Forget chocolates, bouquets of flowers and petal-filled bubble baths, for many couples Valentine's day (14th February) is fraught with lovers' tiffs, spats and squabbles, which is why HF Holidays is offering couples who have drifted apart the chance to rediscover their love on a walking holiday.

The UK's largest walking and leisure activity holiday provider is encouraging its walking tour leaders to be one step ahead and ready to offer relationship counselling advice if needed, ahead of what is deemed the most romantic weekend of the year.

Already experts in walking and their local area, HF Holidays' guides can help couples to walk and talk through their problems and ensure lovebirds stay that way and don't succumb to ill-fated bickering and quarrels, as well as helping those still in the honeymoon stage of their relationship stay on the right track.

Jim Forward, Chief Executive at HF Holidays comments: “Holidays provide the perfect opportunity to nurture a relationship, so couples can enjoy each other's company, take a trip down memory lane and really talk through any problems they might have, walking towards a better future together.

“For some couples communication can become an obstacle when, for example, children fly the nest, which is where walking and our holidays come in.

“On a walking holiday you're away from everyday distractions and by walking together amidst the beautiful British countryside or seaside, away from routine drudgery, couples can really reinvigorate their relationships and rediscover their love for one another out in the open air.

“But for those couples that are struggling to find their way, a walk in the countryside can help ease the tension and put them back on the right path!”

HF Holidays owns and operates 19 country houses, set within picturesque locations across the UK and offers more than 80 walking locations across Europe and worldwide. For more information or to book a holiday or short break, please visit www.hfholidays.co.uk or call 0345 470 7558.

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Notes to Editor:

• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society that has been organising outdoor holidays for over 100 years.
• HF Holidays has 19 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Which? Recommended Provider status for the third successive year; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected.