Walking the English Countryside: the Cotswolds and Cornwall

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Overview
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.
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- 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
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In Flight
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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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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.
13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 13 Dinners
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