Myths & Legends
Where stories, history and landscape collide
Myths & Legends is an inn to inn walking trail best enjoyed over 7 nights.
For an utterly rural escape then this is the trip for you. Thoroughly off the beaten path, and very much like stepping back in time, there’s a delightful slow country pace to life on this trail.
A little Somerset mystique (or it is the cider!) brings the tales of long ago to the fore, and the rural humbleness of Dorset feels like yesteryear.
Inn to Inn walking & hiking in Somerset and Dorset
Your Foot Trail starts in the ‘Land of the Summer People’, the area where through millennia people came for the rich summer grazing. Once a tidal inland sea, the Somerset Levels are shrouded in mystique, legend & myth, entwined with history. The view from Glastonbury is stunning.
Your trail then leads to Arthur country, is this Camelot? Stand on the legendary hilltop with views in all directions as you enjoy reading about Arthur & his knights.
Onward to journey south to the beautiful rolling chalk downs of Dorset. Quaint old thatched cottages, tales of writer Thomas Hardy, and an opportunity to take in the mythical chalk figure at Cerne.
If the sense of the coast being just over the next hill intrigues you then this trail connects with our Landscapes & Seascapes trail.
Read more about our food & accommodation here.
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How to get here
The Myths & Legends Foot Trail begins in the south of Somerset.
The nearest train station for arrivals is Yeovil or Castle Cary, the journey time is approximately 2 hours from London Paddington.
By car the journey time is about 2½ hours from London.
The suggested international airport is London Heathrow which offers an easy transfer to London Paddington, and other connection options to the public transport network. There is also a regional airport at Bristol with coach connections to central Bristol & Weston.
Airport cars often make the most convenient transfer and we can arrange this for you.
Trail highlights include:
- Visit a cider farm, and enjoy tasting a little
- Stunning views over the Somerset Levels from Glastonbury Tor
- Discover legendary tales of Arthur, his knights, and where he sleeps
- Marvel at the iconic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey
- Enjoy mediaeval villages, cottages and their gardens
- The laid back and slow pace of rural Dorset
- Exactly who is the Cerne Abbas giant?
- Marvel at the finest fan tracey ceiling in Europe
Walking
We are passionate about the experience of walking, the sense of journey, and the wellbeing from time spent outside. Wandering the landscape at 2mph allows time to observe the world around us, connect with nature, and to slow down.
We have a range of trails from 8 to 12 miles. When we curate your itinerary we can customise your daily walks.
We advise that our guests should feel comfortable walking 8 miles a day, to get the most from your trip. To us, it’s nice to feel like you have done something, the sense of achievement, but not so much that the thought of another day is off putting.
To help you find your way we provide local maps and word directions on our trail cards, tried and tested, by our team and Volunteer Trail Guides.
Included in your Foot Trail
- Tailored and crafted Walk and Explore Box with everything you need
- Local Ordnance Survey™ map exerts (waterproof) with your trails annotated
Trail guide cards (waterproof one for each day with easy to follow wording - Foot Trails expertise and experience, working with our Trail Consultants to custom made your trip to suit you and the English season instructions)
- Local stories and histories
- Recommended lunchtime stops at country pubs and cafes
- Nature cards for identifying wild flowers, trees and animals
- Seasonal nature guide book
- Sweets (for a boost on route)
- Your en-suite accommodation
- Breakfasts
- One bottle of wine
- Two decades of expertise and know-how
- Inn to Inn luggage transfers with our trusted driver team
- Drop off services when it makes for a better walk
Example Pricing
Everything about your Foot Trail is deliberate, chosen with care and intent for you. Therefore each trip is quoted individually, and will vary from the example pricing below.
A 7 night Myths & Legends itinerary starts from £1645 per person (based on 2 people sharing a room).
How to book
When you get in touch we will take a little time to find out more from you about the experience you would like, the things you enjoy and your travel plans. We then use our passion, experience and local knowledge to craft a daily itinerary for you.
You will receive a full daily itinerary and details of all your accommodations before you book. Once you are happy with your itinerary you simply confirm with your deposit and we will look after everything for you.
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Like to find out more?
To find out more and request an example itinerary for one of our trails, just pop your details in below or give us a call on +44 (0) 1747 820626.
