High Point Holidays Walking Holidays Brochure 2021

Amazing Auvergne: Volcanoes, Lakes & Historic Villages Explore this beautiful landscape with volcanic & glacial lakes, volcanic domes, rocky cliffs, secluded valleys & dramatic water- falls. Visit the charming historic villages and wonder at the volcanic domes and cones which stretch as far as the eye can see. Highlights \"Wonderful holiday, your knowledge of the geography Auvergne has the highest number of Romanesque and geology of the area churches & monuments in France added to the interest of the walks which were both varied Landscape of volcanic & glacial lakes, volcanic and interesting. I appreciated domes, secluded valleys & dramatic waterfalls the opportunity to see such a wide area of the Auvergne Self Guided: Guidebooks will provide more walks and would have a hard time than days in the holiday, so you can choose your deciding which of the walks I walks based on the weather, interests & difficulty liked best.\" Ricki Bull, UK Self Guided: A car is required for this holiday to take you to the start of each walk Option of making some walks longer or shorter, & longer days out on the hills can be alternated with shorter, easier days exploring the lakes and villages • Self Guided & Guided Walking When: 20 May to 30 Sept Centre-based • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, guest houses & auberges • Distances: 12-18km per day Basis: Full Board (except 1 evening meal) • Ascent: 290-500m per day Day 1 Stroll amid volcanoes Around Orcival Descent from Puy de Sancy La Banne d'Ordanche Murol, St Nectaire Lac Pavin and Besse Day 8 Arrival: Ascend the Puy Pari- Rochefort Montagne Cable car from Mont Dore Start by Col de Guéry Chance to visit Besse en Chandesse. Depart Au- ou in the Puy de to ridge & descend to summit Puy de Sancy. with great views & chateau at Murol, Follow valley to lac after vergne Dome area & com- to Orcival via Cha- Follow valley with water- pass Lac Guéry & the village of St Pavin & traverse a break- guest plete a traverse un- teau des Cordes & St falls & views over hills & ascend to Banne Nectaire & lake country with peaks, fast house derneath volcanoes Martin de Tours valleys d'Ordanche Chambon forest & pasture 12km +330m 18km +480m 13km +500m 14km +460m 15km +290m Summit of Auvergne: Tour of Sancy A circular tour that starts and finishes in the spa town of Mont Dore and explores a number of dramatic summits and beautiful ridges on all sides of the Sancy mountain range as well as visiting the charming medieval villages of Besse and Murol. Highlights Dramatic waterfalls, beautiful lakes & wild mountain scenery Climb the highest & most beautiful summits of the Puy de Sancy with exceptional views Historic villages built from volcanic stone with great ecclesiastical monuments Rich flora & fauna with mouflons, chamois & orchids Extra days at Mont Dore are possible Can be done as 5 night holiday with removal of Day 4 • Self Guided Walking When: 20 May to 30 Sept Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels & guest houses • Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals & 3 picnic lunches • Ascent: 200-900m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: To Lac Guery & La Banne d’Ordanche Climb to Plateau Rest day/short walk Climb to St Victoire Climb to Chaudefour Transfer Mont Dore Return via summit of Puy Gros. Or to Durdise & Roc Cuzeau around Lake Chambon, la Rivière & Besse Valley & summit to sta- and trans- Col de la Croix Morand & 4 summits & to Puy de Crebass- Murol & adjacent hills. en Chandesse. Trail Sancy, Puy de Cliergue tion at fer from including Puy de l’Angle. Descend es. Descend past Or walk to St Nectaire to Lac Pavin & & le Capucin & de- Mont station past Grande Cascade Chambon sur Lac & its basilica guest house scend to Mont Dore Dore 19/21km +820/900m 20km +830m 7/19km +200/490m 22km +810m 16km +750m Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 51

Cantal Mountains: The Rugged Heart of France Explore the Cantal mountains in the southern Auvergne. The Cantal massif is the extinct remains of a huge volcano where erosion has created rugged ridges, rocky peaks and green valleys of stunning beauty in an untamed landscape rich with wildlife. Highlights A unique site - the largest volcano (now extinct) in western Europe A sumptuous green landscape of wild and rugged ridges, elegant peaks and glaciated valleys Exciting & dramatic walks off the well trodden paths on to rocky ridges & airy summits A rich upland flora and fauna Transport to start of 2 walks for self-guided & \"Location absolutely spectacular. (Enjoyed) additional transport can be booked in situ the superb mix of hiking, French culture, great companions, stunning scenery, beautiful Self Guided: Guidebook contains additional walks flowers - the whole package!\" R. Taft, USA such as traverse of Puy Chavaroche • Self Guided & Guided Walking When: 15 May to 15 Oct Centre-based • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small guest house in historic building • Time taken: 5-7hrs per day Basis: Full Board • Ascent: 630-910m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Puy de Niermont: Puy Griou: Transfer to Puy Mary: Climb Rest day, Puy de Peyre Arse: Cirque du Falgoux & Puy Transfer Murat & Climb ridge to Mandailles in Jordanne to Col Serre & visit Murat Ascend ridge of Puy de Tourte: Transfer to Falgoux & to Murat transfer summit of Puy de Valley. Head to Puy ridge to Puy or optional Peyre Arse leading to climb ridge to Col de Re- after to guest Niermont. Explore Griou. Follow GR400 to Mary. Ridge to walk summit. Scale summits donet. Detour to Puy Chava- breakfast house Limon plateau Rocher du Bec de l’Aigle Col de Cabre of Puy Bataillouse roche & cirque du Falgoux 6hrs +630m 5hrs30 +700m 6hrs +700m 5hrs +910m 7hrs +800m Tranquil Auvergne Trail Start & end at the world heritage town of Puy en Velay on this tranquil trail. Explore an upland plateau landscape in southern Auvergne punctuated with intimate valleys & volcanic domes whilst staying in some wonderful historic properties. Highlights World heritage town of Puy en Velay with its volcanic spires topped by religious monuments Unique circuit through open, wild & remote upland countryside punctuated by volcanic hills, secluded valleys & historic settlements Historic villages & hamlets with its own unique rural architecture & chateaux lining the upper Loire Valley Trip can be made into a 6 night holiday by \"Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful countryside: wild removing day 7 flowers, birds. Very 'French.' Made to feel welcome. Thanks - we had a brilliant time.\" J. Goddard, UK Options to shorten or lengthen walking days on Days 4 & 5 • Self Guided Walking When: 15 May to 15 October Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & auberges • Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals & 4 lunches • Ascent: 230-570m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Transfer to Laussone. Climb to ridge Climb to plat- Short day/option to Across open farmland Explore Puy en Depart Welcome Cross country of volcanic & descend to eau. Visit St ascend Mont Mezenc head away from heights Velay, World after in Puy en summits. End at St Julien Montusclat and Front & head with great views. to the historic village of Heritage site with breakfast Velay Chapteuil onto hamlet of north to village Descend to village of Monastier sur Gazeille. volcanic & reli- Bigorre of Moudeyres Les Estables Transfer to Puy en Velay gious heritage 16km +410m 19km +570m 18km +320m 11/15km +380/630m 22km +230m 52 Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Tour of Ardeche: Rustic Trails This circular tour in the Ardeche mountains becomes higher & more remote as you head into the Tanargue. There are ridges, offering panoramic views, wild mountains, historic bridges & chateaux, cliff-lined rivers and terraces of orchards & vines. Highlights \"We have both en- joyed a terrific week! Wonderful heather-clad ridges with great panoramic We had a really de- views lightful time. All of our hosts were so friendly Chestnut forests & beautiful rivers where it's possible and welcoming. We to bathe very much enjoyed all of our days of walking, Rustic stone-built villages, old terraces with stone and the variations in walls and beautiful medieval bridges spanning the landscapes and chang- ing flora in the forests. steep valley slopes I really loved walking along the ridges .....\" Off the beaten track walking away from the tourist M. Ma, UK hotspots Days 1 & 9: Arrival & departure from Aubenas • Self Guided Walking When: April, May, June, Sept & Oct Linear Trail • 8 nights/7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 16-21km per day Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals & 6 lunches + • Ascent: 570-900m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Cross Sandron Through forest to To Ardeche River & Transfer to La Souche. Climb Climb to ridge & cross Cross valley & climb Chassiers & Valley & climb to Juvinas. Climb over climb to summits includ- to open ridgeline, option to summits & follow to Tour de Brison, Chazeaux, Volcan de Craux. hilltops & descend ing Rocher de Ladenne climb Mont Aigu. Follow tour of Tanargue & villages of Montreal back to medi- End day at An- to Chirols above & descend to Thuyets, Tour of Tanargue & descend descend to La Roche. & Largentiere to eval town of traigues sur Volane Fontauliere River via historic bridge to Valgorge, Baume Valley B&B: sauna & pool Tauriers Aubenas 18.5km +600m 17km +900m 20km +620m 16km +900m 12km +600m 16km +850m 21km +570m Cevennes to Provence: Saint Guilhem’s Trail Discover an amazing variety of landscapes in the southern Massif Central as you head south through the Cevennes, passing must-see sites such as the Tarn Gorge and the Navacelles Cirque and finishing at the pretty village of Guilhem-le-Desert. Highlights The wild and beautiful landscapes of the Cevennes The spectacular gorges and cliffs of the Tarn Valley and the Navacelles Cirques Originally a drovers path, the trail became a pilgrim- age route to the resting place of William of Orange - White Knight of Charlemagne Pretty village of St-Guilhem-le-Desert Day 1 arrival at Canourgue & day 10 departure from St-Guilhem-le-Desert Also possible to add 4 additional walking days at the beginning to start from Aumont Aubrac • Self Guided Walking When: May to October Linear Trail • 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels and guest houses • Distances: 14-25km per day Basis: Half Board + • Ascent: 270-910m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Canourgue to Saint Enimie to Nivoliers to Meyrueis to L’Esperou L’Esperou to Le Le Vigan to Navacelles to Le Le Ranquas to Saint Enimie in Nivoliers via Meyrueis via Méjean via Mont-Aigoual. Vigan descend- Navacelles via Ranquas follow- Saint Guilhem le Tarn Gorge via Méjean plat- plateau & Nimes le Option to go to sum- ing from Blandas plat- ing the cirque at Desert via Cirque limestone plat- eau, its hamlets Vieux & descend to mit. Descend by Col mountains into eau & Cirque mid-slope. Climb de la Seranne et eaux & open spaces Jonte Gorge de la Serreyrede deep valleys de Navacelles to Larzac plateau l’Infernet 25km +645m 15km +670m 15km +270m 17/23km +910/1075m 20km +285m 23km +690m 14km +480m 20km +425m Massif Central, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 53

Brittany’s Emerald Coast Experience some of Brittany’s most impressive coastline, with dramatic rocky headlands enclosing picturesque coves of golden sand. Something new each day: from the villas of Dinard & walled town of St Malo to the heathland & cliffs of Cap Frehel. Highlights Dramatic cliffs and wonderful views from Peninsulas of Frehel & Erquy Pretty seaside resorts such as Saint-Briac, Saint Lunaire, & Erquy as well as sheltered beaches & tiny fishing ports Flexibility: add or remove walking days as required Possibility to book extra night at St Malo. Also \"Enjoyed the whole experience - we felt good at optional extra day's walking & night at Point de la the end - a treasured memory. The variety of each day's walk & the absolutely spectacular scenery!\" Latte on the Frehel Peninsula is possible Tatom & Jones, NZ Optional additional night at Dinan via boat trip down the Rance Estuary from St Malo with transfer to Dinard the following day • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small guest houses & family run hotels • Distances: 15-18km per day Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals & 3 lunches • Ascent: 70-300m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Ferry across Rance Transfer & pass Cha- Around Point de St Cast & follow Pass Fort de la Latte. Reach Cap Around Transfer to St estuary to Dinard. teau Guildo. Follow coastline, views to Frehel peninsula. Fréhel & past lighthouses. De- Erquy penin- Lamballe Malo Walk to St Briac via coast along Arguenon Pass bay at Port St Jean. Climb to St scend to beaches at La Fosse & les sula & end at train sta- headlands & coves Bay. Pass sandy beach- Germain & descend to Port à la Greves. Trail inland through forest port of Erquy tion after past St Luniare es to St Cast le Guildo Duc. Transfer to Pointe de la Latte to coast at Sables d’Or les Pins breakfast 16km +100m 14km +300m 15/18km +250m 17km +70m 14km +300m Brittany’s Granite Coast Your trail, the old coastguard footpath, winds its way amongst the unusual pink boulders that contrast with the turquoise seas & sandy beaches. There’s also wild & remote cliffs and peninsulas, dramatic estuaries and pretty fishing ports to enjoy. Highlights Fantastically shaped pink granite blocks littering a pretty section of coastline Holiday can be undertaken as 2, 4-day walking holidays Perros Guirec: 8km out to sea is Sept Iles: Boat trips available from the jetty at Plage de Trestaou Day 1: Arrival at Treguier, transfer from Lannion if required Day 10: Morlaix, holiday ends after breakfast Option: Extra day at Kerenoc to explore some inland scenery including many prehistoric sites, plus Ile Grand & continue to the beaches at Trebeurden • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small guest houses & family run hotels • Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals • Ascent: 50-500m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Transfer from Tregui- Promontory To Kerenoc. Strange Transfer to Le Yaudet & Pointe Sections not To Plouezoc'h To Morlaix. Visit er. Jaudy estuary & with islands rock formations to Trebeurden Cliffs de Dourven to for faint (Bren). Coast with Cairn of Plougrescant head- leading close to Pors Kamor & Plou- to Pointe de Beg Locquemeau. Cliff hearted/ many promonto- Barnenez & land to Pointe du Perros Guirec. manac'h to causeway Leguer & Pointe top to St Michel en several alter- ries, such as Pointe ports Le Palud Chateau & Castel- Transfer to & Coz Porz & Pointe Servel Leguer Greve. Transfer to natives. Inland de Primel & Pointe de Keremel & Le Meur to Ralevy Perros Guirec de Landrellec Estuary to Lannion Locquirec to Plougasnou Analouesten Dourduff en Mer 16km +160m 21km +300m 22km +50m 16km +250m 20km +360m 20km +500m 21km +170m 18km +150m 54 Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Brittany’s Coast of Legends: Part 1, Roscoff - Aber Wrac’h North Western Brittany’s coast has dramatic cliffs, beautiful beaches, sand dunes, long estuaries & peaceful ports. The many islands & rocky headlands have made it a coastline that’s difficult to navigate and a place of legends. Highlights Beautiful sandy bays enclosed by rocky headlands Easy walking with little ascent or descent Lots of archaeological interest with burial chambers and standing stones Pretty headlands overlooking a chaotic, rocky coast- line Wildlife interest with lagoons and large dunes Options: This holiday can be combined with part 2 below. Full walk from Roscoff to Brest is 14 days walking • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Mainly 3 star hotels & B&B’s • Distances: 16-22km per day Basis: B&B plus 2 evening meals • Ascent: 70-350m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Roscoff to Moguer- Mogueriec to Plouescat to Brignogan to Guisseny to Plougerneau to Departure: Roscoff iec via sandy Plouescat on Brignogan via the Guisseny via Plougerneau via Aber Wrac’h via Taxi transfer beaches at Palud & long unspoilt dunes of Ker Emma Tresseny estuary Curnic lakes, cliff large headlands to Brest Theven with rocky section of beau- and chaotic rocky and restored fishing walking and archae- and the Aber headlands tiful coast coast hamlet of Meneham ological sites Wrac’h estuary 22km +120m 19km +70m 20km +350m 19km +130m 22km +290m 16km +300m Brittany’s Coast of Legends: Part 2, Aber Wrac’h - Brest The second part of our Coast of Legends walk takes you around long estuaries to the Western most point of France via dramatic cliffs and secluded bays. Choose between a 6 day walk to Conquet or an 8 day walk all the way to the port of Brest. Highlights The long tidal estuaries (or Abers) of Wrac’h, Benoit & Ildut Pretty harbours & villages of Portsall & Conquet A multitude of headlands, sandy bays, rocky shelves and tiny islands Cliff walking along the Atlantic Coast and the Western most point in France (Pointe Carsen) Explore historic port of Brest Choose between a 6 day walk to Conquet & bus to Brest or an 8 day walk to Brest Transfer to start from Brest / Extra from Roscoff • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 7 or 9 nights/6 or 8 days walking Accomm: Hotels & B&B’s • Distances: 14-21km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals & 1 lunch • Ascent: 80-350m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Days 8 & 9 Day 8 or 10 Arrival: Aber Wrac’h to Aber Benoit to St Pabu to Portsall to Porspodor Porspodor to Poscav to Con- Optional 2 Transfer to Aber Aber Benoit: 2 St Pabu com- pretty harbour along unspoilt rocky Porscav quet via Pointe days from Brest on 6 Wrac’h impressive estuar- pleting the at Portsall via section with pre- via Aber Ildut. Carsen Conquet to day walk or by taxi ies and views at walk around large sandy historic sites & many Transfer to (western most Brest via departure Ste Marguerite Benoit estuary bays & dunes bays & headlands accommodation point in France) granite cliffs direct 18km +340m 15km +80m 14km +140m 16km +120m 21km +190m 17km +350m 18km +250m Brittany, France. Self Guided Walking Holidays 55

Belgium’s Trappist Beer Trail: Part 1 This is the first part of the Belgium Beer Trail, a walk through the Ardennes in southern Wallonia. This section starts at the famous Trappist abbey of Chimay and meanders through picturesque undulating countryside with numerous pretty villages. Highlights Tasting some of Belgium’s most renowned beers starting with the Trappist beer, Chimay Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside Visit the town of Dinant in the Meuse Valley, original home of Leffe. Pleasant mix of forests and open landscapes Several transfers including to and from walking holiday Option to book a night in Dinant to visit the sites of the town • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Quality hotels & B&B’s • Time taken: 3-5hrs30 per day Basis: B&B plus 4 evening meals • Distances: 10-18km per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Trans- Small transfer to Scour- Chimay to Dailly via Lac Dailly to the tourist cen- Nismes to Treignes via Treignes (village of Trans- fer from Cou- mant Abbey & short Virelles & the pretty tre of Nismes with its picturesque rolling museums) to Doische fer to vin station to walk to the pretty vil- villages of Lompret (one gardens and nature countryside and the via viewpoints & village Dinant accommoda- lage of Chimay & its of prettiest in Wallonia) reserve & rock towers at pretty village of of Hierges below its tion 14th century chateau and Virelles the Fondry des Chiens Vierves imposing castles 3hrs 30, 10km 5hrs 30, 18km 4hrs 30, 15km 5hrs, 17km 4hrs 30, 15km Belgium’s Trappist Beer Trail: Part 2 This is the second part of the Belgium Beer Trail, a walk through the Ardennes in southern Wallonia. This section starts near the town of Dinant & soon reaches the Meuse River. Follow the attractive Lesse Valley to the Trappist Abbey of Rochefort. Highlights Tasting some of Belgium’s most renowned beers Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside Pleasant mix of forests and open landscapes Picturesque Meuse & Lesse Valleys with great viewpoints Several transfers including to and from walking holiday Option to book a night in Dinant to visit the sites of the town • Self Guided Walking When: April to end of October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Quality hotels & B&B’s • Time taken: 4-6hrs30 per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals • Distance 13-22km per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Vodelee to Hastiere via Hastiere to Furfooz Furfooz to Chevetogne Chevetogne to Grand Grand Sinsin to the Transfer to Transfer wild valley of Hermeton. via great view points via the pretty village of Sinsin via open coun- village of Rochefort and nearby train from Dinant Hastiere located on the over the Meuse Celles and Chateau tryside & transfer to its Trappist Abbey & station Meuse has a remarkable Valley & Caracole Veves in the Lesse historic town of famous beer abbey church Brewery Valley Marche en Famenne 6hrs, 20km 6hrs, 20km 6hrs 30, 22km 5hrs 30, 18km 4hrs, 13km 56 Belgium. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Andalucia: Grazalema National Park Grazalema National Park is a great location for a holiday in Andalucia. You will walk between picturesque villages with rocky crags rising dramatically above beautiful gorges. On your last day, you will also visit the spectacular village of Ronda. Highlights Grazalema National Park has spectacular limestone and dolomite crags rising above beautiful gorges, the most spectacular being the Garganta Verde Rich wildlife with Griffon Vultures plus roe deer, Egyptian mongoose and Spanish Ibex Ronda, town on the edge of huge cliffs with old & new towns connected by an immense bridge Choice of walks on centre-based walking days: overall grade can vary according to your choices Can choose to have a rest day on any of the centre based days • Self Guided Walking When: Jan to June & Sept to Dec Linear/Centre-based • 7 nights/5 days walking Accomm: 2, 3 & 4 star country hotels + • Distances: 8-20km per day Basis: B&B plus 3 evening meals • Ascent: 100-700m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Days 5 & 6 Options of Circuits Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Descend to valley Walk down val- Walk up to plat- Grazalema Circuit 8km +200m Transfer to hotel in Ronda. Depar- Benaojan floor to walk alongside ley of Libar on eau below Siman- Goat Herders Leap 9/17km +300m Explore this spectacular town ture or or transfer the railway to Jimera GR7. Head over a con peak in heart Climb Simancon 11km +700m with monumental bridge transfer from de Libar. Return by limestone ridge of the Grazalema Pinsapar 12km +500m spanning the gorge separating to Malaga Malaga train or retrace steps to Villaluenga National Park Grazalema Circuit (2) 8km +300m the old and new towns 10/18km +100m 20km +700m 14km +400m 8-17km 200-700m Alpujarras Valley Walk: Andalucian Ramble Our holiday in the Alpujarras is designed to give you a taster of the region and includes walking in the wonderful Poquiera gorge and in the ‘off the beaten track’ area around Cadiar. The beautiful upland scenery is home to a large variety of wildlife. Highlights Wonderful Poquiera gorge and the off the beaten track area around Cadiar Traditional Moorish architecture with white-washed box-shaped houses forming beautiful villages clinging to the hillsides Area rich in flora & fauna: Spanish ibex and abun- dance of wildflowers Opportunity to visit the historic city of Granada and its fabulous Alhambra Palace Choice of walks on all days except the last day’s linear walk • Self Guided Walking When: Jan to June & Sept to Dec Linear/Centre-based • 7 nights/5 or 6 days walking Accomm: 3 star hotels or equivalent • Distances: 7-18km per day Basis: B&B plus 5 evening meals • Ascent: 100-600m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: La Cabadilla Circuit: Walk towards Sierra Walk out of La Taha Valley Walk: Along val- Transfer to Tre- Choice of 3 Linear walk De- Trans- Nevada & the deserted la Cebadilla. Back Poquiera ley through villages of Ferreriola velez & free day walks: Rio Tre- down to part fer to via other side of gorge, or Three Villages: gorge & & Busquistar, or Sierra Mecina or Day 6 walk, or velez Walk, Rio hotel at after Capilei take in 3 villages of Bubion, Pampaniera, down to Circuit: Walk on mule tracks & Granada & Culo Pero, Siete Cadiar break- ra & Capileira in Poquiera Gorge Taha region visit villages in Alpujarras region Alhambra Lagunas fast 7/9km +200/600m 8/14km 8/12km +100/200m 12km +200m 18km +500m Spain. Self Guided Walking Holidays 57

Cornwall’s Dramatic Northern Coast North Cornwall's Atlantic coast is a dramatic and beautiful section of the South West Coast path with varied and challenging walking. Each day is a new experience with beautiful sandy bays, secluded inlets harbouring quaint villages and rugged cliffs. Highlights Tintagel’s 13th century castle ruins, reputed birth- place of King Arthur Picturesque fishing villages such as Boscastle & Port Isaac Towering cliffs with great views and places to bird watch or spot grey seals Camel Estuary with the bustling harbour of Padstow Coastal Trail from Bude to Padstow with optional \"Each day had its pluses, met many people along the day to Porthcothan route and visits to Boscastle, Tintagel and Padstow were all great.\" R & C. O'Grady, Australia Options: Extra night at Padstow with cycle along the Camel Trail • Self Guided Walking When: March to Oct Linear Trail • 5 nights/4 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 15-19km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 810-1230m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 6 (optional) Arrival: Night Crackington Haven via Tintagel via High Cliff Port Isaac via Trebarwith Padstow via Port Depart Porthcothan via Trevone at Bude Widemouth Bay, Phil- (233m) & fishing village Strand & some strenuous Quin, The Rumps & after Head & Constantine Bay. lip’s Point Nature Re- of Boscastle ascents and descents the Camel Estuary breakfast Bus to Padstow or serve & Dizzard Forest through valleys crossed by ferry Newquay for night 16km +810m 18km +1230m 15km +835m 19km +855m 22km +770m South Cornwall Coast: Historic Ports & Fishing Villages On the last stretch of the Cornish Coastal Path there are high cliff top views, picturesque fishing villages, beautiful estuaries and sandy beaches aplenty to enjoy on route between the historic maritime centres of Falmouth & Plymouth. Highlights Traditional fishing villages huddled around small harbours such as Charlestown, Portscatho, Portloe, Polperro & Mevagissey Peninsulas with far ranging views such as the infamous Dodman Point Wonderful estuaries with Ferry journeys Possible to have extra nights at start or end of walk to explore Plymouth & Falmouth Optional walk to visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan on route or can be done as additional day Option: Extra night at Charlestown to visit the Eden Project • Self Guided Walking When: March to Oct Linear Trail • 8 nights/7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 11-24km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 350-950m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Arrival: Ferries to St Portholland, Option: via Lost Gar- Par Sands, to Ferry to Pol- Spectacular Cliffs of Freahy to Rame Depart Night Mawes & Place to around Dodman dens of Heligan to Gribbin Head. ruan. Strenu- views from cliff Head & villages of Caws after at Roseland Penin- Point through Pentewan. Ropehaven High cliffs to ous stretch to tops via Sea- and Kingsand to Mount break- Fal- sula, Portscatho Gorran Haven cliffs, past Duporth to Fowey on the Polperro & ton, Downder- Edgcumbe Country Park. fast mouth to Portloe to Mevagissey Charlestown estuary Looe ry to Crafthole Ferry to Plymouth 22km +860m 20km +890m 11/14km +600m 17km +350m 19km +950m 14km +600m 22/24km +700m 58 Cornwall, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Wonders of Wessex Walk Our unique walking holiday explores the beautiful countryside of the Wiltshire/Dorset border along secluded valleys, through idyllic villages & over rolling chalk hills. Everyday there’s new sites to see including Old Sarum, Wardour Castle & Stonehenge. Highlights Saxon hill-top town of Shaftesbury with Gold Hill & great views Medieval city of Salisbury & walking in the Stonehenge landscape Unspoilt landscape of the chalk hills & valleys Options to visit Old Sarum, Stonehenge, Wilton \"(Enjoyed) the Wessex House, Larmer Tree Gardens, Wardour Castle & countryside, walking to Heale Gardens dependent on fees & opening times Stonehenge, Old Sarum & through the burial Recommended: additional night in Salisbury to mounds. Some of our have more time to visit Cathedral, Museum etc favourite B&B's. Thanks for a memorable holiday.\" Options: 6 & 5 night versions go from Salisbury to J & M. Krieger, USA Great Wishford or Broad Chalke • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 13-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 4 packed lunches • Ascent: 210-380m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Salisbury to Ames- Amesbury to Great Great Wishford to Broad Chalke to Lud- Ludwell to Farn- Farnham to Shaftes- Depart Night at bury via Old Sarum Wishford via Stone- Broad Chalke via well. Short transfer. ham via Win bury via Ashmore & after Salisbury & the pretty villages henge & its prehis- Grovely Wood & Over downs to Nadder Green & Tollard Melbury Beacon breakfast of the Woodford toric sites and into Wilton over downs Valley with Old War- Royal & Larmer entering via Gold Hill Valley Wylye Valley to the Chalke Valley dour Castle & Donheads Tree Gardens & circular tour 20km +250m 17/21km +300m 17/22km +300m 16km +300m 13/14km +210m 18km +380m Hart of the Cranborne Chase A flexible walking tour across the very centre of this chalk plateau that was once a royal hunting ground. Stay centrally or traverse this landscape with its unique character, in part, preserved by the stern laws that once governed the hunting of deer. Highlights Flexible walking holiday that crosses the centre of the Cranborne Chase & allows time to explore Picturesque villages of thatched cottages, manor houses & flint banded churches Rolling countryside criss-crossed by ancient tracks & littered with ancient barrows 1 Centre based holiday can be extended to further days with addition of horse riding & natural therapy treatments e.g. spa treatments & massages and/or further walks can be added if you have a car 2 Centre based: 6 nights 5 days walking (Ludwell/ Farnham) - 1 Centre: 4 nights 3 days walking (Farnham) • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Centre-based • 3 Centres: 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: B&B’s & Inns • Distances: 14-20km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 120-300m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Circular trail to Old Circular around Ludwell to Farn- Circular Villages of Farnham to Circular walk including Depart or Transfer to Wardour Castle via Shaftesbury & the ham via Win the Chase via Ash- Cranborne via local villages transfer to Ludwell White Sheet & Ber- Donheads includ- Green & Tollard more, Chettle & Shire Rack & Wimborne St Giles & station after wick St John ing Gold Hill Royal Farnham Martin Down Gussage All Saints breakfast 20km +290m 18km +200m 14km +210m 20km +200m 20km +300m 20km +120m Wiltshire/Dorset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays 59

The Great Stones Trail: Avebury & Stonehenge A journey through Wiltshire’s prehistoric landscape. On route from Coate Water to the medieval city of Salisbury you will visit the greatest of England’s prehistoric sites, Avebury and Stonehenge, as well as the hill forts of Barbury Castle and Old Sarum. Highlights Avebury Henge: the world’s largest megalithic stone circle Avebury: Silbury Hill & West Kennett Long Barrow Iron Age hill forts of Barbury Castle & Old Sarum Stonehenge, one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world Medieval city of Salisbury with its famous cathedral Wiltshire’s beautiful rolling chalk downland & valleys Options: Additional night in Salisbury for time to explore the medieval city and its cathedral • Self Guided Walking When: April to October Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 17-24km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 3 packed lunches • Ascent: 200-300m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Coate Water to Barbury West Kennet Avenue & Long Vale of Pewsey to Salis- Amesbury to Great Great Wishford to Departure Night Castle. Visit Hackpen Hill Barrow, Silbury Hill & The bury Plain. Traverse Wishford via Stone- Salisbury via Iron Age after break- near White Horse and along Sanctuary. Alton Barnes down to follow the River henge & its prehis- hillfort of Old Sarum fast or addi- Swin- Wessex Ridgeway to White Horse before Kennet & Avon via many villages to toric sites and into after passing through tional day in don Avebury stone circle Avon Canal near Bottlesford Amesbury town Wylye Valley the Woodford Valley Salisbury 24km +250m 18km +250m 24km +200m 17-21km +300m 19km +250m Hadrian’s Wall Path Walk the 84 mile National Trail that follows the route of Hadrian’s Wall from coast to coast. The Wall is the best preserved of the Roman Empire’s frontiers and the trail follows close by, through rolling fields and rugged moorland. Highlights Housesteads, best preserved Roman fort in the country Vindolanda: The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a Roman garrison town Chesters Roman Fort is the best preserved Roman cav- alry fort and military bath house in Britain Bleak and beautiful moorland with the Great Whin Sill and the beautiful Broomlee Lough Day 1: Arrival in Carlisle. Explore city. Day 10: Depart after overnight or extra nights in Newcastle/ or visit Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields Option: Day 2 take the bus as far as you wish to walk back or spend the day in Carlisle with its Cathedral and Castle and the Tullie House Museum • Self Guided Walking When: May to October Linear Trail • 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 18km average per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 50-310m per day Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Bus to Bowness on Carlisle to Newtown to Gilsland to Once Once Brewed to Chollerford to East Wallhouses to Newburn to Walls- Solway (see op- Newtown Gilsland. Walk to Brewed. Great Chollerford. Vin- East Wallhous- Newburn. Vindo- end. Follow River tions). Solway Firth following Birdoswald Fort. Chesters Roman dolanda Roman es. Chesters vala Fort, Heddon- Tyne. Newcastle’s & Plain. River Eden Stanegate Turets, Milecastles Fort & Winshields Fort, Housesteads, Fort, Whitting- on-the-Wall onto industrial heritage. to Carlisle Roman road and stretches of wall Crag, highest point Sycamore Gap ton Fell Wylam Waggonway Segedunum Fort up to 26km +50m 14km +80m 18km +260m 15km +310m 19km +160m 19km +220m 18km +80m 18km +80m 60 Wiltshire. Cumbria/Northumberland, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

West Mendip Explorer: Somerset Heights to Somerset Levels The Mendip Hills form a dramatic scene of wild, open plateau interrupted by deep gorges such as the famous Cheddar Gorge. The iconic Glastonbury Tor rises above the Somerset Levels whilst Wells, the beautiful medieval city is nestled below the hills. Highlights \"Enjoyed discovering this region and walking in its beautiful landscape and appreciated the Stunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest Gorge in England English hospitality.\" G. Noetzlin, Switzerland Medieval city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral Eclectic town of Glastonbury, home of the King Arthur legend with its Tor and abbey ruins Panoramic views from the Mendip plateau over the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel Extra night in Glastonbury for time to explore the town & Somerset Levels or extra night in Cheddar for a walk around the Gorge or visit the Caves Option: additional night in Wells to explore the surrounding countryside & villages • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast + • Ascent: 100-600m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Climb to Bleadon To Dolebury Warren Up to Ubley Warren, Velvet Follow Mendip Taxi to Priddy. Priddy to Route via Depart after Wes- Hill & Crook Peak & up to Beacon Batch Bottom to reach Black Rock. escarpment to Ebbor Gorge & Wookey countryside breakfast. ton- & onto Wavering (325m), onto Burring- Visit Lookout Tower, de- Priddy, home to Hole. Descend to city of to climb Transfer to Super- Down & descend ton Coombe & de- scend to Cheddar via Jacobs Priddy Nine Bar- Wells. Explore: Cathe- Glastonbury local station Mare to Axbridge scend to Rickford Ladder. Explore Cheddar rows. Taxi to Wells dral & Bishop’s Palace Tor 22km +355m 18km +600m 16km +340m 16km +350m 11km +100m 21km +520m The Mendip Way The Mendip Way is a long distance trail in Somerset that runs from the Victorian seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare in the west to the vibrant & historic town of Frome in the east; paced to allow time to explore Cheddar & the cathedral city of Wells. Highlights Panoramic views from the Mendip plateau over the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel Medieval city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral & Bishop’s Palace Stunning Cheddar Gorge, the largest Gorge in England Possible to visit Caves in Cheddar & Wookey Hole Options for extending walks around Priddy and/ or additional night in Wells with exploration of outlying countryside and villages Options: Extra nights at start or end of holiday to explore Weston &/or Frome • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 11-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 100-400m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Arrival: Climb to Bleadon Axbridge to Cheddar Follow Mendip es- From Priddy to Ebbor Climbing Tor Hill & Shepton to Depart Night at Hill & Crook Peak & via Shipham, Rowber- carpment to Priddy, Gorge & down to Wookey into Kings Woods Frome via after Weston- onto Wavering ry Bottom, Long home to Priddy Nine Hole. Descend to city of onto Ham Woods Cranmore Tow- break- Super- Down & descend to Wood, Black Rock Barrows. Taxi to Wells. Explore: Cathedral & descend to er, Downhead fast Mare Axbridge down into Cheddar Wells & Bishop’s Palace Shepton Mallet & Mells River 22km +355m 11km +400m 16km +350m 11km +100m 11km +250m 22km +200m Somerset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays 61

In Thomas Hardy’s Footsteps: Heart of Hardy’s Dorset Literally & literarily follow in Hardy’s footsteps: take some of his favourite walks as well as the routes taken by many of the characters from his novels as you explore the rolling Dorset hills between the Blackmore Vale & the Frome Valley at Dorchester. Highlights Visit Hardy’s Cottage & Max Gate Expansive views across the Blackmore Vale Visit the settings for Hardy’s most famous novels: Far from the Madding Crowd & Tess of the d‘Urbervilles Picturesque Dorset villages like Milton Abbas & Cerne Abbas in rolling countryside Hardy’s poetry & prose are provided in your walking guide to illustrate the strong connections between his fictional Wessex and the real life settings Options: Can also be done as 5, 6, 7 or 8 nights by removal of Days 5, 4, 7 & 8 respectively • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 9 nights/8 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 11-20km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 60-370m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Arrival: Dorchester, Hardy’s Cottage & Bus to Athlehamp- Bere Regis to Milton Ab- Ansty to Cerne Abbas Around Transfer to Night Max Gate & Far from the Mad- ton or train to Milton Abbas bas to Ansty Cerne Abbas to Evershot Evershot via Dorchester at Stinsford. ding Crowd: Short Moreton. Pud- via Tolpuddle via Bulbar- via Minterne (Evershead) Melbury after Dor- Across the Bus transfer to dletown/Moreton row Gardens Osmond breakfast chester Frome Valley Puddletown at start to Bere Regis 20km +60m 17km +135m max 15km +140m 17km +340m 15km +260m 18km +370m 20km +340m 11km +260m Dorset’s Jurassic Coastal Path & Ridgeway Stunning section of the coastal path beginning in the picturesque old port of Lyme Regis, “The Pearl of Dorset,” that takes in Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast, the rock arch of Durdle Door and the circular bay of Lulworth Cove. Highlights A varied and interesting coastline with secluded bays, lovely beaches and towering cliffs The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site capturing 185 million years of Earth’s history Chalk ridge of the Ridgeway with its great views and prehistoric sites Additional nights possible at Lyme Regis (additional local walk provided) and/or at Abbotsbury with its Swannery & Tropical Gardens If Army Firing Ranges at Lulworth are closed, it is still \"The booklet was a lovely keepsake, with personal- possible to extend the walk by having a transfer to ised touches. We had a great week with perfect Kimmeridge but normally the 7&8 night versions only weather for walking. The distances between over- night stops was just right.\" E. Darby, UK. available during school holidays & weekends • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 5 to 8 nights/4 to 7 days walking Accomm: Small hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 10-21km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 180-650m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Arrival: Lyme Regis to West West Bay to Abbotsbury to Osmington Mills Depart after Worth Depart or Swanage to Depart night at Bay via Charmouth Abbotsbury via Osmington Mills to Lulworth & its breakfast OR Matravers to Corfe Castle (via Old after Lyme & Golden Cap Chesil Beach via the Ridgeway beautiful cove via option to con- Swanage Harry Rocks & Stud- break- Regis (highest cliff on the with lots of pre- White Nothe & tinue to Worth land) & train return to fast south coast) historic sites Durdle Door Matravers Swanage 17km +530m 14km +210m 21km +310m 10km +420m 19km +650m 18km +180m 16/19km up to +440m 62 Dorset, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays

Wonderfully Wild: North Pembrokeshire Coast The North Pembrokeshire’s coastal path is part of a spectacular National Park. The coast path winds its way over rugged cliffs, passed sandy beaches with views of rocky islands and rare wildlife. Unique coastal landscape that’s an ideal habitat for wildlife. Highlights Many beautiful small inlets and harbours with old fish- ing and quarrying villages like Porthgain Wild and rugged coastline with high cliffs and steep drops where the coast path hugs the edge of the cliffs to give wonderful viewpoints, like at Pwll Deri An area rich in wildlife, including rare plants and north atlantic seals Option: Day 6 Shorter day’s walk (15km) Whitesands to St David’s via St Non’s Bay Option: Day 6 Take a boat trip e.g. around Ramsey Island. Book in St David’s • Self Guided Walking When: May to September Linear Trail • 6 nights/5 days walking Accomm: Small hotels & B&B’s • Distances: 16-21km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast plus 3 packed lunches • Ascent: 450-740m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Arrival: Bus to Newport The Round headland to Carreg- Transfer to Pwll Deri. Via Porthgain harbour Bus to Whitesands. Depar- Night in headland Dinas Island wastad Point. Reach Strum- Wild & impressive over dramatic cliffs to Round headland, great ture after Fish- has amazing views. From ble Head with lighthouse and stretch of cliffs. Burial St David’s Head and views of Ramsey Island. breakfast guard C18th fort to Lower onto Pwll Deri with its view- chamber at Carreg Sam- Whitesands beach. Pass St Non's Bay to Fishguard & Fishguard point. Transfer to Fishguard son. Overnight at Trefin Bus to St Davids Solva. Bus to St Davids. 20km +705m 19km +450m 16km +470m 19km +540m 21km +740m West Highland Way & Skye Unique holiday combining the best of the West Highlands Way & the amazing Isle of Skye. The north end of Scotland’s famous long distance route has stunning mountain views and southern Skye has rugged coastal scenery & old villages to explore. Highlights Exploring the beautiful and rugged coastal scenery and old villages of the southern part of the Isle of Skye. Glen Coe is often considered one of the most spectac- ular and beautiful places in Scotland. Rich wildlife including eagle, otter and seal spotting Remote expanse of Rannoch Moor Options for walks & activities on Skye “The organisation and attention to detail was first rate. Luggage trans- Includes : Day 1:Train travel from Glasgow to Bridge of fers worked really well. Neville & I Orchy. Day 5: Train from Fort William to Mallaig. Day 5 thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and & 8: Ferry journeys. Day 8 Train travel back to Glasgow would love to do another some time.” K Redwood, Australia or Inverness. • Self Guided Walking When: April to Oct Linear Trail • 7 nights/6 days walking Accomm: Hotels, B&B’s & inns • Distances: 4-22km per day Basis: Bed & Breakfast • Ascent: 65-730m per day Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Travel to Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse to Kinloch- Kinlochleven to Fort Travel: Fort Circular half Broadford to Depart after break- Bridge of Kingshouse. Across leven. Over the Devil's William. By the Lairig William to Mal- day walk: Boreraig/ fast. Travel to Inver- Orchy the remote Rannoch Staircase, the highest Mor on tracks & paths laig and Ferry to Broadford to Suisnish ness via Kyle of from Moor & through the point on the West to Glen Nevis and the Broadford on Rubh An Eir- Lochalsh or Glasgow Glasgow beautiful Glen Coe Highland Way foot of Ben Nevis Skye eannaich via Mallaig 19km +510m 16km +420m 22km +730m 3.5/7km +65m 18km +515m Wales/Scotland, UK. Self Guided Walking Holidays 63

Self-Guided Travel Options: Plane, Train & Bus Beaujolais & Burgundy (pages 21– 27) Cauterets, Pyrenees GR: 10 part 4 (page 35) Our holidays in the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions (except Classic Burgundy Trail Arrival, flights: Lourdes-Tarbes airport (35km), Pau-Pyrénées airport (80km), Tou- on page 27) have pick-ups from Lyon train stations and airport included in the louse-Blagnac airport (204km); links to Toulouse Matabiau train station by shuttle holiday price. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled every 20mn. By train: Train from Bordeaux or Toulouse to Lourdes. Bus SNCF from flights from the UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery Lourdes to Cauterets (departures from in front of Lourdes station) : Allow 1h travel airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports including Bir- time. Parking in Cauterets: Free at bus station, Place de la Gare. mingham. Air France & KLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Luchon, Pyrenees GR: 10 part 5 (page 36) Classic Burgundy Trail (page 27) Arrival, flights: Lourdes-Tarbes airport (110km), Toulouse-Blagnac airport (140km); links to Toulouse Matabiau train station by shuttle every 20mn. By train: TER trains Holiday starts in Dijon. Regular train services from Lyon Part Dieu and Paris Bercy. from Toulouse Matabiau station to Montréjeau ; Toulouse-Montréjeau line, or Tou- Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the louse–Irun line, stops in Montréjeau ; then Montréjeau to Luchon by bus, (40mn UK - Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow & Edinburgh - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also journey time Toulouse and Montréjeau & 1hr Montréjeau and Luchon, 4 to 5 depar- has a number of regular flights from UK airports including Birmingham. Air France & tures on Sunday). Parking in Luchon: Free behind the post office. KLM flights via Paris or Amsterdam. Tram service to reach Lyon Part Dieu. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing Traverse of Pyrenees & Azun Valley, Pyrenees (page 36 & 37) at Lille or Paris. Transfer at end of holiday to Chalon sur Saone trains station (which is on the Paris—Dijon—Lyon line) from Buxy. Azun: meet at hotel in Arras or at train station in Argeles Gazost. Traverse of Pyre- nees: meet at Cauterets station or Auberge de Maillet. Train: Changes between the Cote du Rhone Wine Trail (page 28) Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Regional train from Toulouse to Lourdes. Change & take bus (replaces train) to Cauterets, getting off Pick up from Montélimar or Avignon train station. Train & bus: TGV trains run from at Argeles Gazost for Azun & continuing to Cauterets for traverse. Flights: There are London, Lille & Paris to Lyon and Avignon. For Montelimar some TGV trains go direct flights from French and UK airports to Tarbes-Lourdes airport: Ryan Air on Tuesdays & from Paris, whilst for others you will need to take a local TER train from Lyon. Re- Saturday from London Stansted or Air France via Paris Orly. Taxi transfers can be turn includes transfer to Avignon for TGV trains or air travel. Flights: The closest arranged on your behalf. airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK Luton, Edinburgh and Gatwick - to Lyon St Cerdagne, Latour de Carol, Pyrenees (page 37) Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Leeds. Short transfer from train station Latour de Carol. Train: Changes between the Euro- star and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Toulouse. Direct TER train Les Alpilles (pages 28 & 29) from Toulouse to Latour de Carol. Flights: There are flights from French and UK airports to Toulouse airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, British Airways Holiday starts in Arles, trains direct from Marseille, Lyon or Paris or change in and Easy jet. A shuttle bus will take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes, where Valence or Avignon. Transfer to first walk on day 2. Flights: The closest airports you can access the train station. are Avignon and Marseille. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avi- gnon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester & Grand Tour of Ubaye (page 38) Leeds. Fly to Marseille Marignane: There are regular flights from Bristol, Edin- burgh, London Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes be- Train: Eurostar and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille tween 6.30am and 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. or Paris. From there you’ll need to take local train services to Gap. Take local bus service LER30 from Gap towards Barcelonette and alight at Méolans—Martinet Luberon self-guided (page 29 & 30) Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Mar- Transfers from Avignon airport and TGV train station included in holiday price. seille St Charles. Flights: Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports to Avignon. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Avignon changing at Lille or 6 Day tour of Ubaye starting in Ceillac see Queyras Tour above. Paris. Direct trains during summer months. Vercors (page 39) Tour of Baronnies (page 31) Transfers from nearest train station (Monestier-de-Clermont) to first accommodation Transfer from Carpentras to Montbrun les Bains included in holiday price. Train & included in holiday price. Eurostar & TGV from London to Lyon direct and changing at bus: TGV trains run from Paris and Lyon to Avignon. At Avignon, take the bus on Paris or Lille. Ter local train or TGV to Grenoble, then change and take train service to line 5.1 to Carpentras, which takes about 50mins or take a local train service. Monestier (return from Lus-la-Croix-Haute) on the line towards Veynes and Gap. Flights: The closest airport is Avignon. Regular flights from a number of UK airports Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - as well as French airports. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birming- Luton, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow - Lyon St Exupery airport. ham, Manchester & Leeds. Car hire at airport. St Dalmas de Tende, Mercantour & Alps to Med (page 40) Traversing the Baronnies Regional Park (page 31) Meeting at your hotels. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV Make own way to and from holiday. Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Change Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Regular trains to Montelimar at Nice to take the line Nice-Cuneo and descend at St-Dalmas-de-Tende. Transfers for (operated by TER) & then bus to Nyons, line 36. For the return journey from La- Casterino in July & August for Marvels of Mercantour holiday. Flights: flights from ragne Monteglin either take a direct TER train to Marseille Saint Charles and take a French and UK airports to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include TGV train from there to connect with your Eurostar, or go via Gap by TER to Valence Flybe, Easyjet & British Airways. Shuttle to train station. and onwards to Lyon. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery, Avignon & Marseille. Alpine Adventure: Lake Geneva to Nice/Menton: (pages 41-43) Collioure, Pyrenees coast (page 32) Evian (Part 1 Evian to Chamonix): Transfer from Evian train station included in the holiday price. Train: Eurostar trains run services from London St Pancras to Paris. Meeting at your first hotel. Train: Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Perpignan. The TGV via Lille will require anoth- Evian. Car: If arriving by car the best solution is to park at Bellegarde station and er change at Lyon. The local trains from Perpignan only take about a further 20 take the train to Evian. At the end of the holiday take train from Chamonix to Belle- minutes to Collioure. Flights: Flights from French and UK airports to Perpignan- garde (as there are no longer any trains from Chamonix to Evian). Flights: Fly to Rivesaltes airport. Operators from UK include Flybe and Ryan Air. The airport is Geneva Airport (regular services from lots of UK airports) and then take the train to about 35km from Collioure. Take a transfer to Perpignan city about 7km away and Lausanne and then the boat across the lake from Lausanne to Evian. then take a local TER train to Collioure. Chamonix (Part 2 Chamonix to Briançon): Train: Eurostar trains run services Costa Brava, Spain (page 32) from London St Pancras to Paris. Take RER to Paris Gare de Lyon and take train to Bellegarde. Change for train to Chamonix. Trains also from Lyon and Marseille via Transfer from Portbou train station to Cadaques at start of holiday and at end back Bellegarde. Car: There is secure parking to leave your car in Chamonix (about 40 to Cadaques or to Girona station. Changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at euros for the week), although return train journey is long. Another option is to leave Lille, Paris or Lyon. TGV's go via Montpellier to Perpignan or Figueres from where your car in Chambery and for the return journey take a TGV from Bardoneccia to local trains access Portbou. Flights to French cities of Perpignan, Beziers & Toulouse, Chambery. Flights: Regular flights to Lyon St Exupery and then train as above. Also plus Spanish cities of Barcelona or Girona. Regular trains from Barcelona Sants and possible to fly to Geneva and take trains from Geneva with a couple of changes. Giron to Portbou. Return: From Nevache take shuttle buses to either Briançon to take TER local trains or to Bardoneccia to take TVG to Chambery and then Paris. French Fjords: Calanques National Park (page 33) Briançon (Part 3 Briançon to St Etienne de Tinee): Train: Eurostar trains run Pick ups from Marseille station included in price. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run services from London St Pancras to Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Overnight TGV trains to trains from London to Marseille changing at Lille or Paris. Briançon from Austerlitz station, or TGV to Valence or Lyon and Grenoble and then TER to Briançon. TER from Marseille to Briançon. Also TGV trains to Oulx in Italy and Fly to Marseille Marignane. There are regular flights from Bristol, Edinburgh, London shuttle bus to Briançon. At end of holiday shuttle bus to Nice. TGV trains from Nice to Stansted and London Gatwick. Shuttle bus every 20 minutes between 6.30am and Lyon and Paris. Flights: Regular flights from UK to Paris, Lyon, Marseille and return- 8.50 p.m. for the station SNCF Marseille Saint-Charles. Journey time: about 25 ing from Nice. (Return see below) minutes. Or extra charge of £25 each way from Marseille airport. St Etienne de Tinee (Part 4 St Etienne de Tinee to Nice or Menton): Drome Provencale (page 33) Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. Meeting at your guest house in Crest. Train & bus: TGV trains run from Paris and TGV's run from Paris to Nice direct or via Lyon or Toulon. Bus service 740 from Nice Lyon to Valence TGV. Shuttle bus or local train to Valence Ville. Regular regional Vauban at 9am and 4.30pm most days. Flights: flights from French and UK airports TER trains from Valence Ville to Crest (direction Die & Gap). Return from Nyons by to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet & British bus, line 36 to Montelimar (operated by TER) & take return TGV or TER trains. Airways. Shuttle to train station. Then bus as above. Return from Menton to Nice by regular train services. Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick La Grave, Les Ecrins (page 43) and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Transfer from La Grave included in holiday price. Train & bus: Eurostar and the TGV Manchester & Leeds. from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there local train services to Grenoble or Briancon. Buses from Grenoble or Briancon to La Grave Hendaye, Pyrenees GR10 part 1 (page 34) with service LER35. Also possible to drive and leave your car at La Grave. End of holiday, take bus from Monestier to Grenoble or Briancon for onward train journey or Arrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights via Paris, London, to La Grave to collect car. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus Lyon, and the Clermont Ferrand. Direct UK flights from Birmingham with Flybe. By (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Trains & buses detailed above. Possible to fly to train: Many TER trains in direction Hendaye, departures from main cities. www.ter- Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. sncf.com to confirm timetable. (leaving see part 2) St André les Alpes, Verdon (page 44) St Jean Pied de Port, Pyrenees GR10 part 2 (page 34) Train from Nice CP station to St André les Alpes. Trains at 9.25, 13.05, 17.15 (at Arrival, flights: Biarritz Parme airport (25km): daily flights from Paris, London, time of publication) & travel time 2 hrs 20 min. Flights: flights from French and UK Lyon. www.biarritz.aeroport.fr Toulouse-Blagnac airport (180km) By train: TER airports to Nice Cote d'Azur airport. Operators from UK airports include Flybe, Easyjet trains to Bayonne, from main cities. Then, trains from Bayonne to Saint Jean Pied & British Airways. Shuttle to town centre. End of holiday: transfer to train station at de Port. Manosque & train or bus to Aix or Marseille. Etsaut, Pyrenees GR10 part 3 (page 35) Arrival, flights: Tarbes Ossun airport, Toulouse-Blagnac international airport (180km) : Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI regional & British Airways. Pau-Uzein airport, www.pau.aeroport.fr - By train: Transfer by TER and bus SNCF from Pau to Etsaut, via Oloron Sainte Marie. - To get to Pau: line Nice - Toulouse - Irun stops at Pau, or line Paris - Bordeaux - Tarbes, also stops at Pau. - To get to Oloron Sainte Marie: many TER trains from Pau to Oloron, then SNCF bus from Oloron to Etsaut. 64 www.highpointholidays.co.uk

Travel Options Pralognan, Vanoise (page 44) Cantal (page 52) Meeting at your hotel in Pralognan. Train: From the UK, Eurostar and the TGV provide a Transfer from Murat train station included. Train: Eurostar and the TGV provide relaxing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Local services from London to Clermont Ferrand via Paris. From there you take the re- services then run to Moutiers via Chambery. There are bus services running from Mouti- gional ter trains to Murat. Guided: Pick up from Clermond Ferrand, Lyon or Murat. ers to Pralognan la Vanoise on certain days, otherwise a taxi costs about 50 euros. Flights: The airlines Easy jet & British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Flights: There are scheduled flights to Geneva, Turin, Lyon, Chambery and Grenoble. Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow to Lyon airport. Flybe also has a number of Lyon, Geneva and Turin have the most regular services. The airlines Easy jet and British regular flights from UK airports. Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. All have rail links with Modane via Chambery. Puy en Velay, Tranquil Auvergne (page 52) Queyras self-guided tour & centre-based (pages 45) Meeting up at first hotel or Puy en Velay train station. Flights: The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick Transfer from Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station included in holiday price. Train: Eurostar and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Bus or tram to Lyon Part Dieu for train and the TGV from London to Lyon Part Dieu or Valence TGV, via Lille or Paris. From there services. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run services from London to Lyon Part Dieu you’ll need to take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station, changing direct and changing at Lille or Paris. Change at Lyon for St Etienne where you need at Grenoble &/or Gap. Flights: flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus to change for Puy en Velay. (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train detailed above. Possible to fly to Marseille and take train from Marseille St Charles. Aubenas, Ardeche (page 53) Braies, Dolomites: Tyrolean Explorer (page 46) Meeting at your guest house in Arbois. Train: From the UK, changes between the Eurostar and TGV are at Lille or Paris. TGV's run from Paris to Valence direct or via Arrive direct at Braies by car or if arriving by train, pick up from Dobbiaco train station. Lyon. Change at Valence TGV station & take bus to Aubenas run by train company There are night trains from Paris to Fortezza, changing in Verona. Trains also go via (frequency every 2 hours). Also buses from Avignon TGV and Montelimar station. Milan. You will then need to catch a train from Fortezza to Dobbiaco (50km). Tickets for Flights: The closest airports are Lyon St Exupery & Avignon. The airlines Easy jet the night train can be bought on-line in advance, whilst the local train service can be and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and bought at the station in Fortezza. Also possible to combine holiday with a trip to Venice. Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Regular flights from a number of UK airports to Avignon. Flybe has services from Exeter, Southampton, Birmingham, Manchester Tour of Viso (page 46) & Leeds. Transfer from Mont Dauphin—Guillestre station can be included as part of holiday. See Canourgue, Cevennes to Provence (page 53) Queyras tour on previous page for more information. Make your own way to Canourgue. Train to Banassac-La-Canourgue station on line Paris—Clermont-Ferrand—Beziers. Station is outside village. Transfers to accommo- Souillac, Dordogne (page 47) dation can be booked via us. At the end of holiday, take regular bus service from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert to Montpellier. Main line train line to major cities. Flight Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Souillac. Change at Flights to Beziers from UK airports with Ryan Air and train line as above. Paris, direction Toulouse. Some trains (Teoz) are direct & some need a further change via Brive la Gaillarde. Flights: Ryan Air & Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK air- St Malo, Brittany Emerald Coast (page 54) ports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the short transfer. A greater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Meet at your first guest house in St Malo. Brive-la-Gaillard, Correze (page 47) By Ferry: Brittany Ferries run from Portsmouth and Condor Ferries from Wey- mouth and Poole. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London to Paris Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Brive-la-Gaillard. where you can change and take a train to St Malo. Flights: Ryan Air run flights to Change at Paris, direction Toulouse. Flights: Several operators have scheduled flights Dinard from East Midlands. Short taxi journey to St Malo. Transfer at end of holiday from several UK airports to Bergerac and Limoges. Taxi or hire car for the transfer. A to Lamballe train station at end of holiday. greater choice of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Brittany Granite Coast (page 54) Figeac, Lot (page 48) Transfers from Lannion if required. Ferry to Roscoff: Train to Morlaix, bus to Lannion. Eurostar & local ter trains run services from London St Pancras to Figeac. Change at Flights to Brest, then after bus to train station, train to Morlaix and bus to Lannion. Paris, direction Cerbere & then change at Brive or cahors for Figeac. Flights: Ryan Air & Flights to Rennes then train to Lannion (towards Brest) changing at St Brieuc. Flybe have scheduled flights from several UK airports to Bergerac. Taxi or hire car for the Train from Paris to Rennes and then as above. short transfer. Flights to Toulouse with onward journey by bus and train. A greater choice For parking please contact us. of operators fly to Toulouse from where there is a shuttle bus to Toulouse train station. Roscoff, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 1 (page 55) Bordeaux Wine Trail: (page 48) Daily ferry service from UK with Brittany ferries. Transfer between Bordeaux Airport or Bordeaux train station and Saint Emilion at the Flights to Brest, then regular bus service to Roscoff. start of your trip are included in the price At the end of the holiday you will be transferred Trains from Paris Montparnasse to Morlaix, change for Roscoff. to Barsac train station where you can catch a train to Bordeaux. Flights: Easy Jet, Ryanair At end of holiday transfer from Aber Wrac’h to Brest included (extra for Roscoff). and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Bristol, London Heathrow, Gat- wick and Stansted - to Bordeaux airport. Trains: Eurostar and the TGV trains from London Aber Wrac’h, Brittany Legend’s Coast part 2 (page 55) to Bordeaux St Jean changing at Paris. Transfer from Brest to Aber Wrac’h included (extra from Roscoff). Tarn’s Medieval Bastides (page 49): Pick-up from Gaillac station. Eurostar and the Daily ferry service from UK to Roscoff, then bus to Brest & then transfer. TGV provide a service from London to Paris. Change and take a TER or TGV train towards Flights to Brest & then transfer. Toulouse. Change at Montauban and take coach or train to Gaillac. Or continue to Tou- Direct trains from Paris to Brest & then transfer. louse and take a train to Gaillac heading towards Albi or Rodez. Flights from the UK to Toulouse with Easy Jet, Ryan Air, Flybe, BMI regional & British Airways. Shuttle bus and Chimay, Ardenne, Belgium (page 56) then local train service. Part 1: Flights or TGV train to Brussels. Flights to Brussels from all major airports. Historic Villages & Valleys of the Tarn (page 49): you require a vehicle for this Eurostar from London. Local trains from Brussels to Couvin, with 1 or 2 changes. holiday to access walk. Car hire available at Toulouse airport and train station. Journey time 2 hours from Brussels. Transfer from Couvin to first guest house included in holiday. End of holiday transfer included to Dinant. Arbois, Jura (page 50) Part 2: Flights or TGV train to Brussels. Flights to Brussels from all major airports. Make own way to Arbois. Train: Eurostar and the TGV run trains from London. Either Eurostar from London. Local trains from Brussels to Dinant via Namur, journey time change in Paris and take TGV to Dole and then TER bus to Lons le Saunier or TGV to Lyon 2 hours. Transfer from Dinant to first guest house included in holiday. End of holi- and train to Lons le Saunier. Change & take TER bus to Arbois. Flights: The airlines Easy day transfer included to Rochefort-Jemelle and direct trains to Brussels. jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh Gatwick & Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK Andalucia, Spain (page 57) airports. Transfer to Lons le Saunier at the end of the holiday. Option of pick up from Malaga. There are a large number of flights to Malaga from Alsace (page 50) destinations from all over Europe by most of the main short haul airlines. From the UK, there are flights from many destinations including London Airports, Bourne- Meeting at your hotel in Eguisheim. Flights: Airport Strasbourg Entzheim: at 50 min. City mouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff as well as oth- jet fly to Stasbourg from London City Airport. Car hire from airport. Train: Eurostar and ers. Airline companies include Easyjet, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling. the TGV run services from London St Pancras to Colmar changing at Paris. Colmar Sta- tion, taxi to Eguisheim (10 min transfer). See UK travel options overleaf Puy de Dome, Amazing Auvergne (page 51) A car is necessary to get to the walks for this holiday. Hire cars from Clermont Ferrand train station or Clermont Ferrand or Lyon airports. The nearest airport is Clermont Fer- rand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change yearly). Please contact us for more advice. Mont Dore, Tour du Sancy, Auvergne (page 51) Train: Eurostar and TGV run trains from London to Paris Gare du Nord. Take intercity train to Clermont Ferrand. Change and take either bus (TER) direct to Mont Dore station or a train to Laqueuille and bus from there. Flights: The nearest airport is Clermont Ferrand although scheduled flights are not common from the UK (schedules change year- ly). Please contact us for more advice. The airlines Easy jet and British Airways have scheduled flights from the UK - Luton, Edinburgh and Heathrow - to Lyon St Exupery airport. Flybe also has a number of regular flights from UK airports. Tram to Lyon and train to Clermont. Then as above. www.highpointholidays.co.uk 65

Travel Options North Cornwall (page 58) Mendips (page 61) To Bude: Train journey from London Paddington or Waterloo to Exeter. Bus ser- To Weston-Super-Mare: Train: Weston is on mainline from Bristol to South vices between Exeter and Bude run by Stagecoach (6 & 6A). The bus journey takes West. Direct trains available from London, Birmingham, Gloucester, Cardiff, Taun- about 2hrs, train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2 hours. From ton & Exeter. Coach: National coach services from Bristol & Bath. By air: nearest Padstow: Bus service between Padstow & Bodmin Parkway station - 50mins - run airport is Bristol. Possible to get airport bus to Weston (A3). Service runs hourly by Plymouth City Bus (11A). Trains from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddington and journey takes an hour. Taxi from airport, about 15miles (24km) from Weston. about 4hrs (some requiring change of trains). From Newquay train station jour- From Glastonbury (West Mendip Explorer): Train: transfer to Castle Cary neys to London take 5 hours, with changes at Par and sometimes at Plymouth. station for trains to London included in holiday price. Transfers towards other sta- tions are also possible for supplement. Coach: National coach services run from South Cornwall (page 58) Glastonbury to London. From Frome (The Mendip Way): Train: station in Frome for services on both the Reading to Taunton line and Bristol to Weymouth route. To Falmouth: Train: Great Western operate services from London Paddington, Coach: National coaches run a service to London. South Wales & Cotswolds. Arriva Trains operate services from the Midlands, the North & Scotland. You need to change at Truro and take Maritime Line, twice hourly Dorchester, Dorset (page 62) service. Coach: National Express serves Falmouth from throughout UK. By air: Newquay Airport is closest with car hire available through Europcar & Hertz. Ferry: By Train: Regular trains from London Waterloo (3hrs). By Coach: National Express Plymouth is the closest. Brittany Ferries offer services from Roscoff and Santander run 1 direct service from London Victoria per day (3 to 4 hrs). By air: Bristol is into Plymouth. about 1.5 hours drive. Exeter and Bournemouth International Airport are approx 1hr drive. By Car: If planning to arrive by car please contact to arrange parking. From Plymouth: Train: Travel from London 4hrs 30mins & from Manchester 5hrs 15mins. Coach: National Express London Victoria to Plymouth is about 5hrs. By Lyme Regis, Dorset coast (page 62) air: Bristol airport about 2hrs by car or 2hrs 50mins by Stagecoach. Exeter airport is about hour by car or 2hrs 10mins by National Express. Newquay airport about an To Lyme Regis. Train & bus: Train from London Waterloo station to Axminster hour by car & reached by train with taxi from Newquay to airport. Ferry: As above about 2hr 40min. From Axminster take bus X53 or X51 to Lyme Regis. To return from Lulworth: Take X54 to Wool to catch a train direct to London Waterloo. If you Salisbury, Wiltshire (Wonders of Wessex) (page 59) are returning to Lyme Regis, take the train from Wool to Dorchester and then bus Train: Salisbury served by main line station. Routes from London are via Waterloo direct to Lyme Regis or in the summer, take the Jurassic Coast buses to Lyme (may station & take about 1hr 30min. Bus: National Express operate services to Salis- need to change at Weymouth). To return from Corfe Castle or Swanage: Take bury from throughout the UK including London. Advance ticketing is required. bus (40) to Wareham to catch train to London Waterloo. If returning to Lyme to Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southampton are collect car, catch X54 Jurassic Coast bus at Wareham (change at Weymouth). about 30 minutes away, Bristol about an hour away. Main London airports are Flights: 3 local airports with international flights: Bournemouth & Southampton between 1hr 30 and 2 hrs. Return to Salisbury: Regular bus services from about 30min drive away, Bristol is about 1 hr. The London airports are between and Shaftesbury to Salisbury with Salisbury Reds (27 & 29). Journey about 1hr 15min. 2 hrs 30 and 3 hrs drive. Car hire located at the airports Cranborne Chase (page 59) Pembrokeshire, Wales (page 63) To and from Ludwell/Farnham/Cranborne: transfer to/from train stations at To Fishguard: Train: from London Paddington, change at Cardiff and/or Swansea Warminster, Castle Cary or Gillingham included in price. Or transfers from National (5hrs). Trains from north go via Cardiff or Bristol. Also possible to catch traon to Express stop at Wincanton. Flights: Location is about 1hr 30mins from Bristol Haverfordwest and then local coach service to Fishguard. Short transfer provided Airport, Bournemouth about an hour and London Airports 2 to 3hrs away. from station to Fishguard. From St David’s: bus service to Fishguard to collect car or bus service to Havorfordwest for train. Great Stones, Wiltshire (page 60) Scotland (page 63) To Swindon: Train: Swindon is served by trains from Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff Central, Cheltenham Spa via Gloucester, Swansea and the rest of To Glasgow: Trains: Trains run regularly from London & other UK cities to Glas- South Wales. Coach: Swindon can be reached by National Express coaches from gow Central. Subway or bus to Glasgow Queen Street Station. By Air: Glasgow London Victoria in 2 hrs. By air: nearest airport is Bristol, however it is better Airport and regular bus shuttle service to Glasgow. Holiday package includes travel served by train or coach from London. Customer to get bus or taxi to start of walk from Glasgow to start point of holiday and travel back to Glasgow at end of holiday. from train or coach station. From Salisbury: Salisbury served by main line station. An alternative end location is also possible, such as Inverness. Routes from London are via Waterloo station & take about 1hr 30min. National Express operate services to Salisbury from throughout the UK including London Hadrian’s Wall, Cumbria (page 60) To Carlisle: Train: Carlisle is on main routes London Euston to Glasgow Central, Scotland to Birmingham New Street & London Euston and Scotland to Manchester. There are also local services to Newcastle Central and to Leeds via the scenic Settle to Carlisle Line. Coach: National Express coaches run to Carlisle. By air: Carlisle Airport for flights from Belfast, Dublin and London Southend only. Other options include Newcastle Airport and Manchester Airport, both cities have rail links to Carlisle. 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Essential Information Insurance Passport Requirements & Health Travel insurance is a condition of booking. It is NOT included with the holiday. It is essential that the insurance covers the You will be required to have a full passport valid for more activity involved in your holiday and includes medical expens- that 6 months after the departure date. Non British citi- es, loss or damage of personal property, injury, death, zens should check with the relevant authorities as to their repatriation, cancellation and curtailment. visa requirements for all countries. European citizens travelling within the EEA are entitled to a Morocco has recommended immunisations. European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which simplifies the procedure when receiving medical assistance during their stay Further details will be provided at the time of booking. in a member state. Some other services such as mountain rescue are not covered On self-guided holidays you must follow the advice by the EHIC, and are not always free. Therefore it is a pre- given in our walking and cycling guides. requisite of all our activity holidays that each guest takes High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for incidents out a travel insurance policy for the entire duration of the or accidents resulting from error or imprudence, such as holiday which is appropriate for the activity. not following our advice, an error in navigation or your physical health. Safety The safety of our customers is paramount. On our guided holidays, each walker must conform to the safety advice given by the leader. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individual impru- dence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and without liability or any further contractual obliga- tions, any customer whose actions or behaviour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other customers. As the leader is responsible for the safety of all group members, he may adopt a cautious approach depending on local conditions. Do be aware that itineraries planned for some holidays and treks may be varied on the spot because of weather conditions, conditions underfoot and the ability of party members. Please carefully read our conditions in full overleaf. Further details will be provided at the time of booking. How to Book Self-Drive Having read and agreed to our terms and conditions over- We will confirm your booking in writing by e-mail. leaf, including the requirement for personal insurance cover, please complete our online booking form, or print the We recommend that customers only book their online pdf version and scan it and send by e-mail. Although we travel arrangements once the holiday has been would prefer to receive electronic copies, it is also possible to confirmed. send a printed copy to our UK address. Enquiries UK customers A deposit of £150 per person must paid with your booking. We In order to check availability or find out further infor- would prefer to receive payment via bank transfer. We will pro- mation about a holiday, please use our contact form vide you with the relevant details to be able to do this online or online or e-mail us at: at your bank. If you prefer to pay by cheque, they should be made payable to “High Point Holidays LLP” and sent to our UK [email protected]. address below. Balance of Payments Customers from outside the UK, or UK customers with a euro account The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice Customers from outside the UK have the opportunity to pay in sent to you confirming your booking. If you are euros which will often mean better value for many countries in making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day terms of exchange rates. A deposit of 150€ per person must be of the holiday, the full payment must be made paid at the time of booking. You can pay via cheque (only with with the booking. A single payment should be made a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by secure card pay- in the event of there being more than one person in ment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées the party, unless we have agreed otherwise with you Outre-Manche”. first. All payments should be made in pounds sterling or eu- 11 ros. Cheques and booking forms should be sent to: High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, Shep- ton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LL [email protected] 6657

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HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS BOOKING FORM To book a holiday, please complete our booking form online at High Point Holidays, 5 Enfield Drive, Evercreech, www.highpointholidays.co.uk. Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6LL A deposit of £150 or 150€ per person must paid with your book- Your holiday booking will be confirmed when you receive a ing. We would prefer to receive payment via bank transfer. We confirmation invoice by e-mail. will provide you with the relevant details to be able to do this online or at your bank. If you prefer to pay by cheque, they Payment of balance should be made payable to “High Point Holidays LLP” and sent to our UK address opposite. The balance is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date will be shown on the invoice sent to you For non-UK customers you can also pay by card online in Euros confirming your booking. If you are making a booking via our sister company in France. Details on our website and within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full provided by e-mail at the time of booking. payment must be made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there being more than one All Payments should be made in pounds sterling or euros. person in the party unless we have agreed otherwise with Cheques and booking forms should be sent to: you first. All clients must have insurance cover and must have read and agreed to our terms and conditions. Contact details Holiday details First name Tour name__________________________________ Surname Tour type___________________________________ Address Daytime telephone Departure Date______________________________ Home telephone No. in party__________________________________ E-mail Party details (all members) Title First Names Surname Date of Birth Nationality Height (cycling) Rooms required and additional information No. room Twin Double Single type Dietary requirements or medical conditions Additional Walking experience (walking holidays only) information Next of kin (person to contact in case of accident) Name Contact Details In signing this form, I/we acknowledge that I/we have Payments Cheque Card read and accept the terms and conditions accompanying this booking form and do so on behalf of all parties to Payment: Bank Transfer this reservation. I/we understand the nature of the holidays offered and do not have any impediment (for Persons Amount example: medical condition) that would prohibit full participation in the holiday. Deposit (£150/150€ per person) Full holiday cost (if within 8 weeks) Signed:______________________________ Date: ______________ Additional charges or reductions agreed with us Total enclosed 69

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HIGH POINT HOLIDAYS TERMS & CONDITIONS The following conditions together with the general information contained on our website accommodation should be expected, and cannot in any way be considered deficient. form the basis of the contract between you, the customer, and us (High Point Holidays High Point Holiday accepts liability for the negligent acts and/or omissions of their em- LLP). Please ensure that you are aware of these terms as they set out our respective ployees, subcontractors and suppliers insofar as they relate to the holiday booked. The rights and obligations. act or omission must be directly relevant to holiday activities or arrangements made by us 1. Booking with High Point Holidays. as part of the package purchased by the customer. High Point Holidays shall not be liable All bookings must be made on our Booking Form by the person responsible for the party (if to the customer for any loss, damage or injury which results from the negligent acts of there is more than one person), who must be over 18 years of age. This person is respon- third parties with whom the customer makes individual direct arrangements whether as a sible for ensuring all payments due for the holiday for those persons mentioned on the result of the Company’s or its representative’s recommendation. High Point Holidays will Booking Form. Once we have received your Booking Form and the appropriate deposit for not be liable for loss or damage to your luggage or personal effects, unless caused by our the holiday, we will confirm your holiday in writing and send you an invoice for the pay- negligence. Any information or advice provided by High Point Holidays on matters such as ments outstanding. A binding contract is formed once we issue this confirmation. No climate, clothing, baggage, special equipment etc. is given in good faith but without other form of advice or information constitutes a binding contract. responsibility on our part, and the passenger accepts responsibility for obtaining any 2. Who can book holidays with High Point Holidays? necessary travel documents needed for the trip. Only adults aged 18 years or more are able to book a holiday. There must be at least one 11. Complaints adult (18 years +) travelling on any one booking, who is legally responsible for each per- In the event of any dissatisfaction with the accommodation or any other service provided son under 18 years of age. Anyone 70 or over will need to provide confirmation from their by the Company the matter must be reported immediately to us so that action can be doctor that they are medically fit to join our holidays for safety and insurance reasons. taken to remedy the problem. Any complaint made to the Company after the holiday 3. Prices should be made in writing within 15 days of return. If a complaint cannot be amicably The prices of holidays are shown in pounds sterling and euros. The services included in settled, it may be referred for resolution to the arbitration scheme devised for the travel this price are indicated on our website and brochure. These prices are correct at the time industry by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. of publication. We reserve the right to change our prices during the course of the year. 12. Risks and behaviour We will notify interested parties via our newsletter and e-mails. Once a booking has been Each customer is conscious that, taking into consideration the nature of some of the confirmed in writing, the price agreed for that holiday will not be subject to change and holidays, there will be certain risks inherent in their participation, most notably from no surcharges will be levied (even if there is a change in prices for subsequent clients.) walking in areas some distance from immediate medical assistance. In addition, when 4. Single travellers booking holidays, all customers do so in full knowledge (via the website or our brochure) There are no single supplements on our guided walking holidays provided that, single of the type of activity involved in the holiday, the difficulties that may be encountered travellers accept to share twin rooms with other same sex clients. You may, of course pay and the level of fitness and experience required. Customers accept these conditions and an additional fee in order to have a room to yourself. Please contact us for a quotation. risks in booking holidays with us and accept responsibility for their own actions which The prices quoted for unguided walks are based on a party of two persons. If you wish to result in accident or injury or their exclusion from the holiday. We can take no responsi- go on an unguided walking holiday alone, a single supplement will be payable. bility for injury to any person whilst taking part on a High Point holidays trip, unless 5. Deposits arising from negligence on our part. In particular: UK Customers: A deposit of £150 per person is payable with your booking. Cheques should On unguided walks, High Point Holiday accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting be made payable to “High Point Holidays.” Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer. from individual imprudence, from errors in navigation, or from a deliberate interruption We will provide you with the details to be able to do this online or at your bank. in progression (notably because of bad weather). Non-UK Customers (or UK customers with a Euro account): Customers from outside the On guided holidays, each customer must conform to the safety advice given by the lead- UK have the opportunity to pay in euros (or in pounds sterling as described for UK custom- er. High Point Holidays accepts no responsibility for an accident resulting from individual imprudence. High Point Holidays reserves the right to exclude at any moment, and with- ers above.) For payment in euros a deposit of 150€ per person must be paid at the time of out liability or any further contractual obligations, any customer whose actions or behav- iour is likely to put in danger the safety of the group or the well-being of the other cus- booking. You can pay via cheque (only with a euro cheque book), via bank transfer or by tomers. If you are affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that might affect your secure card payment online via our sister company in France “Randonnées Outre- or other people's enjoyment of the holiday; you must advise us of this at the time of Manche”. Customer’s booking and contract is still with High Point Holidays for those booking. If a customer is unable to complete an itinerary or the walks selected on a customers who pay in euros to our sister company, Randonnées Outre-Manche. holiday, or does not choose to do so, High Point Holidays is not liable to supply alterna- 6. Security of deposits tive itineraries, accommodation, services or staff for the period when the client is not All payments will be protected against our insolvency in conformity with the Package present with the group. Travel Regulations 1992. 13. Transfer of Bookings 7. Balance of payments due If the customer is prevented from taking his holiday by circumstances such as those which The balance of the holiday is payable 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday. This date would entitle him to make a valid claim under a conventional insurance policy, then, on will be shown on your invoice, which will be sent to you to confirm your booking. If you giving High Point Holidays at least 21 days notice before departure, he/she shall be enti- are making a booking within 8 weeks of the first day of the holiday, the full payment tled to transfer his/her booking to another person deemed acceptable to us. In such a must be made with the booking. A single payment should be made in the event of there case the customer and the transferee shall be jointly and severally liable for all monies being more than one person in the party. Payment should be made by cheque payable to due to High Point Holidays including all charges and reasonable fees consequent upon “High Point Holidays,” or by bank transfer. If we have not received all payments due by such transfer. the dates specified in the invoice, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled 14. Insurance by you. In this case the cancellation charges indicated in point 8 apply. Any demand for It is a requirement that the customer has adequate travel insurance for our holidays. High us to accept late payments, will be assessed on a case by case basis, not withstanding the Point Holidays has your holiday enjoyment and safety as our number one priority. We point made previously. recommend travel insurance by a specialist broker. 8. Amendments and Cancellations made by you. 15. Passports, Visas and Health Requirements After acceptance of the booking, if the customer alters the confirmed arrangements, we The customer is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in possession of a valid passport will try and accommodate the amendments without further charge, where this is possible. and all necessary travel and health documents prior to departure. Information on basic A £50 fee may be levied on some of our independent walking holidays to cover costs passport requirements is provided on our web site and advice on health for travellers is incurred. If such additional holiday payments are due, we will inform you in writing of the available on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/ amendments to the contract between us and you and payments will be in conformity with healthcare-when-travelling-abroad/ point 7. In addition, if the alteration is within 8 weeks of the original departure date, the 16. Brochure and Website Information cancellation charges in clause 4 may be applied. If the customer cancels the arrangement Our brochure and website contains statements representing its honest belief that the after the booking is accepted or the booking is cancelled by us due to non-payment, facts as shown are correct. Every reasonable effort has been made to describe fully and cancellation charges will be calculated from the date of receipt of cancellation. Cancella- as honestly as possible the holidays offered and every reasonable attempt will be made to tions must be made in writing. E-mails are accepted. The cancellation charges that apply supply what has been described. We are not responsible for the content, policies and are as follows: More than 56 days before departure - the deposit. 56 – 28 days before services of any sites linked to or accessible via our website. departure - 40% of holiday cost. 27 - 8 days before departure - 70% of holiday cost. Less High Point Holidays reserves the right to make changes to the information, prices and than 8 days before departure - 100% of the holiday cost. Not withstanding the cancella- itineraries set out in the brochure and website and provided such changes, have been tion charges, we reserve the right to re-sell any part of a cancelled holiday. notified to the customer prior to his submitting a booking form or accepted by the cus- In the case where the cancellation is made more than 42 days before the holiday and only tomer after submission of the booking form but prior to our confirmation, then such the deposit payment is due as the cancellation charge, then High Point Holidays will changes shall be binding on the parties. consider requests from customers to carry their deposit payment forward to act as the 17. Promotional Material deposit of a future holiday booked with High Point Holidays. In all cases this future holi- Any likeness or image of you secured or taken on any trips may be used by High Point day would need to be booked within 12 months of the cancelled holiday. Holidays without charge in all media, for bona fide promotional or marketing purposes, 9. Amendments and Cancellations made by High Point Holidays. including without limitation promotional materials of any kind, such as brochures or the Every effort will be made to operate all holidays as advertised but we reserve the right, Internet. to modify any holiday, schedule, accommodation or arrangement at any time and we will 18. Intellectual Property Rights inform you of the change as soon as possible. In the case of any material modification we All intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, copyright and rights in and will, if possible, offer alternative arrangements or, if these are not acceptable, a full to any databases and trade marks) subsisting in this Site and its contents, and in the refund of the monies paid. The customer shall not be entitled to any further sum by way software and source materials used in connection with it, are owned by High Point Holi- of compensation, damages or otherwise arising from the cancellation. days. All such rights are reserved. You may, however, save and print individual items We will not materially modify or cancel the holiday within eight weeks of the date of included on this Site for personal, non-commercial use. departure unless compelled to do so because of circumstances beyond our reasonable 19. Data Privacy control. Some guided group holidays require a minimum of 4 participants and, in the Information submitted in relation to booking, ordering a brochure, or in the course of a event of such a minimum number not being achieved prior to 6 weeks before departure, general enquiry will be stored electronically. We will comply with all applicable data we shall be entitled to cancel the holiday whereupon all monies paid by the customer protection legislation in respect of it, including the 1998 Data Protection Act. You have shall be refunded or an alternative holiday offered. No compensation shall be payable. the right to access this information and to make modifications relating to your personal Force Majeure records. Except where the customer indicates to the contrary, High Point Holidays re- If war or terrorist activities, threatened or actual, civil unrest, industrial action, threat- serves the possibility to use this information to forward to you promotional material. We ened or actual, weather conditions, fire, flood, drought, airport regulations and closures, will not forward it to other parties without your express consent. unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules and rescheduling of aircraft or any 20. Law and Jurisdiction other event outside the control of the Company either delays or extends the holiday or UK law shall govern each of the bookings made with us including (without limitation) all compels a change in the holiday arrangements, the Company cannot accept liability for contractual and other relationships which arise out of such bookings. You and we each any resulting loss, damage or expense. submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK Courts in relation to any disputes arising out 10. Our Liability to the Customer of any booking. High Point Holidays accepts responsibility should the services which they contract to 21. Pets: We regret that no pets of any sort are accepted on our holidays. provide you with are deficient or not of a reasonable standard. The customer must inter- pret the term \"reasonable standard” in full knowledge of the specific holiday details. For 71 example some holidays may include accommodation in mountain refuges where very basic

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