Absolute Escapes is all about independent walking. This Edinburgh-based outfitter organizes self-guided walking holidays in Scotland and England. Routes include long distance trails, mountain challenges and coastal paths. All walks depart from March to October. Self-guided holidays include accommodation, baggage transfers, guidebooks and maps. Three accommodation options - budget, standard and premium - are offered on most trips. All of the walking holidays are challenging. A minimum age of 12 is rigorously imposed.