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A lovely gentle walking holiday with Sally to start off the year, based at Glenthorne Guest House in Grasmere at the same time as the Low Intermediate Map & Compass holiday (see above), so there'll be an opportunity to learn or extend your map reading in the evening if you wish. For our gentle walks we might start with the scenic lakeshore path beside Grasmere and Rydal Water, stopping at Rydal Hall for a hot drink, 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 we might visit pretty Loughrigg Tarn, or explore the wilder valley of Far Easedale. Glenthorne Guest House offers very good food, ensuite twin rooms and standard singles without a supplement (Ensuite single supplement £10 a night).

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Price includes: 4 nights full board at Glenthorne Guest House
Staying in Ensuite twins & standard singles (Ensuite single suppl. £10 a night). There are plenty of singles available on this holiday!

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This year we are moving our Wye Valley holidays 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 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). Guided by Jo M.

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Holiday price: 3 nights full board at the Royal George Hotel
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of ensuite single rooms also available (Ensuite single supplement £15 a night).

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Away from the crowds, this Easter holiday with Anita & Helen has exclusive use of High Trenhouse near tranquil Malham Tarn in the Yorkshire Dales - a beautifully converted farm and outbuildings on the edge of the moors above Malham Cove and Gordale. The Pennine Way passes close by on its way over Fountains Fell to Pen-y-ghent, and across the moors are interesting paths to fascinating Malham Cove and the lively small 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 Settle station at 4pm to make it simple to come by train.

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Holiday price: 4 nights full board at High Trenhouse Centre
Staying in ensuite twin rooms. Plenty of single rooms also available (Standard single £5 a night; Ensuite single £10 a night; Ensuite double as single £15 a night).

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

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This Gentle Derbyshire break with Barbara B is based at comfortable Losehill Hall near Castleton where the landscapes of the White and the Dark Peak meet. Losehill Hall is a lovely old Victorian mansion set in its own extensive grounds 10 mins walk from Castleton village, and all the rooms we've reserved here are small 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. From here there are lovely gentle walks to explore - beside the river to Hope with views across Hope Valley, or into fascinating Cavedale, maybe including a visit to the unique Blue John cavern. On one day we can take the bus to walk in Edale, or we might want to stretch ourselves for the fabulous views from Mam Tor by taking a gently ascending route onto this stunning broad ridge.

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Holiday price: 4 nights full board at Losehill Hall
Staying in ensuite single rooms without a supplement (twin rooms on request).

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This new Scottish holiday with Pam is based on the beautiful Colvend Coast in Dumfries and Galloway overlooking the Solway Firth not far from the border with England. Here we will be staying in ensuite single rooms (no supplement) at the very comfortable Baron's Craig Hotel set in its own grounds on the edge of Rockcliffe village south of Dalbeattie. East along the coast towards Sandyhills there is a magical stretch of coast to explore with views across to Cumbria and the Isle of Man. In the other direction we can walk to Kippford and the Urr Estuary, passing the Mote of Mark - an iron age hillfort possibly named after the King of Dumnonia. Rough Island can by reached along a causeway from Rockcliffe at low tide, or inland there are peaceful woodlands where we might see red squirrels. Delicous evening meals are included in the price, and after dinner we can relax in front of an open fire in the hotel's comfortable lounge. Rockcliffe is easy to reach by train to Dumfries station, then bus from the station to Rockcliffe.

Price includes: 4 nights full board at the Barons Craig Hotel
Staying in ensuite single rooms (without a supplement).

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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