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Earnley Concourse center is located close to Chichester within easy reach of the South Downs and the coast. Earnley is a great new WW venue - offering plenty of comfortable ensuite singles (£10 a night ensuite single supplement), a good sized lounge, beautiful grounds, and even an indoor heated swimming pool! From here we will have transport to walk through the fantastic ancient yew trees of Kingley Vale and up onto the Downs for superb views across Chichester harbour to the sea. We can also visit Bosham Harbour which dates back to Saxon and medieval times, seeing waders and waterbirds aplenty as we walk around the Harbour to Itchenor. On Friday there can be an extra afternoon walk if you can arrive by 1pm - along the coast to Pagham, or towards the Roman walls and cathedral of Chichester. Chichester station is 10-15 mins by taxi, or the center has plenty of parking. Guided by Barbara B.

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Travel - nearest train station: Chichester station is 10-15 mins by taxi, or the center has plenty of parking.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals; all transport to walks, + guided walks.

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The Gower Peninsula was the first area in Wales to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lying between Swansea and Carmarthen Bays, the Gower's southern coastline includes magnificent limestone cliffs interspersed with sandy bays, and offers some of the most stunning coastal scenery in Britain. This holiday with Gaynor offers Low Intermediate walks and is based at the Worms Head Hotel overlooking the sea from Rhossili village. We have reserved plenty of ensuite single rooms - all with sea views! From here we can walk straight out onto the cliffs overlooking the striking Worms Head causeway, then on to pretty Mewslade Bay before extending our circuit inland for some fine views back to the coast. On other days we can walk further along the coast and in the other direction, and we will sometimes head up onto the higher Downs for lovely views - to Cefyn Bryn cairns, Great Tor, and Penmaen Burrows. This holiday is priced on a part board basis including breakfast and packed lunches. In the evening we can eat at the hotel or stroll out to eat at a bistro in the village. The nearest train station to Rhossili is Swansea, 18 miles away with good bus connections to near the hotel. Parking at the car park adjacent to the hotel costs £2 a day. Price includes: 4 nights part board in ensuite twins (Single supplement £15 a night); & all transport to walks. The nearest train station is Swansea, 18 miles away with good bus connections to Rhossili. Parking at the car park adjacent to the hotel costs £2 a day.

Travel - nearest train station: Swansea, then frequent bus to Rhossili village.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, any transport to walks, + guided walks.

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A unique walking holiday exploring the Turkish coast and staying in ensuite twin or single cabins on a traditional, crewed sailing yacht ('gulet'). Over the holiday we will journey between Marmaris and Fethiye, sometimes cruising, but usually walking to the next rendezvous point along forested tracks and quiet lanes with views to the mountains, the woods, or out over the islands along this lovely coast. The walks will vary to suit the terrain, averaging low intermediate in grade with one steeper ascent. Walking to the Caunos ruins, we will catch a river boat up the Dalyan river to the mud baths and Caunos tombs, while on other days there may be 2 shorter walks - to take in Cleopatra's Bath, other Roman ruins and tombs, or the sunset from Yassica Island. On the last day there can be an optional excursion to view the amazing Saklikent Gorge and the ruins of Tlos - or you might prefer a relaxing day on the boat, swimming from a nearby beach or visiting the local hammam for a Turkish bath. The holiday is priced on a full board basis with the most delicious meals served on deck in the evening.

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Flight to Dalaman is not included. Transfer meeting IS included.
There are Easyjet flights from Gatwick & Manchester to Dalaman arriving at approximately the same time. The transfer will meet these flight and is included in the price.

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Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, all transport in Turkey, excursion to Caunos ruins & mud baths, + guided walks.

Not included: Drinks; optional excursion to Saklikent gorge & Tlos ruins (£40); tips (allow £15-£20).

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This new short break is based at the Castle & Ball hotel in the attractive town of Marlborough offering Low Intermediate length walks from Avebury and onto the Marlborough Downs. We'll see Avebury's striking 5000 year old stone circle which has been designated a World Heritage Site, and walk down West Kennet Avenue - an avenue of standing stones leading to the Sanctuary. We will also see fascinating Silbury Hill on our way to West Kennet Long Barrow - an ancient burial chamber that we can enter. On the last day we can head up onto the lovely beautiful Marlborough Downs or walk over Fyfield Down with its numerous Sarsen stones and stunning views. The Castle & Ball offers beautifully decorated ensuite twins and plenty of ensuite singles (Ensuite single suppl. £15 a night). In the evening we can choose from the hotel's delicious menu, or go out to eat (evening meals are not included: from £15). The hotel has parking, or Bedwyn station is 7 miles by taxi or good bus service. (Avebury entrance fee: £4.70. NT members free).

Travel - nearest train station: Bedwyn, then 7 mile taxi or bus ride to Malborough.

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

Not included: Evening meals - from £15; Avebury entrance fee of £4.70 (National Trust members free).

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Within easy reach of the South, the Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with sleepy villages built of mellow Cotswold stone, and rolling hills full of delightful low level walks. This weekend break with Barbara H is based at the very comfortable and friendly Cleeve Hill Hotel which lies only 100 yards from the Cotswold Way at Cleeve Hill and shares the same superb vantage point. From here we can make a wide meandering circuit of Cleeve Hill with views in all directions, or there's a lovely walk from the un-spoilt village of Winchcoombe, stopping to see the wonderful gardens at Sudeley Castle. There can also be an extra walk on Friday afternoon if you can arrive by 1pm. Cleeve Hill Hotel is beautifully decorated with lovely ensuite rooms - mainly doubles that we can take as singles, and two attractive and spacious twin rooms with very good views. Delicious breakfasts are served in the light and airy conservatory, and in the evening we can eat at the hotel, or stroll out to sample good eating places in the village. Cleeve Hill is 15 minutes by taxi from Cheltenham station. (Evening meals not included - from £15).

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Travel - nearest train station: Cheltenham station, then 20 minute taxi to Cleeve Hill.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches + guided walks. (Evening meals not included - from £15)

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The peaceful Quantock Hills in Somerset were the first area in England to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Standing above the Vale of Taunton, they afford far-reaching views across nine counties and over the Bristol Channel to the Welsh hills. Our walks will explore lesser known routes over moorland hilltops and through quiet wooded combes full of autumn colour where we might see ponies, badgers, buzzards, and red deer. We will be based at Huntstile Organic Farm on the outskirts of Goathurst village - a 14th century farmhouse that has its own stone circle, a spring-fed lake, and woods to explore. In addition to the farmhouse we will have the use of the Apple Loft, the Cider House, the Studio, the Summerhouse - delightfully converted outbuildings offering a range of ensuite twins, ensuite and standard singles. In the evening Lizzie will cook us delicious dinners. Lizzie and John grow many of their own vegetables. They have a small herd of cattle, and "a flock of organic chickens that lay the most delicious free-range eggs in the world (probably)!" Goatshurst village is easy to reach from the M5 or by taxi from either Bridgwater Station (5 miles) or Taunton station (9 miles).

Travel - nearest train stations: Taunton or Bridgewater, then taxi to the Farm.

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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This is the 3rd WW holiday on Guernsey this year, enjoying the stunning views of Guernsey's coastal paths when the island is decked in its autumn colours. We will be based at the comfortable Saints Bay Hotel which is located just back from the cliffs of Icart Point. From here we will have immediate access to Guernsey's spectacular coastal path in each direction - with all that a 'coastal path' implies (stunning sea views, cliffs & coves, and more ups and downs than some Low Intermediate walks). We can reach other walks around the island by minibus or by public bus, and we'll take day trips by ferry to the fascinating smaller islands of Sark and Herm nearby (weather permitting). Guernsey can be reached by plane from several mainland airports, or by Condor ferry from Portsmouth, Poole, or Weymouth. The Saints Bay Hotel is a short taxi ride from both the airport and the port.

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Travel to Guernsey - by ferry or plane is not included: You can choose to travel to Guernsey by Condor Ferry from Portsmouth, Poole, or Weymouth; or you ca fly to Guernsey with Flybe, Aurigney, or Blue Islands flights from one of several UK airports (Manchester, Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Southampton...). We are can book your ferry or flight for you (£10 WW flight booking fee).

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals; Sark & Herm ferries, any transport to walks, + guided walks.

Not included - travel to Guernsey: by Condor ferry, or flight from one of several UK airports.

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This holiday is based in the small market town of Rothbury at the comfortable Coquetvale Hotel where there are many ensuite single rooms available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night). Rothbury is a picturesque small town beside the River Coquet with plenty of small shops and tea shops we can investigate after walking. From Garleigh Moor and Simonside we hope to have spectacular views to the sea at Druridge Bay and north to the purple Cheviot Hills. The valley scenery is special in a different way: rolling green fields dotted with sheep as we walk to the pretty hamlets of Holystone and Sharpeton; views over the meandering River Coquet as we look back down the valley; or the extensive woods and grounds of Cragside full of exotic trees where we might see red squirrels. The whole of Coquetdale is steeped in history - from ancient settlements and Stone Age rock art on Garleigh Moor, to tranquil Lady's Well pool at Holystone. This holiday is priced on a part board basis, including breakfast & packed lunches. In the evening we can eat in the excellent Italian restaurant at the hotel, or sample other good eating places nearby (Evening meals not included - from £12). Regular buses from Morpeth stop closeby. Guided by Pam.

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Travel - nearest train station: Morpeth, then bus from near the train or from the bus station to Rothbury.

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

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This weekend break is based on the beautiful Dorset coast, staying at the Cromwell House Hotel in Lulworth Cove to walk the striking coastal paths nearby. On the Saturday we can take the path from the village heading to Durdle Door for a wonderful walk along the cliffs, maybe descending to the beach at Durdle Door if we feel energetic. On Sunday we could either walk in the other direction from the Cove along another lovely stretch of coast path, or do a walk along Purbeck ridge which would give us extensive views across both the coast and the Dorset heathlands, finishing with a spectacular view of the Corfe Castle ruins. (These coastal walks are all well within the Low Intermediate grade, but may involve more 'up' and 'down' than some other low intermediate destinations!) If you can arrive by 1pm on Friday, there can be another shorter walk inland from Lulworth Cove in the afternoon. Lulworth Cove lies between Swanage and Weymouth, and is a short taxi ride from Wool station on the Waterloo to Weymouth line. Cromwell House is a comfortable 2 star hotel 200m and on this November weekend everyone can have an ensuite single room (Single supplement £10 a night).

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Travel - nearest train station: Wool station - on the Waterloo to Weymouth line. Short taxi ride to the Cove.

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

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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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