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For this lovely weekend in early autumn we'll be staying at the friendly Howe Keld Hotel in Keswick near the lake and the landing stage for the Keswick Launch - which we can use to reach walks around the lake. There are many lovely gentle walks in this area, perhaps starting with the path along the far lakeshore for its excellent views down the lake and across to the craggy wooded promontories of Borrowdale. From the end of the lake we can walk into Borrowdale for tea beside the river at Grange. On Sunday there could be a rewarding walk to Watendlath past pretty Ashness bridge and 'Surprise View', or we might walk to Castlerigg Stone Circle which has a superb setting surrounded by fells. This weekend is priced on a full board basis, and in the evenings we'll enjoy David and Valerie's excellent cooking - so do arrive by 6.30pm on the first night!

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

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The Grasmere fells will be coming into their autumn colour for this weekend of lovely Low Intermediate rambles or rewarding explorations onto Grasmere's Intermediate fells. You can choose which level of walks you prefer each day - useful if you're not sure which grade will suit you best. Lower rambles might include a wonderful circuit of Loughrigg Fell, with stretches through the autumnal woods, lake views, and a return past pretty Loughrigg Tarn. Intermediate walks have all of Grasmere's fabulous ridges to choose from - wild Blea Rigg, popular Helm Crag, or lesser known Grasmere Common overlooking Easedale Tarn. The weekend is based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere - always a favourite for its friendliness, comfortable rooms, lovely garden, and excellent food!

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