotland and enjoy a walk through remote terrain along the most northerly section of the Cape Wrath Classic route - a 55-mile stretch from Cape Wrath to the west coast fishing village of Lochinver - taking in an amazing wilderness and a range of wildlife such as eagles, red deer, divers and gannets.

Other highlights of the holiday include walking along Sandwood Bay, ascending the dramatic pointed summit of Ben Stack, viewing the Great Stack of Handa from a chartered boat and visiting the bird reserve on Handa Island as well as seeing the highest waterfall in the country - Eas a Chual Aluinn - and walking through the wild scenery beneath Suilven.

Available on selected dates, the cost is £825 per person, twin-share, inclusive of return transfers from Inverness airport or rail station, seven nights' full board hotel accommodation, all transport on walking days and the services of an HF Holidays' guide.

Also new for next year is the Mont Aiguille Trail in France - with the route starting in the medieval town of Die at the southern end of the Vercors massif and ascending to the Hauts Plateaux overlooking the huge limestone tower of Mont Aiguille.  Highlights include one of the country's wildest natural reserves - home to a diversity of flora, fauna and bird life - along with limestone gorges and cliffs and Alpine meadows.

Available on selected dates, the cost is £1050 per person, land-only or £1275 inclusive of rail travel from London to Grenoble.  These twin-share prices also include transfers from Grenoble, seven nights' full-board hotel, all transport on walking days, luggage transfers between hotels and the services of a local, English speaking mountain guide.

Other new trails for 2014 include short break options walking the Ardudwy Way in Wales, plus the Herdwick Trail and the Two Passes Trail in the Lake District.

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Editor's notes:

• Celebrating its centenary in 2013 (founded in 1913), HF Holidays is a co-operative society arranging walking, outdoor and leisure activity holidays for 50,000 people each year (for non-members, a £5 associate fee is payable per holiday).
• Options range from guided walking breaks in Britain to challenging ascents Worldwide.  The leisure activities range includes art, music, literature and mind-and-body holidays.
• HF Holidays is the recommended walking holiday partner of the Ramblers, Britain's walking charity (ramblers.org.uk), and supports the work of the Ramblers through membership initiatives and charitable donations.
• HF Holidays has 19 Country Houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays' walks leaders are passionate about walking and keen to share their experience with guests (after passing a rigorous selection course).
•  HF Holidays is committed to Responsible Tourism, contributing to environmental projects around the UK - such as footpath maintenance - through its Pathways Fund and supporting local Air Ambulance and Mountain Rescue teams as well as charities in Kenya and South Africa.
• Voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010, 2011 and 2012, with a 2012 satisfaction score of 98 per cent.  Also Best Large Short Break Operator 2011 and 2012.
• In recent research carried out by Which?, HF Holidays achieved Recommended Provider Status for the second successive year.
• HF Holidays is a member of ABTOT and is ATOL protected.

For further information please contact:
Harriet Holland
Tel: +44 (0)20 8732 1236
Email: harrietholland@hfholidays.co.uk