EASE YOURSELF INTO IT

A break in the traditional fishing town of Brixham is ideal for easing yourself into solo travel: accessible by public transport, Brixham offers boat trips, coast walks, art galleries and a lively harbour, with lots of cafés and people-watching potential. Little Domain, which specialises in small self-catering retreats, recommends Fruits de Mer, a neat apartment overlooking the marina: view the action from the privacy of your bright open-plan lounge/kitchen or walk out into it directly from your doorstep. You can bring your dog, too.

Three nights at Fruits de Mer (01237 426726; thelittledomain.com) costs from £366 for three nights

WALK AN ICON ALONE

Northumberland

Macs Adventure has noted a rise in solo travel since 2018; largely on its pilgrimages and long-distance UK trails. For a short taster – to see if you like this kind of self-guided walking on your own – try Macs’ Hadrian’s Wall short break. You still have the satisfaction of following an iconic, well-marked route, tracing the highlights of the 1,900-year-old Roman barricade over hills and moors, but are only away for five days.

A four-night Hadrian’s Wall self-guided break (0141 530 5452; macsadventure. com) costs from £515pp including breakfast and baggage transfers

SUIT YOURSELF

Isle of Wight

With hundreds of rooms with no single supplement and on-site entertainments, Warner Leisure Hotels are a good choice for a first lone, adultonly escape. The Bembridge Coast resort is right by the sea; follow selfguided walks, laze in the spa or try out the indoor pool. Alternatively, get chatting to others over archery (above), aqua aerobics, quizzes and cabaret.

A four-night Bembridge Coast break (0330 100 9774; warnerleisurehotels. co.uk) costs from £129pp including breakfast; from £229pp half-board