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Late Summer 2010

Holiday Outlines - Late Summer 2010

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Bavaria is one of the most beautiful regions of Germany, especially around Berchtesgaden on the German-Austrian border not far from Salzburg (where the Sound of Music was filmed). Cow bells, alpenhorns, lederhosen, true Bavarian beer... and women having a fabulous introduction to walking in the Alps! You'll be surrounded by high mountain scenery, forests and gorges to walk through, and alpine pastures where farms sell milk and homemade bread and butter. There is also beautiful fiord-like Konigsee Lake, which we can cross by electric ferry to reach a lovely walk to Obersee and the 'ice chapel'. In addition, there are old baroque churches like the Maria Gern, or our path might return via an open-air swimming pool where we can stop for a dip. Since we're in Bavaria, we will of course never be far from a Gaststaette in the afternoon - for wonderful cake and coffee! There will be a choice of gentle and low intermediate walks each day, so this is an excellent opportunity to find out how much you can do if you're not sure. We will be climbing some hills, but at a slow and steady pace well within WalkingWomen grades. The paths are good, and since we're in the Alps, the air should be cooler for walking. On one day we will have a day off from walking to enjoy the local spa complex of swimming pools, steam rooms, and brine baths, or to visit Salzburg for a Mozart or Sound of Music tour (Salzburg is 40 minutes by bus). We'll be staying at the very comfortable and friendly Hotel Wittelsbach in the centre of Berchtesgaden where all the rooms have ensuite facilities, and women rave about the breakfasts! In the evening we will explore the good range of restaurants in town (not included - from £15). Single supplement: £10 a night. Guided by Yvonne & Heidi.

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Flight to Salzburg is not included. Transfer to Berchtesgaden IS included!
You can fly from Gatwick or Manchester to Salzburg with Thomsons. You can buy this flight through Charterflights.co.uk, or we are happy to book it for you (for a WW flight booking fee of £10).

The Gatwick & Manchester flights arrive at different times, and there will be 2 separate transfers to Berchtesgaden. These transfers are included in the cost of the holiday, and will take just under an hour.

Also includes: breakfast & packed lunches, transfer from Salzburg meeting BA flight, & all transport to walks - including ferry trip, + guided walks.

Not included: flight to Salzburg; evening meals out in local restaurants.

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Last year we moved our Wye Valley holiday to the Royal George Hotel near Tintern Abbey which has proved a great success. Here there are plenty of quality ensuite double rooms available as singles. This lovely area is steeped in history and rich in wildlife, archaeology, and industrial remains. 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 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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Travel - nearest train station: Chepstow, then bus or taxi to Tintern.

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

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This Great Langdale holiday offers you a choice of walks each day so that you can stretch or take it easy according to how you feel. 'Slow High' walks are high level walks taken at a slower pace. The holiday is based at the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale - a lovely old building with charm and character located beneath the Langdale Pikes. From here we will have Lingmoor Fell, Pike O'Blisco, Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell right on our doorstep. The Coniston Fells will also be within reach, and of course, the shapely Langdale Pikes will be a 'must' for both groups, offering magnificent views from their rocky tops. The ODG offers a good mix of shared and single rooms, some of which have ensuite facilities while others are standard with a washbasin and a bathroom nearby. Most of the bedrooms have good views of the valley and the surrounding fells. The inn has a popular Hikers Bar which we can enjoy after our walks, and dinner will be served in the dining room at 7pm. Well-behaved dogs are allowed. (Extra nights: £63.00 full board).

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere (+ bus or shared lift/taxi from station to the hotel).

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

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Built in AD 122 during the time of Emperor Hadrian to "separate the Romans from the barbarians", Hadrian's Wall is Europe's largest surviving Roman monument and a UNESCO world heritage site. This year we are offering 2 holidays of different grades based at the Twice Brewed Inn with ensuite twin rooms and standard doubles and twins that we can take as singles. The inn has a prime location for exploring some of the most spectacular Intermediate sections of the Wall as well as the beautiful Northumbrian countryside beyond. There will be milecastles, turrets, Robin Hood's tree, fascinating Roman forts, and dramatic stretches of the Wall. On the last day we can walk from Vindolanda Fort onto Barcombe Fell for a last view of the wall receeding into the west. In the evenings we will eat together at the inn (not included - from £12.00). Bardon Mill station is 2.5 miles away by taxi.

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Travel - nearest train station: Bardon Mill station - 2.5 miles away by taxi.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, transport by local bus along the wall if needed, + guided walks.

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Grasmere is one of the most central yet easily reached villages in the Lake District - with stunning scenery that has inspired poets and artists alike. There's also lots to do after walking - from visiting Dove Cottage, to tea shops and water-colour studios. We'll be staying at Glenthorne Guest House not far from the village centre, with wonderful views in three directions, comfortable bedrooms, and excellent food! Grasmere is a wonderful area for gentle breaks with a host of low level choices. We might start with a lovely lakeshore path beside Grasmere and Rydal Water, returning via Rydal Cave and Loughrigg Terrace for its stunning view over the lake. The wooded bridle path to Rydal village is also delightful, and we might stop at White Moss Common for the view - or at Rydal Hall for tea beside its tumbling beck. We can walk to beautiful Loughrigg Tarn (a small lake), or climb the path beside Sour Milk Gill waterfall to Easedale Tarn in the hills. On other days there are woodland paths where we might hear woodpeckers, the wild valley of Far Easedale to explore, or the stunning views from Dow Bank and even Silver Howe - whatever we feel up for!

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere, then frequent bus from the station forecourt to Grasmere + 4 minutes walk to Glenthorne.

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

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This fabulous South African holiday combines 6 days and nights in the Kruger National Park with 5 day walks in the scenically very beautiful and culturally interesting Panorama region of Mpumalanga. Here, to the east of Pretoria and Johannesburg, the Drakensburg escarpment continues northwards, paralleling the Kruger National Park, and during the Gold Rush years white settlers built small towns like Graskop, Pilgrim's Rest, and Sabie. Our walks will take us through beautiful indigenous forests or scented pinewoods to some of the striking waterfalls of the area, and across shining grasslands to the edge of the escarpment for breathtaking views over the Lowveld. On one day we will also drive north to see Bourkes Luck Potholes and walk the Leopard Trail for incredible views of the Blyde River Canyon (3rd largest canyon in the world). Our base at Graskop will be in twin and single rooms at Panorama View cabins right on the edge of the Escarpment, eating out in Graskop restaurants in the evenings. After 4 nights here we drive to Kruger National Park famous for the 'big 5' (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, & rhino), staying for our first 3 nights at Talamati Camp - a small luxurious private camp overlooking a lush valley frequented by many grazers - and their predators… In the morning and late afternoon we will take game viewing drives in our two vehicles - resting up in the middle of the day, enjoying the view from our verandahs overlooking the bush or from the camp hide overlooking a waterhole. You can also join a ranger led bush walk early one morning, or a ranger night drive one evening (costing approx £20 each). We then drive to Skukusa Camp for 3 nights where we all stay in ensuite single cabins, most of them overlooking the beautiful Sabie River - an area with elephants, cheetah, lions, hippos, buffalo and many exotic birds. After this rich experience we'll drive back towards Johannesburg, staying for the last 2 nights in ensuite twin and single rooms at comfortable Bergwaters Eco Lodge near Waterval Onder to allow a last walk in another striking region of the high veld before we travel home.

Flight to Johannesburg is not included. Transfer from Jo'burg IS included!
The direct SAA (South African Airways) flight from Heathrow to Johannesburg is currently cheaper than the lowest priced indirect flights to Johannesburg! Book early for the best price. (Diana is flying on this SAA flight - please ask us for the details & flight numbers).

You can book this flight yourself on the Internet (SAA website, Expedia et) or we are happy to book it for you on our agent's ATOL license (costing £10 WW flight booking fee). If you book a different flight from this one please make sure it arrives no later than 09.00 on 8th August.

• 4 nights: Panorama View Chalets, Graskop (Twins or singles - some ensuite, or sharing bathroom)
• 3 nights: Talamati Camp, Kruger (1 twin & 1 single per cabin sharing bathroom)
• 3 nights: Skukusa Camp, Kruger (Everyone has an ensuite single. Single suppl. only for riverview chalets)
• 2 nights: Bergwaters Eco Lodge (Ensuite twins or Ensuite singles)

Not included: drinks, 5 evening meals in Graskop or Kruger restaurants - from £12.

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Away from the crowds, this August 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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Travel - nearest train stations: Settle (or Skipton). There will be an inexpensive shared lift from Settle station at 4pm.

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

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This Gentle holiday with Caroline encompasses one of the loveliest stretches of the Thames between Henley and Windsor, combining walking and sightseeing, and including a trip on a traditional river steamer. We will stay at the lovely Thames Riviera Hotel by the river at Maidenhead where we have reserved mainly single ensuite rooms. Each day we will enjoy different walks beside the river, often taking the train to a new starting point. We'll pass Boulter's Lock, and the homes of the rich and famous at Bray and walk through pretty riverside towns and villages such as Marlow and Cookham where Wind in the Willows was written. We'll pass under Brunel's railway bridge with its longest brick arch in the world. Arriving at Elton meadows, we'll have a wonderful view of Windsor castle, and there'll be time to visit the town and castle in the afternoon. On our final day, we'll walk to Cliveden House (National Trust), the former home of the Astor family, to enjoy the river view from its beautiful gardens - a perfect way to finish this delightful gentle holiday!

Travel - nearest train station: Maidenhead station, then 5 minute taxi to the hotel.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 3 evening meals, all transport to walks, Thames river boat trip + guided walks.

Not included: 1 restaurant evening meal - from £15 - probably on the last night. Cliveden gardens entrance fee (bring National Trust card if you have one).

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The South West Coast Path stretches 630 miles from from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset, and is one of the world's great walks. This new WW holiday covers what is probably the most dramatic stretch of the Path around Lands End from St Ives to Penzance. The holiday starts and finishes with a night at Penzance youth hostel (where cars can be left for the duration of the trip). The first morning we will have transport across the penninsula to St Ives, and after a stroll through town we'll start out along the rocky cliff path to the tiny village of Zennor, perhaps spotting seals along the way. We stay one night at Zennor hostel eating out at Zennor's village pub (Zennor evening meal is not included - from £12). The next morning we continue onwards past Cape Cornwall to Lands End YH. Here we stay for 3 nights with transport to and from our walks each day as we progress around this most dramatic and particularly beautiful section of the path. On one evening there will be an opportunity to visit the famous Minack outdoor theatre perched on the cliffs. On our last day we complete the distance to Penzance for our last night (or you can ask us if you would like to stay on for an extra night here). Your luggage will be taken ahead for you as we move from place to place; you carry a day pack only. Guided by Marian.

Travel - nearest train station: Penzance, then short taxi ride to the hostel. Trek starts & finishes at Penzance & cars can be left at Penzance hostel during the trek.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 5 evening meals, all luggage transport between accommodations, any transport to the start of walks; + guided trek.

Not included: 1 evening meal at Zennor village pub.

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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 Caroline 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). Guided by Diana.

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

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

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The lovely Bulgarian holiday starts with a first night in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's beautiful second city, from where we will travel via one of the largest and most atmopheric monasteries in Bulgaria - the Bachkovo Monastery - to the lush Rhodopi mountains in the south of Bulgaria. Though not as high as the Rila and Pirin massifs, the Rondopi are none-the-less striking with their rocky tops and outcrops, deep limestone gorges, fascinating caves, and beautiful flower-filled meadows. Here we will be based in the remote village of Yagodina, staying in ensuite twin rooms at the excellent Yagodina Hotel run by two sisters (Ens. Single supplement £10 a night). Women loved staying here in 2009! From here our walks will take us up through ancient forests and nature reserves that are home to roe deer, wild boar, and brown bears, and through lovely meadows full of flowers and butterflies. We will reach panorami viewpoints such as Mt Sveti Iliya, and explore stunning gorges such as the Trigrad Gorge with a cave where local legend says Orpheus emerged from the Underworld. Another cave, the Yagodina Cave not far from the village, is one of the most beautiful and interesting caves in Bulgaria with stalactites, stalagmites and a fascinating prehistoric dwelling… The last night of the holiday will be spent in the capital, Sofia, before flying home the next day. Guided by Beryl with local Bulgarian guide Svetoslava.

Flight from Gatwick or Manchester to Sofia is not included. However the transfers ARE included!
Our transfers meet the Easyjet flights from Gatwick and Manchester to Sofia. The flight is easy to book yourself on the Easyjet website, or we can happily book it for you if you wish (WW flight booking fee: £10). Book early for the best prices (flights are available now)!

Also includes: all breakfasts, packed lunches, & evening meals except for last snack lunch in Sofia; all transfers & transport; & guided walks including with local Bulgarian guide.

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

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The Tour of the Jungfrau region (TJR) is a horseshoe trek among some of the most spectacular scenery in all the Alps. It is a journey into the Bernese Oberland that will leave you awestruck: ridges, summits and passes, glaciers, waterfalls, gorges, beautiful mountain lakes, and always the extraordinary backdrop of the Eiger, Wetterhorn, Silberhorn, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Most of the places you stay are in atmospheric locations with breathtaking views, ranging from Alpine refuges with bunk beds and mattress platforms to comfortable small hotels with twin rooms. At certain points the trek includes short sections of fixed cables and some exposed sections that will stretch your comfort zone. No luggage transport is feasible, so you carry the extra clothes you need in your pack. At the mid point of the trek you'll walk the famous Eiger trail to the foot of the Eiger's north face where the summit will feel within arms' reach. Yet while this trek is strenuous, none of it is technical or at altitude. All bedding is provided so you'll only need a sheet liner. Spare gear can be kept to a minimum, and any unwanted travel gear can be left at the hotel in Interlaken where the holiday starts and finishes. You can catch the train there from either Geneva or Zurich airport, buying your ticket at the airport station for approximately £54 return. Alternatively you can do the whole journey by train from the UK, leaving in the morning and arriving in Interlaken at 19.35 for approximately £123 return. Whether you fly/train or train/train, we can help you book your tickets. The amazing mountain train from Interlaken to the start and end of the trek is included in the price. Guided by Sara B who will meet you in Interlaken station. Group size 8 max.

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Travel - flight or train to Interlaken is not included: You can fly to Geneva or Zurich from several UK airports & take the train from the airport to Interlaken. Alternatively you can take the train from the UK to Interlaken (from £123 return, taking all day).

Includes: breakfasts & 6 evening meals; mountain train & mountain bus beyond Interlaken to reach start of trek.
Not included: flight or train to Interlaken; lunches - for lunch we will stop at huts & refuges along the way - from £6-£9; 2 evening meals.

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This new photography holiday with Marian offers low intermediate walk from Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast, staying for 3 nights full board in ensuite twins or singles at Sneaton Castle Centre (Ens. single suppl. £10 a night). There'll be views from the cliffs, ruined Whitby Abbey, interesting shots to take in Whitby itself, and the Yorkshire moors will be purple with heather in bloom. You can't avoid steps in Whitby, so please note these walks are low intermediate in grade unlike our autumn photography holiday. If you're happy with your camera, there'll be space to learn more about photography techniques. Marian will have plenty of suggestions about how to get the most from your camera, the light and the landscape. If you haven't done much photography before or have a camera that you're still getting used to - whether it's an SLR, a digital camera, or an older 'point & shoot' - you'll love her encouraging style that inspires confidence and a willingness to experiment, always with great results. 'Landscape photography' covers the full range, from majestic views to focusing on just a beautiful rock or flower. Camera & film are not included; and if your camera is digital please bring your charger, spare memory cards, and you camera instructions. Marian will have her laptop available for looking at digital photos in the evening - more laptops are welcome!

Travel - nearest train station: Scarborough, then a bus to Whitby & taxi up the hill to Sneaton Castle Centre.

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

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This 4-night holiday with Lorraine & Sally stays at Glaramara Centre in Borrowdale and offers a choice of Intermediate and Slow High walks each day. You can choose which grade you prefer and swap the next day if need be. Slow High walks are high level walks taken at a slower, more intermediate, pace. For Intermediate walks we might warm up on a walk to Watendlath Tarn via Rosthwaite with fabulous views back to the valley. We will also include the fabulous High Spy ridge where our efforts will be rewarded with views in all directions and a lovely descent overlooking Derwent Water. On other days we might be tempted by Haystacks near Buttermere - Wainwrights's favourite fell, or rocky Glaramara - the fell across the valley where we'll pass waterfalls on our way to the summit. Slow High walks could start with rocky Glaramara across the valley, perhaps continuing beyond over Allen Crags, to descend next to a tumbling beck. On another day we might climb steadily to Dale Head for views of all the Central Fells, then return via Honister Pass to finish along an old miners track. Great Gable will also be within our range, leaving something shorter and lower for our last day... For this holiday we are staying at the Glaramara Centre near Seatoller. Though its decor is simple and like a hostel in some respects, Glaramara has plenty of single rooms without a supplement, serves delicious food, and is fantastic value in every way. It has a bar and a large comfy lounge, and the general atmosphere is warm and friendly.

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Travel - nearest train station: Penrith Station, then bus from the station to Keswick, and bus up the valley.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, & evening meals, & a choice of guided walks each day.

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This summer Clare & Yvonne offer you a choice of Gentle and Intermediate walks from comfortable Losehill Hall near Castleton where the landscapes of the White and the Dark Peak meet. You can choose the grade you prefer: Gentle walks include the Hope Valley and fascinating Cavedale nearby; a visit to the Blue John Cavern, a gentle walk in Edale, or we might want to stretch ourselves for fabulous views from Mam Tor by taking a gently ascending route onto this stunning broad ridge. Intermediate walks will include more ridges and moors - the Great Ridge of Rushup Edge, Mam Tor and Losehill; the striking Kinder Edges from Edale; Win Hill ridge with its fab views over Ladybower reservoir; or the circuit of Abney Moor from Brough or Bradwell. Losehill Hall is a lovely old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds 10 mins walk from Castleton village, and we've reserved all ensuite singles without a supplement. Losehill Hall is the National Peak Park Study Centre, run on eco-centre lines (everything is recycled, ensuite showers instead of baths, communal tea/coffee facilities…). The Hall has a good bar, a comfortable lounge, and the food served in the dining room is excellent.

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Travel - nearest train station: Hope Station, then 2 mile taxi ride to Losehill Hall.

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

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This 3 night break at our new venue, Earnley Concourse centre on the south coast near Chichester, offers you a choice of Gentle and Low Intermediate walks enjoying the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as fine views from the South Downs. For Gentle walks we can head across the fields to Pagham Harbour and 13th century St Wilfrid's Chapel on one day, and on another day we'll enjoy views of Chichester Harbour when we walk to the pretty villages of Itchenor and Bosham - taking a brief ferry ride across the channel. This Bosham walk can also be extended to make a Low Intermediate walk to the cathedral city of Chichester with its Roman walls and fine medieval Market Cross. Another Low Intermediate walk will head up onto the South Downs through the fantastic yew trees of Kingley Vale for superb views across Chichester harbour to the sea. On the last day both groups can enjoy walks of different lengths from East Lavant, taking a path which brings you gently up onto Downs overlooking Goodwood Racecourse, then finishes through fabulous bluebell woods. Earnley Concourse centre is a wonderful new 'find' for WW groups, with plenty of comfortable ensuite single rooms available, a large dining room and comfortable lounge, beautiful grounds, and even an indoor heated swimming pool for relaxing after walking!

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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; + a choice of guided walks each day.

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Built in AD 122 during the time of Emperor Hadrian to "separate the Romans from the barbarians", Hadrian's Wall is Europe's largest surviving Roman monument and a UNESCO world heritage site. This year's holiday is based at the Twice Brewed Inn which offers ensuite twin rooms and a good number of standard doubles and twins that we can take as singles (Single suppl. £10 a night). The food here is good, and the inn has a prime location for exploring some of the most spectacular sections of the Wall as well as the beautiful Northumbrian countryside beyond. There will be milecastles, turrets, Robin Hood's tree, fascinating Roman forts, and dramatic stretches of the Wall. On the last day we can walk from Vindolanda Fort up onto Barcombe Fell for a last view of the wall receeding into the west. In the evenings we will eat together at the inn (evening meals are not included - from £12.00). (Nearest train station is Bardon Mill 2.5 miles away by taxi).

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Travel - nearest train station: Bardon Mill station - 2.5 miles away by taxi.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, transport by local bus along the wall if needed, + guided walks.

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These peaceful meditation break is guided by Alison, and is based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere. Over the 3 days we will walk and talk, but also find opportunities for silence - stopping somewhere special to sit, be with nature, and find our inner stillness. A willingness to sit in silence and be still is all that is necessary. The caring and sharing of the group will assist in this process of turning down the volume of our busy lives, and participants should leave with a stronger sense of connection with spirit, themselves, and each other. Alison, as a yoga instructor, will also offer a yoga session each day (optional). Please bring a sit-mat and warm fleece for sitting outdoors, and loose clothing for yoga sessions. We have reserved a yoga/meditation space at Glenthorne in case the weather turns unfavourable.

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere, then frequent bus from the station forecourt to Grasmere. 4 mins walk to Glenthorne.

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

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This 3-night holiday with Sarah is a wonderful introduction to stunning intermediate fells of Borrowdale. We might warm up on the path to Watendlath Tarn - via Rosthwaite or Dock Tarn depending on our inclination - then circle down the Watendlath Valley to as far as the Lodore Falls if we wish. We can also include the fabulous High Spy ridge where our efforts will be rewarded with views in all directions and a lovely descent overlooking Derwent Water. On our last day we might be tempted by a shorter foray onto rocky Glaramara - the fell across the valley where we'll pass waterfalls on the way to the summit. If the weather keeps us low, there will be plenty of lovely low rambles through Borrowdale to enjoy. Glaramara Centre, though like a hostel in some respects, has mainly single rooms without a supplement, serves delicious food, and is fantastic value in every way. Its bar and large comfy lounge both have open log fires if needed, and the general atmosphere is warm and friendly.

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Travel - nearest train station: Penrith Station, then bus from the station to Keswick, and bus up the valley.

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

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This 6 night holiday to Glencoe will stay in chalet accomodation at Inchree Centre overlooking Loch Linnhe and the Corran Ferry. You will have seen post card photos of the magnificent scenery of this famous glen - with its 3 huge buttresses looking stunning in the sunshine, or moody and threatening in dark weather. Our choice of walks will depend on weather and local conditions and could include: the Ballachulish Horseshoe Beinn a Bheithir - a lovely ridgewalk with coastal views; Buachaille Etive Mor via Coire Tulaich; Buchaille Etive Beag; up to Sron Gharbh and back along the West Highland Way for views across to the Mamores and start of the Aonach Eagach ridge. If our legs are up to it, Bidean nam Bian, the biggest of the Glencoe hills at 1150m or even one of the Mamores from Kinlochleven will also be within our reach. When the forecast is good we'll have transport around to Glen Nevis via Fort William to 'do the Ben' - at 1343, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK. For off days there are lovely valley walks and lower hills, Fort William is 10 miles away by bus, and Ballachulish and Glencoe villages have small shops and pubs. The chalets at Inchree Centre have 2-3 bedrooms each, and everyone can have a single room. This holiday is easy to reach by car, by train to Fort William, or by flight to Glasgow then train. We will arrange a 4pm shared taxi from Fort William station to Inchree. Breakfasts & packed lunches are included in the price. Evening meals are not included - from £12. We will take our meals in the Centre's diningroom. Guided by Anita.

Travel - nearest train station: Fort William, then 4pm shared taxi for the 10 miles to Inchree Centre.

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

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This new short break is based at the Castle & Ball hotel in the attractive town of Marlborough, offering Gentle 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 entrace 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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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.

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Flight to Split is not included - travel beyond Split IS included!: You can fly to Split with Easyjet from Gatwick & Bristol, and with Thomas Cook from Manchester - all landing in the morning.

Depending on the 2010 schedule, you may also be able to fly from Birmingham & Southampton. Please check with us before you buy your flight - or we are happy to buy it for you if you prefer (WW flight booking fee £10). Book early for the best prices - Easyjet flights are available now!

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 4 evening meals, airport transfers, ferry to Brac, transport to walks, + a choice of guided walks each day.

Not included: Flight to Split; 3 evening meals; & any activity you do on the day off.

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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. The walks will Gentle in grade. 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 ensuite twin rooms, and plenty of ensuite or standard singles. 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. (Staffa Island boat trip £15 not included in the price as it depends on the weather).

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Travel to Mull: Mull is reached by a magical ferry trip from Oban on Scottish mainland. Oban is served in turn by a regular rail service from Glasgow, the overnight sleeper from London, and is also easily accessible by road (2.5 hours from Glasgow). Alternatively you can fly to Glasgow then take the train to Oban.

Also 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 or Cathy).

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For this very popular De Hoope Whale Trail trip we fly to Cape Town where we'll have 5 days enjoying this extraordinary city and beautiful walks like the Lion's Head, the Contour Path, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and maybe Table Mountain by cable car. We then drive to the stunning De Hoope Whale Trail above the Indian Ocean - a 5-day intermediate trek where you carry a day pack only and walk through the wild scenery and flowers of the De Hoope Nature Reserve to a stretch of coast where the Southern Right whales come inshore to mate or give birth. Sometimes up to 50 of these sea giants can be seen at one time from the cliff path where we'll be walking. We can also dip down to swim in rock pools and walk along beautiful stretches of beach before climbing to our next 'cottage' on the cliffs. These cottages are relatively comfortable in that each has a kitchen, shared rooms with bunk beds, solar power and warm water (usually!). After the trek, we stay at the Windsor Hotel in the small resort town of Hermanus for 2 nights - walking in a nature reserve, eating out overlooking the sea and whales, or taking a whale watching boat trip. We will then detour to Cape Point - the very tip of Africa - on our way back to our Cape Town B&B for the last night. In Cape Town before and after the trek there'll be time to visit Robben Island, the townships, the market, the Waterfront, and to eat out in great restaurants (eve. meals in Cape Town & Hermanus not included - from £10).

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Flight to Cape Town is not included. Transfer from Cape Town airport IS included!
The SAA flight from London Heathrow direct to Cape Town is currently cheaper than the lowest priced indirect flight! Book early for the best prices! (Please ask us for the details and flight times)

You can book this flight yourself on the Internet (SAA website, Expedia et) or we are happy to book it for you on Expedia or with our agents on their ATOL license (costing £10 WW flight booking fee). If you book a different flight from this one please you may need to pay your own transfer from Cape Town airport to the B&B in Cape Town.

Also includes: breakfasts & packed lunches; evening meals on trek: transfers & transport to walks & trek; luggage portage on trek; NP Conservation fees; Cape Point entrance fees.

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This Lulworth weekend is based at the Cromwell House Hotel in Lulworth Cove and are spaced throughout the year. It will allow us to sample the beautiful Dorset coast, taking the path from the village to Durdle Door and beyond on one day, and walking to stunning Mupes Bay on the other. If you can arrive by 1pm on Friday, there can be an extra walk inland from the Cove. (These coastal walks are all well within the Low Intermediate grade, but may involve more 'up' and 'down' than some other Low Intermediate destinations we offer). Cromwell House is a comfortable 2 star hotel 200m from the sea front with ensuite twin and single rooms available. The hotel also has a swimming pool which is heated from May to October, a bar and a separate comfortable lounge with a log fire for cooler months. The food here is excellent - all freshly prepared, and accompanied by an extensive wine list. Dorset cream tea with home-made scones and real clotted cream are a hotel speciality! The dining room has patio doors leading onto a south-facing terrace and garden. Lulworth Cove is easy to reach - a short taxi ride from Wool station on the Waterloo to Weymouth line.

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Travel - nearest train station: Wool station is on the Waterloo to Weymouth line. Taxi to Lulworth Cove.

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

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Last year we moved our Wye Valley holiday to the Royal George Hotel near Tintern Abbey which has proved a great success. Here there are plenty of quality ensuite double rooms available as singles. This lovely area is steeped in history and rich in wildlife, archaeology, and industrial remains. 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 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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Travel - nearest train station: Chepstow, then bus or taxi to Tintern.

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

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White dolomite mountains, crystal clear lakes, hayracks and traditional villages, river gorges and tumbling waterfalls… Slovenia is surely one of the most beautiful and friendly places to visit in Europe! For this holiday we will be based in Bled on the edges of the Julian Alps - a small resort town beside a jewel of a lake. Bled is surrounded by meadows and beech woods. We can walk on good paths around the lake and into the surrounding countryside - to pretty villages with their wooden barns and ornate church spires, and to dramatic Vintgar Gorge. This year there will be a choice of Gentle and Low Intermediate walks each day - and you can swap grades if need be to stretch or take it easy. After walking, we can sit in cafés by the lake, visit the castle, and row to the island (or get a boatman to take us there!) On one day we will visit lovely Lake Bohinj to walk along its shore. Here we can also take the Vogel cable car to reach views of the Julian Alps, then catch the ferry back along the lake (Cable car optional - £8). For this holiday we have reserved all the rooms at Penzion Vila Kolinska in a quiet residential part of Bled - ensuite twin rooms and a good number of ensuite singles (Single supplement £10 a night). In the evening we'll walk back into the centre to explore Bled's good places (evening meals not included - from £15). Guided by Madeline & Helen.

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Flight to Ljubljana not included. Transfer to meeting Easyjet flight is included!:
For this holiday you can fly to Ljubljana with Easyjet from London Stansted. (No Adria flights from Manchester on these dates). Or you can take an indirect flight from Manchester with Air France.

You can book the Easyjet flight yourself - or we can book it for you (WW flight booking fee £10). The transfer meets the Easyjet flight and is included in the price.

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, airport transfer meeting Easyjet flight, all transport to walks, ferry on Lake Bohinj, gorge entrance fees + a choice of guided walks.

Not included: Flight to Ljubljana; evening meals - from £12; cable car (optional) - £8.

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The Cotswolds have proved very sought after, so here is a new gentle Cotswolds weekend at Frampton Mansell close to Cirencester based at The Crown Inn. The Crown offers plenty of comfortable and recently renovated ensuite singles and twins away from the bar in a separate annex. Our walks will take us down into the Golden Valley in both directions - beside the River Frome to the lovely Cotswolds villages of Daneway and Sapperton, returning through Siccaridge Wood Nature Reserve, and westward beside the old Thames & Severn Canal and the River Frome - a delightful sample of Cotswolds beauty enhanced by pools, lakes, and streams. On Friday there can be an extra walk if you can arrive by 1pm - possibly exploring Cirencester Park and the lovely town of Cirencester with its Corinium Museum. Kemble station or mainline Stroud station are only 7 miles away by taxi. There is also plenty of parking if you come by car. Guided by Caroline. (Ensuite single supplement. £15.00 a night).

Travel - nearest train station: Kemble or Stroud (mainline) - both are approximately 7 miles away by taxi.

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

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An autumn w/e for some great high walks from Grasmere - choosing between the Fairfield Horseshoe with its striking views towards Striding Edge, or Helvellyn via Grisedale Tarn with all of Thirlmere before us as we descend. Then on the Sunday there will hopefully be time for the Langdale Pikes from Great Langdale or the wonderful Helm Crag ridge before travelling home - so don't book your train home too early! The weekend is based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere which has lovely rooms and plenty of singles, excellent food, and a large garden with views in 3 directions.

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere, then regular, frequent bus service from the station forecourt to the bus stop in Grasmere, 4 minutes walk from Glenthorne G/H.

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

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Over this Turkish holiday we will journey from Marmaris to 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 vary to suit the terrain, averaging low intermediate in grade with one steeper ascent. Walking to Dalyan village we will catch a river boat to the mud baths and ruins at Caunos, while on other days there may be 2-3 shorter walks with sailing in between - to take in Cleopatra's Bath, other Roman ruins and tombs, or the sunset from Yassica Island. On the last day there will 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. The holiday is priced on a full board basis with delicious meals served on deck in the evening by our friendly crew.

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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.

You can book your flight online, or we can book it for you (WW flight booking fee £10). Please talk to us before you book any other flight. Currently on the outgoing flight is available (best to buy it now, then the return leg later).

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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Arrangements

UK holidays - Arrival & Departure details

The first date given for a holiday is the day you arrive. We don't walk on that day, except perhaps for an evening stroll to get to know each other. You can usually get into your room from 2pm. Your guide will arrive by 5pm and will leave a message at reception to say where she'll be at that time. Dinner is generally at 7pm - so do tell us if you think you will be late in case we can hold your meal. The walks start at a convenient time after breakfast each day. Their length depends on the grade and sometimes we might change a walk because of the weather. The walk on the last day is shorter, and we are generally back by 2pm for trains from 3pm. However, on weekend breaks and treks - especially if intermediate and high level - we are generally not back till 3pm for trains from 4pm. When booking a weekend or a trek, please tell us if you will need to leave earlier than this.

Accommodation

The accommodation we book for the holidays varies hugely - from charming small hotels and inns, to moderately priced guesthouses, and ideally-located hostels and mountain refuges. The prices are based on you sharing a room with another member of the group unless it says otherwise. Singles with or without a supplement are often available if you book early. All supplements are given as a figure per night. In hostels and refuges you mostly sleep in bunk beds sharing a dormitory with other members of the group. Help yourself to a free welcome cuppa from the Member's Kitchen when you arrive! For much more accommodation information see our Accommodation page

Frequent Walker Miles!

It's very gratifying how many women return for more WalkingWomen holidays after their first experience. So we've introduced 'Frequent Walker Miles' as a way of giving something back to you. This means that if you come on 3 holidays in a calendar year, we'll take £20 pounds off the 3rd one - and again off the 6th!

Trekking

If 'trekking' to you means days of slogging with the kitchen sink on your back - forget it! We use the words 'Trekking' or 'Trek' to refer to holidays that involve walking to a new place most days, allowing us to get off the beaten track and reach more remote places like the stunning Western Lakes or a high Alpine valley. We transport the luggage by taxi or porters wherever possible, and on trips where this is not possible we clarify in the holiday description the number of days you will carry extra gear. A trekking day can sometimes be a little longer than a day walk of the same grade and there isn't the same flexibility to take a day off as with other holidays, so please choose the grade with special care. The reward is the satisfaction of having walked there and seeing a new valley come into view. If a UK trek is not circular we arrange transport back to the starting point or nearest station for free or for a shared charge (see the holiday description & travel directions).

Taking time out - other things to do

Whether you walk each day is up to you; it's only tricky if you want to take time out on a trekking day! There are lots of other things to do - either for a day off or after walking. You might also want to walk on your own for a day, or sit under a tree to read, paint, or do nothing!

Travel directions

Travel directions and a list of what to bring will be sent to you with your confirmation of booking. You will also find a lot of useful information on the Travel & Gear page of this website. We confirm the booking after you have paid the deposit. If you would like to see travel directions before you book, just email us for a copy.

Dogs

WalkingWomen has been set up to cater for the needs and safety of women who want to walk. Assistance dogs (e.g 'blind' dog, 'hearing' dog etc) are permitted on all WW holidays and at all UK accommodations we use. Non-assistance dogs are allowed at some accommodations we use (see below), but will only be allowed to join walks if they are well behaved around people and sheep, are under control at all times, and are not likely to be experienced as threatening due to their size or breed. If the guide feels that your dog is endangering or annoying other women, you will be asked to make other arrangements even if it means that you cannot join the walk. For this reason, please consider carefully whether your dog is sufficiently well behaved and non-threatening to others before bringing him or her on a holiday - and please let us know beforehand.

Dogs are only permitted at the hotels we use in: Great Langdale, Derwent Water, and Lulworth Cove. Dogs are also exceptionally allowed at Glenthorne when we take the whole guest house for ourselves - e.g Christmas. (Accommodations often charge extra for cleaning).

If you are frightened of or allergic to dogs, please avoid holidays at the above locations since even if there is no dog ' in the group', there may be other dogs staying at the hotel. If you are very allergic to dogs, please let us know in case there is an Assistance dog as part of the group.

Foreign Holidays - Flights, ATOL, transfers…

On most WW foreign holidays your guide will meet you at your departure airport if she is flying on the same flight, or look for her as you come into the Arrivals hall at your destination. We include the transfer to your accommodation on practically all foreign holidays. Please see your holiday details sheet for the time of this transfer and/or the flights that it meets.

The cost of your flight is not included in any 2010 holiday price. There simply hasn't been time for Sue Donovan, the new owner of WalkingWomen, to obtain an ATOL licence in her own name before the brochure went to print. We can, however, buy your flight on our agent's ATOL licence for all those holidays which were previously ATOL protected in the WW programme (Nepal, South Africa, La Gomera, & Crete), and for any other scheduled or charter flights that may be an option on some holidays. Our agent for long haul destinations (i.e Nepal & South Africa) usually only requests a deposit for your flight until 10 weeks before departure.

For holidays involving budget airlines we are happy to buy your flight for you on your card if you do not have the Internet access or the time to buy it yourself. If your payment card requires a security code for online purchases, we will need to contact you back for these details in order to get the payment put though.

More and more countries are requiring advance passenger information (called API or APIS) as an anti-terrorism measure. Some are starting to introduce this retrospectively for flights already purchased. So for all flight purchases we now ask for your passport number + its issue date, expiry date, & place of issue; your nationality; and your date of birth. It is because of the increased admin involved in buying flights today that we have started to charge a flight booking fee of £10 - please accept our apologies.

If you buy your own flight...

WalkingWomen arranges the airport transfer to your destination on most foreign holidays to keep arrangements simple and affordable. If you are buying your own flight, please first check your holiday information sheet to see which flight/s will suit this transfer in each direction, (or for details of our transfer time). Your guide will usually be travelling on this flight or she will meet you as you come through from Baggage Reclaim at your destination. WalkingWomen is not responsible for your transfer if you arrive at a different time or on a different flight than the one we have detailed. Most of our holidays are based at some distance from the airport, and it will often be difficult or expensive for you to arrange your own transfer. Please contact the WW office before buying a different flight from the one/s given on your Holiday Information Sheet.

Insurance essential on foreign holidays

If you book a foreign holiday with WalkingWomen it is essential that you have sickness and injury insurance. Insurance against your having to cancel is highly recommended on ALL holidays.

If you want very competitive annual insurance, try Essential Travel on 0845 803 5434 or Columbus Direct Insurance on 0870 033 9988 . Columbus will also take an additional 10% off is you say you're booking with WalkingWomen. Age Concern (0845 600 3348) is the most competitive insurance we've found if you are over 65 years. If you hear of a direct insurance company offering better rates, please do let us know!

Insurance on UK holidays?

If you are taken ill at the last minute and cannot come on holiday, you might also be very glad to have cancellation insurance in place. Many companies offer very competitive rates for short breaks, or for an annual travel insurance policy that covers all your holidays over the year. Try Essential Travel Insurance or Columbus Direct Insurance above.

What is included in our prices

• Every holiday/break price is inclusive of: the walks and guides; any activities that are specified as part of the break; and guides for special interest holidays. There are walks arranged for every day apart from the day you arrive, and shorter on the last day. You can walk every day or take time out whenever you feel like it (this is not possible on a trekking day when we have a new destination to reach).

• Unless we say otherwise prices include: all luggage transport on trekking holidays; transport to walks or across a lake on a ferry if it's a necessary part of the walk for that day; transfer from a foreign airport to the holiday venue, usually at a particular time to meet certain flights.

• All accommodation is included for the number of nights specified, plus full or part board per number of nights (see individual holidays in the Calendar). Where full board is not provided it is generally because you will get a more economic deal with part board. Full board means that all breakfast, packed lunch, & evening meals are included. If the holiday is 'part board' please check the holiday details for clarification. In B&Bs/hotels the price is based on you sharing a room, with a friend or another woman from the walking group. In youth hostels and refuges it is based on you sharing a dormitory. Very exceptionally in alpine refuges we might have to share with individuals not from the group. The price and availability of single and ensuite supplements is given in the holiday details as a figure per night (see the page number referred to in the Calendar).

Each holiday/break clearly states what is included in the cost of the holiday. We are not able to cover costs for any other activity you may choose to do besides walking eg. bike hire, cream teas, refreshments apart from those provided as part or full board, entrance fees unless specified as included, public or private transport separate from that used during a walk. If you are in any doubt, please phone us.