Sherpa Expeditions British walking holidays offer an eclectic mix of rocky coastline, rolling hillsides and craggy mountains. Their aim is to include all the elements that make up this green and pleasant isle, including perhaps the opportunity to visit a castle, some gardens, have a cream tea, a great pint of ale or even an armful of fish 'n' chips wrapped in paper!
They design independent walks that enable the visitor to sample the countryside and the history of Britain. Their routes bring alive the descriptions of writers like William Wordsworth, Thomas Hardy, Boswell and Johnson. You may visit places where Roman legions marched and fierce battles were waged, perhaps walking on an ancient cattle drover's route over the hills to market.
On every tour there is at least in part, great historical interest as well as natural beauty. Most, but not all of the walks, follow at least in part, sections of the reasonably well maintained long distance paths or National Trails whose concept and history has origins in the Great Trespass Movement of the 1930s.
Dramatic scenery, castles, historic churches nestled amongst wild flowers, sleepy villages, sunshine and rain: these are all integral parts of walking in Britain.
Self guided Inn-to-Inn walks in Britain & Ireland
- Dorset-Wessex Trails, 8 days
- The Cornish Coastal Path, 8 days
- The West Highland Way, 8 days
- St. Cuthberts Way, 10 days
- The Great Glen Way, 8 days
- The Dales Way, 8 days
- Offas Dyke, 8 days
- The Coast To Coast Path 1 Week - St Bees to Kirkby Stephen, 8 days
- The Coast to Coast Path, 15 days
- The Cotswolds, 8 days
- St. Cuthberts Way, 8 days
- Hadrians Wall, 8 days
- Yorkshire Dales Mini Break, 4 days
- South Downs Way, 8 days
- South Downs Way, 10 days
- The Cleveland Way, 12 days
- The Cumbrian Way, 8 days
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Antiques Experience short break with Eric Knowles and Warner Leisure Hotels.
Go right to the heart of the great British potteries.
One of the best known of the Antiques Roadshow experts, Eric Knowles' compendious knowledge of all things antique and artistic is legendary, honed during his long career at Bonhams and fired by an infectious enthusiasm.
And when he is not appearing on the show or valuing artefacts at Bonhams, Eric can often be found hosting tours of museums, galleries and historic buildings all over the world. On this break, he'll be guiding you around the Potteries - where centuries' old traditions of excellence have not been forgotten and where he'll provide insights into how British pottery assumed such an important international reputation.
You'll visit the Moorcroft design studio and pottery, now over one hundred years old and still producing superb work, The Gladstone Museum and The Wedgwood visitor centre.
There will also be presentations about the world of art and an opportunity to have your family treasure or car boot bargain valued at Eric's own one-man "roadshow".
This is an opportunity to not only discover more about one of the world's most important centres of ceramics, but to delve right into the heart of a fascinating subject in the company of one of the art world's most engaging and knowledgeable characters.
"You can't put a price on some things, like the joy that people get from an antique or piece of art," says Eric.
Date - 25 October 2010 at Alvaston Hall
Alvaston Hall Hotel
Middlewich Road, Nantwich, Cheshire. CW5 6PD
This lovingly restored Victorian hall has its very own 9-hole golf course and a 16-bay floodlit 250m driving range. The nearby towns of Chester and Nantwich offer thousands of years of history - and shopping. Once back at Alvaston Hall, you can indulge in a range of beauty therapies and top live nightly entertainment.
Highlights
- Beautiful restored Victorian hall
- 9-hole golf course
- Floodlit 16 bay 250m driving range
- Close to Chester and North Wales
- Cabaret Dinner
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Chelsea Flower Show, Henley & Oxford with Leger Holidays - 3 day break from GBP219.
Probably the best-loved flower show in the world, bringing together blooms from specialist nurseries and everything that is novel in the gardening world.
3-Day Break
Day 1 Henley-on-Thames (included)
Local departure by coach then onwards for an afternoon visit to Henley-on- Thames, home of the famous regatta. Explore this picturesque town, situated on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, on the banks of the Thames. We continue to our hotel for a two-night stay. D
Day 2 Chelsea Flower Show (included)
Today, we head out on the highlight of the floral calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show. For four days each May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collection of blooms from around the world. The show gardens take the visitor on a grand tour of the world, exhibiting flowers and plants from all over the globe, taking inspiration from a wide variety of countries and cultures. As well as the large show gardens, there will be around 40 small gardens – offering a wealth of ideas to take home with you, whatever your budget. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is renowned as the world’s most famous floral spectacle. B, D
Day 3 Oxford (included)
We visit Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires. The university buildings, many dating back to the 15th & 16th Century and the picturesque riverside meadows combine to make Oxford an enchanting place to visit. We then return to your original departure point. B
B=Breakfast D=Dinner
Tour Includes
- Travel by Executive coach
- Free Local Joining Points
- Admission to the Chelsea Flower Show
- 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast and 2 evening meals
Included Excursions and Visits:
- Henley
- Oxford
Chelsea Flower Show, Henley And Oxford (3 Days)
Tour Ref: 3UCF/3 - 26 May 2010 - £219
Tour Ref: 3UCF/2 - 26 May 2010 - £219
Tour Ref: 3UCF/1 - 26 May 2010 - £219
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Save money on Leger Battlefield Tours. The following tours in May still have a few places left:
All Quiet On The Western Front
Discover the stories, tragedy and bravery of the First World War Battlefields of the Somme and Flanders.
Tour Includes
- Free Local Joining Points
- Travel by Executive Coach
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Specialist Battlefield Guide
- 2 or 3 Battlefield Visits: Battlefields of Flanders, Tunnels and Trenches, The Somme (Death of a Generation)
17/05/2010 for 4 nights: Was: £389 - Now: £369
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Arras - Britain's Bloodiest Battle & The War Underground
The fighting at Arras in April-May 1917 was unique - it became the deadliest battlefield on which British soldiers fought. Visit the Wellington Quarries, used by the British Army during the battle of Arras in 1917, and the Douai plain to see the ground captured at the end of the battle for Vimy Ridge.
Tour Includes
- Free Local Joining Points
- Travel by executive coach
- 4 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
- Specialist Battlefields Guide
- 3 Battlefield visits
17/05/2010 for 4 nights: Was: £369.00 - Now: £349.00
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A Warner Leisure Hotels break combined with Strictly Come Dancing allows you to meet some of the stars of the show, and learn how to perform their graceful and energetic dances. You can as enjoy beautifully choreographed dance demonstrations and experience the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing, all in a small and intimate environment!
These breaks are only available in 2010 and the last break is on Friday 30th July 2010!
Join us on Monday 26th April at Littlecote House Hotel featuring Karen Hardy, Craig Revel Horwood and special guests Vincent and Flavia.
What is included in your Strictly Come Dancing Break?
Soak up the glamour, savour the sequins and see some of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, in our beautiful Historic Hotels, on a 3 night weekend or a 4 midweek break:
• Dance classes - for beginners and the more advanced!
• Live dancing music and Swing Easy Band - Jeff Hooper!
• Dance showcases
• Competitions - view Winners Gallery
• Meet and greet with question and answer session, featuring a Strictly star!
• Photograph opportunities
What's also included:
As well as all the above details your Warner Leisure Hotels break also includes:
• Beautiful rooms with en-suite facilities
• Full English or Continental breakfast
• 3 course evening meal
• Leisure activities including swimming pools, archery & garden tours!
Strictly Showcase VIP Package
You now have the opportunity of choosing to VIP your experience!
Your VIP package will include:
• Priority seating at a dressed table in a reserved seating area
• A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
• VIP bar service with a waiter serving you drinks to your table
To VIP your Strictly Come Dancing Break, just add the VIP package when booking your break - Only £25 per person
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Save 50% on Arctic Cruises with GAP Adventures
Experience a small ship Arctic cruise to remote regions and voyage into the land of the polar bear.
High in the Arctic, Spitsbergen is an island within the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago that is ensnared in ice during much of the year. However, as summer approaches, the ice gives way to scenic fjords and stunning scenery frequented by the world's largest land carnivore - the polar bear! Roaming polar bears, huge icebergs, medieval towns and remote landscape.
Book an Arctic cruise now and save 50%
(Use the following Promo Code when booking online: Arctic50)
Book Early and Save up to GBP150 per adult
Club Med provide an amazing selection of holiday watersports experiences. Depending on the resort you can choose from scuba diving, snorkelling, waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, jet skiing and big game fishing.
And if you book before Friday 30th April 2010 for travel dates between 1st May and 24th October 2010 you could even save up to £150 per adult and £75 per child. That's up to £450 for a family of four and £300 for a couple!
Find out more on the Club Med Website
Improved FREE Tuition and Brand New Equipment for 2010.
Dahab is a world class windsurfing destination and with on average 300 days a year of wind above Force 4 you will experience great conditions at almost anytime of the year.
The amazing wind record in Dahab together with the winning Neilson formula of inclusive tuition and a full range of courses from the RYA National Windsurfing scheme creates the perfect destination for everybody from beginners to experts.
Neilson have reduced their overall beach capacity to create a friendly environment where access to expert tuition and a range of BRAND NEW boards and sails from Starboard and Tushingham is never a problem.
Their great value prices include FREE use of windsurf equipment. FREE expert windsurf tuition, FREE RYA windsurf courses, FREE mountain biking and guiding, flights, transfers, and 3 star accommodation on a half board basis for one week from as little as £605pp.
The Resort
The town of Dahab, itself, still retains much of its rustic charm with the tourist centre of Masbet full of cafés, restaurants, colourful markets and great shopping. The beautiful crescent shaped bay is home to a number of low rise hotels built in traditional style and a handful of relaxing beachfront bars. Dahab retains a small town feel and is much quieter and more traditional than some other Egyptian resorts.
Egypt is a fascinating country to visit. Its culture and history, combined with the chance to visit world-renowned archaeological sites, offer an experience unlike any other Neilson destination.
Regional Flying
All flights now depart on a Monday from the following UK airports: London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, East Midlands, Glasgow and Edinburgh
Good For:
- RYA Training Centre
- World-renowned windsurfing
- Year-round active holidays
- Reliable wind
- Choice of windsurfing areas
- Amazing diving accessed from the shore
- Choice of hotels
- Wide range of children's clubs
- Exploring Egypt!
What's Included:
- Windsurfing with RYA Tuition and courses
- Dinghy Sailing
- Mountain biking and guiding
- Tennis
- Try-dive
- Children's clubs (supplement for Starfish and Hot Shots)
- Flights from Gatwick (regional supplements apply)
- Return airport transfers
- Half Board
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Climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, with Intrepid Travel...
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Trek to the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro, Catch the sunrise over Africa, Inspect incredible glaciers, Experience 360 degree views from scenic campsites, Look out for black-and-white colobus monkeys in the misty lowland forests, Climb steep ridges to gaze on snow-capped mountains.
This classic trek is the most popular route, and the only one serviced by mountain huts to keep you well protected from the elements. It’s the most direct route to the summit and covers the 67 km trail in just 5 days (or sometimes 6 if you decide to take some extra time to acclimatise). Although it can be busy, the route is well maintained and is a fabulous trek to the spectacular summit of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Length: 8 Days
Trip Code: YXK
Trip Style: Intrepid Active
Locations Visited: Tanzania
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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Conquer Africa's highest peak, Spot monkeys hiding in tropical rainforest, Hike through surreal hanging moss forests and moonscapes, Tackle a climactic last stretch by lamplight, Gaze at the vast plains and ice fields of Africa, Experience an incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimajaro.
Trek the amazing Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest point. At high altitude, it's a challenging journey through uniquely varied terrain. Camp out at night, enjoy the scenery along the way and at the very top of Uhuru Peak, rising 5,895 m above sea level, feel the exhilaration of achievement and marvel at the incredible views.
Length: 7 Days
Trip Code: YXM
Trip Style: Intrepid Active
Locations Visited: Tanzania
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