Christmas & New Year Walking Holidays in the UK
Swap the usual festive routine for winter walks, good company and a few days away in some of Yorkshire’s best walking country.
Large Outdoors runs sociable walking holidays and breaks across Christmas, Twixmas and New Year. Choose Christmas in the North York Moors, a Twixmas break exploring the Moors and coast, New Year in the Yorkshire Dales, or a quieter New Year based in Pickering.
Most people Join Large Outdoors on their own, so you don’t need somebody to come with. You’ll arrive to a friendly group, a Large Outdoors host and a few days where the walking and main arrangements are already taken care of.
Christmas, Twixmas & New Year 2026
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Christmas Walking Holiday – North York Moors
22–27 December 2026 · 5 nights · Cottage
Spend Christmas with a small, sociable group in a cottage in Goathland, with winter walks, meals together and Christmas Day in the North York Moors.
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Twixmas Walking Break – North York Moors & Coast
27–30 December 2026 · 3 nights · Hotel
Escape the bit between Christmas and New Year with a relaxed hotel-based break exploring the North York Moors and Yorkshire coast.
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New Year Walking Break – Yorkshire Dales
29 December 2026–2 January 2027 · 4 nights · Hostel
Our larger New Year gathering, with a choice of guided walks, sociable evenings and a group celebration to welcome in 2027.
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Peaceful New Year Walking Break – North York Moors
30 December 2026–3 January 2027 · 4 nights · Hotel
A smaller, quieter New Year break based in Pickering, with four days of walking and no organised midnight party.
Questions Before You Book?
Not sure whether this walking holiday is right for you? We're always happy to help with questions about the walks, accommodation or joining us on your own.
Email hello@largeoutdoors.com or get in touch through WhatsApp.
Coming on Your Own?
You’ll be in good company.
Most people who book a Large Outdoors trip come on their own, and our Christmas and New Year walking holidays are no different.
There’s no need to worry about arriving as the only person who doesn’t know anyone. Your Large Outdoors host will welcome the group, make introductions and take care of the practical arrangements throughout the trip.
Walking together also makes getting to know people remarkably straightforward. There’s plenty of time to chat during the day, while meals and evenings give everyone a chance to relax together afterwards.
Christmas Walking Holidays for Solo Travellers
Spending Christmas away on your own doesn’t have to mean spending Christmas alone.
Our festive walking holidays are designed around a group experience. You’ll walk together during the day and have people to share meals and evenings with, while still having time and space to yourself.
You don’t need to be single to Join Large Outdoors and these aren’t singles or dating holidays. They’re simply walking holidays that are particularly easy to join when you’re travelling on your own.
Which Festive Walking Break Is Right for You?
For a small-group Christmas:
Choose our Christmas Walking Holiday in Goathland, with meals, winter walking and Christmas Day spent together.
For a bigger and more sociable New Year:
Head to Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales, with a larger group and a choice of Leisurely and Active walks.
For a quieter New Year:
Choose Pickering and our Peaceful New Year Walking Break, limited to eight people with no organised New Year’s Eve party.
Every trip page gives you full details of the walking grade, accommodation, meals, transport and exactly what is included.
Winter Walking, Good Company & Everything Organised
Christmas and New Year can be a great time to get outdoors. The days may be shorter, but winter brings quieter paths, cosy evenings and a very different feel to familiar landscapes.
Your Large Outdoors host takes care of the walks and day-to-day organisation. Routes remain flexible so we can make sensible decisions around winter weather, daylight and ground conditions.
All you need to do is choose the trip that suits you, pack your walking boots and Join Large Outdoors.
Questions Before You Book?
Not sure whether this walking holiday is right for you? We're always happy to help with questions about the walks, accommodation or joining us on your own.
Email hello@largeoutdoors.com or get in touch through WhatsApp.