WALKING HOLIDAYS WITH THE PRIMAL EDGE
Guided walking and hiking holidays
Five days on foot. Four nights under canvas. An adventure you’ll be part of every step of the way.
Carry your camp, explore remarkable landscapes and share the journey with a small group. With Tom and Dan guiding you and equipment supplied if needed, discover the satisfaction of travelling with what you need on your back.
- Five walking days
- Four camping nights
- Maximum eight guests
- Guided by Tom and Dan
- Equipment supplied if needed
Choose your next adventure
Explore our proposed 2027 departures. Register your interest and we’ll talk through the route, preparation and practical details with you before booking opens.
Photo: User:Sp00n · CC BY 3.0 · Resized for web Bob Graham Round
A demanding mountain expedition across the Lake District’s 42-summit Bob Graham route, beginning and ending in Keswick.
- Provisional dates:
- 10–14 May 2027
- Length:
- Five days, four nights
- Proposed price:
- £995 per person
Photo: Tony Vickers · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized for web Cumbria Way
Walk from Ulverston to Carlisle through the Lake District, following a changing landscape of valleys, lakes and upland paths.
- Provisional dates:
- 7–11 June 2027
- Length:
- Five days, four nights
- Proposed price:
- £995 per person
Photo: L J Cunningham · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized for web Dales Way
Follow rivers, cross farmland and walk between villages on a continuous journey from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere.
- Provisional dates:
- 19–23 July 2027
- Length:
- Five days, four nights
- Proposed price:
- £995 per person
Photo: Tim A Lee · Public domain · Resized for web St Cuthbert’s Way
Journey from Melrose to Holy Island through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland, with a finish shaped by the tides.
- Provisional dates:
- 6–10 September 2027
- Length:
- Five days, four nights
- Proposed price:
- £995 per person
A journey you carry with you
Pack up camp. Shoulder your rucksack. Set off into another day outdoors.
These holidays are about moving through the landscape, learning along the way and enjoying the simple rhythm of walking, eating and sleeping under canvas.
You’ll carry your equipment between overnight stops, with Tom and Dan helping you prepare, find your way and make yourself at home outdoors.
The equipment and support to get you started
We’ll help you choose your kit, pack your rucksack and keep unnecessary weight down. Personal clothing and footwear will be covered in your preparation information.
You’ll carry your own equipment and food, with shared group equipment distributed appropriately. Pack weight depends on your kit, food, water and personal requirements.
We can supply
- Rucksack
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Shared cooking equipment
Camping
Overnight locations are being arranged, with organised campsites where appropriate. We’ll confirm camping arrangements before you book. Planned campsite fees are included in the proposed holiday price.
Food
- Included: breakfasts and evening camp meals.
- Bring: lunches and snacks.
- To confirm: resupply opportunities, pub meals and any extra costs.
Please discuss dietary requirements with us before booking.
Your guides
Walk with Tom and Dan
From preparing your equipment to settling into camp, Tom and Dan will guide the journey and help you get involved.
With a maximum of eight guests, there is time for practical support, questions and shared experience along the way.
Start preparing for your adventure
Build towards the strength, stamina and everyday habits your trip will ask of you with Adventure Fit, our developing online preparation programme.
You can register interest for a trip with us, another company or independently planned. Adventure Fit is separate and is not included in the proposed holiday price.
Questions you might have
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Guests are welcome to join independently. With a maximum of eight guests and both Tom and Dan guiding, there is time to get to know the group.
Do I need previous camping experience?
Not necessarily. Camping experience and walking fitness are different things. You can be new to camping and we’ll help you get involved, but you may still need considerable walking experience for a particular route.
How fit do I need to be?
Each route asks for sustained walking over five consecutive days while carrying camping equipment. Tell us about your recent walking and we’ll talk it through honestly before booking opens.
Will I carry my own equipment?
Yes. You’ll carry your own kit and food, and an appropriate share of the group equipment. We’ll help you pack without unnecessary weight.
What equipment can you supply?
Rucksacks and the camping essentials listed above can be supplied if needed. We’ll talk through personal clothing and footwear with you before the trip.
What food is included?
Breakfasts and evening camp meals are included; bring lunches and snacks. Tell us about dietary requirements before booking. Any pub meals or resupply options and costs will be confirmed separately.
Where will we camp?
Overnight locations are still being arranged. You’ll receive the camping details before you book; planned campsite fees are included in the proposed price.
How do we get back to our vehicles?
Bob Graham Round returns to Keswick. For the linear routes, we’ll confirm how to connect the start and finish and any transfer costs before booking.
What happens if conditions change?
The full named route is the intended itinerary. Weather, conditions and group circumstances may require changes, and Tom and Dan will make the decisions that suit the group on the day.
Are dates and prices confirmed?
No. Dates are provisional and the price of £995 per person is proposed. Registering interest means we can talk through the details with you before booking opens.
What happens after I register interest?
Tom or Dan will get in touch to discuss your walking experience, preparation and the practical arrangements. Registering interest creates no booking and requires no payment.
Can you help me prepare physically?
You can register interest in Adventure Fit, our separate online preparation offer. It is not included in the holiday price.
Explore Adventure FitTell us which adventure interests you
Register your interest and we’ll talk through the route, your experience and the practical details. No payment is required.
Registering interest does not commit you to booking.
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