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A quaint English village with a row of slate cottages and a commemorative cross on a small village green

The Complete Cotswolds

Perfect for 10+ nights / 11+ days
The Complete Cotswolds; a journey from Chipping Campden to Bath in our own ‘Howell Way’. Not following the beaten path of the Cotswolds Way but a quieter more indulgent route packed full of villages, scenery and history.

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View of a pebble beach with a bare tree off to the right

Wild Exmoor, Coast & Moor

Perfect for 6 or 7 night stays / 7 or 8 days
Explore a unique landscape of moor, woodland and coast on an inn to inn trail that celebrates the ancient, evocative countryside of north Somerset and Exmoor. Journey from deep in the moor to the dramatic coast of the Severn estuary, following wooded river ravines and crossing wild moors, all steeped in history and tales.

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A traditional thatched cottage and outbuildings next to a lake. A small lane passes in front of the cottage with trees and hedges to the right and left of the buildings.

Thomas Hardy’s Dorset

Perfect for 4 or 5 nights / 5 or 6 days
Explore a little slice of Thomas Hardy’s beloved Wessex in this trail. Hardy’s life and writings were rooted in the beautiful Dorset countryside, and this trail explores Tess of the d’Urbervilles country. Journey from the wildflower chalk hills to the lush green vale of farms and humble cottages.

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Image of Lulworth Cove on a sunny day: A large natural bay surrounded by cliffs where the South West Coast Path runs.

Taste of the Jurassic

Perfect for 4 or 5 night stays / 5 or 6 days
When time is short enjoy a mini Coastal walking adventure crafted from our local knowledge. The itinerary will be bespoke to you and your wishes, explore the countryside and the coast, walk mostly on the coast, or visit some of the icons. Beach side stays, sea air, and feeling free!

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A row of traditional Cotswolds cottages with the typical golden Ham stone and slate roofs. A path runs in front of the cottages.

Taste of The Cotswolds

Perfect for 4 nights / 5 days
When time is short enjoy a mini Cotswolds walking adventure crafted from our local knowledge. Customised to your taste; for example explore classic Cotswolds villages, walk the hills, or dwell in Roman history. Stay in one place, or journey inn to inn.

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Kings and Kingdoms

Perfect for 6 to 11 nights / 7 to 12 days
Wonderfully crowd-free, you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes through your tour, from peaceful river valleys to inspiring views. Not forgetting tales of Kings & Knights and some of the most charming villages in South West England (it’s home, we’re biased!).

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King Arthur’s Trail

Perfect for 6 or 7 nights / 7 or 8 days
Beautiful villages, Iron Age hill forts, big views and tales of knights of old, maybe even Arthur himself! Discover the heart of rural England where mystery, legend & myth entwine with ancient history, and villages rise like islands from the meadow lands of the Somerset Levels.

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Coastal Seascapes of Dorset

Perfect for 7 to 11 nights / 8 to 12 days
This is where the rolling green landscape of Dorset meets the south coast. With little modern development, it offers inspiring hiking, and views upon views. Famed world wide for its geology & fossils, Alison & David have explored this area over 3 decades, a favoured escape with their children.

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Bath and the Avon Valley

Perfect for 4 to 8 nights / 5 or 9 days
An inn to inn journey through the beautiful scenery of the River Frome & Avon valleys, wooded hills, beautiful Bath stone cottages and the serenity of the river. Enjoy the architecture of historic cosmopolitan Bath before heading back into quiet valleys and cosy pubs.

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