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4-Night Shropshire Hills Christmas & New Year Guided Walking Holiday 4-Night Shropshire Hills Christmas & New Year Guided Walking Holiday Tour Style: Guided Walking Destinations: Shropshire Hills & England Trip code: CSXFW-4 1 & 2 HOLIDAY OVERVIEW Shropshire is beautiful all year round but there are some even more spectacular sights around winter. Spend the festive season in the Shropshire Hills, socialising and walking in this beautiful place. There’s something magical about walking in winter. Whether it’s the frosty footsteps, the clear crisp air, or the breathtaking views, it’s a wonderful time to go walking. Join our festive breaks and choose from a guided walking holiday in the company of one of our knowledgeable leaders. We pull out all the stops on our festive holidays, with fabulous food, lots of seasonal entertainment and great walks and activities. The walks are tailored to the time of year and will remain flexible to suit the weather conditions. Each day three grades of walk will be offered. So wrap up warm, lace up your boots and go for an invigorating walk. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Wonderful meals – full selection at breakfast, your choice of picnic lunch, an excellent evening meal and plenty of festive treats • A programme of organised walks and activities www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 1 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 • The services of experienced HF Holidays’ guides • A packed programme of evening activities offering something festive for everyone, including some old HF favourites • Any transport to and from the walks HOLIDAYS HIGHLIGHTS • Plenty of exercise to walk off the festive excesses • Admire panoramic sloping countryside, river views and stunning villages where ever you walk • A choice of guided walks in spectacular winter scenery • Let a local leader bring classic routes and offbeat areas to life • Enjoy magnificent scenery • Visit charming Shropshire towns and villages • Look out for wildlife, find secret corners and learn about the rich history in this region • A relaxed pace of discovery in a sociable group keen to get some fresh air in one of England’s most beautiful walking areas • Discover what makes the Shropshire so special from the old, picturesque towns to the quiet, peaceful hilltops • Evenings in our country house where you share a drink, celebrate and re-live the day’s adventures TRIP SUITABILITY The walks are tailored to the time of year and will remain flexible to suit the weather conditions. Each day three grades of walk will be offered. Typically, easier walks are up to a maximum of 4 miles (6½m), medium walks are up to a maximum of 7 miles (11km), while harder walks can be up to a maximum of 9 miles (14½km). ITINERARY Christmas Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. Day 2: CAER CARADOC Option 1 - Slopes Of Caer Caradoc Distance: 7 miles (11km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (360m) In Summary: A lovely route around Church Stretton. Head across the valley and along a scenic path which runs along the slopes of Caer Caradoc hill. Highlight: Enjoy views over Church Stretton and the Long Mynd as we follow the balcony path around Caer Caradoc. Option 2 - Hope Bowdler & Caer Caradoc Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 2 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m) In Summary: We cross the valley to ascend the long ridge of Hope Bowdler Hill. Our second summit is the shapely Caer Caradoc Hill. Highlight: Look out for the Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Caer Caradoc; said to be the site of King Caractacus's final stand against the Roman invasion. Option 3 - Around Caer Caradoc & Over The Lawley Distance: 10.25 miles (16.5km) Ascent: 2,304 feet (620m) In Summary: We follow a track up along the Lawley ridge before reaching the summit of the Lawley where we will get great views over North Shropshire and the Cheshire Plains. Highlight: Enjoy panoramic views to the North towards The Wrekin, east to Wenlock Edge, and West over the nearby Long Mynd Valley. Day 3: POLE BANK & THE LONG MYND VALLEY Option 1 - Townbrook And Cardingmill Valley Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m) In Summary: From Townbrook Valley, on our doorstep, a steady ascent leads to the heather moorland of the Long Mynd and its summit, Pole Bank. We descend down the highly scenic Carding Mill Valley. Highlight: Relax at the National Trust café in the Carding Mill Valley and enjoy the views of this local beauty spot. Option 2 - All Stretton And Long Mynd Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) In Summary: Walking north along the base of The Longmynd, we pass the source of the famous Stretton Mineral Water to ascend steadily to Plush Hill and onto the ancient drover road known as The Portway. Walking along the heather moorland on the ridge of The Longmynd itself and then descending into Carding Mill valley before heading home to Longmynd House. Highlight: Descending into Cardingmill Valley, the most famous valley in South Shropshire. Option 3 - Callow Hill & Pole Bank Distance: 10.4 miles (16.8km) Ascent: 2,175 feet (665m) Summary: This walk explores Plush Hill and the ancient drover road known as The Portway whilst going through the most famous valley in South Shropshire. Highlight: Look out for the Timuli/round barrows on The Portway – they may be either burial mounds or even route markers used by Neolithic traders. On the summit of Pole Bank, the highest point of the Long Mynd valley, www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 3 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 you will be rewarded with magnificent views. Day 4: HOPE BOWDLER & RAGLETH Option 1 - Hope Bowdler & Helmeth Wood Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m) Summary: Starting from the house we ascend gently up to the ridge of Hope Bowdler Hill before heading into the valley between this hill and Caer Caradoc, finally heading back to The House via the lovely woodland that covers Helmeth Hill and the chance for a stroll around the lovely town of Church Stretton itself. Highlight: Stunning views in all directions from the summit of Hope Bowdler Hill. Option 2 - Ragleth Hill & Chelmick Distance: 7.5 miles (12km) Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m) Summary: Start the day with a walk to the interesting village of Little Stretton then a sharp ascent to the summit of Ragleth and a lovely walk along the grassy ridge. Head down into the valley and on to the village of Hope Bowdler before skirting around the lower slopes of the hill of the same name and onto Church Stretton with a chance to explore this ancient market town. Highlight: The views south and across to The Longmynd from the summit of Ragleth. Option 3 - Acton Scott Distance: 10.1 miles (16.3km) Ascent: 1,423 feet (434m) In Summary: We will wander through farmland before heading to pass the Acton Scott Farming Museum and then returning to the house via the southernmost reaches of Ragleth and the village of Little Stretton. Highlight: Views of the Long Mynd valley, Flounders Folly, Ragleth Hill and a house named “Clemcroft” which has a hedge with topiary pigs owned by Mr and Mrs Bacon. Day 5: Departure Day Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. New Year Day 1: Arrival Day You're welcome to check in from 4pm onwards. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea on arrival. www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 4 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 Day 2: CAER CARADOC Option 1 - Slopes Of Caer Caradoc Distance: 7 miles (11km) Ascent: 1,200 feet (360m) In Summary: A lovely route around Church Stretton. Head across the valley and along a scenic path which runs along the slopes of Caer Caradoc hill. Highlight: Enjoy views over Church Stretton and the Long Mynd as we follow the balcony path around Caer Caradoc. Option 2 - Hope Bowdler & Caer Caradoc Distance: 9 miles (14.5km) Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m) In Summary: We cross the valley to ascend the long ridge of Hope Bowdler Hill. Our second summit is the shapely Caer Caradoc Hill. Highlight: Look out for the Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Caer Caradoc; said to be the site of King Caractacus's final stand against the Roman invasion. Option 3 - Around Caer Caradoc & Over The Lawley Distance: 10.25 miles (16.5km) Ascent: 2,304 feet (620m) In Summary: We follow a track up along the Lawley ridge before reaching the summit of the Lawley where we will get great views over North Shropshire and the Cheshire Plains. Highlight: Enjoy panoramic views to the North towards The Wrekin, east to Wenlock Edge, and West over the nearby Long Mynd Valley. Day 3: POLE BANK & THE LONG MYND VALLEY Option 1 - Townbrook And Cardingmill Valley Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m) In Summary: From Townbrook Valley, on our doorstep, a steady ascent leads to the heather moorland of the Long Mynd and its summit, Pole Bank. We descend down the highly scenic Carding Mill Valley. Highlight: Relax at the National Trust café in the Carding Mill Valley and enjoy the views of this local beauty spot. Option 2 - All Stretton And Long Mynd Distance: 7 miles (11.5km) Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m) www.hfholidays.co.uk PAGE 5 [email protected] Tel: +44(0) 20 3974 8865 In Summary: Walking north along the base of The Longmynd, we pass the source of the famous Stretton Mineral Water to ascend steadily to Plush Hill and onto the ancient drover road known as The Portway.
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