Springtime special events & festivals across Europe

St Patrick’s Day (17 March)
Delve into Irish culture and hospitality during this popular time of year before making your way on less crowded trails on the Wicklow Way.

Easter (late March or early April)
Witness celebrations and processions in the streets of Italy and Spain.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London (May)
View one of London's most popular and largest flower shows. Combine your UK visit with a stopover in the iconic city of Chelsea.

Madeira Flower Festival (May)
Experience the beauty of nature, especially during the Flower Festival in spring which features beautiful displays of tropical blooms. The event is well-known for its Sunday parade, featuring hundreds of dancers and grand floral floats marching through the main streets of Funchal, the capital of Madeira.

Isle of Wight Walking Festival (mid-May)
The weeklong festival is one of England’s longest running walking festivals which takes place on the Isle of Wight every May - one of the driest months of the year. Witness meadows of stunning wildflowers including yellow primroses and cowslips, bluebells and green-winged orchids as well as native and migratory birds, such as swallows, cuckoos, nightingales and blackcaps.

Responsible travel with Walkers' Britain

Walkers' Britain is committed to responsible travel and true sustainability. We take travellers to many countries which are home to challenging wilderness, rich biodiversity, and fragile environments. It is the travel choices we make while visiting these environments that reduce the negative impact. This is the essence of responsible and sustainable travel - something we take very seriously. Learn more about our commitment to travelling responsibly.

Trip gradings explained

1. Introductory
These trips involve walking for four to five hours per day or cycling for 15-50 km per day at a slow but steady pace. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.

Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise (either road cycling or jogging), three times a week for three months leading up to your trip.

2. Introductory To Moderate
These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity but including several moderate stages.

Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise (road cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip.

3. Moderate
These trips involve walking for up to six hours per day or cycling for up to 65 km per day, at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.

Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise (road cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trip.

4. Moderate To Challenging
This trip grading involves a combination of what is described in our MODERATE and CHALLENGING levels. The emphasis is on moderate activity but including several challenging stages.

Suggested preparation: 1 hour of aerobic type exercise five times a week for three to six months leading up to your trip. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling.

5. Challenging
These trips involve walking up to nine hours per day in mountainous terrain with steep ascents and descents, pass crossing & alpine weather conditions, or cycling for up to 80 km per day over undulating terrain, with some steep and sustained hills. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8 kg and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions.

Suggested preparation: 1 hour of aerobic type exercise five times a week for three to six months leading up to your trip. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling.