Hiking the English Countryside: The Cotswolds and Cornwall

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Hike the English Countryside with experts, discovering sweeping landscapes, learning local history, sampling traditional foods and enjoying the vibrant culture of two unique regions.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Hike the English Countryside with experts, discovering sweeping landscapes, learning local history, sampling traditional foods and enjoying the vibrant culture of two unique regions.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMickleton
End CityLondon Heathrow Airport

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive London, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Mickleton

Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m.

Orientation. 5:00 p.m. The Group Leaders will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer ...

Day 3 Chipping Campden, Broadway Mickleton

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1 hour. The walk from Chipping Campden to Broadway is approximately 5.5 miles, with two steady hill climbs totaling approximately 650 feet (200 meters) of ascent; paved streets, grass and earth paths. ...

Day 4 Oxford, Christ Church, Free Time Mickleton

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 90 miles, approximately 3 hours. The Oxford city walk is approximately 1.5 miles on flat ground; paved streets, some cobblestones. Please note that, due to examination timetables, Christ Church may not be available on every d...

Day 5 Bourton-on-the-Water, The Slaughters, Free Time Mickleton

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 25 miles, approximately 1.5 hours. The Naunton to Bourton walk is approximately 6 miles with a moderate 1100-foot (333-meter) ascent; paved streets, grass and earth paths.

We'll board a motorcoach and ride to the pictur...

Day 6 Kelmscott Manor, Coln St Aldwyns, Bibury Mickleton

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 55 miles, approximately 2 hours. The Coln St Aldwyns to Bibury walk is approximately 6 miles on largely flat ground; paved streets, grass and earth paths.

We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to the picturesque village of ...

Day 7 The Duntisbourne Valley, Cirencester Mickleton

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 75 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. The Duntisbourne Valley walk is approximately 6 miles on largely flat ground; paved streets, grass and earth paths.

We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to Winstone to begin a walk led by...

Day 8 Transfer to Cornwall, The Cathedral City of Wells Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 210 miles, approximately 5.5 hours. Extent of walking and other activities in Wells according to personal choice.

We will transfer by motorcoach to Cornwall, in the South West of England. En route, we will pay a visit t...

Day 9 Pentire Head, The Coastal Path Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 30 miles, approximately 2 hours. The walk from Pentire Farm to St Enodoc Church is approximately 6.5 miles. There are several short, but sharp ascents and descents; gravel, grass and earth paths, sandy beach.

We'll boar...

Day 10 St. Ives, Blue Hills Tin Streams Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 115 miles, approximately 3.5 hours. The walk from St. Ives to Clodgy Point and back is approximately 3 miles, with a gradual ascent of 330 feet (100 meters); gravel, grass and earth paths, paved streets with many cobblestones...

Day 11 Padstow, Port Isaac Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 40 miles, approximately 2 hours. The walk from Harlyn to Padstow is approximately 7 miles, with an ascent of 460 feet (140 meters) and several short, sharp descents; gravel, grass and earth paths, paved streets with some cobb...

Day 12 The Cornish Riviera Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 65 miles, approximately 3 hours. The walk from Dodman Point to Mevagissey is approximately 6.5 miles, with ascents totalling 100 feet (300 meters) over three main climbs; gravel and grass paths, paved streets.

We will s...

Day 13 Tintagel Camelford, North Cornwall

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 15 miles, approximately 3/4 hour. The walk from Boscastle to Tintagel is approximately 4.5 miles, with an elevation gain of 1100 feet (335 meters) split across three climbs; paved streets, gravel and grass paths. The extensio...

Day 14 Roman Bath, Transfer to London London Heathrow Airport

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 265 miles, approximately 5.5 hours. Extent of walking and other activities in Bath according to personal choice.

We'll board the motorcoach for our transfer to the London airport hotel, with a visit to the Roman spa cit...

Day 15 Program Concludes London Heathrow Airport

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pro...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,999
Price per day$333
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 13
  • Number of Lunch: 3
  • Number of Dinner: 13
Age Requirements
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