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Away from the crowds, this Spring B/H break with Marcelle & Sue B has exclusive use of High Trenhouse near tranquil Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales - a beautifully converted farm and outbuildings on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale. The Pennine Way 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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This new Scottish holiday with Jo Cound, Sue M, and Fran offers a choice of Gentle Photography, Intermediate, or Slow High walks each day, set in the heart of scenic Perthshire on the edge of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Here we will be staying at Comrie Croft - a hostel with a difference, located 2 miles from the picturesque village of Comrie with opportunities to walk into stunning landscapes at all levels of difficulty. Wildlife abounds here - osprey and kites nest locally, deer and mountain hare are found on the hills, and at all times of the year there is a rich diversity of flora and fauna thanks to ancient woodlands. There are many gentle walks with wonderful photo opportunities in the nearby glens, beside rivers, to waterfalls, and up onto gentle viewpoints. For Intermediate walkers there are the many exciting Corbetts of the area - the mid range hills and mountains over 2500ft (760m), and for Slow High we will have a choice of more challenging Monroes - mountains over 3000ft (914m). You can choose the walks that suit you best, and swap to a different grade if need be to take it easy or stretch yourself as you warm up. At Comrie Croft we have taken the whole Lodge so that we have room to spread out, sharing with 1-2 other women in comfortable bunk rooms which can usually sleep a greater number. What's more, half of the rooms have ensuite facilities! Comrie Croft has good facilities including a cosy lounge and a dining room with mountain views.

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This lovely holiday is based near Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps and offers a rich choice of Low Intermediate and Intermediate walks from our base at friendly Penzion Bohinj. There are wonderful low walks beside the lake and through the Bohinj valley with its low hills and hay meadows full of flowers. Here the Bohinj River flows emerald with snowmelt, while one of its tributaries has carved a dramatic limestone gorge that we can walk through. Higher up, there are beautiful hillside pastures and more waterfalls, refuges, and views of the Julian Alps to tempt us beyond the Vogel cable car. On one day we will visit Bled for a choice of two more gorge walks, and a chance to sit in cafes by this other jewel of a lake. Penzion Bohinj is situated beside the Mostnica River in Stara Fuzina - a quiet traditional village near the foot of the lake, and we have reserved all the rooms so that everyone can have a single! The rooms are not large and are simply furnished in a clean modern style, each with a small shower room. Downstairs is the large dining room that opens onto the garden, and we'll eat here on 4 nights - simple but tasty home-cooked meals, going out to eat on the remaining 3 nights (restaurant meals not included - from £10).

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The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel was originally a farm, then a coaching inn, and has long been popular with walkers and climbers - especially for a drink at its Hikers Bar after walking. It is a lovely old building with charm and character located beneath the Langdale Pikes with Lingmoor Fell, Pike O'Blisco, Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell right on the doorstep. This makes the hotel perfect for a holiday offering both Intermediate and Slow High walks. Like on other double grade holidays, you can choose the grade you prefer, or swap the next day if needed. 'Slow High' walks are high level walks taken at a slower pace. The dramatic Langdale Pikes will be a 'must' for both groups, and give superb views in all directions from their rocky tops. For other Intermediate walks there is wild Blea Rigg beyond Stickle Tarn with a walk back through Great Langdale; the lovely heather-covered slopes of Lingmoor Fell; and rockier Pike O'Blisco. For Slow High walks, after a 'warm up' walk on the Langdale Pikes, we might tackle the nearby Coniston fells. The Crinkle Crags ridge and Bow Fell could give us stunning views of Scafell Pike and as far as the Isle of Man, leaving Lingmoor Fell or Pike O'Blisco for the last day. The ODG offers a good mix of shared and single rooms, some of which are ensuite while others are standard with a washbasin and a bathroom nearby. Well-behaved dogs are allowed.

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An opportunity to spend a week in the splendour of the Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy's Western Alps - with breathtaking views all around, alpine flowers, marmots, ibex and chamoix! There will be 2 guides to offer an intermediate and a high level choice each day (walking with a day pack only - your luggage is transported for you). We start from Albergo Gran Paradiso, Noasca, in the Valle del Orca; making our way over 2 days past beautiful lakes to Col del Nivolet at the head of the valley, with a night at valley refuge Le Fonti on the way. At Col del Nivolet we stop for 3 nights at Rifugio Citta di Chivasso, which is perched spectacularly above the lakes of Piano del Nivolet and a whole new alpine valley. This wonderful traditional refuge has dormitory beds, cold water washing, and excellent food in true Italian style. Here there are walks at both levels, with stunning views of glaciers and distant ranges including Gran Paradiso itself, or less rugged paths through flower-filled Piano del Nivolet. On the 5th day we return to Rifugio Le Fonti via an old royal game trail - perhaps the best day of all, then back past quaint deserted villages and frescoes to Noasca for our last night. The high walks are High Alpine on 2-3 days - with more descent than the normal high level grade.

The three nights of high refuge life are a wonderful experience, but resources at altitude are limited, and taking account of this is a necessary part of the holiday: use water sparingly, hand wash rather than shower every day; solar power only - no power sockets available; bottled drinking water.

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Away from the crowds, this August B/H break has exclusive use of High Trenhouse near tranquil Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales - a beautifully converted farm and outbuildings on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale. The Pennine Way from Malham Cove passes close by on its way to Fountains Fell and 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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This holiday offers an exciting choice of Slow High and High Level mountain walks off the beaten track in the Snowdonia National Park. You choose which high pace suits you best, and you can swap if need be. Some walks will include some scrambling if conditions allow. For this holiday we will be based in the lovely Nantlle Valley at friendly Trigonos Centre - perfect for WW groups with attractive twin rooms and plenty of singles. The glorious Nantlle ridge - one of the best ridge walks in Wales - will be right on our doorstep. Moel Hebog near Beddgelert is another likely choice - steep but rewarding with breathtaking views of Snowdon. We can also tackle the lesser used Snowdon Ranger path up the back of Snowdon, returning over Moel Cynghorion with Llyn Cwellyn lying below. This would leave nearby Mynydd Mawr as an obvious choice for the last day. Trigonos Centre is set in its own grounds near Nantlle lake, and is accessible by 4pm bus from Bangor station.

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This holiday offers a choice of Gentle or Intermediate walks each day - and you can swap between them to stretch yourself or take it easy according to how you feel. Gentle walks will take us into the heart of Borrowdale, following mossy woodland paths where we might see deer and red squirrels, or walking beside the lovely River Derwent for tea at Grange. On other days, we can explore the wilder tributaries of the Derwent - the Langstrath and Seathwaite valleys - with foaming pools that might invite a swim or paddle, and rushing waterfalls if it's been raining. Or we can even go as far as Derwent Water for a peaceful stroll beside the lake - returning by bus if we wish. For Intermediate walks we might warm up climbing the path to Dock Tarn which will give us superb views over Eagle Crag and allow us to reach Watendlath Tarn as well as several less-frequented 'tops' nearby. The next day we might be tempted by the fabulous High Spy ridge where our uphill effort will be rewarded with views in all directions and a lovely descent overlooking Derwent Water. Alternatively we might head for Haystacks overlooking Buttermere, or tackle Glaramara just across the valley. This holiday is based at friendly Glaramara Centre near Seatoller in Borrowdale where there are plenty of standard single rooms available.

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The Dalmatian island of Brac lies off the coast from Split, threaded by lovely old mule tracks through olive groves and pinewoods. Ancient chapels and monasteries dot the island while along the rocky coast there are pebbly coves that invite a swim and small picturesque fishing resorts. Sutivan is one of these - built of famous Brac stone, and at night you can see the lights of Split across the water. Sutivan has no hotels so we do as Croatians do and stay in small apartments, all within walking distance of Pension Dora whose vine covered courtyard and restaurant/bar we will use as our focal point. Here we will share breakfasts, and meals on 4 evenings. On 3 evenings we'll eat out at seafront restaurants in smaller groups (not included - from £8). The apartments are simple and typically Croatian, some with ensuite rooms, others with 2 single rooms sharing a bathroom and small kitchen. Some have a terrace for relaxing after walking, others have sea views. At Pension Dora there are ensuite twins and singles. Besides a choice of Gentle & Low Intermediate walks, we will also take a day off to enjoy the sea, hire a bike or sea kayak, visit Diocletian's Palace, or simply relax with a book! Guided by Lorraine, Madeline, & local guide Ivana.

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On this weekend there will be two guides to offers both an intermediate and a high level walk each day - great if you like to have a choice, or if you're not yet sure which grade will suit you best. There'll be lovely walks on intermediate fells - like the Helm Crag ridge or wild Blea Rigg with its wonderful views of both Grasmere and Elterwater. Or for striking High Level walks we can head for Helvellyn just across the valley - reached past Grisedale Tarn and Dollywaggon Pike, or climb Fairfield whose two ridges form a horseshoe with many breathtaking views along the way. For this holiday we'll be staying at comfortable Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere which is always popular with WW groups for its friendliness, lovely garden, comfortable bedrooms (including standard singles without a supplement), 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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