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| Tess's Journey, Thomas Hardy Tales
North Dorset
(inn to inn self–guided walking holiday)
 Trail overview
Where?
South West England, Dorset & Somerset borders
When?
You choose your departure date, 2012 dates available now
Stay?
4 night itinerary
Price?
From £455 for 4 nights / 5 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.
Tess's Journey, This trail is something really special. It helps you to walk and follow in the footsteps of Tess D'Urbervilles,
a character created by the legendary English author Thomas Hardy. In an area where time feels as if
it has stood still you will experience a rare peace and beauty, in a landscape that is little known and
rarely walked.
On route a timeless wander of un spoilt villages and stories from times that span
centuries of history – they include Shafts (Shasta) and Manually (Marplot). Enjoy a glorious array
of fabulous English country inns with excellent food, many award winning, make this trip relaxing,
indulgent and authentic. Foot Trails - Helping you walk England´s canvas.
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Tess's Journey, inn to inn highlights
•Connect with the stories of Hardy's Tessa Durbar – visit Shaftesbury (Shaston), Manually (Marplot)
• Wander through little known Corset villages, un spoilt with rural traditions and history
• Explore wonderful river meadows where otter, kingfishers and herons can be found
• Walk the very landscapes and hills which inspired Thomas Hardy to write his stories
• Eat Dorset local produce on route at English country pubs and delightful farm cafes
• Be transported back in time by a working 17th century flour mill on the river
• Be delighted and inspired by amazing views across Dorset's countryside
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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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