Our walking / hiking resorts

Zell am See Adventure Holidays

Location - Zell am See The medieval lake-side town of Zell am See is one of Austria's most appealing summer and winter resorts. Its huge international popularity rests on its hard-to-beat setting on the shore of a beautiful lake at the foot of the 2,000-m Schmittenhöhe. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier is only a 25 minute bus ride away and one of the highest points in Austria with views across the Alps. Lake Zell is used for adventure weeks, hiking, biking, sailing, windsurfing and ski/snow...

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Zell am See Hiking and Cycling

The medieval lake-side town of Zell am See is one of Austria's most appealing summer and winter resorts. Its huge international popularity rests on its hard-to-beat setting on the shore of a beautiful lake at the foot of the 2,000-m Schmittenhöhe. You'll be staying at the 3+ star Hotel Steinerwirt situated in the centre of town and a short walk away from the famous Zell Lake and the many shops, bars and restaurants. All rooms come complete with en suite bathrooms and flat screen TVs and DVD/C...

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Burrington - Mendips

The walk starts at the Burrington Inn, Burrington, North Somerset, near to the Rock of Ages, a well known landmark. From there it goes up a narrow wooded valley, passing a number of caves. It then continues on up to the highest point of the Mendips, Beacon Batch, where, on a clear day, you get superb views towards the Cotswolds to the north, the sea to the west and the Quantocks to the south. From there it descends to the Longwood Nature Reserve, a wooded area, where there are more caves and ...

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Chipping Norton Walking Day

Standing next door to the town's theatre, The Chequers was built in the 16th Century. It is a traditional country pub with winter log fires, low ceilings, soft lighting and flagstone floors. The Chequers serves a wide range of freshly prepared food and an excellent drinks menu....

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French Alps Adventure Holiday

We have handpicked a unique winter and summer holiday venue. Set on the sunny side of a mountain, 5 minutes from Samoens village and Grand Massif ski lifts, La Source is a 5* conversion of an 1865 farmhouse. This beautifully recently renovated 5* eco-lodge has been rated 'the best eco lodge in the Alps'! by the Sunday Times and one of the finest chalets in the alps by the Guardian. Stay in boutique luxury and experience the warm, friendly laid back charms and all this proprty ha...

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The Chatsworth Walk

Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre in Bakewell at 9.30am.

The walk is a total of 8 miles with a break for lunch in the Chatsworth courtyard restaurant at the halfway point. The ornately decorated room will certainly add to the Christmas spirit while you enjoy a delicious hot meal.

We recommend walking boots or trainers for this walk. Do bring some kind of waterproof and some water and snacks preferably in a small rucksack. Do bring water with you, especially if it is a wa...

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The Manifold Walk

Meet outside the Hulme End Visitor Centre in Hulme at 10am.

The walk is a total of about 10 miles with a break for lunch at the halfway point. We recommend walking boots for this walk. Do bring some kind of waterproof and some snacks preferably in a small rucksack. Do bring water with you, especially if it is a warm day.
This walk takes you over a stretch of the Manifold Way, which was a former narrow gauge railway line, and ran through a particularly scenic area of the Peak Distri...

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The Miller's Dale Walk

Meet outside the Miller's Dale Station Car Park at 10am.

The walk is a total of 7 miles with a break for lunch at the halfway point. We recommend walking boots or trainers for this walk. Do bring some kind of waterproof and some water and snacks preferably in a small rucksack. Do bring water with you, especially if it is a warm day.
The walk takes you along the wonderful Monsal Trail, originally the main Derby to Manchester railway line, but since its closure in 1968 it provides ea...

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The Hartington Walk

This is a walk through White Peak countryside in the Derbyshire Dales, with a stretch of riverside path beside the Dove, famed for its fishing and dramatic scenery. We also visit the quaint little village of Hartington with its chocolate box pretty cottages, tea rooms and old cheese factory which still produces the fabulous Hartington Stilton.
Our walk starts at the former Hartington Station on the Tissington Trail, which is located a mile or so from the village. We walk for a...

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The Lathkil Dale New Years Walk

The New Year Walk starts at Over Haddon and walks up the dale almost to its source before crossing fields to Youlgreave. The New Year Walk has the lunch at the end as it will be going dark about 4ish. The Lathkil Hotel have a hot buffet which will help to warm you up at the end of the day.

This walk is both sheltered and scenic, which makes an ideal winter walk. It then descends into Lathkil Dale which is steeped in history and packed with interest.

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Wirksworth

Wirksworth - History, Heritage and Hilltop views!
This walk is packed with interest, history and a few surprises that will take your breath away!
We start the walk in Cromford which is said to be the home of the Industrial Revolution. Here Sir Richard Arkwright built the first successful water powered cotton mill back in 1771 which was the start of his mill owning empire and vast wealth. From the car park we will follow a path beside Cromford Canal to High Peak Junction and the start o...

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Slovenian Alps Adventure

Location - The Soca Valley With the river Soca its main feature, the Soca Valley is famed for its white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking and other water sports. Amongst the other numerous activities available are mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, horse riding, fishing and of course hiking. There are biking trails to suit all abilities, from easy to very demanding. There is also a small golf course and driving range. In addition to the varied and extensive activity programmes on of...

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Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Location Aside from being one of the best and most beautiful islands in Europe, Mallorca has a lot more to see and explore. From Monastries and churches to castles and cathedrals. Mountain villages, caves, Palma Old Town, restaurants, bars and of course beaches. The peaceful village of Santa Ponsa is on the West coast of Mallorca about 20 minutes drive from Palma airport. As well as soaking up the sun and the sea we've lined up a range of activities to keep you occupied as well as pl...

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Cappadocia Trekking

Cappadocia is an enchanting open-air museum centred in a once active volcanic region in Turkey. Millions of years ago volcanic eruptions were so strong that the lava was up to 100 meters thick in some areas. Over the centuries volcanoes, wind, rain and ice sculpted what we now know as Cappadocia, a land made by conical structures sometimes reaching as high as 45 meters, commonly known as "Fairy Chimneys". For hundreds of years men have dug into the soft but firm tuff to create dwellings, monast...

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Malverns Walking Weekend

Location The Hills divide the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling hills and fields of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East. Much of the drama and beauty of the Hills arise from the way they dramatically rise out of this landscape. The town of Great Malvern lies at the Northern end of the Hills on the Worcestershire side, underneath the Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill. There is direct walking access to the Hill...

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Chilterns Walking Day

Location: Wendover is a market town that sits at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. Wendover has much to offer both local people and visitors wishing to explore the local countryside, the area is very popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders with over 33 miles of various walking routes. It spoils you! The Wendover parish is home to lots of hearty pubs and restaurants and is a lovely town in which to meander around taking in the shops and culture. Lunch:

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Lake District Adventure Weekend

Kepplewray is a mansion in the South West of the English Lake District National Park. It was built by a wealthy industrialist in 1899 and has been re-furbished and equipped as a fully inclusive centre, designed for groups. The centre is licenced by the AALA - Adventure Activities Licensing Authority....

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Burford Cotswolds Walk

We start in the beautiful old town of Burford, (there is a car park signposted behind the High Street) and we assemble for registration at the lovely medieval bridge at the bottom of the High Street at 10.30 for a 11 pm departure. We then walk through the village of Fulbrook, and then across beautiful Cotswold countryside to the former medieval village of Widford. From there we go to throrugh the quaint village of Swinbrook (where Nancy Mitford is buried) to the Swan which nestles on the river W...

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New Year Adventure Break

The Victoria Hotel is situated in a picturesque setting in the town of Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, overlooking the Menai Straits with panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountain range, and three miles from the University City of Bangor.
The hotel boasts two bar areas, a lounge with an open fire, plenty of space for socialising and a large dining area with lovely views. All rooms are ensuite with good showers and plenty of hot water! The hotel is within walking distanc...

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Llanwrtyd Adventure Weekend

The Location Llanwrtyd Wells is the smallest town in Britain (population 604 at the last census) and is in an area of mid-Wales where the pace of life has changed little since the drovers used to drive their flocks of sheep across the mountains. This area of the southern Cambrian Mountains is often called the 'Welsh Lake District' because of its similarity to the English lakes. Llanwrtyd is also know for some of its special events. These include the Man V Horse race, held every year in ...

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Eyam walk

AROUND EYAM AND DOWN INTO BRETTON CLOUGH APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES This walk most definitely has the WOW factor! We start in the village of Eyam which is steeped in history and oozes character and charm having pretty little cottages surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful countryside. Eyam is world famous for its history surrounding the days of the great plague back in the 17th century when the village and its residents isolated themselves from their neighbours. Several of the buildings and...

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Longnor

The walk starts at the little village of Longnor where there is a small parking area and spaces around the village and public toilets. We would then walk down from the ridgetop into the dale which is surrounded by strange shaped hills such as The Sleeping Dragon - they are reef knolls, and were created millions of years ago when the area was under the sea. We walk across the upper reaches of the river Dove and beside the Sleeping Dragon and onto ancient tracks and pathways in the hills, dropping...

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Putney Bridge-Thames path walk

We will meet in Putney at Church Square, next to St Mary's Church, and set off along the Thames Path route. The walk is approximately 10 miles long.
Beginning near the starting point of the famous Oxford and Cambridge boat race, we continue along the Putney Embankment. Further down the river takes us past Fulham football club. Beyond Beverley Brook the path takes a more rural feel and the concrete paths soon turn into wet and muddy walk ways.
Our well deserved break takes place at a...

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Peak District Summer Walk

Location Longshaw is a wonderful place to discover spectacular views of the Peak District, ancient woods, parkland and heather moorland. You will also pass Carl Wark which is a fort covering 9,000 square metres, built on a natural escarpment which provides incredibly views of the surrounding area. Lunch You will stop at Little John Pub for lunch, the pub can be found in the idyllic village of Hathersage. It is a family run pub which serves lots of hearty meals and has a sele...

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Ashford in the Water

THE ASHFORD WALK
Ashford-in-the Water is one of the Peak District's prettiest villages with chocolate box cottages and an ancient sheepwash bridge. The walk starts in the deep wooded gorge beside the river Wye from where we will ascend Deep Dale to the limestone plateau of the White Peak, crossing fields and stiles to the village of Sheldon where we will make a detour to see the remains of Magpie Mine which was one of Derbyshire's richest lead mines.
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Lake District Activity Break

The location: Ambleside is your traditional Lake District village, set against Lake Windermere it holds the beautiful stunning landscape you would come to expect from the Lake District. Ambleside is a very convenient starting point for excursions, walking, cycling into all areas of the Lake District, situated as it is at the hub of the area....

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THE CHATSWORTH WALK

THE CHATSWORTH WALK
The walk starts at Chatsworth House which is one of the country's finest stately homes, and stands majestically at the side of the river Derwent in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

We will walk through Chatsworth Park following the riverside path downstream to Calton Lees and then cross meadows and follow paths along a stretch of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way to Rowsley. From here we head up to Smeltingmill Wood where the remains of ...

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Kingston to Wimbledon Village

The Green of South West London and Thames Path Walk A walk that offers varied terrain, interesting history and great places to stop. The walk begins on the Thames path in Kingston. We will walk down the side of the Thames to Teddington Lock and TV studios where the river changes from fresh water to saline(where it stops being tidal!). A quick well earned drink stop in a lovely riverside pub then back on the path passing Ham House to Richmond. Our well deserved lunch stop will be at Stein's...

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The Longnor Walk

The Longnor Walk

This walk starts in the pretty little village of Hartington, famous for its Hartington Stilton Cheese and also as being the fictitious retirement home of Hilda Ogden from Coronation Street! It has cottages oozing with character, a duck pond complete with bull rushes and quaint little tea rooms dotted around. On the day of our visit Hartington will be celebrating the Derbyshire tradition of Well Dressing and hopefully you will get the chance to see one of the...

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Chilterns Walking Weekend

Location: Wendover is a market town that sits at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. Wendover has much to offer both local people and visitors wishing to explore the local countryside, the area is very popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders with over 33 miles of various walking routes. It spoils you! The Wendover parish is home to lots of hearty pubs and restaurants and is a lovely town in which to meander around taking in the shops and culture. Accommoda...

Peak District Spring Walk

Location Baslow village is situated at the northern edge of Chatsworth Park in Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park. Baslow is in a superb position, with magnificent views to be had from the nearby Baslow Edge, where the moorland is just a wilderness of heather and home of grouse. Lunch Our guided walk around the countryside of Baslow village includes a delicious lunch at the friendly Derwentwater Arms Pub. Renowned for it's warm charm and cosy atmosphere, the D...

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The Cromford Canal Walk

Our March walk in the Hartington area, along the beautiful River Dove, is a great way to see in the Spring season.

The pub lunch included is at the picturesque family run pub, The George. With home grown vegetables and local produce used in all their meals, it is all set to be a delicious lunch and a great way to relax after your mornings walk before you set off again.

Behind The George is the added delight of a farm shop which stocks local produce, so you could treat yourself...

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The River Dove Walk

Our March walk in the Hartington area, along the beautiful River Dove, is a great way to see in the Spring season. The pub lunch included is at the picturesque family run pub, The George. With home grown vegetables and local produce used in all their meals, it is all set to be a delicious lunch and a great way to relax after your mornings walk before you set off again. Behind The George is the added delight of a farm shop which stocks local produce, so you could treat yourself to something sw...

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Snowdon Walking

If you haven't been on one of our Snowdon walking breaks then you're really missing out. Situated on the banks of the Menai Straits the hotel can boast some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the area, with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Offering the opportunity to relax in their indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, and explore the natural beauty of the nearby Snowdownia National Park....

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Bosworth Hall 3 star Hotel

You will be staying at Bosworth Hall a Grade 11 listed William and Mary mansion, now a 3 star hotel, set in a beautiful expanse of landscaped gardens and private parkland. Facilities at the Hotel include Spindles Health and Fitness Club with a modern gymnasium, heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and solarium. The pavilion has a lounge with a bar and table football and pool table and a terrace overlooking the outdoor facilities of tennis courts and croquet lawn. Bedrooms at Bosworth...

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The Derbyshire Dales Spring Walk

The beautiful Anchors Inn is where you will be stopping for lunch. With origins in the 15th Century, this coaching inn provides the perfect setting for a relaxing lunch in such a stunning setting.

Family run and promising a friendly atmosphere you are sure to enjoy the delicious homemade dishes.

For more information have a look at their website:
http://www.anchorinntideswell.co.uk/

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The Prince Regent Hotel

This Georgian hotel offers traditional hospitality and is considered by many to be possibly the best hotel in Weymouth. Enjoying glorious views across the sparkling bay to the craggy Dorset coastline in the distance, the 3 star Prince Regent Hotel is an ideal base for our weekend. All rooms are comfortable and equipped with an en-suite bathroom with either bath or shower and guest toiletries. Rooms have T.V. (terrestrial channels only), plus hospitality tray (tea and coffee-making faciliti...

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Shropshire Walking Weekend

Location You will be staying in Church Stretton, the historic market town in Shropshire. It is in the heart of the South Shropshire hills on the English/Welsh borders. This part of the Marches is still relatively undiscovered and Church Stretton is the only market town in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Church Stretton with its picturesque surrounding villages forms an excellent base for the country lover or sportsman alike, in all seasons. Cross-country routes are well mark...

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Isle of Wight Walking Weekend

Location The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing break, at any time of the year. It is a stunning Island with unspoilt scenery and a wealth of fascinating attractions. The Isle of Wight has long been known as The Garden Isle and it is noted for its warm climate, stunning scenery and friendly welcome. The Isle of Wight became popular in the Victorian Era, when Queen Victoria made Osborne House her home. The Isle of Wight has miles of sandy beaches and the main res...

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Dove Dale Summer Walk

The little village of Thorpe is where you shall be stopping for a delicious home-made picnic lunch, lovingly made by your host Sally's sister. On arrival in Thorpe Village, Sally will guide you to the quaint village hall where lunch will be set up for you and you can sample the yummy delights while enjoying the summer sun. Thorpe village is a beautiful peaceful limestone village that usually goes unnnoticed by many walkers, but is in actual fact steeped in history. Thorpe lies where the th...

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The Prince Regent Hotel-Walking

This Georgian hotel offers traditional hospitality and is considered by many to be possibly the best hotel in Weymouth. Enjoying glorious views across the sparkling bay to the craggy Dorset coastline in the distance, the 3 star Prince Regent Hotel is an ideal base for our weekend. All rooms are comfortable and equipped with an en-suite bathroom with either bath or shower and guest toiletries. Rooms have T.V. (terrestrial channels only), plus hospitality tray (tea and coffee-making facilities...

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Windsor Thames Path Walking Day

We will meet outside Windsor & Eton Riverside station at 10.30 am, for an 11.00 am start. The walk is approximately 10 miles long and the path changes from flat well kept paths to muddy tracks covered in tree routes. It is strongly recommended that you were comfortable walking boots.
Beginning in Windsor home to the world famous castle, we will follow the Thames path through secluded wooded areas, open moorland and the villages of Datchet and Old Windsor. We will continue to walk along ...

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Thames Path Walking Day

Location We will meet outside Staines train station at 9:30am, for an 10.00am start. The River Thames is the second longest river in the United Kingdom and provides some beautiful scenic walks from start to finish. Lunch The Weir, situated on Walton on Thames, right on the edge of the river. The Weir Pub is a traditional pub with a fantastic restaurant, the views are stunning and the constant sound of rushing water combined with good quality food & drink is quite soothing....

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Peak District Walking Weekend

Location 'The Matlocks' are an area of the Peak District that have attracted visitors for centuries, being steeped in history and full of natural features including deep gorges, limestone cliffs, rolling hills and dales. With wooded slopes of sylvan beauty and warm thermal springs, it is little wonder that in Victorian and Edwardian times Matlock became a spa town offering luxurious accommodation and outdoor activities in what was considered to be a most salubrious environment.The lar...

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Llanwrtyd Painting & Spa Weekend-August Bank Hol

The Neuadd Arms Hotel lies at the heart of Llanwrtyd Wells, the smallest town in Britain (population 604 at the last census) and is in an area of mid-Wales where the pace of life has changed little since the drovers used to drive their flocks of sheep across the mountains. This area of the southern Cambrian Mountains is often called the 'Welsh Lake District' because of its similarity to the English lakes. The town boomed as a spa town in the 19th century thanks to the arrival of the railway...

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The Peak District Indiana Jones Walk

Buxton is based at the heart of the Peak District in the county of Derbyshire, England and blessed with stunning scenery, magnificent architecture, a wealth of shops, and a thriving arts scene. Coupled with its world-famous spa water, Buxton has plenty to offer any visitor.
The rather remote hamlet of Miller’s Dale nestles along a romantically beautiful stretch of the River Wye between Buxton and Tideswell.
Miller's Dale is an excellent centre from which to explore the gorges of the Wy...

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The Willy Wonka Walk- Peak District

Cocoadance Chocolate Factory Set on the boundary between the Dark Peak and White Peak areas….located beneath Mam Tor, known locally as the ‘Shivering Mountain’…overlooking the tiny village of Castleton is the best kept secret in the world of chocolate... Cocoadance is now in their eighth year of producing all things chocolatey. 'Award winning' chocolatiers David Golubows and Bridget Joyce, featured many times on T. V. and in magazine, produce a limited amount of fancy handmade chocol...

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Little Venice Walk

Some History about the walk.... The Regent's Canal was built in the early 19th Century to link the River Thames at Limehouse to the Grand Union Canal junction at Paddington. One of the directors of the canal company was architect John Nash, famously commissioned by the Prince Regent (later George IV) to design Regent's park and the surrounding curved terraces. Nash's association with the Prince facilitated the Royal approval needed in naming the canal in his honour. The Regent's Can...

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Old Matlock Walk, Peak District

'The Matlocks' are an area of the Peak District that have attracted visitors for centuries, being steeped in history and full of natural features including deep gorges, limestone cliffs, rolling hills and dales. With wooded slopes of sylvan beauty and warm thermal springs, it is little wonder that in Victorian and Edwardian times, Matlock became a spa town offering luxurious accommodation and outdoor activities in what was considered to be a most salubrious environment. The large hydros have ...

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The Tipple Trail - A Peak District Special

Peak Ales Brewery: Rob and Debra Evans launched Peak Ales in 2005- originally Peak Ales was conceived over Christmas dinner in 2002, when teachers Rob and Debra Evans decided to forsake two perfectly good jobs and a house in suburbia to establish a microbrewery in the middle of Britain's favourite National Park. Within a few months, their strategy was taking shape and The Duke of Devonshire officially launched the brewery in April 2005 with a blessing provided by the reverend John Elkingto...

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Christmas Walking Weekend

Location Lying equal distance from both Matlock and Buxton and on the edge of the Chatsworth estate, Bakewell is most famous for the Bakewell pudding, which originated here in the kitchens of the Rutland Arms. Today, it is a thriving market town that is steeped in the history of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. The town is surrounded by spectacular countryside, easily accessible by road, rail and air. Lunch Lathkil Hotel is a family run pub and hotel, Robert Grigor-Taylor has been ...

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Hampton Court- Thames Path Walk

Location: Hampton Court is situated in the small village of East Molesey on the out skirts of London. With the Thames trickling through the town and with Hampton Court Palace found here it is a great spot to start a gentle walk exploring the nearby area. Lunch: Lunch will be at Stein's, situated on the river front. A leisurely pub/restaurant where you can relax your feet and enjoy your surroundings while have a bite to eat....

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Christmas Walking Day

Location Lying equal distance from both Matlock and Buxton and on the edge of the Chatsworth estate, Bakewell is most famous for the Bakewell pudding, which originated here in the kitchens of the Rutland Arms. Today, it is a thriving market town that is steeped in the history of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. The town is surrounded by spectacular countryside, easily accessible by road, rail and air. Lunch Lathkil Hotel is a family run pub and hotel, Robert Grigor-Taylor has been ...

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Peak District Stanton Moors Walk

Location The village of Rowsley sits astride the A6 between Bakewell and Matlock and a mile from the grand medieval manor of Haddon Hall owned by the Duke of Rutland. Stanton Moor is in a fine position overlooking both the Derwent and Wye valleys. The moor contains at least 70 barrows as well as stone circles, ancient enclosures and standing stones and is of such interest to archaeologists that the whole area is now protected. The best known monument is the Nine Ladies Stone Circl...

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Climb Ben Nevis

Location Fort William is renowned for its mountainous areas of great beauty, it is the largest town in the west Highlands of Scotland and is the commercial centre of Lochaber, an area renowned for magnificent scenery with an important history. With the highest mountain in the UK - Ben Nevis, and Loch Morar - the deepest loch, with beautiful glens, forests and beaches in between, Fort William and Lochaber offer the modern traveller an enormous choice for recreation, discovery and relaxati...

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Climb Snowdon

Location This fantastic weekend includes climbing to the summit of Snowdon, which at 1085m or 3560ft, is the highest mountain in England and Wales. Snowdon is at the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Every year hundreds of people dig out their walking boots and waterproofs to share the exhilaration of scaling its slopes and enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery the UK has to offer. Accommodation The Victoria Hotel is situated in a picturesque setting in the town of...

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Dorset Walking Weekend

The Location Sherborne is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in England with its abundance of medieval buildings, superb Abbey, famous Schools, picturesque Almshouse and two Castles. Sherborne is located on the Dorset and Somerset border, The area offers excellent opportunities for walking over undulating countryside with pretty hamlets and villages. The Accommodation The Sherborne Hotel is on the edge of the pretty Dorset village of Sherborne. The 60-room hotel ...

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Climb Scafell Pike

The Location Scafell Pike is, famously, the highest mountain in England standing at 978m (3208ft). It may surprise you how rugged, barren and rocky the paths are, with the summit strewn with boulders. Much of the walk up involves clambering over rocks and uneven footing and, whilst Scafell Pike is a popular climb, attracting thousands of climbers every year, it is certainly not easy. However with the right gear & walking boots, our professional mountain instructors will guide you safely ...

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Activity Weekend in Wales

Location The Victoria Hotel is situated in a picturesque setting in the town of Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, overlooking the Menai Straits with panoramic views of the Snowdonia mountain range, and three miles from the University City of Bangor.
The hotel boasts two bar areas, a lounge area, plenty of space for socialising and a large dining area with lovely views. All rooms are ensuite with good showers and plenty of hot water! The hotel is within walking dis...

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Peak District Walking Day

Location Hathersage is a popular centre for walkers and rock-climbers, for on its east side the village is overlooked by moorland and a line of gritstone edges of which Stanage Edge is the largest. Until the late 18th century Hathersage was a small agricultural village with cottage industries making brass buttons and wire. Now the modern village has a range of pubs, hotels and shops including banks, cycle hire shops. Eyam is one of the best-preserved villages in the vicinity and i...

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Edinburgh Walking Day

Location The Pentland Hills are a range of hills to the south-west of Edinburgh, Scotland. The range is around 20 miles in length, and runs south west from Edinburgh towards Biggar and the upper Clydesdale. The Pentlands have long been a been a source of inspiration to some of Scotland’s most celebrated artists, poets and authors. Indeed there remains to be a current generation of digital photographers, web artists, storytellers and performance poets! Lunch Nestling at the ...

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Bank Holiday Walking Weekend

Location Hartington lies to the west of the A515 Ashbourne to Buxton road and nestles sedately in the heart of magnificent limestone scenery on the Derbyshire side of the River Dove, which marks the border with neighbouring Staffordshire. The village is situated in an ancient and man made landscape, criss crossed by stone walls and patterned with tree. It is known as `The Gateway to Dovedale` the most picturesque of White Peak villages boasts a wealth of attractions to the visitor and...

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Devon Photography Weekend

Location Woolacombe is a lively village famed for its surfing, with pubs, shops and has a fantastic award winning beach, frequently cited as one of the top 5 UK beaches. The beach is 2.5 miles long, sandy and gently sloping. A coastline of spectacular cliffs, secret coves and golden beaches together with a hinterland of wild moorland, sparkling river valleys and lush rolling hills make North Devon a very special place to visit....

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Devon Walking Weekend

Location Woolacombe is a lively village famed for its surfing, with pubs, shops and has a fantastic award winning beach, frequently cited as one of the top 5 UK beaches. The beach is 2.5 miles long, sandy and gently sloping. A coastline of spectacular cliffs, secret coves and golden beaches together with a hinterland of wild moorland, sparkling river valleys and lush rolling hills make North Devon a very special place to visit....

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