England's Royal Gardens Walk

Hiking in Cotswolds, England

A walk for discerning people who enjoy staying at a relaxed, warm and comfortable home mixed with exercise in the fresh air, beautiful scenery, charming architecture, lush gardens and congenial company. In short, it is a walking vacation in England's Cotswolds, a favorite among visitors.

The Cotswolds is an area of England which lies to the north and west of London and is famed for its unspoiled countryside and villages. The area takes you into the Cotswold Hills. These great whale backed limestone hills stretch from Wotton-Under-Edge in the south to Chipping Camden in the north, a distance of about 40 miles. They are considered to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of England. The area is softly rolling hills divided by stone walls and trout streams and broken up by beech woods and charming villages of honey colored Cotswolds stone. Since the Middle Ages, sheep farming has allowed these peaceful communities to make a prosperous living which has resulted in beautiful architecture from every period since.

This is a walk through the most scenic part of the Cotswolds along woodland paths, tracks and fields covering between ten and twelve miles a day.

There are many highlights to this walking tour. Each day brings something special. But one of the most dramatic and memorable is the visit to Sudley Castle gardens, home of Lord and Lady Ashcombe, considered one of the most beautiful and romantic gardens in England. You will visit Bibury, which has been described as the most beautiful village in England.

Your base will be a lovingly restored country home beautifully sited in the midst of this sweeping countryside, or a local guesthouse. Each room is beautifully decorated and is complete with ensuite bathroom.

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England's Royal Gardens Walk

2008 Dates & Prices:

June 9-14, June 23-38, July 7-12, July 21-26, Sept. 15-20, Sept. 29-Oct. 4.

$2,890 per person, shared
$730 single supplement

Includes:

5 nights luxury country house accommodation, 4 guided walking days, English breakfast each day, 4 packed lunches, 1 dinner at Hill Court, 2 dinners at hosts' home and 2 dinners at local inns, entrance fees, guide, transfers at pre-set time, tax.

Meeting Point:

Kemble Train Station. Transfer included at pre-set time.

Difficulty of Walk:

Moderate terrain with some ascent and descents; mostly open hillsides, woodland paths and village walks.

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