Walking holidays in the Lake District, Andalucia, and Nepal

One holiday, three ways

Long-haul: £1,920, World Expeditions

Each week, we approach three companies to ask for their best offer on a specific break. This week, a spring walking holiday in April or May. Prices are per person, based on two people travelling together.

UK: £269, Ramblers

Starting on 30 April, this four-night walking holiday is based at Hassness Country House in the Lake District, set in extensive grounds beside Lake Buttermere. With two leaders and two ability grades, the trip includes daily breakfast, packed lunches and home-cooked dinners (020 7339 8500; ramblersholidays.co.uk).

Europe: £662, Inntravel

Departing on 15 April, this seven-night, self-guided ‘The Coast of Almería’ holiday takes in Spain’s Andalucia region, with B&B accommodation in three characterful hotels, two picnics, daily luggage and two restaurant transfers, route notes and maps, plus Ryanair flights from Stansted to Almería (01653 617000; inntravel.co.uk).

Long-haul: £1,920, World Expeditions

Departing on 8 May, this 18-day ‘Everest Base Camp & Kala Pattar’ guided group trip around Nepal, includes Jet Airways flights from Heathrow to Kathmandu via Delhi. As well guiding, internal flights and accommodation, most meals, entrance fees and trekking permits are also included (0800 0744 135; worldexpeditions.co.uk).