A Walking Exploration of England’s Ancient Footpaths

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Walking the verdant fields, forests and foothills of England is a tradition as ancient as the paths themselves. Come walk through history on this quintessentially English adventure.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Walk the Wessex Ridgeway, the Cotswold National Trail and Ridgeway National Trail as you admire enchanting Southern English landscapes
    • Enjoy a private after hours viewing at the Wiltshire Museum
    • Learn about Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, Maiden Castle and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites

What's this trip about?

    Walking the verdant fields, forests and foothills of England is a tradition as ancient as the paths themselves. Come walk through history on this quintessentially English adventure.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySalisbury
End CityLondon Heathrow Airport

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

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Itinerary

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: Salisbury. Meal:Dinner Hotel:Red Lion Hotel 

Activity Note: Hotel check-in 3:00 p.m.  Lunch: Excluded. Afternoon: Orientation at 5:30 p.m.: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discu...

Day 3

Salisbury Cathedral, Old Sarum
Location: Salisbury. Meal:B,L,D Hotel:Red Lion Hotel  Activity note: 3 mile hike, 4 miles total walking. Negligible ascent. Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast in the hotel. Your choice of eggs, bacon, sausages, tomato, baked beans, mushrooms, cereals, t...
Day 4

Maiden Castle, Stratton to Cerne Abbas
Location: Salisbury. Meal:B,L, Hotel:Red Lion Hotel  Activity note: 5 mile hike, 6.5 miles total walking. Grassy terrain. Height gained 400 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 45 miles to Maiden Castle, approximately 1.5 hours; about 10 miles to Cerne Abbas,...
Day 5

Avebury UNESCO World Heritage Site
Location: Salisbury. Meal:B,L,D Hotel:Red Lion Hotel  Activity note: 4.5 miles total walking. Height gained 300 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 35 miles to Avebury, approximately 1.5 hours; about 35 miles to Salisbury, approximately 1.5 hours. Breakfa...
Day 6

Woodhenge to Stonehenge, Winchester Cathedral
Location: Salisbury. Meal:B Hotel:Red Lion Hotel  Activity note: 3 miles total walking. Height gained 300 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles to Woodhenge, approximately 3/4 hour; about 18 miles to Devizes, approximately 3/4 hour; about 25 miles to ...
Day 7

Ridgeway National Trail, Iron Age Uffington Castle
Location: Salisbury. Meal:B,L Hotel:Red Lion Hotel  Activity note: 6 mile hike. Height gained 600 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 45 miles to Idstone, approximately 1.5 hours; about 45 miles to Salisbury, approximately 1.5 hours. Breakfast: In the hot...
Day 8

Glastonbury Abbey, Wells Cathedral
Location:Bath. Meal:B,D Hotel:Francis Hotel Bath Activity note: 400 foot ascent & descent. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 55 miles to Glastonbury, approximately 1.5 hours; about 7 miles to Wells, approximately 1/2 hour; about 21 miles to Bath, approximate...
Day 9

Roman Bath, Bath Abbey
Location:Bath. Meal:B, Hotel:Francis Hotel Bath

Activity note: 2 mile walk in town, some cobblestones.

Breakfast: In the hotel. Morning: We’ll walk from our hotel to the Roman Baths that give the city its modern name, where we’ll enjoy an expert-led visit. ...

Day 10

Wessex Ridgeway

Location:Bath. Meal:B,L,D Hotel:Francis Hotel Bath

Activity note: 6.5 mile hike. Height gained 500 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 21 miles to Sack Hill, approximately 3/4 hour; about 24 miles to Bath, approximately 1 hour.

Breakfast: In...

Day 11

Cotswold Way National Trail

Location:Bath. Meal:B,L, Hotel:Francis Hotel Bath

Activity note: 5 mile hike. Height gained 500 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 26 miles to Nympsfield, approximately 1 hour; about 16 miles to Cirencester, approximately 3/4 hour; about 37 miles ...

Day 12

Castle Combe, Cotswold Way to Bath

Location:Bath. Meal:B,L,D Hotel:Francis Hotel Bath

Activity note: 6 mile hike. Height gained 600 feet. Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 15 miles to Castle Combe, approximately 3/4 hour; about 12 miles to Lansdown, approximately 1/2 hour. Breakfast: I...

Day 13

Dyrham Park

Location:London Heathrow Airport Meal:B,D Hotel:Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 8 miles to Dyrham Park, approximately 1/2 hour; about 95 miles to Heathrow, approxima...

Day 14

Program Concludes
Location:In Flight Meal:B Breakfast: In the hotel. Morning: Transfer by hotel shuttle bus to Heathrow terminals. Your group leader will give you the fare for the shuttle.

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Price From $4,999
Price per day$357
Last Updated: 2/3/2020

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Meals Included
  • 26 Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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