Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Milngavie (has railway station)

Day 2 Milngavie to Drymen

The first day is through relatively lowland terrain. You are soon passing through the delightful Mugdock Wood which leads you to Craigallian Loch. Beyond Carbeth you walk through rich farmland, pass the Dumgoyach Standing Stones and follow the track of the old Blane Valley Railway. Your route then takes you along the Drumquassle ridge and into the small town of Drymen. ~ 12 miles

Day 3 Drymen to Rowardennan

From Drymen the route leads up into the Garadhban Forest and on to the prominent Conic Hill, from where you descend to the village of Balmaha on the shore of Loch Lomond. For the rest of the day the loch is your companion as you walk north along its east shore. Covering 27 square miles it is the largest body of inland water in Britain. The scenery constantly changes as you pass under the towering slopes of Ben Lomond as you reach the pleasantly situated Rowardennan Hotel. ~ 14 miles

Day 4 Rowardennan to Inverarnan

The remainder of the route alongside Loch Lomond is rough walking, especially beyond Inversnaid. Here there is a large hotel and a landing stage for ferries across the loch. Continuing north you reach the end of the loch and enter Glen Falloch before arriving at your accommodation in Inverarnan. ~ 14 miles

Day 5 Inverarnan to Tyndrum

As it tumbles down Glen Falloch, the river passes through gorges, over cascades and through rapids. You cross the river at Derrydaroch and soon join a grassy track, one of Scotland's old military roads, which passes above the village of Crianlarich. The scenery gets more dramatic as you turn up Glen Fillan, the route meandering across the valley and its sides to reach Tyndrum, with its two railway stations. ~ 13 miles

Day 6 Tyndrum to Kingshouse

From Tyndrum another military road is joined which you will be following on and off all the way to Fort William. You pass under the slopes of Beinn Dorain before arriving at Bridge of Orchy. Crossing the bridge, the path leads you over a shoulder of the hill to Inveroran, with views across pretty Loch Tulla. Beyond here you cross the western edge of Rannoch Moor, a wild and remote part of The Highlands. The scenery is magnificent with peaks surrounding you, reaching a climax towards the end of the day with views of Buachaille Etive Mor, guarding the entrance to the dramatic valley of Glen Coe. ~ 19 miles

Day 7 Kingshouse to Kinlochleven

Today is relatively short giving you ample opportunity to soak up the scenery through which you are passing. You soon reach Altnafeadh and then climb up the Devil's Staircase. From here it is a gradual descent to Kinlochleven and sea level! ~ 9 miles

Day 8 Kinlochleven to Fort William (has railway station)

The last day's walking is initially steep and then more gradual on a good track high above Loch Leven. The route then leads you north away from the old military road and towards Glen Nevis. This last section is different again and you are rewarded with views across the glen to Britain's highest peak, Ben Nevis. The path drops down into Glen Nevis and follows it to the finish in Fort William. ~ 14 miles

Day 9 Departure.

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.

Daily departures from April to mid-October

• 8 nights with breakfast in typical Scottish 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
• Emergency service hotline

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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 Upper Wharfedale

Passing lovely Dales villages including Grassington and Kettlewell as you continue up Wharfedale with its rugged limestone scenery. ~ 16 miles

Day 4 Upper Wharfedale to Cowgill

Reaching the head of Wharfedale, the route now climbs to the wilder country of the Pennines before you begin your descent into gentler Dentdale. ~ 15 miles

Day 5 Cowgill to Sedbergh

Continuing down Dentdale past the village of Dent and following the River Dee, to arrive in the pleasant town of Sedbergh. ~ 12 miles

Day 6 Sedbergh to Burneside

Gentle countryside greets you today as you walk below the Howgill Fells, by the River Lune and approach the Lake District. ~ 17 miles

Day 7 Burneside to Bowness - 10 miles.

A pleasant day's walking brings you finally into the Lake District and the end of the walk on the shores of Lake Windermere. (railway station in nearby Windermere). ~ 10 miles

Day 8 Departure

Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October

• 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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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.

Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October

• 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

• Transfer to Mickleton

• Luggage transfer from guesthouse to guesthouse

• Service hotline

• Hiking rucksack per room

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Daily departures from April to mid-October

• 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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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.

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.

Lindisfarne

Melrose Abbey

Holy Island

Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October

• 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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Day 1 Arrive Wallsend

Day 2 Wallsend to Heddon on the Wall

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. ~ 15 miles

Day 3 Heddon on the Wall to Chollerford

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 Steel Rigg

Today's route is a memorable one as you really are alongside Hadrian's Wall. After leaving Chollerford you soon enter Northumberland National Park and the scenery gets grander as you gain height. The highlight of the day is Housesteads Roman Fort and the ensuing section of the wall as you cross the crags above Crag Lough. ~ 12 miles

Day 5 Steel Rigg to Banks

Another superb day awaits as you set out from Steel Rigg and marvel at the engineering achievement completed here by the Romans 1900 years ago. The watershed is crossed today and as well as the turrets and milecastles you also pass Birdoswald Fort before reaching your accommodation in the small village of Banks. ~ 13 miles

Day 6 Banks to Carlisle

Although the main forts are now behind you the walk from here to Carlisle via Walton is a very pleasant one with lovely rolling countryside. The approach to Carlisle is along the banks of the River Eden. The city is very different to Newcastle and has a castle, a cathedral and museums that are all worth seeing. ~ 14 miles

Day 7 Carlisle to Bowness on Solway

The final day's walking is like none of the others. It is the vallum rather than the wall itself that you follow west to Bowness. You initially follow the calm waters of the River Eden out from Carlisle as far as the village of Grinsdale. The route then leaves the river for a while before joining it again for a short section to Beaumont. Then you strike away from the river into a vast open and flat countryside dominated by the Solway Estuary to your right, with Scotland just across the water. It is an area abundant in sea birds with the land liable to flooding at times of very high tides. Journey's end is reached at Bowness on Solway and standing there, it is striking just how much of a contrast there is between the two ends of the wall. ~ 15 miles

Day 8  Departure day or perhaps extend your stay in Britain.

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.

Millenium Bridge

Hadrian's Wall

Housesteads Roman Fort

Carlisle Castle

Daily departures from mid-April to mid-October

• 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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