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Spring 2009

Holiday Outlines - Spring 2009

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For this holiday on Guernsey in the Channel Islands, we will again be based at 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 will reach other walks around the island by minibus or by public bus, and take day trips by ferry to the 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. Guided by Diana.

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Price includes: 6 nights full board at Saints Bay Hotel on Guernsey
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of ensuite single rooms available (Ensuite single supplement: £10 a night).

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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La Gomera is one of the smallest of the inhabited Canary islands, 30 minutes south of Tenerife by ferry. Few places in the world have the natural wealth of this circular volcanic island: misty northern laurel forests, scorched canyons, grand rock monoliths, palm groves, and sea cliffs plunging to crystal clear water below. Ancient tracks and trails thread through this landscape, allowing us to make an anti-clockwise circuit of the central volcanic massif, Alto de Garajonay. After a first hotel night in San Sebastian, we'll walk from Agulo to Vallehermosa, staying here at another comfortable small hotel for 2 nights to allow a stunning sea cliff walk in this corner of the island. We then ascend to characterful Pension Sonia in Chipude, high on the central massif and close to the summit. The next day is long but breathtaking, descending to Playa Santiago on the sunny south coast for 2 nights in apartments by the sea - a wonderful place to take a rest day or catch a boat trip around the island. From here our last day's walk back to San Sebastian is striking. We then have a last night in San Sebastian to celebrate before catching the ferry back to Tenerife for our flights home. Guided by Marian. (You carry a day pack only - luggage is transported).

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Price includes: 7 nights part board in small hotels, pension & appartment
Sharing twin rooms with another member of the group.
Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester to Tenerife, ferry to La Gomera, luggage transport & all transport on the island, breakfasts, packed lunches, + guided walks. Atol No. 6497

Not included: evening meals (main courses from £12)

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The Suffolk Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and centred along this coastal stretch is the ancient settlement of Dunwich - once the seat of kings facing the North Sea. Later it became a thriving port and ship building harbour with the power to elect 2 members of Parliament. However, over the centuries the sea has made serious incursions along this stretch, and in the 14th century alone 400 houses, 2 churches, and several windmills 'succumbed to tempests'. Today Dunwich is reduced to a quiet village on the edge of the sea with a fascinating history, a small museum, and a ruined priory. Gentle paths fan out from the village through Minsmere Nature Reserve, to the pretty estuary village of Walberswick, or inland through fields and woodlands. In Dunwich we will be staying at The Ship Inn - a former coaching inn which offers (recently upgraded) ensuite twin and single rooms, and excellent pub fare in the evenings. Darsham station is 5 miles away by taxi. Guided by Madeline - our natural history guide. (Evening meals are not included - from £15).

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Price includes: 3 nights part board at the Ship Inn
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of ensuite singles also available (Ensuite single supplement £15 a night).

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

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The fantastic ancient yews of Kingley Vale, superb views from the Downs across Chichester harbour to the sea, Bosham harbour which dates back to Saxon and medieval times, waders and waterbirds … plenty to explore and enjoy on this South Downs weekend based in the quiet rural setting of East Ashling, a short taxi ride from Chichester. Here we'll be staying for 2 nights at the Horse & Groom, a 17th Century pub whose bedrooms are all located away from bar noise in two beautifully converted adjacent barns. Furthermore, these ensuite twin and double bedrooms can all be taken as singles with no extra supplement! (The pub has no separate residents lounge, so we will eat in the bar. Evening meals are not included - from £15).

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Price includes: 2 nights part board at the Horse & Groom Inn
Staying in ensuite single rooms (with no supplement).

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

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This holiday covers the first quarter of the Pembrokeshire coast path from its start at Amroth to Pembroke Castle. While containing plenty of 'ups' and 'downs' as we walk classic Pembrokeshire stretches of stunning sea cliffs, this first section is gentler overall as it also includes the long bays of Tenby, Freshwater East and Angle. As such it makes a good introduction to the Path although the days are still up to 13 miles in length. For this holiday we will be based at East Trewent Farm which women really enjoyed last year. Located midpoint along our route, the farm offers a mix of ensuite and standard twin and single rooms. Each day we will use the coastal bus or taxi to reach our next starting point. The nearest station is at Lamphey and a lift will be possible from Lamphey station to the farm if arranged in advance. Guided by Jo J.

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Price includes: 5 nights full board at East Trewent Farm B&B
Staying in twin or single rooms. (Ensuite supplement £5 a night; Single supplement £5 a night).

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May is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the Lake District. There'll be bluebells emerging in the woods, bright new leaves on the trees, and lambs in the fields. We might start with the scenic lakeshore path beside Grasmere and Rydal Water, stopping at Rydal Hall for tea, then returning beneath the trees along the old Coffin Trail. Another lovely walk is the one past Sour Milk Gill waterfall to Easedale Tarn, or there are woodland paths where we might hear woodpeckers, pretty Loughrigg Tarn to visit, or the wild valley of Far Easedale to explore. For these 3 nights we'll stay at comfortable Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere - offering very good food, ensuite twin rooms and standard singles without a supplement (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night). Guided by Brenda & Gaynor.

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Price includes: 3 nights full board at Glenthorne Guest House
Staying in ensuite twin rooms & standard singles (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night). There are plenty of singles available on this holiday!

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The first night of this exciting Intermediate May Day trek in Snowdonia will start from a new accommodation - the Dol Peris Hotel in Llanberis which is easy to reach by train then local bus from Bangor. That first evening we'll eat out together in Llanberis (not included - from £12), then the next morning we'll set off for 2 nights at the Snowdon Ranger youth hostel beside beautiful Llyn Cwellyn (Llyn means lake), walking there over the saddle between Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion, and maybe detouring over Moel Cynghorion for great views of Snowdon. On our second full day we can do a circular walk onto Mynydd Mawr which will tempt us from across the lake. From here we will see Snowdon again, and the striking Nantlle ridge closer by. From the top we'll take the path over Craig y Bera, so we can descend for refreshment at the Cwellyn Arms before walking back to the hostel. On the last day we'll return to Llanberis starting on the bridle path, and this time heading east from the saddle to walk over Foel Goch and onto Moel Eilio, with wonderful views back to Llyn Cwellyn on one side, and forward to Llyn Dwythwch and the Llanberis lakes on the other. It's all too good to miss, so don't book your train home before 4pm! Guided by Anita.

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Price includes: 1 night part board at Dol Peris B&B, & 2 nights full board at Snowdon Ranger hostel
Staying in shared ensuite rooms at the B&B, and a dormitory at the hostel shared with other members of the group.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 2 evening meals, all luggage transport between hostels, + guided walks.

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Mull is one of the largest of the Hebridean islands off the west coast of Scotland. It has a long and strikingly beautiful coastline of high cliffs and bays, with caves and rock arches, and views out to the many smaller islands that surround it. Most notable of these is the 'Holy Isle' of Iona where we will walk on one day. Another rewarding visit might be to cathedral-like Fingle's Cave on the island of Staffa, whose geometrical basalt pillars have even inspired a Mendelssohn overture! On other days we will take beautiful walks along Mull's coastline, stopping at sandy bays, or walking to other famous caves and rock features. Inland, our eyes will often be drawn to the island's only munro, Ben Mor, and from a walk over its lower shoulder there will be striking views back to the coast. We will be staying at women-run Ardachy House Hotel on the south coast, overlooking the deserted sands of Ardalanish Bay and the islands of Jura, Colonsay, and Islay. Iona is only 7 miles away; seals, otters and the elusive Corncrake are regular visitors to the area, and there is a standing stone and Iron Age fort close by. The hotel offers comfortable ensuite twin, double, and single bedrooms, and some of the bedrooms and the residents' lounge have a lovely view towards the sea. Mull is reached by train from Glasgow to Oban, then a magical ferry to Craignure on Mull, & local bus from the ferry to Bunassen where Maggie & Cathy will collect you. Guided by Fran.

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Price includes: 7 nights full board at Hotel Ardachy
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Ensuite single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night). Some of the rooms have sea views.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, all transport to walks, ferry to Iona + guided walks.

Not included: Staffa Island boat trip not included as it depends on weather conditions: £15. Bus from the ferry at Craignure to Bunassen £6 (collected from bus stop by Maggie & Cathy from the hotel).

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Here is an opportunity with Diana to spend a relaxed week in Crete, exploring some of the gorges and coast paths in the south of this magical island. May is a delightful month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying on the south coast in Maria and Christina's lovely ensuite sea-view Oasis Rooms at Polirizos beach - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove consisting of little more than a few tavernas. From here, there are beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip if we please, and we'll visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria - taking a bus and taxi via Hania to Samaria, and starting our descent later than most so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. At the bottom of the gorge, we will stay for a night at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. There will also be a day-off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8). (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night)

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Price includes: 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino
Staying in sea view ensuite twin rooms. Ensuite single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol No. 6497

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This weekend in the Lake District with Jo M & Gaynor offers a choice of Gentle and Low Intermediate walks, and you can choose which walk you feel like each day. Gentle walks might include the beautiful 5-mile circuit of Grasmere and Rydal Water, or perhaps the walk past Sour Milk Gill waterfall to Easedale Tarn… For longer Low Intermediate rambles we could include the wonderful circuit of Loughrigg Fell that returns past pretty Loughrigg Tarn, or extend the Easedale Tarn walk to include the wild valley of Far Easedale… The weekend is based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere - always a favourite for its friendliness, comfortable rooms, lovely garden, and excellent food! Grasmere is easy to reach by local bus from Windermere station.

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Price includes: 2 nights full board at Glenthorne Guest House
Staying in ensuite twin rooms & standard singles. (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night). There are plenty of singles available on this holiday!

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The Suffolk Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Centred along this coastal stretch is the ancient settlement of Dunwich - once the seat of kings facing the North Sea. Later it became a thriving port and ship building harbour with the power to elect 2 members of Parliament. However, over the centuries the sea has made serious incursions along this Suffolk coast, and in the 14th century alone 400 houses, 2 churches, and several windmills 'succumbed to tempests'. Today Dunwich is reduced to a quiet village on the edge of the sea with a fascinating history, a small museum, and a ruined priory. Gentle paths fan out from the village through Minsmere Nature Reserve, to the pretty estuary village of Walberswick, or inland through fields and woodlands. The holiday is based at The Ship Inn in Dunwich - a former coaching inn which offers (recently upgraded) ensuite twin and single rooms, and excellent pub fare in the evenings. Darsham station is 5 miles away by taxi. Guided by Madeline, our natural history guide. (Evening meals are not included - from £15).

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Price includes: 3 nights part board at the Ship Inn
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of ensuite singles also available (Ensuite single supplement £15 a night).

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

You can book online - or phone us on: 08456 445335

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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 ensuite twin rooms in B&Bs, old coaching inns, and small hotels. (No nights in hostels this year). Guided by Sue M. (Luggage is transported by taxi).

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Price includes: 8 nights part board in Hotels, Inns, & B&Bs
Staying in twins and 3-bedded rooms, mostly with ensuite facilities.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, all luggage transport, return journey to Drymen or Glasgow Central station + guided walks. (Inexpensive lift from Glasgow Central station to Drymen available).

Not included: evening meals (from approx £15)

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This second Crete holiday is guided by Marian - a relaxed week exploring some of the gorges and coast paths in the south of this magical island. May is a delightful month to walk in Crete - when the sun is not too hot and the island is still green with many wild flowers and aromatic herbs. We'll be staying on the south coast in Maria and Christina's lovely ensuite sea-view Oasis Rooms at Polirizos beach - a tiny un-spoilt hamlet beside a cove consisting of little more than a few tavernas. From here, there are beautiful coastal paths above the emerald sea - stopping for a dip if we please, and we'll visit the amazing gorges of Imbros and famous Samaria - taking a bus and taxi via Hania to Samaria, and starting our descent later than most so that we have its amazing scenery virtually to ourselves. At the bottom of the gorge, we will stay for a night at Agia Roumeli's Hotel Calypso, and walk back along the coast via Loutro the next day. There will also be a day-off from walking to enjoy the beautiful beach around the headland - where you can swim as topless or bottomless as you wish!

Maria and Christina's Oasis Rooms are comfortable and ensuite, with a balcony overlooking the sea, and a kitchen area for breakfast. It is much simpler here to each buy our own food for breakfast & packed lunches - much of which we can do at a good supermarket on our way from the airport. We can then ask Maria to order us fresh bread daily for breakfast, and we can buy butter, honey, yoghurt, cheese, tomatoes and anything else we need at the little shop in Rothakino. In the evenings we'll eat out at the tavernas by the sea (from £8). (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night)

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Price includes: 7 nights at Oasis Rooms, Rothakino
Staying in sea view ensuite twin rooms. Single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night).

Includes: flight from Gatwick or Manchester (Manchester (Manchester flight supplement £20), all transport on Crete including to Samaria, Samaria fee, Imbros fee, 1 extra night at Agia Roumeli in Hotel Calypso + guided walks (i.e. everything except evening meals & food for breakfast & packed lunches - bring approx £170 in Euros). Atol No. 6497

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This holiday is designed to be suitable for all women - accessible for wheelchair users and anyone who has difficulty with (or doesn't like) stiles, rough paths or gradients. The walks will be shorter than normal WW gentle walks (3-4 miles rather than 5 miles), and will be easy paced. With minibus transport from our base at comfortable Losehill Hall near Castleton, we will have a good choice of stile-less routes by the reservoirs, along the old railway lines and possibly even around the Chatsworth House grounds and gardens. Losehill Hall is a lovely old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds. It is the National Peak Park Study Centre, run on eco-centre lines - everything here is recycled, ensuite showers instead of baths, communal tea/coffee facilities. The Hall has level access to the bar, a comfortable lounge, and the food served in the dining room is truly excellent. All the bedrooms we have reserved are ensuite singles without a supplement and some are fully accessible. Guided by Brenda.

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Price includes: 4 nights full board at Losehill Hall
Staying in ensuite single rooms without a supplement (twin rooms on request). Some rooms are fully accessible.

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Here's a weekend break with a choice of Intermediate and Slow High walks each day so that you can stretch or take it easy without worrying about the pace. For Intermediate walks we have many Grasmere fells to choose from - wild Blea Rigg, the Helm Crag ridge, or Heron Pike with its fabulous views over Grasmere and Rydal Water. For Slow High walks we'll surely reach the summit of Fairfield with striking views towards Helvellyn and the Patterdale fells. On the Sunday we could walk to High Raise, or tackle the fabulous Langdale Pikes from nearby Great Langdale. This weekend is based at popular Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere where the food is excellent, and there's a lovely garden to enjoy after walking.

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Price includes: 2 nights full board at Glenthorne Guest House
Staying in ensuite twins or standard singles. Ensuite single rooms are also available (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night).

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Rum is a diamond shaped jewel of a place - an island of the Inner Hebrides of spectacular wildness and beauty. Its glaciated 'cullins' (high rocks) Askival, Hellival, Trollaval, and Orval, started life near the equator, and are the shattered remnants of a once huge volcano. Apart from its incredible scenery, Rum has been a nature reserve for over 40 years. We may be lucky and see otters fishing along the shores of Loch Scresort, or red deer and wild goats in the heather as we walk. Golden eagles often soar above the Cullins, while Shearwaters nest on their slopes and skim the sea in significant numbers. There are many fabulous high walks to choose from here, often off-path through the heather - along high cliffs overlooking the sea, onto peaks with stunning views, or looking north to the Skye Cullins from beautiful Kilmory Sands. To access the best parts of this island, we will stay for 2 nights in a bothy, walking there low level with 3 days' food and gear, living in very simple bothy conditions with water from a nearby stream and sleeping mats on the floor - a real Scottish walking experience! The rest of the time our base will be the hostel in extraordinary Kinloch Castle near Loch Scresort. Trains run from Glasgow to Malaig, and from Malaig you catch the regular Rum ferry which is a magical journey in itself.

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Price includes: 6 nights full board in Kinloch Castle hostel & bothy
Staying in small hostel dormitories or basic bothy shared with other members of the group.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, bothy + guided walks. (Bring sleeping bag, sleeping mat, lightweight camping knife, fork, spoon, large bowl or plate & cup).

Not included: Ferry to Rum (£8 approx each way)

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This year we are moving our Wye Valley holiday to the Royal George Hotel near Tintern Abbey where quality ensuite double rooms are available as singles. This lovely area is steeped in history, and rich in wildlife, archaeology, and industrial remains. Here the River Wye forms the boundary between England and Wales, and King Offa built his famous dyke near the English bank. In places ancient woodland clings to the steep sides of dramatic limestone gorge, while elsewhere the river is boarded by tranquil meadows. Our first walk will take us across the river and up to Brockweir Bridge before returning along the opposite bank. There is a local vineyard to visit, and we can stop for tea and home-made cakes at the old station. On other days we'll take the bus and walk to the spectacular Eagle's Nest viewpoint or explore historic tracks towards Angidy. After walking we can explore Tintern village with its abbey, old pubs, tourist shops and craft galleries. Tintern is easy to reach by road or rail - close to the M4 & M5, or a 6-mile taxi or bus ride from Chepstow station. (Ensuite single supplement £15 a night).

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Price includes: 3 nights full board at the Royal George Hotel
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. There are also plenty of ensuite single rooms available (Ensuite single supplement £15 a night).

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

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Here's a chance to get away from it all with Helen & Marian, staying at High Trenhouse near tranquil Malham Tarn. High Trenhouse is a beautifully converted farm on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale in the Yorkshire Dales. The Pennine Way passes close by on its way over Fountains Fell to Pen-y-ghent, and across the moors are paths to fascinating Malham Cove and the lively small town of Settle with its tearooms and small shops. High Trenhouse offers many 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 need. (We will arrange an inexpensive shared lift from nearby Settle station at 4pm).

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Price includes: 4 nights full board at High Trenhouse Centre
Staying in ensuite twins rooms. There are also plenty of single rooms available (Single supplements: singles with private facilities £5 a night. Ensuite singles £10 a night; ensuite doubles as singles £15 a night).

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

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We will be able to get off the beaten track this bank holiday exploring some of the lesser known Intermediate walks around Grasmere. Wild Blea Rigg is always wonderfully deserted despite its stunning views of the Langdale Pikes from the top. Grasmere Common is another little known ridge walk - overlooking Easedale Tarn, with wild Far Easedale for our descent. We can also take one of the quieter routes up the Langdale Pikes, or explore some of the smaller paths on Loughrigg Fell - whatever we feel like and have time for. Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere offers comfortable rooms and plenty of singles, a lovely garden for after walking, and excellent food - including free tea and cakes...! Guided by Diana.

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Price includes: 4 nights full board at Glenthorne Guest House
Staying in ensuite twins & standard singles. Ensuite single rooms are also available (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night).

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This holiday with Anita & Jane offers an exciting choice of Slow High and High Level mountain walks off the beaten track in the Snowdonia National Park. Slow High walks have the ascent and length of High Level walks, but are taken at a more intermediate pace. You can choose which grade suits you best - and change walks if need be. 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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Price includes: 4 nights full board at Trigonos Centre
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of singles available (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night. Ensuite twin as a single suppl. £15 a night).

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Here is the second of 2 opportunities this spring to enjoy the abundant wild flowers and stunning views of Guernsey's coastal paths. This year we will be based again at 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 will reach other walks around the island by minibus or by public bus, and take day trips by ferry to the 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. Guided by Sue B.

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