GENERAL INFORMATION
Westcountry
Walking Holidays Our walking tours cover some of the best of England's
scenery with grand cliffs and seascapes, rugged moorland and picturesque villages.
The
South West Coast Path, from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in
Dorset, (at 630 miles, the longest walking trail in England), offers endless
walking holiday opportunities and choices.
Dartmoor
and Exmoor,
steeped in history and legend, two of the most famous moors in England. A great
venue for a walking holiday.
Two
Moors offers a walking vacation that combines both the Dartmoor
and Exmoor walks.
The
Macmillan Way - Beginning at Boston, on Lincolnshire's North
Sea Coast, through the heart of some of England's best countryside, including
the Cotswolds, to Abbotsbury on Dorset's English Channel Coast. 290 miles, 27
sections for you to choose from.
The
Tarka Trail - A circular Tour beginning and ending at Barnstaple
in north Devon, taking in The Exmoor National Park and the Spectacular North
Devon Coast. The tour takes its inspiration from Henry Williamson's classic
book 'Tarka the Otter', which was filmed around here.
Less than an hour's sailing away from Clovelly is Lundy
Island, a designated marine nature reserve. As well as puffins
it has a mediaeval castle, an inn and a church.
Westcountry Walking Holidays is a family
run business, dedicated to giving our guests a personal service.
Clothing
We do order fine weather for all our clients tours, but we can't claim a 100%
success rate, so we advise you to bring a good strong waterproof hiking jacket
and a pair of waterproof over-trousers preferable with zips in the legs, so
they can be pulled on and off without taking your boots off. Skin cream to
protect your exposed skin from the sun and wind is a good idea.
Footwear
Your tour will take you over a variety of terrains from tarmac back roads,
stony lanes, good footpaths and rocky footpaths. In wet weather some of the
footpaths may become muddy. Along the way you may encounter some steep gradients
both up and down. A good strong pair a waterproof walking boots with ankle
support and good gripping soles are a must. For your own comfort, please make
sure they are well worn in. Don't forget your favorite blister remedy. Just
in case!
Emergency
Precaution
You should arrive at you accommodation around 5pm. As a safety precaution,
we ask your accommodation providers to inform us, or the police, if you have
not arrived by 8pm. For your part, if for any reason you do not expect to
arrive at your accommodation before 8pm, please let your accommodation provider
know, all the relevant telephone numbers will be in your information pack.
A mobile phone is useful, especially if you are a lone walker!
Insurance
We advise you to take out you own holiday insurance against accidents, injury
and cancellation.