Great Walking Holidays - Guided walking vacations in the English Coutryside

Where do the holidays begin and end?

All clients will be greeted at and returned to on the day of departure the train station mentioned on each individual tour itinerary.

Should you decide to spend longer at either end of your holiday then please let us know if we can help. We will be happy to make arrangements for you.

How do we travel between locations?

A Mini Bus will be used for our transportation needs. Our Mini Bus stays with us for the duration of our trip giving us great flexibility, allowing us to begin and end our walks where we please, and not having to retrace our footsteps back to the car park. This Mini Bus is often available during the course of each day for those who would like to limit the amount of walking they do.

On occasions, due to the remoteness of a walking location we shall employ the use of one or two smaller vehicles. Again these shall be both comfortable and efficient.

What equipment is required?

There are certain items of equipment that will prove well worth having on your trip. A pair of 'broken-in' walking boots, preferably with ankle support and a good tread are essential, as is a waterproof jacket with a hood. Also, a small day pack is useful for carrying a water bottle, camera and extra sweater or fleece. Sunscreen and a hat may also be useful.

What if I'm a single traveller?

Travelling with Great Walking Holidays is a memorable group experience whether you come with a friend, or a partner, or on your own. The emphasis is on the experience of travelling with a group of like-minded individuals where the development of a sense of camaraderie during the trip is inevitable. We feel confident in this, and the enjoyment to be had by all as a result.

If you are a single traveller, then a single supplement rate will apply as stated in the itineraries.

How do I decide which holiday is for me?

None of the walks we do are overly strenuous and have been specially chosen to accommodate both experienced walkers and those who enjoy a good stroll. There are varying terrains and occasional hills, but as long as participants are reasonably physically fit and in good health they should have no difficulty managing the walks. All of our walks are graded 'Easy', 'Easy/Moderate' or 'Moderate' in ability and cover 4 to 8 miles per day.

If you are unsure or would like further details regarding the type of tour to best suit your needs/abilities then we would be more than happy to help you with your selection of holidays. Please call (from the US) on 1-800 936 4392 or 44 (0)1726 832219 to speak to someone who can assist you.

What's included in the price of the tour?

All Great Walking Holidays tours include accommodation in quality Inns/Hotels with en suite bathrooms, all land transportation during the set itinerary, and meals as quoted in each itinerary. We also provide the expertise of a tour leader and skilled, experienced local guides, with knowledge on the flora, fauna, historical and geographical details of an area. Entrance fees to scheduled visits or events are also included.

What is the reservation procedure?

To secure your reservation please call us on (from North America) 1-800 936 4932 (from anywhere else) 44 (0)1726 832219 or fill in the application form online on our Reservation Request page.

Then, send us your deposit payment by personal or certified cashiers cheque for £100 Sterling (or equivalent in US$ or Euro at date of booking) per person, per holiday made payable to Great Walking Holidays Limited to:

Great Walking Holidays Limited
104 N. Woodstock Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
USA

Or

Great Walking Holidays Limited
PO Box 17, Fowey
Cornwall, PL23 1ZQ
UK

Grading of walks

Easy
Walks cover 4 - 7 miles per day with elevation increases of up to 1100 feet. These include a variety of terrain on unpaved, but usually distinct paths/tracks with gently rolling ascents and descents.

Easy/Moderate
Walks cover 4 - 8 miles per day with elevation increases of up to 2000 feet. These include varying terrains on usually distinct paths/tracks with mostly gentle ascents or descents but occasional hill climbs on rockier uneven surfaces.

Moderate
Walks cover 4 - 8 miles per day with elevation increases of up to 2000 feet. These include varying terrains on grassy/unpaved, usually distinct paths/tracks, with more hill climbs and occasional rough or uneven stretches of path.

All of our walks fall into the categories listed above. It is understood that anyone undertaking a holiday with Great Walking Holidays Limited is in a reasonably fit condition suited to the holiday chosen.

All tour details include a guide to the grade of walks that can be expected.

If you are unsure or would like further details regarding the type of tour to best suit your needs/abilities then we would be more than happy to help you with your selection of holiday. Please call us on 1-800 936 4392 (from the US) or 44 (0)1726 832219 to speak to someone who can assist you.