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This exciting new holiday with Anita and Helen involves a 5 night trek through the extraordinary scenery and rocky terrain of the Sinai Desert and its mountains. The Sinai is an arid Biblical landscape dotted with secret Bedouin gardens. There are high mountain passes to cross including some scrambles at High Level, and steep rocky ground at times even along the High Intermediate route. We will walk in the company of knowledgeable and friendly Bedouin guides and their camels. We will sleep beneath the stars and eat freshly prepared meals around cosy campfires. The High level walks will ascend mountains, including Mt St Katherines (2629m), and finally Mt Sinai (2285m), whilst the High Intermediate walks will follow stunning but demanding trade routes from oasis to oasis. On one day we will follow Wadi Talaa, a steep lush valley with many interconnecting pools, including the famous blue pool of Galt El Azraq, with streams of water disappearing and resurfacing further down the valley. Everybody meets up each evening, so you can keep your options open and swap grades from day to day if you wish. At the start of the holiday there will be a chance to visit St. Katherines Monastery and prepare for out trek. After the trek, we will enjoy 2 nights in the chilled out beach resort of Dahab on the gulf of Aquaba where the snorkling is truly stunning. (Snorkling gear can be hired inexpensively from the where we stay). Here we have reserved ensuite twin and single rooms, all with fans or air conditioning, some with balconies (Single supplement here is £10-£15 a night). There will also be a feast included on the last night to celebrate! For our other meals here we'll stroll out to enjoy the atmosphere of the many little eating places along the front (not included but inexpensive). There are scuba diving and wind-surfing schools for the more adventurous - a perfect contrast to the ultimate desert experience! (Day pack only - your luggage is transported for you by camels).

Flight to Sharm el Sheik is not included. Transfer to St Katherines IS included!
There are flights to Sharm el Sheik from Gatwick with Easyjet, and from Manchester with Viking. Our 2 transfers will meet these different flights. Please talk to us before arranging any other flight).

You can book the Easyjet flight on the Internet when it comes available. The Viking flight from Manchester is available now however it can only be booked through an agent such as Charterflights.co.uk. Please ask us for details. (Alternatively we are happy to book it for you - for a WW flight booking fee of £10).

Includes: full board at St Katherines & on trek; all transfers meeting Viking flights; luggage transport by camel; local guides & camel drivers.

Not included: Flight to Sharm el Sheik; Tourist Egyptian Visa (£15); 2 breakfasts, 2 snack lunches & 1 eve. meal in Dahab; tips (allow up to £15).

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Hebden House nestles on the side of the hill above the old mill town of Hebden Bridge in the South Pennines - an ideal base from which to explore the hills and valleys of Bronte country with Brenda. Our walks will take us up through spectacular wooded valleys and along old packhorse routes onto the less-trodden moorlands of the Pennine watershed. Here we might hear curlews and lapwings, and our views will stretch as far as Pendle Hill in the north, and Blackstone Edge in the south. We can visit the unspoilt hilltop village of Heptonstall where Sylvia Plath is buried, and walk the cobbled streets of Haworth where the Bronte sisters lived. Hebden House is under new management this year and offers simple but very affordable ensuite twin rooms that we can take as singles without a supplement. Brenda will provide packed lunch supplies each day, and in the evening we'll go out to eat together at local restaurants. We are including these restaurant evening meals in the price. The centre has a large attractive lounge looking out onto a sheltered patio. Hebden House is easy to reach by car, and Hebden station is less than 5 mins taxi ride away.

Travel - nearest train station: Hebden Bridge station is less than 5 minutes taxi ride away.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals at 2 local restaurants, any transport to walks, + guided walks.

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Last chance in 2010 to join this once in a lifetime Intermediate experience of Nepal - Kathmandu temples, Pokhara & Fishtail lake, 6-night tea house trek in the Annapurna foothills...

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The incredible experience of trekking in Nepal need not be purely for high level walkers. The Hindu and Buddhist temples of Kathmandu, the amazing medieval city of Baktapur, the serenity of Phewa Tal ('Fish Tail Lake') in Pokhara, and the breath taking views of the Himalaya are all features of this intermediate holiday to Nepal - including a 6-day circular trek to Gorapani in the Annapurna region. At Gorapani, weather permitting, we'll climb Poon Hill and watch the sun rise over the magnificent Annapurna range. There'll be bamboo forests and huge rhododendron trees in flower, monkeys in the trees, steep stone steps that we'll take as slowly as we need, and little villages dotting the terraced hillsides where we'll stop for tea. While staying at Pokhara before the trek, we will have a warm-up walk to Sunrise View at Sarankot, and maybe cross the lake by boat to climb to the Peace Temple for another special view of the mountains. The walks on this holiday are to the full limit of Intermediate, and on one trekking day we will be walking uphill slowly and steadily for 6 hours. Our accommodation over this holiday will vary from 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara to simple tea houses on the trek (basic accommodation with clean rooms and filtered water. Some have squat toilets). Luggage is transported for you - you carry a day pack only.

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Flight to Kathmandu is not included. Taxi transfer IS included!:
The October 2010 flights have not yet been released. However it is most likely that Marian will fly with Qatar Airways from London to Kathmandu via Doha. Our Taxi transfer will meet this flight when it lands. Please ask us for flight details in December 2009.

We are happy to book it for you if you wish (we charge a £10 flight booking fee; you will only need to pay a flight deposit at this stage, and you will be protected on our agent's ATOL licence). Please let us know if you wish to book a different flight.

Also includes: 13 nights in Nepal in Kathmandu hotel & Pokhara hotel or simple lodges ('tea houses') on trek, breakfasts in Kathmandu & Pokhara, all food on trek, Internal flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, transport of luggage on trek, + guided walks & trek.

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The Shropshire hills invite exploration: the Long Mynd, Ragleth, Caer Caradoc, the Stiperstones - wonderful names steeped in history, all with far-reaching views towards the Brewyn Hills or the Welsh Mountains. This short Shropshire break with Jo J is based in Little Stretton, staying at Mynd House with its beautifully decorated twin rooms or double rooms taken as singles (mostly ensuite. Single suppl. £10 a night). From here we'll have easy access to the Long Mynd or over Ragleth to Caer Caradoc where Caradoc is reputed to have made his last stand against the Romans. Mynd House has a cosy lounge with a small bar and dining room where we will eat in the evening. Little Stretton is easy to reach by car or public transport (Church Stretton station is 1 mile away by taxi).

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Travel - nearest train station: Church Stretton, then 1 mile taxi to Little Stretton.

Includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, 3 evening meals, + guided walks.

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This holiday with Anne offers fabulous High Intermediate walks on the Grasmere fells when the Lakes will be full of autumn colour. We could start with the Helm Crag ridge for its superb views back over Grasmere and a lovely broad ridge walk to follow. Walking up past Easedale Tarn to Sargeant man we'll gain dramatic views of the Langdale Pikes before we return along dragon-backed Blea Rigg. On other days we could stretch ourselves to reach the summit of Fairfield direct from Grasmere, returning over Heron Pike with all of Grasmere and Rydal below us; or we could drive around to neighbouring Great Langdale for a fabulous day on the Langdale Pikes. As usual on Grasmere holidays we'll be based at Glenthorne Guest House with its comfortable rooms and very good food - always a favourite!

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Travel - nearest train station: Windermere, then frequent bus from the station to Grasmere.

Includes: Breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, + a choice of guided walks.

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Travel - nearest train station: Taunton with fast direct trains from London & Birmingham. We'll arrange a 4pm shared taxi from Taunton station (or a lift by Chrissie).

Also includes: breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, local bus if needed, + guided walks.

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This last Whitby break of the year will allow us to explore the stunning North Yorkshire coast and nearby Yorkshire Moors when the autum colours will be at their best. Sneaton Castle centre is situated in extensive grounds above the picturesque seaside resort and ancient harbour of Whitby. This refurbished 19th century castle offers plenty of comfortable ensuite single rooms and good home-cooked food. From here we can explore the fabulous Cleveland coast - heading south past the beautiful ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey to Robin Hoods Bay, or north to Runswick Bay and the attractive old fishing port of Staithes. Inland we can reach the heather-clad North York Moors - Heartbeat country - to enjoy a fab circuit on Fylingdales Moor, or the 'Glaisdale Round' if we feel up for it! On the last morning we can even take the steam train to Goathland station (used to film Harry Potter's 'Hogsmead') and walk to Mallyan Spout waterfall. Some of these walks may be up to 10 miles in length to give you the best walks of the area. Guided by Helen.

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 walks.

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This short break with Linda offers 3 days of wonderful Intermediate walks in Borrowdale when the autumn colour will be at its best: ridge walks and waterfalls, craggy fells with fabulous views and golden leaves - and we'll be well placed to enjoy it all at the Glaramara Centre near Seatoller. Though its décor is simple and like a hostel in some respects, Glaramara has mainly single rooms without a supplement, serves good food, and is fantastic value in every way. Its bar and large comfy lounge both have open log fires, and the general atmosphere is warm and friendly. From here we can access all the best intermediate Borrowdale walks - tranquil Dock Tarn or the splendid High Spy ridge; Glaramara might prove irresistible across the valley, or if the weather keeps us low, there are plenty of lovely low rambles through Borrowdale to enjoy. (Bring your camera if you want to pick up tips from the photographers in the evening. The Autumn Photography holiday is staying at Glaramara at the same time: WW has the whole of Glaramara Centre over these dates!)

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Travel - nearest train station: Penrith Station' bus from station to Keswick, then local bus up the valley to Seatoller (ask to be dropped at the bottom of Glaramara's drive)

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Here's a chance to welcome in the New Year in good company! There'll be fabulous winter walks of all grades from Gentle to High Intermediate - 4 waks to choose from each day. We'll be based at Glenthorne Guest House - taking over the whole place for ourselves, with everyone pitching in to help with the veg chopping, washing up, or laying up - whatever you feel happy with. The food will be mostly organic vegetarian. And of course, there'll be lots of fun in the evening, playing games, and welcoming in the New Year with a party - so bring your favourite music to dance to and any alcohol you might want (the Co-op in the village also has an off-licence). Glenthorne offers plenty of standard and ensuite single rooms, ensuite doubles, and ensuite twins. The guest house also has a comfortable lounge, an airy conservatory, and a separate TV/table tennis room.

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

Also includes: all meals - on a sharing the cooking & chores basis, & a choice of 4 guided walks each day.

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