Lynott Tours Inc Great Britain - England Walking Tours Britain Walking Tours The Walks We have British walking tours every week March through October throughout Britain, graded for different levels of activity. Walking vacation packages in Wales, and travel packages to Scotland. We have two types: Escorted (guided) and self-led. They are all Country House Based, staying at one hotel for the whole length of time . All holidays have been designed by WALKERS FOR WALKERS. Our group walking tours of England are guided by experienced leaders Locations: Choose from 18 magnificent locations England Walking Tours: Cotswolds, Cornwall, Dartmoor, Derbyshire Dales, Exmoor, Isle of Wight, Northern Lake District, Southern Lake District, Northumberland, North York Moors, South Downs, Southern Yorkshire Dales, Northern Yorkshire Dales. Choose from 2 glorious locations in Scotland : Western Highlands, Isle of Arran. Choose from 2 locations perfect for the mountains Wales Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia  Accommodation We have carefully selected a mixture of comfortable 3/4/5 star country house/hotel accommodation perfect for those which are more comfortable with private bath. All have good boot and drying room facilities, tea and coffee makers and dining room service. Our daily social program includes an informal house party atmosphere, great for making new friends. You spend your whole stay in one property. The settings are varied, illustrating the surrounding beauty and diversity of the countryside.  Country House Based: You stay at one country
house hotel for your entire stay. Most 1 week tours offer walks on 5 days
during the week, departing at 9:30AM and spending about 5-7 hours walking,
including stops. Wednesday is a free day, allowing you to do what you want, or
to rest. The walks are categorized from short to long or from low to high level
terrain, so there is something to suit every taste on each departure. The
length of each days' walks depends on the level chosen, but can range from 2-12
miles or more. Our most popular British guided walking holidays offer you a
choice of up to three lengths of walks each day, we call them Classic Walking
Holidays. An easier walk and harder walk and one in between, perfect for those
vacationing together with different walking tastes. You can walk with one party
level one day, and switch to another the next - it's entirely up to you.You
don't have to stick to the same level throughout the week. You need not walk
every day, if you don't want to.
Short 3/4 day walks, 1 or 2 week walks We have short walks, too, of 3 or 4 days, from March-October, and some other dates, and longer walks of 1 or 2 weeks, walks for singles, families, and adventurous walks. This is a brief summary of what we offer. If you do not see here exactly what you want, please ask - we more than likely have it! The Areas We have walking tours in all areas of Britain. You can combine a week in Scotland with a week in England's Lake District, the Cotswolds, or just take a week's walk in Wales. Tours begin and end on Saturdays, allowing for easy combination of tours. Families, Couples, Singles, Groups Parents, toddlers, teenagers - there is something for everyone on our family walks. We have walks for those just aged 20-35, walks with a theme, gentle walking holidays. Single guests are welcome although there will be a supplement charged (unless a sharing arrangement can be made prior to departure.) Discounts for groups are available, too. The single supplement is $40 per night., all location.  Walking in a
group The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. There is normally a
good mix of ages, of new clients and 'regulars' from Britain and overseas, and
of couples, friends and people travelling alone. All our walks leaders are
experienced, mostly enthusiasts who provide thoughtful, safe and informative
leadership at all times.Meals: After a full breakfast we generally start the day at 9.30am taking a self-select picnic lunch and returning to the Country House hotel between 5.00pm and 6.30pm, in time for a relaxed three-course evening meal. What to Bring: Bring worn-in walking boots Waterproof jacket (with hood) Waterproof over trousers Spare sweaters or fleece (several thin layers are better than one thick layer) Thick and thin socks General outdoor clothing A small rucksack to carry spare clothing, food and drink Dates What's Included:
2010 Prices British Walking tours country house based. ALL AREAS HAVE TOURS EVERY SATURDAY. JUST PICK YOUR LOCATION. Not all areas have shorter tours.  The
Cotswolds The Cotswolds are famous for all that is quintessentially
English, with golden stone villages, handsome manor houses, rolling
cornfields and green valleys. Our guided classic walking holidays are perfect
for beginners allowing you to discover this most English of landscapes. There
are village-to-village walks as well as delightful paths through
woodlands, meadows and across the Cotswold plateau. The Cotswold Way provides
some of the most scenic walking with medieval churches, country estates,
ancient sites and Roman villas. You'll be based in our fine Country House
hotel, Harrington House, in the picturesque town of Bourton-on-the-Water in the
Cotswolds. BY RAIL: To Moreton-in-Marsh station, about 2 hours from London. Visit thetrainline.com for train information and to book tickets. Transfer to House: (8 miles). These rates are shown for one English walking tour location. Prices are similar for walking travel packages to Scotland, and to Wales. Single supplement is $40 per night, all locations.
Sample Tour: Bourton on the Water, Cotswolds Harrington Hall dates from Tudor times. Built of Cotswold stone, it is quietly tucked away just 100 yards from the center of Bourton-on-the-Water. This is one of the showpiece Cotswolds villages, 40 minutes from Oxford. Within this most English of landscapes there are absorbing village to village walks, paths across the Cotswold plain. On the way, you'll find medieval churches, country estates, and a wealth of prehistoric sites, burial mounds and Roman villas. Highlights include: Following the trail of Charles II's escape from Cromwell · The Cotswold escarpment between Broadway and Snowshill - a wonderful area for views. · A village-to-village hike along the Coin Valley from Bibury. · From Nettleton to the Duntisbourne villages via one of the watersheds of England. · The old capital of Mercia (Winchcombe) through Guitting Wood and via Sudeley Castle. Guided Walking with Sightseeing at Bourton-on-the-Water Up to 5 miles with some ascent Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be selected from the following provisional programme. Admission fees are not included in the cost of your holiday; please allow £30. If you have a National Trust card, remember to bring it along.Upper and Lower Slaughter A gentle walk to what are probably the most visited villages in the Cotswolds – Upper and Lower Slaughter on the River Eye. The latter has simply built bridges and an old mill built in 1650 which was still in use up to the 1960s. The equally delightful Upper Slaughter, only two miles from the River Eye’s source, has one of the finest examples of Elizabethan domestic architecture in the Cotswolds with its gabled manor house and superb Lords of the Manor Hotel. From here we follow broad bridleways into the Windrush Valley near Aston Mill. Distance: 5 miles; mainly level walking with one 360 foot ascent Hidcote Manor Gardens and Chipping Campden Hidcote is arguably where modern small garden design began. The horticulturist Lawrence Johnson created ‘outdoor rooms’ for different moods and lifestyles, colour coordinated and teasing to the eye. After a morning visit we walk along the North Cotswold Diamond Way. The path crosses undulating farmland and woods, dipping into valleys before reaching the butter- and honey-coloured houses of Chipping Campden, built over a period of five centuries, with the finest of the wool churches and its much-photographed almshouses. Distance: 4 miles and 120 feet of ascent From High Hawling to the Glove Maker’s Castle Hawling is on the Windrush Way, a long distance footpath crossing high open country. Another high footpath takes us over to the Wardens’ Way. This path descends by woodland and valley through the grounds of Sudeley Castle and on to Winchcombe, both of which we will explore. Distance: 5 miles Along the Coln Valley from Bibury to Quenington We start our walk at Bibury, described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, and include the cottages at Arlington Row, now owned by the National Trust. We follow riverside, wood and meadow paths to Coln St Aldwyns, continuing to the pretty village of Quenington with its church which features two rare Norman doorways. Then on to Fairford to visit the famous church which has the only complete set of medieval glass in the country. Distance: 4½ miles and 260 feet of ascent Stanway, Stanton, Laverton, Broadway & Batsford Arboretum We start at Stanway with its wonderful Jacobean gate, tithe barn, church and cricket pavilion. We continue along the Cotswold Way through Stanton to Laverton then on to Broadway. Via Fish Hill we continue to Batsford Arboretum, which is home to the most extensive private collection of trees and shrubs in Britain. Batford Park also houses the Cotswold Falconry centre and a garden centre with many unusual plants and trees. Distance: 5 miles with a few stiles and 180 feet of ascent Short Walks are 5-7 miles, easy gradients. Medium Walks are 7-10 miles, undulating with gentle gradients. Long Walks are 8-11 miles, 430-1740 ft ascent during the day. Special Offers for Solos A great deal for single guests – save on our twin for single occupancy bedrooms are often in demand, but for holidays in Britain, we’re charging a single supplement of $40 per night.So if you haven’t reserved your single room yet, why not guarantee your place and treat yourself to a larger room ? Discounts are available for children when sharing with one or more adults in a family room: Under 4's FREE 4-17 years 50% off adult rate (20 May to 1 September ) 4-17 years 60% off adult rate (All other dates) Not all areas are available at other times of year. Please ask for rates/dates/locations Nov-Apr. You may combine two one week tours to form a longer vacation. Airfare and transfers are also available. NEW! We can accept payments in US dollars, euros and pounds sterling. Please ask for our wire transfer details.  Devon & CornwallCornwall Granite cliffs. Sandy beaches. New friends. Old fishing villages. Hidden coves. Abandoned tin mines. The artist colony f St Ives. Shared stories. The best coastal walking in Britain on the South West Coast Path. Your step-by-step journey to Cornwall starts here. Cornwall has England's most exciting and diverse coastline with dramatic granite cliffs, golden-sand beaches and old fishing ports. All are featured on our guided Classic Walking holidays. St Ives stands at the eastern end of Penwith, the granite peninsula that forms the big toe of Britain, with exhilarating cliff top walking right the way round past Land's End to Penzance. Cornwall offers a mix of old and new with Iron Age villages, futuristic Goonhilly Satellite Station and the world-famous biospheres of the Eden Project.
BY RAIL: To St Erth station. Visit thetrainline.com for train information and to book tickets. Transfer to House: (4½ miles). Taxi: allow £10 (£13-£14 before 10.00am) per journey (less if shared). Or to St Ives station (change at St Erth) Transfer to House: (½ mile). 10 minute walk (uphill). Taxi: allow £3.00 per journey (less if shared). Lake District Lakeside paths. Famous hills. Unwind. Wooded valleys. Wainwright. Mountain tarns. Lake Poets. High waterfalls. Open moorlands. Unspoilt. Enjoy the Lake District National Park from the shores of Derwentwater. Beatrix Potter. Forest walks. Great views. Wordsworth. A cruise on a lake. Reaching the summit of The Old Man of Coniston. Ancient tracks Vibrant fishing villages.
 Two locations: Derwentwater With the best waterfront of any hotel
on Derwent Water, and splendid views of the surrounding fells, Derwent Bank
offers a truly exceptional location. The nearest station is at Penrith on the
west coast main line between London and Glasgow. The 18 mile journey from
Penrith station to Derwent Bank can be made by taxi or bus. Taxis cost £32
per journey - less if shared.Highlights: The village of Buttermere and lakeshore path Whinlatter Forest Visitors Centre Castlerigg Stone Circle and Watendlath with the much photographed Ashness Bridge and a launch trip on Derwent Water Magnificent Aira Force Waterfall and the mansion of Dalemain near Ullswater Ascent: Up to 5 miles with some ascent 50-200 ft. Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be chosen from the following provisional programme. Admission fees are not included Accommodation: With the best waterfront of any hotel on Derwent Water, and splendid views of the surrounding fells, Derwent Bank offers a truly exceptional location. Derwent Bank has 32 bedrooms, all located in the main building. Some of the rooms have views over the lake, whilst others face towards the mountains of Cat Bells and Grizedale Pike. In addition, in the grounds there is the newly refurbished Coach House, a luxurious two bedroom apartment.  Conistonwater Outstanding location overlooking
Coniston Water, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains Ascend the
mountain summits of the Old Man of Coniston, Bowfell and the Langdale Pikes
Walk by lakes and tarns and visit the Lakeland stone villages of Grasmere and
Hawkshead. The nearest station is at Windermere. The 13 mile journey from
Windermere station to Monk Coniston can be made by taxi or bus. Taxis cost
approx £18 per journey - less if sharedHighlights: Cruise Coniston Water on the restored steam yacht “Gondola” Visit Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage in Grasmere Walk by the River Esk and travel on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Walk through woodland to Hawkshead and visit Hill Top where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous stories Ascent: Up to 5 miles with some ascent - up to 350 feet. Each day’s guided walking and sightseeing will be selected from the following provisional programme. Admission fees are not included Accommodation: As a historic National Trust property, Monk Coniston is full of romantic, gothic-style charm. With a most attractive Lake District setting, it is well suited to a relaxing holiday. Monk Coniston has 33 bedrooms. Some are located in the main house, with others in the adjoining cottage and counting house.
Southern Yorkshire Dales Hills and Dales. The Three Peaks of Yorkshire. Escape. Brontë moors. Massive cliffs. Cobbled streets. A famous railway. White drystone walls. Green meadows. Discover the Yorkshire Dales from their most famous landmarks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is deeply rural, with stone-walled dales and an abundance of natural beauty, including wild flowers, waterfalls, scars, caves and limestone pavements. The Dales are home to a number of features for you to discover, such as the 250ft cliff of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar. Streams and quaint former lead mining communities are dotted throughout the beautiful valleys, while The Three Peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y ghent are extremely rewarding for the keen walker. The challenging long distance trail of the Dales Way offers a complete Dales experience.
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