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of the BEST


UK & IRELAND WELLNESS BREAKS


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Feeling good is not just about spas, as Katie McGonagle’s pick of wellness escapes shows


ellbeing can span many things. Over the past few months, it might have been as simple as parents being home for their kids’ bath and bedtime, finding time to cook healthier food, or finally getting a fitness regime


going thanks to the flexibility of working from home. However they define wellness, many of your clients may have spent time


recently reassessing their priorities. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a handful of the best wellness breaks around the UK and Ireland, from appreciating our wildlife and wild countryside, to yoga retreats and mindfulness sessions, all designed to keep your clients feeling good long after lockdown is over.


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1 WALK THE WEST HIGHLAND WAY


This 95-mile walking route through the Scottish Highlands is the ultimate in social distancing. You could traverse its entire length and barely see another soul, concentrating instead on tackling Conic Hill (worth it for the views of Loch Lomond alone) and the challenging Devil’s Staircase. Ben Thorburn of Wilderness Scotland, which recently ramped up efforts to work with the UK trade, says: “After lockdown and forced restrictions on our travels, it’s natural for us all to want space to expand our horizons once again. On a self-guided walk along the iconic West Highland Way, space is one thing that can be guaranteed. Journeying through the landscapes on foot, guests will find that with a


slower pace of travel, they will experience more.” Book it: The Self-Guided West Highland Way starts at £840 including


eight nights’ B&B accommodation, luggage transfers and route notes. wildernessscotland.com


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