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The Alpujarras stretch from the Sierra Nevada watershed in the north to the Mediterranean in the south and create a paradise for walkers. Moorish influences can still be seen in the little villages with narrow streets and white-washed houses that seem to hang on the hillsides. Forest tracks and intermediate mountain paths wind through a landscape rich in wildlife - boar, ibex, foxes, wild cats, and many birds, while in the valleys vines, almonds and olives are grown and mules still toil in the fields. This holiday is based on the edge of Los Berchules village with a backdrop of the snow-capped Cerro Gordo. Hotel Los Berchules offers good ensuite twin rooms and plenty of singles, a comfortable bar and lounge with an open fire for cooler evenings, a wide outside terrace with lovely views, and tasty evening meals of tapas and other regional dishes. The holiday finishes with a last night in Granada so that we can visit the Alhambra before we fly (not included - €12), or we can explore the rest of this fascinating city. The meals in Granada and 2 evening meals at Los Berchules are not included (on these 2 evenings we will eat out in mountain restaurants - from £10).

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The Grasmere fells will be coming into their autumn colour for this weekend of lovely Low Intermediate rambles or rewarding explorations onto Grasmere's Intermediate fells. You can choose which level of walks you prefer each day - useful if you're not sure which grade will suit you best. Lower rambles might include a wonderful circuit of Loughrigg Fell, with stretches through the autumnal woods, lake views, and a return past pretty Loughrigg Tarn. Intermediate walks have all of Grasmere's fabulous ridges to choose from - wild Blea Rigg, popular Helm Crag, or lesser known Grasmere Common overlooking Easedale Tarn. The weekend is based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere - always a favourite for its friendliness, comfortable rooms, lovely garden, and excellent food!

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Sandpipers Hotel lies close to the shore of Freshwater Bay on the Isle of Wight, near to the Needles. From here it is only a short hop by bus to an impressive choice of gentle and intermediate IOW walks: Tennyson Down, the Needles, and Alum Bay; Mottistone and Compton Downs or gentler coast path stretches; delightful circuits from the pretty village of Shorwell with its thatched cottages and manor houses; and maybe a stroll beside the River Yar to Yarmouth. Sandpipers is a spacious and elegant Victorian hotel with an airy breakfast conservatory, an attractive bar and comfortable lounge with books to borrow, excellent aga-cooked food… and to top it all there are plenty of single rooms! The simplest way to get there is by train to the Lymington ferry terminal, catch the ferry to Yarmouth, then its only 5 miles by bus direct from the ferry to the hotel.

Travel - nearest train station: Lymington
If you're coming by public transport, the simplest way to get to Freshwater Bay is to take the train to the Lymington ferry terminal, catch the ferry to Yarmouth, then its only 5 miles by bus from the ferry to the hotel.
By Car: You can do the same route by car, or it might be quicker to catch the ferry from Portsmouth and drive across the island.

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The last opportunity of the year to stay at High Trenhouse near Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales. High Trenhouse is a beautifully converted farm and barn on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale. The Pennine Way from Malham Cove passes close by on its way over Fountains Fell to Pen-y-ghent, and across the moors are interesting paths to the pretty village of Arncliffe and the lively town of Settle with its tearooms and small shops. High Trenhouse offers a large number of single rooms - a boon for WW groups - and most have ensuite facilities. There are comfortable spaces for relaxing or making our own fun including a small honesty bar, the food is delicious, and there's even a sauna and Jacuzzi - so bring your swimsuit! A choice of Gentle and Intermediate walks each day will allow you to move between the grades to take it easy or stretch according to mood. We will also arrange an inexpensive shared lift from nearby Settle station at approx 4pm.

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Walking at intermediate level near Castleton allows us fantastic opportunities to get up onto the moors and ridges with great views to the hills, forests, reservoirs and valleys of both the White (limestone) and Dark (gritstone) Peak. An absolute 'must' will be the Great Ridge of Rushup Edge, Mam Tor and Losehill. A short bus ride to Edale gives us a chance to 'do' part of the Kinder Edges, perhaps via Jacobs Ladder or Ringing Roger (great names round here!) The Roman Road up and along to Win Hill is a long ridge walk with fab views back down to Ladybower reservoir (perhaps returning via the teashop in Hope). If we want a change of scene, the circuit of Abney Moor from Brough or Bradwell, famous for it's ice cream, gives lovely open moorland walking on easy tracks. We'll be spoilt for choice! Losehill Hall is a beautiful old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds, ten minutes walk from the cafes and shops of Castleton. It is the National Park Study Centre and is run on eco-centre lines (everything is recycled, ensuite showers, communal tea/coffee facilities, locally sourced and fair trade food...). The Hall has a well stocked bar, comfortable lounge and dining room where excellent meals are served. All the rooms we have taken are ensuite singles.

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