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The Cotswolds have proved very sought after, so here is a new gentle Cotswolds weekend at Frampton Mansell close to Cirencester based at The Crown Inn. The Crown offers plenty of comfortable and recently renovated ensuite singles and twins away from the bar in a separate annex. Our walks will take us down into the Golden Valley in both directions - beside the River Frome to the lovely Cotswolds villages of Daneway and Sapperton, returning through Siccaridge Wood Nature Reserve, and westward beside the old Thames & Severn Canal and the River Frome - a delightful sample of Cotswolds beauty enhanced by pools, lakes, and streams. On Friday there can be an extra walk if you can arrive by 1pm - possibly exploring Cirencester Park and the lovely town of Cirencester with its Corinium Museum. Kemble station or mainline Stroud station are only 7 miles away by taxi. There is also plenty of parking if you come by car. Guided by Gaynor. (Ensuite single supplement. £15.00 a night).

Travel - nearest train station: Kemble or Stroud (mainline) - both are approximately 7 miles away by taxi.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, + guided walks.

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The long Northumberland Coast has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - mile upon mile of almost deserted sands, traditional seaside towns, historic castles, and rolling surf… This new WW holiday is based at Bamburgh, once home to heroine Grace Darling, and overlooked by magnificent 11th century Bamburgh Castle. Our walks will take us along the coast in each direction - to Seahouses with its harbour, lifeboat station, and many small cafes; and to Budle Bay returning over the dunes behind Budle Point. On one day we'll take the bus to Embleton and head for Craster, famous for its kippers, and walk back past the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. We will also walk on Holy Island, otherwise known as Lindisfarne, crossing the causeway at low tide and being sure to return before the tide rises! This holiday with Pam is based at Sunningdale Hotel in Bamburgh - a friendly, family-owned hotel with a good number of ensuite single rooms available. Berwick-upon-Tweed is the nearest train station, then bus from the station to Bamburgh.

Travel - nearest train station: Berwick-upon-Tweed, then bus to Bamburgh.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, any transport needed to walks + guided walks.

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This autumn Gentle Derbyshire break with Barbara B is based at comfortable Losehill Hall near Castleton where the landscapes of the White and the Dark Peak meet. Losehill Hall is a lovely old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds 10 mins walk from Castleton village, and all the rooms we've reserved here are small ensuite singles without a supplement. Losehill Hall is the National Peak Park Study Centre, run on eco-centre lines (everything is recycled, ensuite showers instead of baths, communal tea/coffee facilities…). The Hall has a good bar, a comfortable lounge, and the food served in the dining room is excellent. From here there are lovely gentle walks to explore - beside the river to Hope with views across Hope Valley, or into fascinating Cavedale, maybe including a visit to the unique Blue John cavern. On one day we can take the bus to walk in Edale, or we might want to stretch ourselves for the fabulous views from Mam Tor by taking a gently ascending route onto this stunning broad ridge.

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Travel - nearest train station: Hope Station, then 2 mile taxi ride to Losehill Hall.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, any transport to walks, + guided walks.

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Have you ever wished for more confident map reading skills? Here is a holiday that will give you the skills to keep you safe in the hills - and what could be more fun than to learn them with other women. On these 2 holidays there will be 2 guides to cater for different levels of map reading experience. One group will start from basics with Gentle walks and work up to using compasses - leaving with a secure sense of how to find your way using a walking map, and how to find out where you are (and where you're going!) by using map and compass together. The other group will start with a compass refresher, then go on to apply compass techniques in more advance situations on Low Intermediate walks - great if you've done Maps & Compasses before and want to remind yourself of what you know and take it further. These holidays are based at High Trenhouse in the Yorkshire Dales near Malham Tarn with plenty of tricky moorland and limestone features to practice on right on your doorstep. High Trenhouse offers many ensuite single rooms, and good working spaces for extra map work in the evenings - i.e when not enjoying a drink from the honesty bar or relaxing in the sauna or jacuzzi! Maps and compasses will be provided (or bring your own!)

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Travel - nearest train stations: Settle (we arrange a 4pm shared taxi from Settle station).

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, any transport to walks, map & compass instruction & guided walks.

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The Autumn colours will be at their best for this November photography break based at Glaramara Centre in Borrowdale, the Lake District, where everyone can have a standard single room without paying a supplement! Our photography holidays allow you to improve the quality of your photographs, walking in a small group, surrounded by beautiful scenery with plenty of time to stop & experiment. Borrowdale is sometimes called the most beautiful valley in England. If you're happy with your camera, there'll be space to learn more about photography techniques. Both Marian and Sharron will have plenty of suggestions about how to get the most from your camera, the light and the landscape. If you haven't done much photography before or have a camera that you're still getting used to - whether it's an SLR, a digital camera, or an older 'point & shoot' - you'll love their encouraging style that inspires confidence and a willingness to experiment, always with great results. 'Landscape photography' covers the full range, from majestic views to focusing on just a beautiful rock or fern. The two guides will be able to specialise in different kinds of camera depending on the needs of the group (e.g digital v. SLR). Camera & film are not included; and if your camera is digital please bring your charger, spare memory cards, and your camera instructions. Marian will have her laptop available for looking at digital photos in the evening - more laptops are welcome!

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Travel - nearest train station: Penrith Station' bus from station to Keswick, then local bus up the valley to Seatoller (ask to be dropped at the bottom of Glaramara's drive)

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Here's a chance to welcome in the New Year in good company! There'll be fabulous winter walks of all grades from Gentle to High Intermediate - 4 waks to choose from each day. We'll be based at Glenthorne Guest House - taking over the whole place for ourselves, with everyone pitching in to help with the veg chopping, washing up, or laying up - whatever you feel happy with. The food will be mostly organic vegetarian. And of course, there'll be lots of fun in the evening, playing games, and welcoming in the New Year with a party - so bring your favourite music to dance to and any alcohol you might want (the Co-op in the village also has an off-licence). Glenthorne offers plenty of standard and ensuite single rooms, ensuite doubles, and ensuite twins. The guest house also has a comfortable lounge, an airy conservatory, and a separate TV/table tennis room.

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere, then frequent bus from the station forecourt to Grasmere, + 4 mins walk to the guest house.

Also includes: all meals - on a sharing the cooking & chores basis, & a choice of 4 guided walks each day.

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