Keep your carbon footprint in check with these eco aware activity holiday ideas. With canoeing in France, biking in Wales, swimming in Cornwall and a multi sport trip to Turkey, all these trips offer a responsible approach to tourism without compromising on the addictive array of activities on offer.
Paddle Power
Majestic chateuax, troglodyte cave dwellings and picturesque perched villages provide a spectacular landscape as you kayak or canoe your way down the River Dordogne, one of France’s most beautiful waterways.
On this independent nine day tour you will be reliant on paddle power to get you from one hotel to the next. Bikes are also available to make the most of your time off the water, and you can travel by Eurostar from the UK making this a true eco adventure break.
Prices start from £1,410 with Headwater.
Call 01606 720 199 or visit www.headwater.com
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Yurt Style
Holidaying in the UK is one of the easiest ways to ensure your trip doesn’t blow your carbon footprint. Fortunately weare spoilt for choice when it comes to sporty holidays right here at home. Wales is an adventure playground for outdoor pursuits and Snowdonia takes some beating. Make a trip here unique and green by staying in a yurt at Graig Wen andwaking up to the spectacular Cadair Idris mountain.
It is one of the most beautiful spots in Britain and with the coastal, family friendly Mawddach cycle trail on your doorstep and Coed-y-Brenin’s challenging mountain bike routes close by it is a biker’s paradise. Walking, horse riding, fishing, sailing and more can all be enjoyed in the area too.
Prices start from £335 for a week in a two person yurt at Graig Wen – call 01341 250 482 or visit www.graigwen.co.uk.
Full day mountain bike guided tours start from £60 with Snowbikers call 01341 430 628 or visit www.snowbikers.com
Responsible Adventure
Activities Abroad pride themselves on responsible travel so their seven day adventure trip to Turkey is designed to leave a positive social, economic and environmental legacy on the local area. From the stunning vistas of the Turquoise Coast to the traditional villages of the mountainous interior, this holiday explores some of Turkey’s most seductive land and seascapes.
Days are spent rafting, tubing, kayaking and mountain biking. It’s action packed but with time to relax too, safe in the knowledge that your trip is contributing to the local community and economy, as well as having a minimal environmental impact.
Prices start from £485 (excluding flights) with Activities Abroad
Call 01670 789 991 or visit www.activitiesabroad.com
Seaside in style
The Scarlet is a new luxury eco hotel which sits on the amazing cliff tops of Mawgan Porth on the north coast of Cornwall. Built to the most exacting green standards without even a little compromise on aesthetics, make no mistake this is eco travel at its most stylish.
But if you can drag yourself away from the gorgeous rooms, top class spa and heavenly locally sourced food, there is an exciting coastline to explore. Thrill seekers will love the wild swimming tour and to make the most of the marine life on your doorstep try a sea kayak trip and you may just spot seals, sun fish and even dolphins.
Prices start from £680 for a 5 night Wild Swimming & Sea Kayaking escape - call 01637 861 800 or visit www.scarlethotel.co.uk
Louise Hudson, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine
