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This weekend break with Sarah is based in the ancient village of Hartington in Derbyshire and will allow us to explore walks in the beautiful Upper Dove Valley. Our paths beside the river will take us into spectacular limestone scenery, perhaps climbing to the unspoilt village of Alstonfield on one day, or heading north to the quiet upper reaches of the Manifold River on the other. Our accommodation will be in ensuite singles, ensuite twins, and one triple bedroom with shared facilities at the exceptionally comfortable 4* Hartington Hall youth hostel. Hartington Hall is a magnificent 17th century manor house with log fires, oak paneling, excellent food (+ table licence), and a bedroom where Bonnie Prince Charlie once slept. Hartington village is easily reached by bus from both Buxton and Matlock stations. You can arrive at any time of day, and there can be an extra walk on Friday if you arrive by 1pm. Dinner is served from 6-10pm, but we will aim to eat together at 7pm. (Single supplement £5 a night).

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Travel - nearest train station: Buxton or Matlock; regular bus from each station to Hartington village stops near the hostel.

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

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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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