Multi-Day guided walking holidays

Couples, friends and small groups who want a hassle-free walking break, and clubs or companies planning a group trip.

A fixed price per person covering guiding and arrangements, usually with accommodation and meals included or passed on at cost plus a margin.

• Strong navigation and mountain or hill skills
• Trip planning and budgeting
• Dealing with suppliers such as B&Bs and luggage transfer firms
• First aid and managing group safety

• Package travel rules: selling trips that combine accommodation and guiding may bring you under the UK package travel regulations, so check what applies and whether you need financial protection
• Public liability insurance, plus cover for the terrain and number of days you guide
• Qualifications may be needed for higher or more remote terrain, so check with your insurer
• Deposits and cancellations: be clear on your terms, especially for weather or illness
• Permission from landowners or national parks for regular commercial use of paths

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your insurance, equipment, route research and marketing. These are estimates, so get quotes for cover and suppliers before you commit to a budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how many trips you run, group sizes and your pricing. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and the idea assumes at least around 10 hours a week.

Check whether UK package travel regulations apply to trips combining accommodation and guiding, and whether you need financial protection. Also check public liability cover, qualifications for remote terrain, landowner or national park permission, and your deposit and cancellation terms.