Get Active Holidays UK
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One of the best ways we know to truly leave work behind and enjoy a break is to do activities outside and - better still - with nature & animals! Here are a few ideas, some just for a day, others for a weekend, more still for longer.
One of the great things about holidays like these is that you will get to see parts of the UK that the ordinary tourist won't see - a sort of behind the scenes, because in many cases, you're going with people who know the land well and will show you things and have access to things that the ordinary tourist won't know about.
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Donkeys in Devon
International Donkey Week takes place at the Donkey Sanctuary in May. Spend a week cuddling, grooming, just sitting and watching the donkeys - whatever you like. A really therapeutic way to spend a week off in stunning scenery. The donkeys are waiting for you! From 5th to the 12th May.
Whales & Dolphins
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society has joined forces with Dive Worldwide, and offers a range of holidays and Out of the Blue Experiences. Scotland, Wales & the Shetland Islands, plus more to choose from outside the UK
Get involved in Whale & Dolphin Conservation in Scotland
Have
a great holiday and do your bit for conservation and visit some of the
remotest places in the Hebrides. Good sea legs needed, plus basic
computer skills, but you'll see some fantastic scenery and get to see
local wildlife. More...
Or,
take to the Moray Firth and help collect data on Scotland's whales
& dolphins in order to improve conservation measures. Find out
what a typical day for a volunteer is like.
Scotland's Wildlife & Walking Holidays
Go to the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and meet the true natives! Red Deer, red & black grouse, snow buntings, ptarmigan and mountain hare. Five days in which to take in your surroundings, do plenty of walking, indulge yourself in good food and appreciate the vast array of animal species in this special area. Your walks will be led by an experienced mountain leader. More...
Scottish Highlands Activity Holidays
This takes in Handa Island, a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve, known for its nesting birds, Razorbills, Guillemots, Puffins, learn about wild edible spring greens, rise early to watch the birds & wildlife on the estate where you will be staying, help build a traditional bread clay oven, walking, wild flowers...and more!
Holidays in the Hebrides to watch for Otters
Want
to really get away from it all and watch for otters and other
wildlife? Then these holidays are just for you. Also the chance to
take part in Otter surveys on the Isle of Eigg, and to become an Otter Detective!
Isle of Mull Day Cruises & short breaks
Dolphins, puffins, whales, porpoise, sea birds, basking sharks, seals - you never know who you'll see on these breaks on the Isle of Mull. They have a range of cruises - or you can have one tailor made! The guys running these have over 20 years' experience & are heavily involved in local marine research & conservation, so you'll also learn a lot from them. More...
Wildlife habitat conservation
Spend a few days doing something totally different! Lend a hand and help with activities such as scrub clearance, haymaking, removing poisonous ragwort, and play your part in preserving some of the most beautiful areas in the UK. More...
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