Footloose Europe...
is a small, independent Tour Operator, offering a wide range of hiking and walking tours throughout Great Britain, Ireland, Continental Europe and beyond. Because we are small and because we are specialised, we can give you that extra special care and attention that bigger, more general Holiday Companies don't have the time for.
Footloose Europe is part of Footloose Travel - still small, still specialised, but covering other parts of the world.
We are completely flexible and offer a comprehensive service for all your needs visiting Great Britain, Ireland, Continental Europe and elsewhere.
Whether you want to join an established group, create your own group tour or have a Custom Designed tour for you and your friends, Footloose will always be happy to prepare a proposal for you, without any obligation of course! So, what are you witing for? Happy Clicking!
HIKING BRITAIN
We operate high quality walking / hiking holidays of all kinds in England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland. These can be Escorted or Self Guided Hiking / Trekking / Rambling Holidays, using accommodation of any type, from luxury to basic!
HIKING EUROPE
Hiking holidays in the beautiful Austrian Alps! Choose from our selection of great Hiking Trips in France. Wonderful hiking in Italy's Dolomites, the Brenta Dolomites, Basilicata, the Cinque Terre and the Altopiano di Pine. Hiking in Liechtenstein. Hiking in Slovenia. Hiking in Spain. Choose from our selection of great Hiking Trips to Switzerland!
HIKING REST OF WORLD
Not Europe, but similar holidays in North and South America.
Hiking Grades:
All the walks / hikes are designed with 5 different grades of difficulty in mind, Grade 1 being the hardest and Grade 5 the easiest.
The distances and ascents may be modified, according to the abilities and wishes of the party but will generally be as follows :-
Grade 1 : Up to 5,000 feet of ascent/descent, on rough, sometimes rugged terrain, with the possibility of some scrambling and fixed rope work. Distances up to 20 miles.
Grade 2 : Up to 3,000 feet of ascent/descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain may be steeply inclined and rough underfoot, with loose rock at times. Distances 10-15 miles.
Grade 3 : Up to 1,500 feet of ascent/descent, on way marked paths, Terrain may be steeply inclined and rough underfoot, with some loose rock. Distances usually up to about 8 miles.
Grade 4 : Up to 750 feet of ascent/descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain generally gently undulating but with occasional slightly steeper ascents. Distances usually between 3 - 6 miles.
Grade 5 : Leisurely Walks on flat or slightly undulating terrain, on good surfaces. Distance up to 3 miles.
NOTE : On all our Walking /Hiking Trips there is no obligation for anyone to walk/hike every day - you make a day off whenever you wish!
