They care about the countryside, and if they meet you in that setting, their old-world reserve melts away and you are one of them. Organized walking tours can be a waste of time and energy because you don't meet the people as readily. Hayward has compiled a list of books that supply itineraries for independent walking tours of England and Wales. In business for 34 years, it claims to be one of the oldest and largest of America's bicycle and hike operators. It achieves that status primarily through its strong ties with regional European bicycling and hiking outfits, offering 20 different hiking trips between May and October.
Luggage is transported separately.
Accommodations vary according to destination and range from camping to bed and breakfasts or local inns. Most trips also include luggage transfer from place to place. The only restriction is that you must arrive each night at a proscribed destination-usually a small hotel or bed and breakfast. Luggage is transported separately from place to place. The company is in its ninth year now and has built a loyal following with a generally older crowd of travelers.