2025 Photo Competition Winners Revealed

After another year full of high-standard entries from Freedom Trekkers, deciding the winners and top 10 really put our team to the test! We sifted through over 700 photos (!) and have come to a decision.

We love looking at your photos throughout the year - you can see our favourites posted on our Instagram and Facebook.

Congratulations to our winners, and to those who've made the top 10! If you didn't make the cut this year, it's time to look forward to this year's Photo Competition. With a new entry system that makes sending your photos in easier than ever, could 2026 be your year to win £750 off your next Freedom Treks holiday?

Without further ado, our 2025 Photo Competition winners are...

Judges' verdict: It's views like this that make seeing new destinations from the saddle so special! We had some excellent entries of Norway's naturally picturesque Lofoten Islands - but this one really stood out from the rest. A real 'jaw-dropper' that left the team incredibly jealous. We could stare at the scenery, the sun-draped mountains, the reflections in the water and the quaint houses all day, so we just couldn't look past it as our winner. Congratulations, Frances and Peter!

Frances said: "The photo was taken by my husband Peter Wilson on 31 July at 8.30pm. It is the view looking over Reine from the bridge above the town near the junction with the E10. It would take more than a couple of lines to tell you what we loved about the Lofoten Islands and the trip. The scenery was amazing, with the combination of jagged mountains, golden beaches and clear lakes against the blue sky making every moment a potential photo. The itinerary enabled us to see the best of the islands, with time to stay longer in places which interested us. The night at the world's most northerly golf course, the trip on the bicycle ferry, and Haukland beach were our best memories. As a sea swimmer, I was spoiled for choice - swimming every day, sometimes twice, in the warm water, finding it hard to believe that I was inside the Arctic Circle."

View tour: Lofoten Islands Bike Tour

Judges' verdict: The mountain backdrop behind the trees makes this photo from Fiona. It's like cycling into a postcard! We could all imagine ourselves in Slovenia, looking up from the saddle and thinking 'wow' at the scenery. Bonus points for an action shot, we always love seeing a bike in the photo.

Mike said: "My wife, Fiona, is pleased that you liked her photo. It is of me on our second last day, cycling on a cycle path (former railway) towards Kranska Gora, with around 3-4 miles to go. Kranska Gora, a ski resort town, the hotel, and the surrounding mountains were all impressive. The overall holiday was very enjoyable with both mountain and agricultural areas, giving two enjoyable and challenging climbs, great scenery, good hotels and restaurants, friendly locals, good cycling infrastructure and some interesting history. We have recommended the holiday to a number of cycle club friends."

View tour: Slovenia's Castles, Lakes & Mountains Bike Tour

Judge's verdict: We just loved the high five! The emotion that comes with this photo makes it for us, and it's what our cycling holidays are all about - connecting with family and friends while travelling and seeing new places from the saddle. Not forgetting the beautiful backdrop, too. Excellent photo, Karla, and definitely a worthy third place.

View tour: Alpe Adria Cycle Path - Leisurely Salzburg to Villach Bike Tour

View tour: Lofoten Islands Bike Tour

View tour: Krakow & Dunajec Cycle Path Bike Tour

View tour: Madeira Bike Tour

View tour: Lake Bled to Ljubljana Bike Tour

View tour: Umbria Discovery Extended Bike Tour

View tour: Dubrovnik to Split Deluxe Boat & E-Bike Tour

View tour: Sardinia Leisurely Bike Tour

Our 2026 Photo Competition is now live! With £750 off your next Freedom Treks holiday up for grabs for the winner, and £100 / £50 for second and third respectively, could 2026 be your year?

The competition is only open to those who travel on a Freedom Treks cycling holiday in 2026 - so if you haven't booked your next trip yet, now's the time to do so! All of our tours can be booked online, or you can chat to our friendly and knowledgeable team on +44 (0)1273224066.

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