Bath & The Cotswolds
(guided walking holiday)
 Trail overview
Where? – Bath & south Gloucestershire, Nr. Bath Spa
When? – Sunday 16 July 2012, 6 night guided walking holiday
Price? – from £845 per person, based on two persons sharing a bedroom
Explore two of South West England´s loveliest areas. Unesco has designated Bath a world heritage city. It´s rich past includes occupation by the Celts, Romans and Georgians, all of whom have shaped the city you see today. Explore also the surrounding countryside, which is beautiful, filled with mills, aqueducts, and picturesque villages. The Cotswolds are quintessentially English. You will explore its secret side, enjoying a Roman villa and beautiful Churn river valley, as well as unspoilt villages away from the crowds and busy tourist trails.
Your Bath & the Cotswold´s holiday is based at two delightful English country inns, and with 3 nights at each you can be sure of a relaxing stay.
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Local knowledge and expertise
Foot Trails has been planning and organising award winning walking holidays for 8 years Our local knowledge and expertise of the rural South West means we know the best autumn paths, best locations for the season and all the lovely country pubs and ingredients to give you a memorable break.
"It was breath-taking. The views were spectacular."
Sue
Bath & the Cotswolds highlights
- Explore the Unesco world heritage city of Bath, with its Roman & Georgian history.
- Walk alongside the River Avon and Kennet and Avon canal.
- Discover links to our industrial heritage, with wool and coal trades.
- Explore a Roman Cotswolds villa with original mosaic floors and bath houses.
- Enjoy views of some secret hidden Cotswolds countryside.
- See spectacular views at Prior Park landscape garden.
- Sample delicious local food at our choice of country inns and country pubs on route.
Included in your holiday
Your 6 night guided walking holiday begins near Bath on Sunday evening at 7.30 pm with a complimentary glass of wine (arrive earlier if you wish, a complimentary walk is available for the afternoon or maybe explore a little of the City). Welcomed by Foot Trails founder Alison Howell, a relaxing evening start to your holiday will be a chance to meet your fellow guests and hear about your holiday.
The following day after a great breakfast, David your guide will meet you for an enjoyable paced walk, today you will explore the spectacular countryside to the south east of Bath. The River Avon is filled with beautiful countryside and charming villages. Discover its charms and beauty, following the river´s course. Lunch at a wonderful local cafe.
Your next days walk gives you a peaceful day, through an oasis of calm countryside, not far from Bath. As you make your way up river there are wonderful contrasts of the area´s industrial past against the beautiful countryside. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Somerset coal canal took its precious cargo to market. There is plenty of wildlife, look out for herons gliding gracefully and for the shrill cry of buzzards overhead. Lunch at a country pub
Wednesday and it´s "To the City" – meet thousands of years of human history in the world heritage city of Bath. Prior Park is a beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden, with sweeping views across Bath. You will walk through Prior Park (entrance included) and into the Georgian city itself via the meadows by Bathwick hill. Lunch at a wonderful contemporary cafe.
After a leisurely breakfast at your 17th century Cotswolds stone country inn, you will set out to explore the secret landscape of the Churn Valley. This walk gives you a true flavour of the authentic side of the Cotswolds. Cross the river beside a delightful 18th century mill, listening to the water as it tumbles over the weir. Up onto the sweeping hill, the views of the Cotswolds are great, looking across the valley, woodland, fields, cottages and grand manors. Lunch at a country pub on route.
Your next day – A Roman Trail, we´re straight into the Cotswolds countryside today, passing through a charming Cotswolds hamlet with its rustic old cottages. Delightful rows of Cotswolds cottages adorn our next village as well as a stunning wool church and a pub by the stream for lunch.
Your last morning and we're on the trails of an English pantomime legend, but was this a real figure? Your walk takes you alongside babbling brooks, through ancient valleys and across nature reserves where wildlife abounds. You will see Neolithic long barrows and the charming and rustic cottages of hamlets and villages. Back for a late lunch before we bade you farewell.
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2012 prices
£845 per person, based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above. Dinner is available each evening but best value for your to settle as you go and your appetite allows! Solo occupancy of a double room, £135 supplement (total)
Foot Trails are unique
Foot Trails are the only company in the world to specialise in superior English country inns. Your Bath & the Cotswold´s holiday is based at two delightful English country inns, and with 3 nights at each you can be sure of a relaxing stay.
Our English country inns have all the character and style of a country pub with the quality and comforts of a hotel.
Our English country walks are researched using our local knowledge and expertise. No national trails or well known tourist paths, this is walking off the beaten track.
Best of all, no heavy bags or squashed sandwiches to carry! With a Foot Trail you enjoy hot tea and coffee as you walk and delicious country pub lunches by the fire on route.
Why wait?
With only 12 places available, book your Bath & the Cotswold walking holiday now.
Escape! Relax and unwind in beautiful English countryside, as you walk with our expert guide and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of a summer day.
Our atmospheric guided walking holiday will enable you to explore a little known corner of this well loved country. You'll return inspired and rejuvenated.
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2012 prices£845 per person, based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above. Dinner is available each evening but best value for your to settle as you go and your appetite allows! Solo occupancy of a double room, £135 supplement (total)
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