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Southwest England Walks
England
England
Hiking and Walking Tour of Southwest England
You will not be part of any tourist trail, or the "sheep following" mentality. You will enjoy hiking the wide, sweeping expanses of England s beaches; her lonely mountain trails, her windswept hills, the soulful air of her traditional music and the warm, smiling welcome of her people.
Tour Highlights
+ Exmoor National Park
+ Dartmoor National Park
+ The wild flowers and fascinating geology of Southwest England
+ A visit to Dunster Castle
+ Woodlands, Moorlands, Heathlands
+ Beautiful Cotswold Villages
+ A visit to the Abbey Gardens at Malmesbury
+ A tour of Wells, England?s smallest city
+ Walks on the stunning North Cornwall coast
+ Lovely cream teas in typical English teashops
+ 1-night stay in the World Heritage City of Bath
+ 2-night stay in the Cotswolds
+ 1 night on the Somerset Levels
+ 2 nights in the Exmoor village of Dunster
+ 3 nights on a working farm in Devon
+ 1 night in the lovely City of Wells
This hiking tour of Southwest England is fully escorted by experienced, professional guides. We travel through England in groups of no more than twelve people. and will escort you on hikes through Ireland s most scenic trails, walk through undiscovered routes lined with extraordinary vistas. Sit back, relax and let us take care of your English hiking vacation.
We travel each day in a comfortable 16-seat minivan, providing optimal flexibility. This is are more than a hiking tour and guided walks, but also an English sightseeing tour. The vehicle is suitable to take the roads less traveled and enables us to access the remotest areas of splendid but secluded English scenic beauty.
This tour is suitable for all walkers and hikers of all abilities. We receive bookings from couples, singles, sisters, brothers, mothers and daughters, fathers and sons etc.
If you like the idea of hiking in the English back country, native forest, rugged hills, heather covered moors, quiet river valleys, endless beaches, and ancient tracks, followed by a gourmet meal in good company with a comfortable, warm, private room at the end of the day, these guided walking tours are right for you.
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Rates and Dates for 2012
Rates include:
+ All 3-4 star accommodation (en suite) x 10 nights, + All land transportation, + 9 guided walks, + Escort of full-time guide, + Entrance to all National Parks
+ Entrance to Abbey Gardens, + Escort of local guides
+ Evening transportation to pubs, + 10 breakfasts
+ 10 packed lunches, + 7 evening meals
| A | 2012 | 11 day trip | 11d / 10n | €2999 | $4020 |
| Single room supplement | €400 | $540 |
Group Leader - FREE with group of 8+
Depart Central Bath 3pm
Return Central Bath 5pm
Day 1 Walking Distance 2 miles (3.2 km)
Our tour begins in the World Heritage City of
Bath. This afternoon we will be taken on a two-hour guided walking tour
of the city. In addition to its history as a Roman City it is also
worth touring the Cathedral, admiring the architecture and listening to
the Jane Austen stories of social life in eighteenth century Bath. We
will have our evening meal in one of Bath?s most prestigious
restaurants.
Day 2 Walking Distance 6 miles (9.7 km)
Shortly after setting off from Bath we will
stop to walk at the pretty Cotswold village of Castle Combe. We begin on
the edge of the village and then travel through the heart of what is
one of England's prettiest villages with old streets of Bath stone
cottages and a river flowing though the main street. We then climb
steadily along the banks of By Brook to open countryside and a riverside
lunch break.
Afterwards we will make a slight detour on our journey
to the heart of the Cotswolds to visit the Abbey Gardens in Malmesbury.
Day 3 Walking Distance 8 miles approx (12.9 km)
The Cotswolds in Gloucestershire are our next
destination: idyllic English villages nestling in unspoilt English
scenery, an unforgettable part of the country. Belinda our expert guide
will keep you enchanted with natural history and folklore. Return to the
hilltop village of Amberley for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4 Walking Distance 8 miles (12.9 km)
Our destination today is the Mendip Hills of
South Somerset. We start at the 'Rock of Ages' (made famous in the hymn)
at Burrington Combe near Cheddar Gorge. We then walk steadily up onto
the top of the Mendip Hills. Again, Belinda will be your guide today
with stories from Mendip history and information on all the local
geology, flora and fauna.
We will be staying tonight at Battleborough Grange at Brent Knoll, Somerset.
Day 5 Walking Distance 9 miles (14.5 km)
A typical Quantock walk of open heath,
moorland and deep combes (valleys), with views out across Bridgwater Bay
to Wales and the coast of Somerset. Beginning at Holford and walking
through some beautiful wood lands, we then take a couple of long climbs
with fine views to reward us at the top. We will stop for a pub lunch at
the Carew Arms in the village of Crowcombe. If the timing is right, we
will round off this lovely walk with a steam railway journey from
Carhampton to Dunster.
Our next three nights are spent in the beautiful village of Dunster overlooking the ancient Yarn Market.
Day 6 Walking Distance 8 miles (12.9 km)
This is my favourite walk in the whole of
southern England! Coast, woodland, streams, chocolate-box villages, moor
and heathland. We begin at the 'Lorna Doone' village of Porlock and
continue out to a pebble beach at Bossington. The roads through this
village wind between ancient thatched cottages and lead us on to the
next village of Allerford.
We pass through the National Trust hamlet of Selworthy
and ultimately climb up through the woods to the viewpoint at Selworthy
Beacon. We eventually make our way down to the Southwest Coast Path at
Hurlstone Point.
Day 7 Walking Distance 8 miles (12.9 km)
We will set off today for Cornwall. En route
we stop at the Exmoor Village of Withypool. The walk along the River
Barle is outstanding and unforgettable.
We follow the river for most of the walk and cross the
old bridge at Tarr Steps and then walk back via the rolling Exmoor
hills.
We then travel off to the Devon / Cornwall border where we spend the next three nights at Welcombe Farm.
Day 8 Walking Distance 7 miles approx (11.3 km)
Today we will enjoy a variety of local historical
places as we leave the village, West Mill being one of only three old
mills left in this area. Welcombe farm is located in 500 acres of
conservation land. There are rare species of flora and fauna not seen
very much elsewhere. We can enjoy fantastic coastal views and woodland
throughout the walk.
When we reach Morwenstow, a rather stunning village, we
have Robert Stephen Hawker Country to explore - the magnificent church
dating back to 16th century etc; Rev Hawker being a famous vicar and
poet of 1800s. It's a stunning village with tea rooms and traditional
thatched pub reputed to be haunted, formerly the village school many
years ago. The walk back takes us via woodland swamped with some of the
more unusual varieties of orchids and wild flowers. Hopefully we will
get to see an abundance of rare butterflies and dragonflies.
Day 9 Clovelly is something a little different,
it's a beautiful little 13th century fishing village, we walk in to it
via the main estate grounds which are a stunning setting (rather like
something from Jane Austen) with views of woodlands, estate grounds on
one side and stunning coastal views immediately on the left. When we
arrive at the village it's a walk down the cobbled stoned streets into
the heart of the village which is another chocolate-box setting: fishing
cottages and a little community set against the backdrop of the coast
and harbour. We then go into a traditional fisherman's hut, a couple of
lovely little churches and chapels and then down towards the picturesque
harbour. The walk back is through the estate grounds and woodlands,
lots of local wildlife as we go through a pheasant reserve.
Day 10 Walking Distance 5 miles (8 km)
This is a lovely walk to start the day. Wild
and windswept Dartmoor in all its splendour! We begin walking through
the village of Belstone and then on through country lanes on to the open
moorland. We travel high above the Okement Valley and then around via
several of the lower Tors (hills) before turning directly back on an
easy low track back to Belstone. This afternoon we will stop at
Glastonbury: home of Avalon and the famous legends of King Arthur and
the Knights of the Round Table. We then travel on to Wells for our last
night.
Day 11 Walking Distance 1 mile (1.6 km)
Today we will be joined again by Belinda who
will be our guide for the morning tour of Wells: England's smallest
cathedral city. We will then travel back to Bath where you can choose to
be dropped at either the hotel or the Railway Station.
Meeting:
Central Bath
Airport:
London
Train station:
Central Bath
Transfer:
Central Bath
Depart Central Bath 3pm
Return Central Bath 5pm
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+ All 3-4 star accommodation (en suite) x 10 nights
+ Evening transportation to pubs
+ 10 breakfasts
+ 10 packed lunches
+ 7 evening meals
+ Lovely cream teas in typical English teashops
+ 1-night stay in the World Heritage City of Bath
+ 2-night stay in the Cotswolds
+ 1 night on the Somerset Levels
+ 2 nights in the Exmoor village of Dunster
+ 3 nights on a working farm in Devon
+ 1 night in the lovely City of Wells
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Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
(a) A passport is not required for travel between Great Britain and Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. (b) Passengers transiting the UK destined for the Republic of Ireland are advised to hold return tickets to avoid delay and interrogation.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to six months.
Visa Note
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