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NORTHERN ENGLAND simply offers some Theof theNorthfinestof England walking on Planet Earth.

Haweswater in the Lake District, by Tom Bailey.

Up here are soaring mountains, beguiling moorlands, vast limestone valleys and a massive line of cliffs so inviting that the Romans decided it should form the northern frontier of their empire.

Here’s what it’s all about…

The Yorkshire Dales, where the great stonewalled valleys of Swaledale, Wensleydale and Ribblesdale offer warm welcomes, magnificent ales and walking objectives as varied as the forgotten lake of Semer Water and the grand challenge of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

The North York Moors, where steam trains snake their way through almost unimaginable emptiness, whisking you to the fringe of jawdropping features such as the Hole of Horcum and Roseberry Topping.

The Yorkshire Coast, where jet-laced cliffs support a 100-mile rollercoaster footpath that visits iconic sights such as the bustling Whitby harbour, the hidden gem of Robin Hood’s Bay and the fossil-packed promontory of Filey Brigg.

The West Yorkshire moorlands, which inspired the Bronte Sisters as the backdrop for some of the world’s greatest literary fiction, giving us the windswept settings of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.

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The Lake District, our most popular national park, which offers incredible adventures whether you’ve crossed its border a thousand times, or are making your first visit. Lakeland is just world class, from the muscular summits of Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Great Gable to the calmer, prettier slopes of hills like Loughrigg, Place Fell and the beginner’s favourite, Cat Bells. Not forgetting the much quieter Howgill Fells near Sedbergh, just across the M6 and full of alluring mystery for the discerning walker.

The Pennines, known as the Backbone of England, a grand chain of hills stretching from the Peak District to the Scottish border via the delights of High Force, Cross Fell and “England’s Grand Canyon”, High Cup. And fi nally, Northumberland, perhaps the quietest of our national parks, where the lonely summits of the Cheviot Hills contrast beautifully with the cross-country escarpment known as the Whin Sill, topped by the greatest ancient monument in Britain: Hadrian’s Wall.

Northern England? It’s a world in itself.

And the people in the next few pages will help you make it your own.

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CUMBRIA

PLOUGH FARM CARAVAN

HARTSOP FOLD

12 self catering Scandinavian lodges, sleeping 5/6 – between Ullswater and Windermere, near Brotherswater. Nestled in an unspoilt peaceful valley with breathtaking views.

Lounge, verandah, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, shower room, optional extra double bed.

Ample parking. Week/weekend/midweek breaks available. Pets welcome. Free WiFi. Extensive walking from the site - lots of wildlife.

Plough Farm is situated at the entrance to the Bannisdale valley, 4 miles north of Kendal.

The Caravan is ideally situated to provide easy access to the Howgills as well as the Lakeland fells, it has 2 bedrooms full gas central heating with easy parking and its own garden for relaxing in.

www.hartsop-fold.co.uk

Contact details: Mobile 07768 631849 Email: colinbenson123@btinternet.com Plough Farm, Selside, Kendal LA8 9JY

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KESWICK/CUMBRIA

CRANFORD HOUSE Keswick

Irton House Farm is a member of Te Caravan Club. Te caravan site has fve spacious pitches, each with an electric hookup and there is a modern shower block with showers and toilets close to the site. Te views from the site are some of the best in the Lake District overlooking the Skiddaw

Comfortable, friendly guest house close to town centre.

Ideal base for walkers and cyclists. We also offer secure cycle storage and packed lunches.

mountain range and Bassenthwaite Lake.

Located to the side of the caravan site is a static caravan which is available for let. Tere are two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen area and lounge with stunning panoramic views. Pets are welcome. Please contact us for prices and availability.

Tel: 017687 71017 www.cranfordhouse.co.uk

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CUMBRIA

BADGERS WOOD Having been fully refurbished the AA has awarded us a ‘Highly Commended’ rating placing Badgers Wood in the top 10% of AA 4 star guest houses in the UK. With a reputation for frst rate service and accommodation, please join us where a warm welcome awaits and you can relax and enjoy the friendly and informal atmosphere of this:

Between the Lake and the Hills

• Victorian house with real character • and the bonus of private parking - one car space for each room • with single (2), double and twin rooms • where all rooms are en suite with fell views • with central heating you control, tea/cofee facilities and hairdryer • We gladly cater for vegetarian/coeliac diets

A private 300 acre Estate in the heart of the Lake District offering a range of self catering properties for between two and six people.

Estate Office, Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0PJ 017684 82308

30 Stanger Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JU Telephone: 017687 72621 E-mail: enquiries@badgers-wood.co.uk Website: www.badgers-wood.co.uk

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STAY IN BORROWDALE “The loveliest square mile in the District” - Wainwright Our holiday bungalow, situated at the quiet end of Grange has wonderful views across a walker’s paradise.

Borrowdale, Keswick

Surrounded by the greatest mountains for climbs and less arduous but delightful walks are plentiful around Derwent Water and beside the river. Also panoramic walks on Catbells.

Traditional Lake District Hospitality Special Breaks & Long Weekend Tariffs

www.royaloakhotel.co.uk

West Rigg Bungalow, sleeps 4 and is situated in the grounds of a 16th Century Farmhouse.

We have off road parking!

Open all year round.

Tel: (017687) 77214

LAKE DISTRICT

2011 RATES HELD FOR 2013!

1st April - End of Oct, Christmas, Easter, New Year just £295! End of Oct - 1st April £255* “This cosy bungalow is perfectly situated for walks of all grades with many starting from the door!”

From easy lakeside strolls to moderate hillwalks to challenging full day mountain routes we have it all!

Relax in our secluded garden after your day of walking!

Five Star Gold bouƟque coƩage in Cumbria’s Eden Valley, close to the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales & Lake District NaƟonal Parks. Spa bath, woodburning stove and much more. Perfect for walkers!

*Prices do not include electric

Enquiries to: Miss Roscamp, Riggside, Grange, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5UQ Or call 017687 77231

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T: 01624 880641 M: 07624 488313 E: ballacamaishfarmcottages@manx.net Contemporary & cozy barn conversions packed with everything you need to explore the Isle of Man, all year round.

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NORTH YORK/COUNTY DURHAM

Bitchagreen Cottage B&B

Boot & Shoe Cottage

in Farndale North York Moors National Park

Barnard Castle

Historic and cosy cottage overlooking River Tees.

Well located for North Pennines AONB, Howgill Fells, North Yorks dales and moors.

Open fire and riverside garden.

www.bootandshoecottage.co.uk tel: 01833 627200

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The Herriot Walks

Situated below Blakey Rigg on the east side of Farndale, with safe parking and breathtaking views over the valley.

Light, clean, comfortable twin and single accommodation, with bathroom and shower room, guest sitting/dining room, CH, woodburning stove and drying facilities.

Double en-suite studio also available.

Wild dafodils, purple heather, peace always. Good touring (coast 40mins.), birdwatching, walkers’ paradise. Coast to Coast and Lyke Wake Walk close-by.

ENJOY 4 DAYS OF THE HERRIOT WAY OR TURNER TRAILS From Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales 5 nights B & B at Herriots 4 * Guest house Free transfers.

Other short breaks available

B&B from £27 pppn

For more details please call 01969 667536 www.herriotsinhawes.co.uk

www.farndalecottage.co.uk e-mail: shirley-ann@moorsweb.co.uk

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Cober Hill Located in idyllic surroundings in the North Yorks Moors National Park, overlooking the stunning Heritage Coast and just ten minutes from the Cleveland Way, Cober Hill is an ideal location from which to take advantage of the many “walks available within the surrounding area”.

Situated 6 miles north of Scarborough and 14 miles south of Whitby, there are excellent public bus services available or minibus service can be arranged for groups of ramblers by prior arrangement.

Open all year round, offering comfortable and pleasant surroundings, with a choice of a total of 63 en-suite bedrooms. There are a number of residents’ lounges, high quality and varied catering options and appetising packed lunches, Cober Hill is renowned for its excellent hospitality.

Also available on site for ramblers are drying room facilities and local “walk and travel information. Cober Hill is also pet friendly and offers provision for cyclists.

Whether you come on your own, or in a group, you will Ànd that we provide for you an enjoyable break in a relaxed, informal and cheerful atmosphere.

We have a exciting calendar of new themed breaks for 2013, including Nature Safari, Photography, Birdwatching and Autumn Nature. Full details will be available in our brochure. Please contact us for a copy.

Please visit our website www.coberhill.co.uk, or contact the Reception Team on 01723 870310; enquiries@coberhill.co.uk for further information.

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“Two weeks, and it still doesn’t stink” THE SUNDAY TIMES

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FOR STOCKISTS: 01572 772437

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BAMBURGH

RED HOUSE FARM Award-winning Holiday Cottages & Bed & Breakfast

Come and stay in our beautiful detached stone cottage, situated in the centre of Bamburgh village

In the unspoilt valley of Glaisdale Dale in the North York Moors National Park Red House Farm, Glaisdale, Nr Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2PZ

Close to shops, restaurants, pubs and about fve minutes walk to the beautiful beach.

Built in the 1800s, the building has served as the doctor’s surgery (complete with a skeleton in the cupboard!). It is modernised for holidaying and the skeleton long since removed! It sleeps 3, highchair available on request and parking is also available.

01947 891242 www.redhousefarm.com

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Bamburgh is an excellent base for visiting the many attractions in Northumberland including historic houses, nature reserves, ancient castles, Kielder dam and reservoir, the spectacular Alnwick Garden, Roman wall, coastal villages and of course the old market towns, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead with the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the Sage Music Centre and the Millennium bridge. Tere’s so much to do plus some amazing walks to go on!

Sorry but no pets permitted and non smokers only.

Southdown B&B Award-winning 4 star BB and tailor-made walking holidays in the heart of Wiltshire

If you wish to book, please telephone

01668 214 525

www.whitehorsewalking.co.uk Tel: 01380 726830 or 07810 898846

us for availability.

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SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL ENGLAND ountries across the globe would give their collective right arms for landscapes as dramatically different as those that are squeezed into the bottom half of England.

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Look at the stirring, haunted tors of Dartmoor then consider the chalk cliffs of Sussex, or the vast wetlands of the Fens, or the limestone dales of the Peak District.

How on earth are these in the same country, and at most 200 miles away from each other?

For sheer variety, this end of the country is unbeatable when it comes to walking. There’s everything here, from short strolls along the canal towpaths of Warwickshire to multi-day expeditions across the mini-mountains of Shropshire or Derbyshire.

Some of the richest coastlines in Britain are here, too: the plunging, rumpled granite of Cornwall’s north coast; the tearoom-dappled shoreline of Dorset; and the wildlife havens of Norfolk and Lincolnshire, where wading birds teem upon (and above) seemingly endless mudflats.

■ There are nine National Trails in this region,

more than you’ll find in any other:

■ The South West Coast Path, 630 miles of cliffs,

coves and sandy beaches

■ The Cotswold Way, wending its way through the

prettiest & most bountiful hills in the land

■ The Ridgeway, following the ancient footsteps of

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Britain’s early traders and merchants from the Wiltshire wolds to the Chilterns The South Downs Way, tracing the lines of the finest chalk ridge in Europe The Thames Path, tracing the course of our noblest river from a hole in the ground to Tower Bridge The North Downs Way, following a bold and tree-lined scarp through the Garden of England The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path, framing a single county beautifully from wooded heaths to silvery beaches And the first (and possibly most dramatic) stages of arguably the most famous of them all: the Pennine Way. Plus five national parks (Dartmoor, Exmoor, New Forest, South Downs, Norfolk Broads, Peak District) and countless Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

All this variety is just waiting for you to explore it and Walking Pages is your passport…

The Roaches in the Peak District, by Tom Bailey.

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COTSWOLDS In peaceful cotswold vIllage near stroud Close to Cotswold Way excellent walking Gold and Breakfast Award 4 star B&B

Crudwell, Malmesbur y, Wiltshire SN16 9EW

In the heart of the Cotswolds between ancient Malmesbury, Royal Tetbury and Cirencester ■ 28 en suite rooms Intriguing walks Intriguing days out await visitors await

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Victorian property; spacious rooms; large gardens.

Warm welcome; open fires; qualified chef cooks breakfasts, teas, evening meal; home produce and eggs.

AA rosette restaurant

Close to Westonbirt, Slimbridge

Westonbirt •■ Head of thenational Thames arboretum • Fosse Way ■ Upper Avon valley •■ Cotswold Water Cotswold Water Park

E-mail anne@woodchesterlodge.co.uk Web www.woodchesterlodge.co.uk Phone 01453 872586

Park Doomsday heritage of

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• Avon Valley(right) Malmesbury •■ Malmesbury National Trust’sand Lacock Tetbury village and abbey.

Groups very welcome with dinner-party style dining

1 Bedroom self catering town house accommodation with parking.

Just minutes from good country walks

Prices for an à la carte dinner and B&B break start from £59 per person.

Dry us room, and Call now local to visitmaps to England’s packed lunches available. beautiful back garden.

reception@mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk • 01666 577409 www.mayfieldhousehotel.co.uk

Tel: 01684 850904 Mob: 07917 527435 Contact Jill & John for more details on Email: Jillian.mobile@gmail.com

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CORNWALL

Bay View Farm - Caravan & Camping Site

Walk your way around Cornwall with holiday cottages in fantastic coastal and country locations...

At Bay View Farm Caravan and Camping Site we offer you a warm welcome to our Cornish coastal farm, with its wonderful sea views overlooking Looe and St George’s Island.

The site is situated in an ideal holiday location for exploring the cliff paths, nearby beaches and the quaint fishing village of Looe.

Bay View Farm has pitches for tents and touring caravans, and full washing and laundry facilities. We also have two luxury static caravans with en suite showers and gas central heating.

Bay View Farm, St Martins, Looe, Cornwall PL13 1NZ Tel/Fax: 01503 265922 Mobile: 07967 267312 www.looebaycaravans.co.uk

SOMERSET

Te Beanacre Barn

01736 754242 www.aspects-holidays.co.uk

See our website for all the details! www.beanacrebarn.co.uk or call +44(0)1749841628.

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Set in the beautiful Mendip Hills (AONB) in Somerset, the Beanacre Barn is a 4 Star self catering cottage for 2.

Tis spacious, open beamed barn combines modern facilities, great comfort with traditional style in a peaceful setting. Great walking up on the Mendips (rich in archaeology) or down on the Somerset Levels (teeming with wildlife)! Te Barn is 4 miles north of Wells. Bath and Bristol are both 13 miles and there is a wealth of places of interest nearby.

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DARTMOOR

Odle Farm Holiday cottages and B & B New Road, Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QE

Tel 01404 861105 www.odlefarm.co.uk info@odlefarm.co.uk For those seeking select high quality accommodation with superb facilities and a peaceful and relaxing location, Odle Farm is the perfect choice.

As far away from stress as it is possible to be!

Hot tubs, Games room, Walks on your doorstep, Pets by arrangement.

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Shorland

The perfect venue for a walking group holiday

Old Farm Exmoor and the whole of North Devon on your doorstep Set in fourteen acres of rolling countryside 17C farmhouse Nine bedrooms Comfortable accommodation Good food Beautiful location

Call 01598 763505 or visit www.shorlandoldfarm.co.uk

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WEST SOMERSET COAST

Walking Packages at

yaPham

Set in wonderful walking country with the Exmoor National Park on its boundary and the South West Coastal Path, Macmillan Way and Coleridge Way all within 1.5 miles.

Four night and ten night stays.

A small complex of Four star lodges and cottages, sleeping 2 to 10 guests, in a tranquil rural setting in a 2.5 acre garden with magnificent views over the wooded slopes of Exmoor.

Includes drop of and pick up at selected points on the South West Coast Path, and luggage transfers.

The four-night package is £190 per cottage, whilst the ten-night package is £370 per cottage.

Shops, pubs and restaurants 1.5 miles.

Bus stop 500 yards.

Sleeps 2 to 10

www.yapham.com

yaphamcottages@gmx.com

www.woodcombelodge.co.uk ?F 01643 702789

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PEAK DISTRICT

PEACEFUL AND PICTURESQUE SURROUNDINGS S/C cottage, sleeps 2.

Buxton 7 miles C/H, linen provided. Pets welcome.

Short breaks available. Spare lift available

The Amber Valley and Erewash Walking Festival September 2013

Tel: 01298 83270 WYE VALLEY

Character 16thC former farmhouse near Monmouth. 9 rooms.

Walks For Everyone

Good base for walks in Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Black Mountains.

For further information visit

Wrockwardine Village, Shropshire, TF6 5DG

www.visitambervalley.com

01952 251927

www.churchfarm-shropshire.co.uk

HEREFORDSHIRE

Herefordshire’s Guided Walking Specialists Our first hand experience has given us a deep knowledge and understanding of Herefordshire. Let us share our county with you; there’s no substitute for expert advice from the people know the county and all it has to offer.

Herefordshire is known as the county with hidden beauty... the last remaining rural idyll. Choose our unforgettable routes and reclaim the glorious British countryside that’s on our doorstep.

Contact Details:-

Stepping Beyond – Walking in Herefordshire

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SUFFOLK

The 2013 Suffolk Walking Festival 11 May - 2 June

JERSEY

There is only one Jersey

The 2013 Suffolk Walking Festival 11 May - 2 June

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A different kind of Walking Festival There is a huge variety of guided walks across the beautiful county of Suffolk, including The Discover Suffolk Challenge Walk - a guided walk along the entire coastline of Suffolk.

Come and relax and do what Suffolk does best, gentle landscapes, warm hospitality and a fascinating history.

Island Cottage Holidays Isle of Wight & Dorset Beautiful cottages in rural & seaside locations

For more information on all the walks visit www.discoversuffolk.org.uk or call 01284 764667 for a free brochure.

01929 481555

www.islandcottageholidays.com

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WALES

is eight thousand square miles of bliss: a walkers paradise, a mountaineer’s Wales dream and one of the friendliest regions in all of Britain.

Whether it’s coastal wanders, rolling hill rambles or knee-weakening ridge scrambling, it’s an ideal place for the outdoors-minded to visit throughout the year. And, despite its modest size, there’s huge variety to its landscape to. Here’s a run-down of the various regions…

Snowdonia Boasting the tallest mountains in the country, including mighty Snowdon (at 1085m the tallest peak in England and Wales), this is the destination of choice for hillwalkers, adventurers, scramblers and climbers. Situated in the heart of north Wales, it is revered as the country’s grandest region. Other peaks of note include the ridged, dinosaur-like Tryfan, the spiky and ever-popular Glyder Fach and Glyder Fawr, and the much-loved and often walked Carneddau. If climbing challenging hills or wandering through valleys of spectacular beauty is your thing, then Snowdonia should be top of your list.

Pembrokeshire Lying on Wales’ south-west coast, this area is home to the fantastic Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a 300km route that winds around the county and takes in some breath-taking scenery.

Well-marked and well-supplied with accommodation and refreshments, it’s a demanding but very approachable challenge.

If you’re feeling particularly fit, you could even attempt the recently opened 1400km Wales Coast Path, which covers the entire country!

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Brecon Beacons Accessibly situated in the centre of south Wales, this rolling and rugged National Park is actually made up of four distinct regions. The easterly part consists of the ‘Black Mountains’ (plural) – a rolling land of bumpy, intricate hills – and is neighboured by the ‘Brecon Beacons’ section, containing the iconic peaks of Pen y Fan (886m) and Cribyn (795m). The western part, meanwhile, is made up of the waterfall-riven ‘Fforest Fawr’ and the spacious, seldom-trod expanses of the ‘Black Mountain’ (singular). Whichever you visit, you’ll find it a charming, appealing place.

Clwydian Range Sitting in the north-east of the country, this hilly area is home to many ancient forts and cairns, and offers fantastic views across to neighbouring Snowdonia. It’s very easy to access from nearby Cheshire and England’s north-west cities too!

If you’d like to discover this westerly gem for yourself, the following companies will be all too happy to oblige...

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the royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia Snowdonia is a great place to come walking and we have a network of walks for people of all abilities. Whether you want the challenge of ascending Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, or prefer one of our leisurely walks along the coastline, you’re guaranteed breath-taking scenery and diverse landscapes. We have a varied terrain here in Snowdonia from rugged mountain peaks, long sandy beaches to crystal clear lakes and rivers.

The National Park continues to develop a network of footpaths geared towards walkers of all abilities. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 1085 metres is the highest mountain in Wales (and England), and her beauty dominates the surrounding hills. From the summit, on a clear day, you can see the robust mountains of Snowdonia, Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Pembrokeshire and Ireland.

For more information on walking routes in the area visit www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting

Walking holiday in the heart of Beautiful Snowdonia Ideally located at the foot of Snowdon, The Royal Victoria Hotel offers excellent value for money, high quality, comfortable accommodation with wonderful food and friendly, helpful staff.

• 106 Bedrooms • 2 restaurants & 2 bars • Lounges • Lift • free Wifi in public areas • Groups & tours welcome

• Dogs welcome in selected rooms • Drying room • Cycle storage available • Conference facilities • Licenced for Weddings & Civil partnerships

Winter Offer £27.50 per person, per night on a Dinner, Bed & Continental Breakfast basis (Based on 2 people sharing a standard double or twin room)

Available Sunday to thursday nights from 28th October, 2012 – 28th february, 2013 Selected friday and Saturday nights are available at £37.50 per person, per night on a dinner, bed and Continental breakfast basis. £10 per night single supplement the offer is subject to availability and is only available by booking directly with the hotel on the number below

To Book Call: (01286) 870253

Email : res-royalvictoria@legacy-hotels.co.uk www.legacy-hotels.co.uk

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TREBORTH HOLIDAYS & CAMPING

Ty’n Cornel Llandewi Brefi. Ceridigion SY256PH - OS GR SN751535 Self Catering 16 Bunk Beds in two rooms (each of). No phone Mobile signal 1 mile away.

At the head of the Doethie Valley. Nearest train Cynghordy (13miles) Buses at Llandewi Brefi (7 miles) Prices £12 per person per night £9 under 18yrs. Limited Camping at £6 per person.

On line Booking at: www.yha.org.uk or YHA Central Reservations 08000191700 or Tyn Cornel 01980 629259

At Treborth Leisure we want to welcome you to a beautiful part of Wales, and we believe we have everything you need to make the most of your holiday right on our doorstep. We are a stones throw from Snowdonia National Park and the beautiful beaches of Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula and the Coastal Path. We have Caernarfon, Beaumaris and Conwy Castles and National Trust properties Plas Newydd, Penrhyn Castle and Bodnant Gardens for exploring. Whether it’s selfcatering or caravanning and camping, we have the space and facilities to make your stay a memorable one. If you like gol½ng or ½shing, we allow you to indulge yourself onsite, with a superb gol½ng range and a lake on our grounds.

Dolgoch Tregaron. Ceridigion SY25 6NR. Tel 01782 253274 - OS GR SN 806 562 Self Catering 20 bunk beds in 3 rooms of 4,6,10.Plus facilities for less able visitors in one room with adjacent walk in shower room. No electricity. Cooking by calor gas.

Situate by the Towy River off the Tregaron to Abergwesyn Road.

Nearest rail station at Llanwrtyd Wells (11 miles) Buses at Tregaron( 10 miles) Prices £12 per person per night £9 under 18 yrs.Limited camping £6 per person.

On line booking at www.yha.org.uk or YHA central Reservations 0800 0191 1700 or Dolgoch Tel 01782 253274

Treborth Leisure Ltd., The Old Barn, Treborth Hall Farm, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2RX

Tele: 01248 364 399 | Fax 01248 364 333 www.treborthleisure.co.uk

Detailed directions to both Hostels on the Website www.elenydd-hostels.co.uk

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Ty Coed De Bed & Breakfast

GLANGWYNEDD COTTAGE On the Southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park, Glangwynedd is a cosy self-catering cottage close to Cadair Idris and the Wales Coastal Path.

Ty Coed De is an ideal base for anyone who wants to explore the over 200 walks in the area.

It is only a mile from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

www.glangwyneddcottage.co.uk

Ty Coed De, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6AW

www.tycoedde.co.uk

01437 711340

Lynn & John Williams 01654 702952

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The Ferns Guesthouse

Betws-y-Coed Friendly B&B close to the centre of the village. We are perfectly situated for all the shops, restaurants, railway and major bus routes - including the “Snowdon Sherpa” bus to Snowdon. A great base for your mountain adventures, exploring Snowdonia and North Wales, or just relaxing.

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Tel: 01690 710587 Email: ferns@betws-y-coed.co.uk

www.greatmagazines.co.uk/landscape or call 0844 848 8872

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Mid Wales Bunkhouse, Camping & Tipi, near Rhayader www.bunkhousemidwales.co.uk Tel: 01597 87 00 81 Email: enquiries@bunkhousemidwales.co.uk Bunkhouse to sleep up to 20, open all year.

Camping, Caravanning and seasonal Tipi rental.

Run by outdoor people for outdoor people.

Set in superb rural location with river running through, this is an ideal base for walking, cycling, Äshing, canoeing and much more.

Convenient for Glyndwrs Way, the Wye Valley walk, Trans Cambrian cycle routes, the Elan Valley etc.

Birdwatching on site. Nature reserve nearby.

Groups and individuals equally welcome.

WALES

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LLYS-Y-GRAIG

Country Walking & trail

Llys y Graig forms half of a Victorian Hall originally built as a home for a wealthy Lancashire cotton mill owner. This extremely spacious, self catering holiday house retains a host of original period features and is an ideal venue for large family groups wishing to holiday in this quiet and un-spoilt corner of Anglesey. The comfortable and homely accommodation provides everything that a large gathering of family and friends may require whilst the beach and Anglesey Coastal Path are a 5 minute walk. The stunning Blue Flag Award winning beaches of Llandona, Benllech and Red Wharf Bay are within easy reach and some of the best tourist destinations on the island are within a 20 minute drive.

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Jane Boor, Llys-y-Graig, Beach Road, Pentraeth, LL75 8YG

Tele: 078 314 79538 www.llysgraigwales.co.uk

WALES

WALES

Snowdonia Self Catering CoƩage Close to Portmeirion estuary Ideal of walking, mountain biking and birdwatching Four bedrooms, sleeps 8

GREAT LOCATIONS

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Cottages available in the Conwy Valley, Snowdonia, Llŷn Peninsula, Llandudno and Angelsey.

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SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND

or the outdoors lover, Scotland is like nowhere on earth. It is famously contradictory – FIsles, bleak, lush, flat, mountainous, both saturated with culture and the emptiest place in the and all within a day’s drive or a short boat hop.

For walkers, the choice is almost far too mind-boggling.

Lovers of sharp, challenging mountains and crotchety weather, head for the North West Highlands and the Isle of Skye, where basing yourself in Mallaig, Kyle of Lochalsh or Portree will place you at the gateway to some of the UK’s most dramatic mountain ranges.

If bagging Britain’s highest peak or walking the West Highland Way is your goal, the towns of Fort William, Kinlochleven, Tyndrum and Milngavie are perfect places to break the trip and enjoy a dram of fine highland whiskey before contemplating the frequently snowcapped summit of Ben Nevis (1344m) or the dramatic mountain sentinels of Glen Coe. For wilderness walking, dramatic mountain passes or a spot of skiing, Braemar and Aviemore offer unbeatable locations for accessing the Cairngorms National Park, where challenges can be found to assuage every level of walker at every time of the year, though beware the bone-cracking cold come winter!

Over to the west is Scotland’s Second National Park, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs – where you can climb Ben Lomond, a ‘Munro’ which offers a perfect introduction to Scotland’s 283 3000ft peaks, amongst many more forest and mountain trails all amidst the stunning streak of water that is Loch Lomond. Head for Tyndrum or Crainlairich for ideal bases to explore this area.

The Far North offers amazing light, stunningly photogenic landscapes and an electrifying air may feel more Scandinavian than British, but – as you’ll soon find out – is quintessentially Scottish. Ullapool provides an ideal basecamp for the strange and dramatic mountains of the Northern Highlands, the inlets and coastline of the northwest and the bleak moor of the northern coast.

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The most accessible region of Scotland to those coming from England is the Southern Uplands, where its status as a Dark Sky Park hints at the wild and unspoilt nature of this landscape. Here, the Galloway Hills offer a magnificent slice of rugged moorland scenery accessible from the towns of Dalry and Newton Stewart while on the eastern side of the region, Melrose, Moffat and Hawick offer ways in to the beautiful rolling moorland of the border hills.

From the highest point in the Southern Uplands – the mighty Merrick – you might, on a clear day, catch a glimpse of Northern Ireland.

A rugged and unique area of Britain, Northern Ireland offers delights for the walker that can be found nowhere else. Take the immortal Giant’s Causeway, on the Northern tip – an easy day out from Ballycastle or Coleraine. Hereabouts you can also explore the Antrim Hills, and their Nine Glens which magnificently contour the Garron Plateau – one of the last wild places in Northern Ireland. Larne or the beautiful Ballycastle lie nearby for all your accommodation needs.

An unmissable attraction in Northern Ireland are the famous Mourne Mountains. Accessible from Newry, these magnificent hills feature the unique Mourne Wall, originally built to house a reservoir catchment area, it’s a fine example of beautiful dry-stone walling and complements this magnificent mountain ridge beautifully. Packed with routes for all abilities, the Mourne Mountains are the perfect introduction to walking on the other side of the Irish Sea.

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NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS

SCOTLAND THE FAR NORTH Caithness & Te Orkneys

Cosy Self Catering Cottage in Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands.

Sleeps 4-5. Close to the Torridon Hills, Applecross, and Skye. Ideal for hill-walking, Munro-bagging and fishing. Full CH and double glazing. Excellent local amenities.

CREAG GHLAS

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Te Crossburn - A luxury Bed & Breakfast with en-suite rooms, hot tub, evening meals, packed lunches.See our reviews on TripAdvisor.

Ten visit www.thecrossburn.com or call 01593 741284 …AND EXPLORE…

Walking. birdwatching, sea life (whales, dolphins, seals). Unspoilt Coastline and the huge inland wilderness that is Te Flow Country. Visit Te Castle of Mey, John O’Groats, Te Orkney Islands and more.

SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND

FORT WILLIAM BUNREE HOLIDAY COTTAGES Onich 8 miles south of Fort William, 1/2 way between Ben Nevis and Glencoe by the shores of Loch Linnhe at the Corran Narrows. Panoramic views, 2 cottages, 2 apartments, sleeps 4 in each. STB 3 stars Commended.

All mod cons ie. Colour TV, microwave.

ExcEllEnt touring basE for somEthing diffErEnt Each day For brochure Phone/Fax 01855 821359

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Superb 4 star accommodation only 5 mins from the West Highland Way. 9 ensuite rooms catering for all your needs. Drying room, packed lunches, guest lounge. Great walking in the Mamore mountains and the Pass of Glencoe. A warm welcome awaits whether you are here for a week or just a day. Special offers in March and October.

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