Edinburgh: a tale of two cities

SUMMARY

Date: Friday April 9th to Monday April 12th 

This weekend follows on from our Alnwick holiday in Northumberland. It makes a perfect addition and gives you the chance to explore Northern England and Scotland’s capital city in a week.

Guide: Bridget Turnbull

Walking Grade:1  We will be walking at a relaxed pace totalling approx 8kms or 5 miles each day, but this will be broken up with lots of stops. There are minimal ascents and descents. Terrain is city streets, cobbled at times and good paths.

Base: The Bruntsfield – a highly recommended boutique hotel rooted in this local community of southern Edinburgh. A great location with stunning views over the Bruntsfield Links – some nice walking for our walking women. The hotel has a bar, restaurant and garden so you might not want to leave! There are also many cafes and restaurants in the area to try Scottish hospitality.

Arrivals: Friday 9th April 17.00 latest at theThe Bruntsfield

Departures: Monday 12th April After breakfast approx 10am

Price: £1500 per person for this fully inclusive guided weekend 

If you bring a friend and share a room the price is £1,100 per person – we will adjust your invoice after you have paid your deposit of £200-

Included:

• Ensuite solo occupancy room for 3 nights – B and D
• 2 lunches on your walking days and 3 evening meals
• all local transport required
• Guiding
• WalkingWomen support throughout

Not included:

• Travel to and from Edinburgh ( we can help organise)
• Drinks from the bar

DETAILS

A special weekend discovering the many different sides of Edinburgh. This is a city that has something for everyone. Edinburgh invites us to pause, admire a view or explore what’s round the corner.  The city has an excellent tram and bus system which we’ll use (tickets included). The weekend will give us a taste of this extraordinary city but leaving us wanting more.

ITINERARY

The itinerary may change depending on the weather. We always say Trust Your Guide – she will give you the best experience of Edinburgh .

You will always start with a good breakfast at your hotel. For lunch there will be cafe stops and evening meals will be in the hotel or in local restaurants.

Friday 9 April: Welcome and settle in 

17.00 meet your guide, Bridget, at The Bruntsfield hotel for a welcome drink and briefing and a short orientation walk of the local area.

Saturday 10 April – a medieval and political walk 

Today we explore the medieval city of Edinburgh built on a volcanic ridge. We walk down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle, that dominates the city’s skyline, to Holyrood Palace and the Scottish parliament. We’ll be stopping frequently on the way as there is just so much to experience and see. Don’t worry there will be coffee breaks too.

Sunday 11 April : Edinburgh’s new town and the coast 

A complete change as we move into the elegance of the New Town and its stunning Georgian buildings. We discover Stockbridge on the Water of Leith, Edinburgh’s hidden green spaces before finishing at the coast.

Monday 12 April: 

10am : Depart after breakfast.