A Dorset Smuggle (world heritage coast)
(guided walking weekend)
Trail overview
Where? – Near Weymouth, South Dorset
When? – Friday 23 March 2012, 2 nights
Price? – from £315 per person, based on two sharing a bedroom
Refreshing and peaceful coastal walking weekend, without the monotony of the South West Coast path. Enjoy secret walks, little known villages, smugglers tales and spectacular views from the very best of this world heritage site. This stretch of Dorset is very special, where emerald green countryside meets the sea.
Leave the monotony and humdrum behind – be daring and escape it all with a colourful and cheering mini holiday walking in the inspiring and beautiful landscapes of the Dorset coast.
This gorgeous and pampering guided walking weekend will indulge your senses and pamper your spirits with calm, fresh air, the sound of waves and the peace of a fresh spring beach.
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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 spring, best superior country inns and lunchtime country pubs, and all the best spots to give you a memorable January break.
"Wonderful, every detail taken care of. David looked after us so well, it added to the feeling of being cared for and spoilt!"
Tricia
"The mix of nature and history was wonderful, took away all thoughts of work etc"
Nicola
"Pace of life we could get used too"Chris and Debbie
A Dorset Smuggle highlights
- Take in the awe inspiring panoramas over Dorset´s world heritage site, The Jurassic Coast.
- Enjoy a walk (and skim a stone or two!) along Chesil´s pebble beach.
- Recharge with a relaxing stay at a hotel with sea views.
- Admire the Dorset cottages and historic sites at Abbotsbury.
- Wander along Chesil Beach with time to dip toes in the sea.
- Come home sea swept and recharged.
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Included in your holiday
Your 2 night guided walking weekend begins conveniently Friday evening at 7.30pm with a complimentary glass of wine. (Arrive earlier if you wish and enjoy a stroll to the beach). Welcomed by Foot Trails founder Alison Howell, a relaxing evening start to your holiday in the lounge before dinner, will be a chance to meet your fellow guests and hear about your walks.
The following day after a superb Dorset breakfast, David your guide will meet you for an enjoyable paced 9 mile walk. David is regarded as one of the region´s leading guides and will tell you wonderful tales and legends as you walk. We take an explore through the Dorset countryside, where coast meets the land.
From charming Dorset cottages nestled beside babbling brooks to a stroll along the beach, it's blissful out here. Lunch at the pub on route and transport are all included. And views - wow!
Start your Sunday with a relaxing breakfast and then its off to explore local area. There are some amazing views as we peer down onto the charming ancient village of Abbotsbury. Tales of tribes, abbeys, swans and of course smugglers! Our route then leads us to the sea and a stroll back to our hotel for afternoon tea.
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Foot Trails are unique
"Relaxing and Uplifting. You must both be magicians!"
Anonymous
Foot Trails are the only company 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 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 on route.
2012 prices
Friday 23 March 2012
from £315(*) per person, based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above.
(*) Upgrade tp a sea view room, £20 per person
Solo occupancy of a double room, £81 supplement (total).
Why wait?
With only 12 places available, book your Dorset Smuggle walking weekend now.
Escape! Relax and unwind with the atmospheric seascapes of south Dorset´s coast this spring, as you walk with our expert guide and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the English countryside.
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