Walking the English Countryside: the Cotswolds and Cornwall

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Thanks to thousands of miles of public and ancient footpaths, walking is an integral part of the British way of life. With rolling hills, scattered stone villages and a wealth of historic monuments and buildings from prehistoric times to the present day, there is no better countryside to roam than that of the Cotswolds and the Duchy of Cornwall.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • On expert-led walks, discover quaint Cotswold villages and wildlife-rich sandy bays and the dramatic coastline of Cornwall.
    • Learn about the Cotswolds’ designation as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” from a Countryside Ranger.
    • Meet a local Cornwall expert to hear about the spectacular coastline and its wildlife.

What's this trip about?

    Thanks to thousands of miles of public and ancient footpaths, walking is an integral part of the British way of life. With rolling hills, scattered stone villages and a wealth of historic monuments and buildings from prehistoric times to the present day, there is no better countryside to roam than that of the Cotswolds and the Duchy of Cornwall.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMickleton
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sightseeing

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • 13 nights of accommodations
    • 4 expert-led lectures
    • 16 expert-led field trips
    • 2 hands-on experiences
    • 1 performance
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: In Transit to Program

In Flight

Day 2: Arrival Day, Mickleton

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The walk to Hidcote Gardens is approximately one mile each way.

Lunch: On your own to enjoy what you like.

Afternoon: Arrivals continue, with free time for those who have al...

Day 3: Chipping Camden, Broadway, Mickleton

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The walk from Chipping Camden to Broadway is approximately 5.5 miles, with two steady hill climbs totalling 200 metres of ascent.

Breakfast: In the hotel dining room....

Day 4: Oxford, Christ Church, Mickleton

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The Oxford city walk is approximately 1.2 miles on flat ground.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: We board the motor coach and travel to Oxford, the Cit...

Day 5: Bourton-on-the-Water, The Slaughters, Mickleton

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The Naunton to Bourton walk is approximately 6 miles with a moderate 333 metre ascent.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Explore some beautiful British ...

Day 6: Coln St Aldwyn, Bibury, Kelmscott Manor, Mickleton

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The Coln St Aldwyn to Bibury walk is approximately 6 miles on largely flat ground.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: To begin today we’ll take a gentle walk th...

Day 7: The Duntisbourne Valley, Cirencester, Mickleton

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel

Activity note: The Duntisbourne Valley walk is approximately 6 miles on largely flat ground.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: This morning we explore the Duntisbourne Valley...

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

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: Today we transfer by motor coach to Cornwall, in the South East of England. En-route we will pay a visit to the Cathedral City of Wells. On...

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

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Activity note: The walk from Pentire Farm to St Enodoc Church is approximately 6.5 miles. There are several short, but sharp ascents and descents.

Breakfast: In the h...

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

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Activity note: The walk from St. Ives to Clodgy Point and back is approximately 3 miles, with a gradual ascent of 100 metres.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: We dep...

Day 11: Padstow, Port Isaac, Camelford, North Cornwall

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Activity note: The walk from Harlyn to Padstow is approximately 7 miles, with an ascent of 140 metres and several short, sharp descents.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morn...

Day 12: The Cornish Riviera, Camelford, North Cornwall

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Activity note: The walk from Dodman Point to Mevagissey is approximately 6.5 miles, with ascents totalling 300 metres over three main climbs.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Day 13: Tintagel, Camelford, North Cornwall

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Lanteglos Country House Hotel.

Activity note: The walk from Boscastle to Tintagel is approximately 4.5 miles, with an elevation gain of 335 metres split across three climbs. The extension to Trebarwith Strand is...

Day 14: Transfer to London, The Roman City of Bath, London Heathrow Airport

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel.

Breakfast: In the hotel.

Morning: We board the coach for our transfer to the London airport hotel, with a visit to the Roman spa city of Bath en-route. You’ll have time to ind...

Day 15: Program Concludes, London Heathrow Airport

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast: In the hotel. Some participants may depart prior to breakfast.

Morning: Shuttle bus to Heathrow Airport for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independent...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Three Ways House Hotel: 6 nights  Chipping Campden

Traditional Cotswolds hotel with honey coloured stone built in 1870. Home to the "Pudding Club".          

Lanteglos Country House Hotel: 6 nights  Camelford

The setting is idyllic, with 15 acres of enchanting gardens and woodlands. Built by Pugin in 1847 as a parsonage, this country house hotel has a wealth of period character and traditional style. Adjacent to main house are luxury chalets.

 

Radisson Blu Heathrow Hotel: 1 night  Hayes, Middlesex.

Close to Heathrow Airport.

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Meals Included

13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 13 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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