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Walking is a popular pastime in Great Britain, consequently the countryside has an excellent network of wellmarked trails and paths. We present a few of the most popular routes, well known for their beauty and variety of scenery .
TOURS
ENGLISH LAKES DISTRICT
ROB ROY HIGHLAND WAY
YORKSHIRE DALES WAY
THE COTSWOLDS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
ST CUTHBERT'S WAY
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH
PEMBROKESHIRE COAST - WALES
ENGLISH LAKES DISTRICT - CUMBRIA WAY
6 or 8 day independent tour
This marvellous walk traverses the Lake District National Park from south to north, along the Cumbria Wayconveniently fitting into six days of steady walking. The route begins in Ulverston on the southern edge of the Lake District and continues north through the National Park by way of Coniston, Langdale, Borrowdale and Keswick, to end in the cathedral city of Carlisle. The route follows the valleys, and passes through some of the best scenery in the Lake District.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Ulverston
Depending on accommodation availability, your first night will either be in Ulverston or Coniston.
Day 2 Ulverston to Coniston 15 miles up 350m
This stage features the many becks, stiles, farmyards and field paths between Ulverston and Gawthwaite on the southern boundary of Britain’s largest National Park. There are patches of craggy moorland around Beacon Tarn and the rough but distinct paths along the lovely wooded shoreline of Coniston Water. Look out for dragonflies and adders on the Blawith Fells and enjoy wonderful views across Morecombe Bay towards the Three Peaks area in Yorkshire.
Day 3 Coniston to Langdale 11 miles up 225m
The second day on the Cumbria Way offers marvellous mix of mostly rolling farmland, woodland, fells and becks. The Lovely burn running beside the small village of Elterwater marks the entrance to Great Langdale, a large U-shaped glacial valley overlooked by the dramatic rocky summits of the Langdale Pikes – Pavey Ark, Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle.
Day 4 Langdale to Rosthwaite/Borrowdale 8 miles up 500m
Today’s route gives you a real taste of Lakeland’s rugged and scenic splendour, and the walking is consequently harder for a time. Secluded Mickleden and Langstrath valleys sandwich this stage’s highest point at the top of Stake Pass (about 480 metres). Under the bluff of Eagle Crag, the rough and sometimes wet paths by Langstrath and Stonethwaite Becks converge. The trail follows the crystal-clear waters of the river Derwent as it meanders through lovely Borrowdale before you take the public bus to Keswick.
Day 5 Rosthwaite/Borrowdale to Keswick 8 miles up 200m
First you travel by bus back to Rosthwaite. Today you will continue along the wooded western shore of Derwent Water towards Keswick at its northern end.
Day 6 Keswick to Caldbeck 14 miles up 750m
If you booked the 6 day tour today you can depart from Keswick and continue your journey. If you booked our 7 night tour you can continue to Caldbeck. The distinctive character of this stage is rough windswept moorland that opens out below the bulks of Skiddaw and Blencathra mountains. Between Skiddaw House and Nether Row there is an alternative low level route via Whitewater Dash waterfall for poor weather conditions or the less intrepid. You will admire heather-clad slopes and extensive views across to the distant North Pennines via the infant River Caldew, enjoying and ascent of High Pike – the highest point of your journey at 685 metres.
Day 7 Caldbeck to Carlisle 14 miles
You will walk today through Cumbrian countryside rarely seen by visitors and looks deceptively easy compared to other more upland stages. In between the picturesque village of Caldbeck, Dalston and the bustling city of Carlisle is a generous helping of old bridges, stiles and gates. The trail keeps largely to woodland and farmland paths and tracks alongside the winding course of the River Caldew.
Day 8 Departure
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Tour Rating- moderate
Some hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult. You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land, villages and sometimes even private gardens. Suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
Accommodation:
3 & 4 star hotels , guests houses, country inns and bed and breakfast. In peak times we sometimes need to book 2 nights in Ulverston or 2 nights in Coniston instead of 1 night in each location. In this case we would arrange a private transfer either from Coniston to Ulverston on day 2 if you stayed 2 nights in Coniston or a private transfer from Ulverston to Coniston on day 3 if we book 2 nights in Ulverston.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from May to end-September |
| Price per person - 6 day tour |
CAD |
$755 |
| Single surcharge |
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$350 |
| Price per person - 8 day tour |
CAD |
$995 |
| Single surcharge |
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$380 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$100 |
| This tour includes: |
- Lodging with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high standard (3 and/or 4 star)
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book with photo's, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Private transfers as per itinerary
- Service hotline
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ROB ROY HIGHLAND WAY
8 day independent tour
This particular hiking vacation on the Highland Way in Scotland is available as a self guided walking tour.
The West Highland Way was Scotland’s first official long distance route. Originally conceived in the 1960s, it was completed in October 1980. The way links Milngavie to Fort William, a distance of 152km (95 miles), from the outskirts of Scotland’s largest city to the foot of its highest mountain, following the shores of its largest freshwater loch, Loch Lomond. Much of the Way follows ancient and historic routes of communication, and makes use of Drove Roads, Military Roads and Disused Railway Tracks The trail passes from the lowlands, across the Highland Boundary Fault and on into the Scottish Highlands, basically from city to wilderness.
The Highland Way passes through a wide range of different terrain, ranging from lowland moors, through dense woodland and rolling hills, to high mountainous regions. This variety of environments provides habitats for a diverse range of wildlife species, both flora and fauna. Some species are more common than others and some are rarely seen. If you are lucky enough to spot one of the rarer varieties, consider yourself privileged.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Dryman/Aberfoyle
Easily reached from Glasgow and
Edinburgh by train and bus.
Day 2 Dryman to Aberfoyle 10 miles
( 16 km )
If you stay in Aberfoyle you will start
the day with a private transfer to
Drymen. Today your walk takes you
through Loch Ard Forest with views
of Ben Lomond in the distance. The
varied forest tracks take you through
some old woodland and clearings
with wonderful views. Underneath
the ground you are crossing the
Loch Katrine water system which
feeds Glasgow from the nearby
Loch. Aberfoyle is a wonderful
picturesque village with its woollen
visitor centre and small animal farm.
Terrain – generally flat with some
small ups and downs 50m up 70m
down 100m ( Max height 120m )
Day 3 Aberfoyle to Callander 10
miles ( 16 km )
You will walk along the Highland
fault today with Lowlands to the
south and Highlands to the north .
A spectacular walk. Crossing the
hills you will have in your view Loch
Venachar and Ben Ledi in the distance.
Terrain – one climb 20m up 200m
down 150m ( Max height 220 m)
Day 4 Callander to Lochearnhead 13
miles ( 21 km )
A beautiful walk alongside the
Falls of Leny and Loch Lubnaig to
Strathyre.Wonder at the colours
across the Loch as you walk beside
it with the sky and tree covered hills
reflecting in the water. Stop for lunch
at the local village pub in Strathyre
before continuing in the forest to
Lochearnhead which is strategically
located at the western edge of Loch
Earn – a spectacular 14km long Loch.
Today you pass very close to the Rob
Roy McGregor Grave ( short detour) in Balquhidder, the chieftain made
famous by the recent film ‘ Rob Roy
Terrain – a few short climbs 70 up 230m
down 130m ( maximum height 300m)
Day 5 Lochearnhead to Killin 10
miles ( 16 km )
From Lochearnhead you have the
gentle walk up Glen Ogle to Killin
the lovely Highland village sitting
on the Falls of Dochart . You
have spectacular views over to Ben
Lawers and back over to Loch Lomond
and Trossachs National Park.
Terrain climb 100m up 480m
down 380m ( Max height 580m )
Day 6 Killin to Aberfeldy 17 miles 27km ( shorter options 13km )
The route has some fantastic views across the loch towards Ben Lawers at
over 3000 feet. Along the way you will
pass the Scottish Crannog centre ( in
Kenmore short detour ) showing life
on the loch during the iron age. From
Kenmore you climb up with views
over the River Tay valley. Aberfeldy is
a bustling town with a famous bridge
built by General Wade in the 1700’s .
Terrain 100 up 260 m down 260m (
max height 360m )
Day 7 Aberfeldy to Pitlochry 10
miles ( 16 km )
Firstly on some minor roads and
tracks before climbing over the
moorlands to Pitlochry and across
the Fish and Dam Ladder. Pitlochry
is also a bustling Victorian town
greatly used in the 1800’s by the
rich gentry from Edinburgh and
Glasgow, now a busy holiday town.
Two distilleries nearby to visit along
with the beautiful Blair Castle a
short bus ride away. Its well worth
staying an extra night in Pitlochry to
maybe recover and visit the castle.
Terrain 100m up 260 down 160m (
max height 360m )
Day 8 Holiday Complete
Your holiday is complete after
breakfast or stay an extra day.
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Tour Rating- moderate
Some hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land, villages and sometimes even private gardens. Suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness.




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Accommodation
3 / 4 star hotels & guest houses , 1 night in 1 star Inn (no alternatives ). Please note we first try and book 4 star accommodation , if these are full we then book high 3 star. Our standard accommodation is Bramblewood, Rowardennan Hotel , Lodge rooms at the Drovers Inn, Tyndrum Lodge Hotel , Bridge of Orchy Hotel or Inveronan Hotel , Kingshouse Hotel, Tailrace Inn and Distillery Guest House. If these are not available we book an equivalent.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from May to early October |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$920 |
| Single surcharge |
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$180 |
| Optional upgrade to 3+ and 4 star hotels |
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$200 |
| This tour includes: |
- 7 nights with breakfast in typical Scottish 3 star guesthouses and inns of high standard, with shower or bath and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Transfers from Killin/Aberfeldy section
- Emergency service hotline
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YORKSHIRE DALES WAY
8 day independent tour
Taking in some of Yorkshire's finest limestone scenery, this beautiful walk begins and ends in the lovely riverside town of Ilkley, also famous for its nearby moors. It follows the River Wharfe, the setting for the acclaimed film "Calendar Girls", before swinging west to Pen-y-ghent and Ribblesdale. It then crosses Malham Moor, passing Malham Tarn, Malham Cove and Malham itself, before heading to the interesting market town of Skipton and back to Ilkley by way of Ilkley Moor.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Ilkley (has railway station) where your accommodation has been booked.
Day 2 Ilkley to Burnsall
A pleasant introduction to Wharfedale with steady walking and plenty to see including Bolton Abbey and the Strid. ~ 14 miles
Day 3 Burnsall to Buckden
Continuing to follow the Wharfe through typical Dales villages such as Grassington and Kettlewell. ~ 14 miles
Day 4 Buckden to Horton in Ribblesdale
Crossing into Littondale and on to Pen-y-ghent before dropping down into Horton in Ribblesdale for tonight's stop. ~ 12 miles
Day 5 Horton in Ribblesdale to Malham
Joining the Pennine Way to climb over Fountain Fell to Malham Tarn. On then to the Limestone Pavement above Malham Cove,before descending into Malham, one of the most famous of Dales villages. ~ 14 miles
Day 6 Malham to Skipton
Following the Pennine Way again, through Kirkby Malham and Airton to arrive in the lovely market town of Skipton for the night. ~ 11 miles
Day 7 Skipton to Ilkley
As you climb from Skipton there are fine views of the Dales to the north and west. Farmland then gives way to moorland as you cross the edge of Ilkley Moor. Here the path follows high ground above Wharfedale, giving splendid views of the valley and the town of Ilkley. ~ 11 miles
Day 8 Departure
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Tour Rating- easy to moderate
Some gentle hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land and villages. Suitable for anyone with just a reasonable level of fitness.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$850 |
| Single surcharge |
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$320 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$100 |
| This tour includes: |
- 7 nights with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high standard, with shower or bath, and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Service hotline
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THE COTSWOLDS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
8 day independent tour
The Cotswolds are hills of about 300 metres in height that are mostly in the historic counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire, about 150 km west of London, not far from the border with Wales. Their northern extremity is between Chipping Campden and Stratford-on-Avon and their southern extremity is at Bath. In the middle ages their prosperity derived from wool, which was considered the finest in Europe. Today, the chief glory of the area lies in its villages - gems of architecture that developed out of the medieval wool trade and which have survived unspoilt into the 20th century.
The Cotswolds form the largest conservation area in the UK. But there is much more in this area of unexpected contrasts. Marvellous views from the Cotswold escarpment; countryside that is a happy compromise between man and nature; some of England's finest churches; country houses, Neolithic barrows, ruined abbeys, gothic collies, magnificent gardens and even a substantial industrial heritage - and all best seen on foot. In between these delights, you'll also find plenty of good pubs serving local beers and excellent food! By following our detailed walking tours, each night you stay in good standard Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a charming Cotswold village or town offering a wide range of pubs and restaurants.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Individual arrival at Stratford-on-Avon
Collect your route kit and maps at your hotel upon check-in.
Day 2: City walk Stratford-on-Avon Circular walk in and around Stratford.
A walk that takes you through the town, visiting the many sites associated with William Shakespeare, is possible; or a longer walk into the countryside surrounding the town. Overnight Stratford.
Day 3: Stratford-on-Avon to Moreton-in-Marsh, approx. 16/18/20 km, possible transfer to Mickleton (or Hidcote, one of Britain's greatest formal gardens).
Walk to Chipping Campden, one of the loveliest of Cotswold Towns, with its perfect main street and magnificent 'wool' church. It was local custom that rich wool-merchants built churches, thus named “Wool-Churches”. Continue on to Moreton-in-Marsh for overnight.
Day 4: Moreton to Bourton-on-the-Water approx. 20 km
From Moreton, walk via Sezincote, with its unique Mughal style house, Stow-in-the-Wold, the highest village in the Cotswolds, and pretty Lower Slaughter, to Bourton-on-the-Water, with its many attractions.
Day 5: Bourton to Winchcombe approx. 22 km
Bourton to Winchcombe, following the pretty River Windrush to Naunton and then from Guiting Power over the wolds to Winchcombe, former Saxon capital, with its castle.
Day 6: Rest day in Winchcombe
Recuperate from the rather long previous day, explore Sudeley Castle and the old church and seek sustenance in one of the beautiful restaurants. Possibility to take the bus to Cheltenham (approx. 12 km).
Day 7: Winchcombe – Broadway approx. 18 km
This magnificent walk takes you across country to Stanway and Stanton, one of the best preserved Cotswold villages (much used for period films) before arriving at the old coaching village of Broadway for overnight.
Day 8: Individual departure or extend your stay in England.
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Tour Rating- easy to moderate
Some gentle hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land, villages and sometimes even private gardens. Suitable for anyone with just a reasonable level of fitness.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$1150 |
| Single surcharge |
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$330 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$90 |
| This tour includes: |
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7 nights with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high standard, with shower or bath, and toilet
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Well marked route
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Detailed route-book, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
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Transfer to Mickleton
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Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
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Service hotline
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Hiking rucksack per room
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ST. CUTHBERT'S WAY
8 day independent tour
Nearly 1400 years ago the Celtic monk, St Cuthbert, began preaching Christianity at Melrose, the start of this walk. His travels lead him across southern Scotland and Northern England to end on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, now famous for its illustrated Celtic Bible, a major work of devotional art. It is on this island, with its castle and abbey remains, and linked to the mainland by a tidal causeway, that our walk ends.
This is a walk through the splendid and varied scenery of the Scottish Borders, the Cheviot Hills and the River Tweed. It is also a walk with long and strong historical associations, following in part the Roman road known as Dere Street, passing medieval abbeys at Dryburgh and Jedburgh and bringing to mind the Viking raids on Lindisfarne Abbey, so vulnerable on its island location. Along the way you will be comfortably accommodated in villages tucked away under the hills and ancient border towns.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Melrose.
Day 2 Melrose to Harestanes
On leaving Melrose the walk leads you over the Eildon Hills to the attractive village of Bowden. From here you continue to join the banks of the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey and follow it through St Boswell's and as far as Maxton. You then follow the course of the roman Dere Street most of the way to Harestanes. ~ 15 miles
Day 3 Harestanes to Morebattle
After crossing the River Teviot you once again follow Dere Street. After leaving the Roman road near Crailinghall, the route to Morebattle takes you through farmland and past the ruins of Cessford Castle. ~ 10 miles
Day 4 Morebattle to Kirk Yetholm
A short day today takes you up out of Morebattle onto Wideopen Hill. The climb is steep in places but at the summit you are rewarded with fabulous views. Beyond the summit the path takes you down the ridge and on into the twin villages of Town and Kirk Yetholm. ~ 7 miles
Day 5 Kirk Yetholm to Wooler
Soon after leaving Kirk Yetholm you cross from Scotland into England. This is a hilly section as you pass through the Cheviot Hills, crossing the College Valley at Hethpool, before passing between the summits of Easter Tor and Yeavering Bell. The day ends by way of Coldberry Hill, which leads you into the market town of Wooler. ~ 13 miles
Day 6 Wooler to Fenwick
The walk takes you out of Wooler over Weetwood Moor, where there are numerous prehistoric remains notably cup-and-ring marked stones. Further on you reach St Cuthbert's Cave, a dramatic sandstone overhang where the saint's body is said to have been taken by the monks in AD875, to escape from the Viking raids on Lindisfarne. The route then takes you through Shiellow Wood to Fenwick. ~ 10 miles
Day 7 Fenwick to Holy Island
The last day's mileage is deliberately short as it is the tides that govern your arrival time on Holy Island rather than the speed you walk. The causeway is flooded by the sea for 5 hour periods over high tide - but we inform you of the times in advance! Once on Holy Island there is plenty to see, notably the Priory, inspired by St Cuthbert, and the castle, built on the orders of King Henry VIII. ~ 7 miles
Day 8 Departure.
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Lindisfarne
Melrose Abbey

Holy Island |
Tour Rating- easy
Some very low hills but nothing difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land, villages and sometimes even private gardens. Suitable for anyone.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from early April to mid October |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$795 |
| Single surcharge |
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On request |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$100 |
| This tour includes: |
- 7 nights with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high standard, with shower or bath, and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Service hotline
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HADRIAN'S WALL PATH
7 day independent tour
This particular hiking vacation in England is a 6 night / 7 day self guided walking tour along the Hadrian’s Wall National trail. We follow most of the trail with interesting Roman remains between Wallsend a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, and Carlisle in the west. This walking tour we have graded a level 2-3 walking tour , it is not particularly hard in terms of altitude gains but some sections are long in terms of distance. Most of these days can be covered in 5-6 hours walking and there is also a public bus which runs almost parallel to the route which can help shorten most days if distance becomes too great. The walk is very varied in terms of scenery from farmland to open moorland.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Wallsend (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Day 2 Wallsend to Heddon on the Wall - 15 miles
After seeing the Roman Fort of Segedunum, you don't see any more Roman remains until the section of wall at Heddon on the Wall. Instead the first day's walking is spent alongside the River Tyne. You will pass right along the Newcastle Quayside underneath numerous bridges including the "blinking eye" millenium bridge. If time allows you can cross the bridge and visit the new Baltic Arts Centre on the Gateshead side of the river. It is then time to continue west out of the city to Heddon on the Wall.
Day 3 Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford - 15 miles
Today you will be following the course of Hadrian's Wall and starting to become familiar with the pattern of turrets and milecastles. Beyond Harlow Hill a real sense of spaciousness begins. The Roman ditch, or Vallum as it is called, is more in evidence than the wall itself. However, as you approach Chollerford sections of the wall itself start to appear. The Roman crossing of the River North Tyne was a short distance south-west of the current crossing, itself a handsome five-arched bridge built in 1775.
Day 4 Chollerford to Once Brewed - 12 miles
Perhaps the most thrilling day of the entire walk, this stage is to be savoured. Encompassing the best preserved fort on the Wall, the finest views, the most complete sections of the Wall, the northernmost point of the trail and some great if slightly exhausting walking, this is a day for superlatives. So bring plenty of food and water with you, bucketloads of stamina and prepare to enjoy yourself.
Day 5 Once Brewed to Gilsland - 12 miles
While this stage is not as spectacular as the previous one, it is perhaps the most interesting. Today we will climb to the highest point of the entire trail, we will cross from Northumberland into Cumbria and it will take place in a change of scenery, from the windswept moors and crags that provided yesterday’s backdrop to the more gentle, rolling, cultivated landscape of England’s far north-west. We also cross the watershed on this day, so that by the end of it any river we encounter from now on flows west towards the Irish Sea. Not to be missed are the remains of a roman bridge - who would have carried both the Wall and the Military Way - near Gilsland, at the River Irthing. There are also numerous remains of turrets, forts and mile-castles along the trail to be seen. Quite a stage indeed! Day 6 Gilsland to Carlisle - 7 / 18 miles
Pleasant walking through colourful fields in which to enjoy marvellous scenery. Just after Gilsland the fort of Birdoswald is reached, the route then continues high above the steep sided Irthington Gorge, before beginning a gradual descent at the village of Banks. Rich agricultural landscape and parkland replaces the moorland as the route drops steadily through the villages of Walton and Irthington before reaching lovely River Eden for the final section into the historic border city of Carlisle. Carlisle’s history is very much evident with its cathedral, castle and old city walls. If you feel 18 miles is too long you can exit the trail just before Walton and take the Hadrian’s Wall bus to Carlisle. This could allow you more time to enjoy looking around the town.
Day 7 Carlisle - Tour ends
Today after breakfast you can take a train north to Scotland , south towards Manchester or east back to Newcastle where you began.
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Tour Rating- moderate
Some gentle hills and full day hikes but nothing too difficult.You walk on public footpaths, crossing farm land and villages. Suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
Millenium Bridge

Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Roman Fort

Carlisle Castle |
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from May to September |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$850 |
| Single surcharge |
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$340 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$100 |
| This tour includes: |
- 6 nights with breakfast in typical English guesthouses of high 3 & 4 star standard, all with private shower or bath and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book with photo's, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Service hotline
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PEMBROKESHIRE COAST - WALES
8 Day Independent tour
Pembrokeshire is Wales only Coastal National Park , situated on the southwest tip of Wales the national park is the home of stunning rugged cliffs and breathtaking coastal scenes. For those interested in wildlife be prepared to view dolphins, porpoises and various different small whales. The region is rich in bird life with the Island of Ramsey situated just off the St David’s peninsular being a protected bird sanctuary. Your tour will take in the very best of the 269 km coastal trial. You will walk various stretches from Cardigan in the north to Broad Haven in the south passing through the smallest city of St David’s with Wales Patron Saints Cathedral for all to view. Why not take a speed boat trip out to Ramsey Island the RSPB Sanctuary and sail the ‘the bitches’ one of the most dangerous waterways in the UK , this adventure is well worth the time out from walking for young and old a like .
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 Fishguard
Arrive into Fishguard to your 4 star guest house where you can sample the owners fabulous organic freshly prepared meals.
Day 2 Fishguard to Newport 14.5-15.5km 4.5 hours
Today you walk leaves Fishguard in a northly directly, first you walk down to Lower Fishguard and within a few hundred metres you bare on the coastal way. At about half way you will come to the stunning Dinas Head and Needle Rock. Here you can decide if to cut across Dinas Head or walk around it. Soon afterwards you will arrive in the lovely quaint village of Newport where you can board the Poppit Rocket bus back to Fishguard. Overnight in Fishguard.
Day 3 Newport - Cardigan 12.5 km to 20.7km 3.5-6 hours
After breakfast you board the local bus the Poppit Rocket to the start of you walk in Newport. This section of the coastal way some say is one of the toughest, you have the chance to exit the coastal path at Molygrove and catch the Poppit Rocket back to Fishguard , or you can continue the full length of the walk. The area around Cardigan Bay is famous for the dolphins which can often be found basking in the harbour and bay region. Overnight in Fishguard
Day 4 Fishguard – Stumble Head – Tregwynt 14.5-21.5km 4.5-6 hours
You will leave Fishguard behind you today as you climb to the cliff tops again. Look out for the various types of bird life nesting in the cliffs. Now you will have long breathtaking views south along much of the Pembrokeshire coastline. Shortly you will arrive a Stumble Head lighthouse now it is automatic but you can imagine not long ago that the lighthouse keeper used to live and work the lights. Here there are great viewing galleries for you to look out to sea and spot dolphins , porpoises and various types of whales. After your walk you shall board the Stumble Shuttle to the ancient city of St David’s, it is the UK’s smallest city and the home of Wales patron Saint. Overnight St David’s
Day 5 Porthgain to St David’s 14.5km 4.5 hours
After breakfast you can board the Stumble Shuttle for the short transfer to Porthgain. You now head south to Whitesands nearby to St David’s . Whitesands is a haven for surfers and families alike . On a summers day and a brisk wind the waves will be full of surfers of all ages trying to ride the waves. Overnight St David’s
Day 6 St David’s – St David’s 16.5km 5 hours
Today you can have various choices. Our walk will take you around the St David’s Peninsular with the views of the Bird sanctuary Ramsey Island. For the adventurous you can take a rest day and head out to the nearby docks for an inflatable speed boat ride to Ramsey Island . When the tides and incoming a small section of the sea becomes very dangerous with whirl pools. If the engine cuts out hear then it is time to pray. Then you will continue to circle the island with the expert guide telling your about the Sea-lions , seals and abundance of bird life which use the Island’s cliffs for nesting . When back to St David’s you must view the ancient Cathedral. Overnight St David’s
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Day 7 St David’s to Nolton Haven / Broad Haven 18-23.4km 5.5-7 hours
Now the final leg of you walk , this cliffs today are not so dramatic but you will have great views across Broad Haven sands and beyond. You can shorten your walk at and time by hopping on the Puffin Shuttle to Broad Haven or walk the full 23.4km. Private transfer to Haverfordwest on night of day 7 or morning of day 8 depending where you are staying.
Overnight in the market town of Haverfordwest or Broad Haven
Day 8 Departure
Accommodation
3 and 4 star hotels and guest houses. Our standard accommodation is Manor Town House or Pentower Guest Houses and Alandale Guest House all 4 star. If not available we shall book an equivalent.
Schedule and Price
| DATES |
Daily departures from mid-May to end-September |
| Price per person |
CAD |
$960 |
| Single surcharge |
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$500 |
| Extra nights pre or post tour |
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$100 |
| This tour includes: |
- 7 nights with breakfast in inns and guesthouses of 4 star standard, all with private shower or bath and toilet
- Well marked route
- Detailed route-book with photo's, maps, points of interest, important phone numbers
- Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse
- Service hotline
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