WELCOME TO THE WALKING PARTY

My guided walking holidays in France, Spain, Italy, England, Georgia, Slovenia and Kenya are different.  Not only are they gentle ambles, which means slow walking in order to observe and chatter, through inspiring and timeless landscapes; each one is an opportunity to get fully acquainted with a region through its food, wine, nature, local characters and heritage. Led by me, your host James, my holidays are suitable for keen and reluctant walkers alike. All my itineraries are carefully crafted to let you experience traditional life at ground level and immerse you in stunning, natural environments.  I accompany all weeks and only offer certain weeks in the year for each itinerary as this is a passion of mine and I cannot be in two places at the same time!

The prices for all these itineraries are all inclusive and are in EUROS and not in pounds sterling. It is important to note this as at first glance it can be misleading!  The only thing you need to add is the airfare to and from the destination.  We pride ourselves on our generosity and feel that everyone who comes walking with us feels they have had amazing good value for money.  There are no situations where you have to work out who ate and drank what and how much you need to pay more.

Other than walking I also arrange family parties or private parties that can involve as much, if any, walking as you wish.  These involve canoeing, picnics, wine tastings, riding, swimming, cycling and the fun of being at the table for good food and fine wine and chatter.  They revolve around a particular place of stay of character and authenticity like a private chateau in the Dordogne or a beautiful mill house on the Célé river.  Whichever you choose, my aim is to make it a memory to cherish all your life.

SELECTION OF TRIPS

The Slovenia Party

9 days

Slovenia is our new itinerary full of beautiful mountains, waterfalls and rivers and including one of the best...

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The Catalunya Party

8 Days

Our Spring trip to Catalunya remains a firm favourite and always books up early. A compelling mixture of...

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The Truffle Hop

5 Days

A fantastic foody five days in south west France in winter! Spend the days seeking out the pungent...

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The Fairytale France Party Quercy Dordogne

7 days

Fairytale chateaux, medieval Rocamadour and stunning landscape plus the enjoyment of eating the first strawberries of the year...

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The Georgia Svaneti Party

10 days

Our most exotic and toughest itinerary! Georgia is the link between Europe and Asia yet her culture is...

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The Georgia Tusheti Party

days

This ten day trip takes you into one of the remotest regions of Georgia. The hills are rugged....

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MEET YOUR HOST

James Walking Party

JAMES

With backgrounds in the travel industry and shared passions for culture, gastronomy and nature, James Tamlyn set up The Walking Party in 1996 to provide guided walking holidays. The company is run from James' 18th-century farmhouse in southwest France.

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Amazing scrumptious picnics, spoilt rotten every day. Many surprises for me… Nothing was too much trouble.

celebrity chef - Mary Berry

A dripping, icy cold bottle of champagne magically conjured up from a woodland spring; fields of wheat, wild orchids and poppies; markets of mouth-watering fruits, vegetables and cheeses; laughing at our guide’s impersonation of Dud and Pete; the magnificent topiaried gardens of Marqueyssac – these are but a few of the many memorable moments of our eight-day guided walking holiday in the Dordogne Quercy, France with The Walking Party.

Lesley Anderson - A magazine

“They describe their walks as “walking holidays for the discerning traveler, rambling in wilderness or pasture, alike with the gentle flow of conversation or time for quiet thoughts.” It is all that and more. Much emphasis is placed on food and wine, both uniformly delicious on both our trips, and there is a pleasant surprise around every corner. To call them delightful hosts is to understate the fact. You will not only experience stunning natural landscapes but meet and get to know delightful people along the way.”

Lucy McCracken - Happy Customer

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