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| Wessex, Ancient Kingdom
(inn to inn self–guided walking holiday)
Trail overview
Where?
South West England, Wiltshire, Dorset & Somerset borders
When?
You choose your departure date, 2012 dates available now
Stay?
Choose from 7, 8 or 9 night itineraries
Price?
From £775 for 7 nights / 8 days
These Inn to Inn trips make great journeys for minds and feet. Whilst your luggage is transported ahead, and your routes and arrangements are all taken care of, you are free to travel light, float on the breeze, tuck into your Kendal mint cake when you please and simply enjoy the views. Ingenious.
Wessex, Ancient Kingdom is a new trail for 2012. Walk Foot Trails ultimate inn to inn experience, for an historic and breath-taking journey on foot through England's ancient kingdom, Wessex. Starting in Wiltshire, your trail takes you across the south of the county, into north Dorset before arriving in Somerset. Such variety. It is local knowledge and expertise that have created these varied and fascinating trails. You'll walk on local paths, small tracks, not well known national trails, experiencing peaceful walking, as well as the many wondrous sights on route. These include, castles, deer parks, rivers, mills, weirs, scenic landscapes and unspoilt villages. On route enjoy a glorious array of fabulous English country inns, intentionally hand chosen for their excellent food (many award winning) and great rooms, making this trip relaxing, indulgent and authentic. Foot Trails - Helping you walk England´s Canvas.
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Wessex, Ancient Kingdom, highlights
• Visit castles, grand manors, water mills, churches and iron age hill forts
• Wander through little known Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset villages, unspoilt with rural traditions and history
• Explore grand country estates and learn stories of their interesting past
• Step inside a medieval castle and explore the grand banqueting hall
• Visit many atmospheric spots, and soak up quintessential English country landscapes
• Follow ancient trackways to abandoned medieval villages
• Be amazed by the beautiful Cranborne Chase, former royal hunting ground
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Local knowledge and expertise
Foot Trails has been planning and organising award winning walking holidays for 8 years Our abundant local knowledge and expertise of the rural South West means we know the best routes and walks, the best lunchtime country pubs on route to give you a memorable break. Foot Trails is the only travel company in the world to specialise solely in English superior country inns, so it is walking with creature comforts too.
"Dear Alison & David,
Just got back from three days in Dorset. What a fantastic break - I rate it as my best holiday ever. Despite the pain, not having done a walking holiday before, it was brilliant. From the initial contact to the hotel, the walks and the unexpected views of River Cottage, the whole package was first class.
Nick & Lynda
Foot Trails are unique
"The walks were fantastic – just the right length and with so many interesting and beautiful sights."
Deborah & Nick
Foot Trails are the only travel company in the world to specialise in superior English country inns.
Our English country inns have all the character and style of a country pub with the quality and comforts of a hotel.
Our well loved English country walks are researched using our local knowledge and expertise. No national trails or well known tourist paths, explore authentic rural England off the beaten track.
Best of all, no heavy bags or squashed sandwiches to carry! With a Foot Trail enjoy a delicious country pub lunch on route.(lunch not included)
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