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The West Highland Way is one of the most breathtaking long distance paths, following ancient trails steeped in history through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain, from the Scottish lowlands near Glasgow to Fort William near the foot of Ben Nevis in the Highlands. There'll be bluebells on the shores of Loch Lomond, dramatic waterfalls in Glen Falloch, the bleak expanses of Rannoch Moor, and the dramatic Highland scenery of Glencoe and Lairigmor. We start from Drymen, missing out the first road walking section from Glasgow. From Drymen it is 83 glorious miles to Fort William, averaging 12 miles and 340m of ascent a day over 7 walking days. On the way we stay mostly in B&Bs, old coaching inns, and small hotels, with one night exclusive use of a beautifully converted and catered railway station bunkhouse at Bridge of Orchy. Guided by Sue M. (Evening meals are not included - from £15). (NB. Dates in Spring Brochure are incorrect).

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Pembrokeshire is blessed with some of the finest coastal scenery in the country - possessing a highly indented coastline where wild sea cliffs form a sanctuary for birds, and little coves enclose quaint harbours or stretches of sandy beach. Missing out the section past Milford Haven refinery, this second Pembrokeshire holiday covers the section of coast path from Dale Point to Whitesands Bay near St Davids. It is probably also the most spectacular and at the same time the most demanding section of the Path - with days of 8-13 miles in length, and plenty of descents and ascents as you dip down to the sea at each cove, then ascend to the next cliffs again. The holiday starts at Dale Fort Field Centre which has a superb position on Dale Point overlooking the sea. Women loved it in 2007! Here we stay for 2 nights as we cover the first two days from Dale to Marloes Sands, and from Marloes Sands to Broad Haven. At Broad Haven we stay at the youth hostel for 2 nights while we walk the next two legs of the Path - from Broad Haven to Solva, and from Solva to Whitesands. Our last night is spent in the tiny city of St Davids at the relaxed Twr y felin Hotel close to the centre, allowing us a last meal out on the town to celebrate (last evening meal not included - from £12). On the final morning, if your travel plans allow, there will be time to visit St Davids Cathedral, walk on St Davids Head, or maybe even visit Ramsay Island - an RSPB nature reserve accessible by ferry. Your luggage is transported for you between accommodations, and transport is included to/from the walks where needed. You can reach Dale by coastal Puffin Bus from either Haverfordwest or Milford Haven stations, and from St Davids there is a direct bus service back to Haverfordwest. (Part 1 of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is in April; Part 3 will be later in the year; and we hope to offer Part 4 in 2009).

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A new holiday for WalkingWomen in 2008, the Coast to Coast walk was devised by Wainwright to link the Irish Sea and the North Sea. It is a route rather than an official long distance path, walking 190 miles from St Bees Head through the Lake District, and across the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors to Robin Hood's Bay on the east coast. It is one of Britain's most popular long distance walks and undoubtedly includes some of the finest upland scenery in England. On this holiday with Diane P and Sylvia we will complete the walk in 14 days, with daily distances ranging from 8 miles on two of the higher Lake District days to 19 miles as we near the end of our journey (average: 14 miles a day). The amount of daily ascent is greatest at the beginning - ranging from 550m-750m a day as we traverse the Lakeland fells and Pennines, then increasing again briefly as we cross the North York Moors to reaching Robin Hood's Bay with a great sense of achievement! 5 of the nights are spent in youth hostel dormitories and include evening meals. The other 10 are spent in 2-4 bedded rooms in small hotels and B&Bs where evening meals are not included (from £12). Packed lunches and luggage transport are included throughout - you carry a day sack only. This holiday is best reached by public transport - see below.

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The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is too long for most people to manage as one holiday, so here is another wonderful bite-sized portion walking southwest from Goodwick to Whitesands Bay near St Davids. It includes the fabulous wild sea cliffs of Strumble Head as well as easier stretches where lower cliffs and rocky shore give way to tiny harbours and sandy bays. The high cliffs then return as we round St Davids Head till finally we find ourselves looking down on Whitesands Bay and Ramsay Island offshore. In total the holiday covers 30 miles, with between 7-10 miles a day, and 'up's and 'downs' of 270m - 450m a day. You only carry a daypack as your luggage is transported for you when needed. The holiday starts with 2 nights in Goodwick at comfortable Ivybridge G/H (in ensuite twins & singles) while we walk from Goodwick to Pwll Deri, then Pwll Deri to Aber Draw. At Aber Draw we stay at Caerhafod Lodge (in 4-bedded ensuite bunk rooms), strolling down to the sea to eat out in the evening. The last 2 nights are then at the Eco Hotel in St Davids in a mix of ensuite & standard twins and singles. 2 nights here will give us time to visit this lovely little cathedral city and to eat out one evening. On the last morning, we could visit Ramsay Island one mile off the coast if there is time before your return travel. Ramsay is an RSPB nature reserve where hundreds of Guillemots, Razorbills, and Kittiwakes nest on its spectacular high cliffs, grey seals give birth to their pups in September, and we may see porpoises swimming offshore. (Cost £16 - not included as it depends on weather conditions). Goodwick can be reached by train, and there is a frequent bus service from St Davids to Haverfordwest mainline station for the return.

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This second half of the South Downs Way follows the crest of the Downs from the Saxon village of Steyning through increasingly wild and isolated stretches to the culmination of the Downs near Winchester. Along the way there are superb views to enjoy, and many fascinating historical landmarks, from ancient beacons and a lost medieval village, to the hill where the first semaphore messages were sent in the Napoleonic Wars. For the first 3 nights we stay in ensuite twins or singles at the Arundel Park Hotel close to the station in Arundel - making it easy to come by train. For the last 2 nights we all sleep in standard singles at friendly Wetherdown hostel located right on the Way. There will be transport to walks where needed. The average distance is 12 miles a day (longest day is 15 miles). On reaching Winchester on the last day, there will be time to visit the cathedral before our helpful taxi firm brings the luggage for those leaving by train, or gives a lift back to Arundel to any car drivers (cost depends on number of car drivers). Apart from one meal at Wetherdown, our evening meals will be in local inns (not included - from £15).

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The West Highland Way is one of the most breathtaking long distance paths, following ancient trails steeped in history through some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain, from the Scottish lowlands near Glasgow to Fort William near the foot of Ben Nevis in the Highlands. There'll be the wonderful colours of autumn along the shores of Loch Lomond, dramatic waterfalls in Glen Falloch, the bleak expanses of Rannoch Moor, and the dramatic Highland scenery of Glencoe and Lairigmor. We start from Drymen, missing out the first road walking section from Glasgow. From Drymen it is 83 glorious miles to Fort William, averaging 12 miles and 340m of ascent a day over 7 walking days. On the way we stay mostly in B&Bs, old coaching inns, and small hotels, with one night exclusive use of a beautifully converted and catered railway station bunkhouse at Bridge of Orchy. Guided by Sue M. (Evening meals are not included - from £15).

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Not included: evening meals - from £15. Inexpensive shared lift from Glasgow Central station to Drymen at 4pm.

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