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Distant Journeys, Inc.
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30+ years of offering international guided and self-guided hiking trips for the active traveler.
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Come walk with us! 🌿 Final days to save $200 on our James Herriot Way trip.
8 days, 52 miles, cozy inns each night. We need 5 hikers — book by April 30!

#JamesHerriotWay #YorkshireDales #DistantJourneys
Celebrate Earth Day with $200 off our
Cotswold Way Hike, soft trails, pub stops, real peace.
July 1–11, 2025 | Offer ends Thurs!
Need 5 to run—maybe that’s you.
#cotswoldway #earthdayhike
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Tour du Mont Blanc
3 countries. 1 legendary mountain.
TMB = fondue, epic views, & the best huts.
Guided & Self-Guided options, June–Sept 2025
#alpshiking #tourdumontblanc
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Iceland
Black sand, lava fields, glacier rivers.
10 days hiking Iceland’s wild side.
Aug 19–28, 2025 | Slow down, look closer.
#icelandhiking #adventuretravel
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Hadrian’s Wall
Walk Hadrian’s Wall before it books up.
Sheep. Castles. Roman roads. Cozy inns.
June 1–10, 2025 | A few spots left
#englandwalks #historyhike #wildflowers
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James Herriot Way
Yorkshire’s calling. 50 miles of open moorland & tiny villages, "worth every step," say Doug & Vicki, age 76.
Join us July 30–Aug 6, 2025.
#guidedhiking #uktrails #slowtravel
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Walk the Cotswold Way (July 1–11) 🌿☕️
Quiet paths, misty mornings, and the satisfaction of a good climb—this trip is all about slowing down and soaking it in. Cozy inns, good company, and historic trails await. Space is limited—sign up now!
📍 Cotswold Way | July 1–11
Who knows when to pick up the pace before the rain? Where to stop for the best lunch views? How to set the perfect hiking rhythm? Our guides do. 🏛️🚶‍♂️ Join our Hadrian’s Wall trip June 1–10! distantjourneys.com
Want to hike the Berner Oberland without the planning hassle? Let our expert guides handle it—epic views, local lore, & the perfect pace. 🌿🏔️ Join us! Info: distantjourneys.com
Spring’s here—time to hit the trails! 🏔️ Tour du Mont Blanc is calling with epic views & legendary mountain huts. Guided & self-guided spots open! Who’s in? ✨🚶‍♂️ Info: distantjourneys.com
Women-owned for 35+ years, Distant Journeys runs epic hiking trips. Join our England Coast to Coast trek—one of the best long-distance hikes out there! 🌿🏔️ More info: distantjourneys.com
Hike between fire and ice on our “Iceland Behind the Mountains” trip! Skip the crowds and explore Fjallabak’s wild volcanic terrain, glaciers, and black sand deserts. 20 hours of daylight = endless adventure. Join us Aug 19-28, 2025! 🇮🇸🔥🧊
Switzerland as you imagined—glacier-carved valleys, snow-capped peaks, and flower-filled meadows. Our Across the Berner Oberland hike takes you through postcard villages, dramatic passes, and epic views. Strenuous but unforgettable!
📍 Berner Oberland, Switzerland
🗓 July 14–24, 2025
🥾 Strenuous
Meet Sarah Kirn, a New England native whose passion for the outdoors led her from New Hampshire to guiding hut-to-hut hikes like the GR5. She values the simplicity of walking and the deep connections formed on the trail. Learn more about our expert guides by hiking with them this summer!
Alright, here’s the deal—102 miles, the Cotswold Way is a hike straight out of a Downton Abbey episode, but with a lot more boots on the ground and pints in hand. Join us July 1–11, 2025, and let Di Brooksbank take you on a hike through the English countryside.
Tour du Mont Blanc – You In?

Alpine views, cozy huts, the rhythm of the trail—nothing like it. We’ve guided TMB since 1988, so you get the real deal.

🏔 Hut-to-hut = epic views + cozy stays
🥾 Small groups, big adventure
🗓 June 30 – July 11, 2025
🗓 Sept 7 – 18, 2025

Book now—this one stays with you
James Herriot Way // July 30–Aug. 6, 2025

Step into All Creatures Great and Small on this 52-mile trek through the Yorkshire Dales. Rivers, waterfalls, moors & cozy inns await. Book now before everyone catches on! #Hiking #YorkshireDales
In the 1940s, Shirley Duncan biked 11,000 miles around Australia, sparking a lifetime of adventure. This International Women’s Day, we honor fearless women who push boundaries. Who inspires you? #IWD2025 #WomenInAdventure #DistantJourneys
Introducing Céline, our expert hiking guide!

Originally from France, she moved to Switzerland in '19 to embrace her passion for the mountains. Her fav. trek? The Haute Route from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn. Pro tip: pack light, stay curious, & enjoy the moment. Join her on your next adventure!
Our May England C2C trip is fully booked, but spots remain for Sept. 4-18. You'll trek and discover ancient stone walls, local sheep, and charming villages with cozy pubs. Our guides bring local history and culture to life. Don't miss this opportunity to experience England's heart and soul on foot.
💌 Dearest Hikers,
It has come to our attention that a most enchanting summer awaits along the Cotswold Way (July 1-11). Stroll the same streets that inspired Jane Austen and fall in love with the timeless charm of England’s countryside.
💘 Limited space, lest you be left pining from afar. Book now!
Our co-owner Andrea “Boo Ellison” Mulla was a trailblazer in sports long before guiding hikers across the Alps. A St. Lawrence University Hall of Famer, in ice hockey, lax, and field hockey, like her mom, Aitch Ellison!

This National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we celebrate Boo!
We have prime dates for self-guided hiking adventures this summer. Let us handle the logistics while you enjoy the hiking.

📍 Tour du Mont Blanc
🗓️ August 17-28 // September 1-12

📍 Dolomites Hut-to-Hut
🗓️ August 24 - September 2

Custom itineraries are available, too!

📞 Call 888-845-5781 to book.