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Walking the English Countryside: the Cotswolds and Cornwall |
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Program Number: |
18730RJ |
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| Duration: |
13 nights |
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England, UK:England
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| Price starting at: |
$4,095.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
| Program Type:
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Walking/Hiking
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Activity Level: |
n (see description) |
| Meals: |
26;
12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 12 Dinners |
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Low Fat; Vegetarian; Low Salt; Gluten Free |
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Thanks to thousands of miles of public and ancient footpaths, walking is an integral part of the British way of life. With rolling hills, scattered stone villages, and a wealth of historic monuments and buildings from prehistoric times to the present day, there is no better countryside to roam than that of the Cotswolds and the Duchy of Cornwall.
Highlights
• On expert-led walks, discover quaint Cotswold villages and wildlife-rich sandy bays and the dramatic coastline of Cornwall.
• Learn about the Cotswolds’ designation as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” from a Countryside Ranger.
• Meet a local Cornwall expert to hear about the spectacular coastline and its wildlife.
Activity Particulars
Up to six hours of strenuous, moderate- to fast-paced activity per day, equivalent to hiking six miles over varied terrain.
Date Specific Information
5-6-2014, 5-27-2014, 6-24-2014, 7-8-2014, 9-2-2014, 9-16-2014, 9-30-2014
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival London, coach to Mickleton (Cotswolds), 5 nights; coach to Cornwall, 6 nights; coach to London, 1 night; departure
Overnight flight from the U.S.A. | 1 night | Arrival London | Coach to Mickleton | 5 nights |
Learn about Cotswolds designation as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” from a Countryside Ranger. Walk from central Oxford to the flower-filled water meadows of Christ Church for a private viewing of the college and Cathedral of renowned Christ Church. Meet a top silversmith with records dating back centuries in Chipping Campden.
Coach to Cornwall | 6 nights | Coach to London | 1 night | Departure |
In Cornwall, walk parts of the South West Coastal Path and explore Roman and Georgian Bath. Meet a North Cornwall expert to hear about the spectacular coastline and its wildlife, and sample traditional puddings and Cornish pasties. The owner of the Cornish Blue Hills Tin Streams talks about his mining experiences in Cornwall and the opal mines of Australia.
England
It was the seat of an empire on which the sun never set. It has been Merry, Dickensian and Victorian. It has given us common law, Shakespeare, tennis, the Rolls-Royce and the Beatles. England and its people have played an outsize role in shaping world history. It is a country whose past, politics, culture and characters never cease to captivate.
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Accommodations
Mickleton near Chipping Camden: Traditional Cotswolds hotel, built in 1870 and home to the “Pudding Club.” Cornwall: Country house in an idyllic setting with 15 acres of enchanting gardens and woodlands. London: Comfortable airport hotel.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Ian Newman
| | Ian Newman grew up in England’s Tamar Valley, where the proximity of Dartmoor National Park, Bodmin Moor and the coasts of Cornwall and Devon inspired a love of the outdoors. Ian served in the military for more than 10 years, during which time he traveled extensively, climbed in the Alps and Himalayas and gained a number of formal outdoor leadership qualifications. He and his wife Suzanne now lead walking and hiking programs for Road Scholar participants through their company, Footpath Holidays. | | | |
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