Walking trips with creature comforts

Self guided walking weekend and short break, Wiltshire & Dorset borders

Medieval Splendour
Wiltshire & Dorset Borders
self guided weekend & short break

Staying in a medieval country inn, in a medieval hamlet, you are well placed to soak up the ancient atmosphere of this glorious countryside on the Wiltshire and Dorset Borders.

With two or three fabulous days of walking from your door, you'll encounter medieval castles, unspoilt villages, ancient churches, lakes, grottos, legends and landscapes that date back centuries. Just like author Kathy Lette and comedian Ronni Ancona who explored these trails with us earlier this year.

Prices

• £158*
  2 nights, bed & breakfast
• £212*
  2 nights, dinner, bed & breakfast

*Prices per person based on two persons sharing a double or twin bedroom, Sunday to Thursday

*Solo traveller? Enjoy you own double with a supplement

*Enjoy weekends? Stay Friday and Saturday with a £7.50 per night supplement

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Medieval Splendour
The Itinerary - 2 or 3 nights

Arrive to a peaceful rural hamlet near Shaftesbury, where you'll find your 14th century thatched country inn. Here you can enjoy log fires, country style bedrooms and superb food.

Following a leisurely Wiltshire breakfast the next morning you'll set off to enjoy your first trail.

Medieval Stories and Castles (9 miles) Discover idyllic rural countryside, remiscent of oldl England. A superb 14th century castle gives you a dramatic backdrop to the countryside around you. The scene of a fierce battle in the civil war, much remains and you can wander inside to explore the banqueting hall, kitchens and bedrooms.

Return to enjoy an excellent dinner at your country inn.

The Stonemason's Trail (8 miles) Explore south Wiltshire's hidden treasures. Today your trail will lead you past babbling chalk streams where you can watch the trout, past spired ornate churches and simple Wiltshire saxon chapels. There are some delightful villages and scenic countryside, and you'll be able to stop on route at a fantastic country pub for lunch.

Medieval Villages (7 miles) Today you'll explore open chalk downland with its wild flowers, a lovely contrast to the wooded valleys by the river.

Where

Nearest town:
Near Shaftesbury

Nearest station:
Tisbury, Wiltshire

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Walking how far?

• one - 9 miles
• two - 8 miles
• three - 7 miles

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What is included?

• En-suite bedrooms with creature comforts
• Breakfasts
• Optional 3 course dinner & coffee available
• Trails with inns to enjoy lunch on route
• Walk pack with full Ordnance Survey maps
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• Local stories, nature cards and histories

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