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| A Winter's Tale
(guided walking weekend)Trail overview
Where? – North Dorset, Nr Sherborne
When? – Friday 16th December 2011, 2 night guided walking weekend
Price? — from £279 per person (based on two sharing a bedroom)
Winter landscapes have a special beauty, with their skeleton trees, peaceful vistas and ancient villages
where wood smoke furls slowly from the chimney tops below. Join us for a weekend of peaceful and
tranquil winter walking, timed right before the chaos of the festive period. Explore Somerset's ancient
lands and enjoy the beautiful sound of festive carols at Sherborne Abbey.
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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 winter paths, best winter country pubs and all the lovely log fires to give you a memorable January break.
Dear Alison and David,
Thank you for a wonderful walk through frozen Wiltshire! Here are a few pictures to recall it. Reaching the summit of Win Green as the sun dropped away and our shadows lengthened was pure magic! The inn provided a cheering warmth and great meals. We feel strengthened for whatever the New Year will bring.
Peter and Georgina
A Winter's Tale highlights
- Marvel at Camelot, 5th century castle stronghold with mythical legend of King Arthur
- Explore delightful Sherborne with its world class Abbey and gorgeous cafes
- Encounter bishops, gunpowder and plots at the 11th century castle
- Wander through the ancient deer park
- Truly varied walking, from brooks, to deer parks and charming Somerset villages
- Enjoy tranquility and the sound of a sprinkling of festive carols
- Feast on local foods, pork, beef, vegetables, local ales, fabulous fare!
- Enjoyable paced walking, no route marching
- Warming pub lunches on route at a country pub included in your holiday
- Hot tea / coffee available with Foot Trails famous elevensess on route
Included in your holiday
Your 2 night guided walking weekend begins Friday evening at 7.30 pm with a complimentary glass of wine. (Arrive earlier if you wish, a complimentary walk is available for the afternoon). Welcomed by Foot Trails founder Alison Howell, a relaxing evening start to your weekend by the fire, before dinner, will be a chance to meet your fellow guests and hear about your weekends walks.
Up the next day, bacon and fresh coffee? Then out on the trail with David your guide.
Inspiring walking filled with scenic views of countryside. Up to the
ridge the vistas stretch for miles across the Yeo valley. Explore a delightful ham stone Somerset village with
their gorgeous cottages and wander inside the rare 13th century church. Then to the hill fort of Cadbury,
which legend says was King Arthur's stronghold. Views from the top extend to Glastonbury Tor and over
the Somerset levels.
Sunday and another favourite! With far reaching views over the peaceful winter landscapes of ancient south
Somerset, and the stories and tales that accompany this piece of land. Onto Sherborne (Dorset), where the sight
of two castles dominates. We will catch the harmonious melodies of the festive carols at the abbey before
returning to your country inn to depart home, refreshed and ready for Christmas!
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2011 prices
£279 per person, based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above.
Upgrade to a deluxe room, £20 supplement per person
Solo occupancy of a double room, £49 supplement (total)
Foot Trails are unique
"Relaxing and Uplifting. You must both be magicians!"
Anonymous
Foot Trails A Winter's Tale features a pampering and totally relaxing stay at The Queens Arms, a gorgeous small country inn..
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. Just what you need on a winters walk.
Why wait?
With only 12 places available, book your weekend break now.
Escape! Relax and unwind with the atmospheric winterscapes of North Dorset for a pre festive season treat. Walk with our expert guide and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of an English winter and the magic of carols in the abbey.
You'll return refreshed, ready for the Christmas celebrations, with the bonus of an enviable rosy glow!
Click here for a detailed brochure and itinerary
2011 prices
£279 per person, based on two sharing, includes breakfast and lunches as described above.
Upgrade to a deluxe room, £20 supplement per person
Solo occupancy of a double room, £49 supplement (total)
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