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Guided walking weekend exploring the Cotswolds snowdrops

The Snowdrop Ramble
Cotswolds guided walking weekend

Enjoy our celebration of early spring with enjoyable walking and fine country inns. Discover an idyllic corner of the Cotswolds, where you'll enjoy small valleys where your walks will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Churn valley.

At the historic Colsebourne Park soak up the fragrant scent and beautiful elegance of thousands of Snowdrops, a magnificent sight.

2008 tour dates

• Friday 15th February
  2 nights

Prices

• from £269
  2 nights, bed, breakfast & lunch

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Snowdrop Ramble, The Cotswolds
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Friday

Arrive at your award-winning country inn, situated in a peaceful valley that lies mid-way between Roman Cirencester and Regency Cheltenham. This 17th century Cotswolds Life pub of the year offers spacious country style accommodation, a wonderful atmosphere and food that's a real treat. There are roaring log fires to warm your toes at the end of the day!

Foot Trails co-founder Alison Howell will welcome you in the evening and you'll enjoy dinner together with your fellow guests.

Saturday

Following a leisurely breakfast, you'll be ready to begin our 7.5 mile Snowdrop Ramble. Peaceful rural hamlets can be found along your route with pretty cottages to admire, and beautiful unspoilt countryside. At Colesbourne Park (entry included) be spellbound by the sumptuous display of Snowdrops and spring flowers, whilst you listen to fascinating stories of the surrounding area. A pub lunch by the fire on route is a lovely treat, and back to relax late afternoon before dinner in the pretty restaurant.

Sunday

Wake to a leisurely Sunday breakfast, followed by a gorgeous 5 mile February walk, called Paved with Gold. Discover the place where Dick Whittington grew up, before departing for London, where the streets were said to be paved with gold. Today will bring a combination of gorgeous countryside and fascinating stories, including the mystery of the Coldwell valley which has been inhabited for 5000 years.

Sunday lunch is an excellent way to conclude our Snowdrop weekend.

Prices

• £269*
  2 nights, bed, breakfast & lunch

• £310*
  2 nights, dinner, lunch, bed & breakfast

*Prices per person based on two sharing a double or twin room
*Solo traveller? Enjoy your own double room with a £22 per night supplement

Where

Nearest town:
Near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Nearest station:
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Walking how far?

• one - 7.5 miles
• two - 5 miles

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What is included?

• En-suite bedrooms with creature comforts
• Breakfasts
• Optional 3 course dinner & coffee available
• Lunch & drinks on route at local inns & cafes
• Walks with award winning local guide, David Howell
• Any transport during your holiday
• Entrance fees and tours of local places of interest
• Small groups of up to 10 persons for a friendly feel

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