Walking for Softies in the Forest of Dean
(Please note that final payment will be required at the September U3A meeting.)
We are planning another weekend away this year with Diamond Holiday walking in the Forest of Dean. The dates are Friday 15th October to Sunday 17th and the cost is £159. For those travelling alone there is a single supplement of £30. For booking details see below.
What’s included:
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Private coach travel throughout
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Accommodation for two nights in a twin or double bedroom with private en-suite facilities
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Cooked breakfast and three course evening meals throughout
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Walks as described below
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Day One
Travel by coach to Gloucester, where we have some free time. You may wish to explore the streets, or visit the museums which tell the complete story of Gloucester and the many traditions of the people that live here. A popular place to visit is the Gloucester Docks which are steeped in history. We then travel to our hotel arriving in time for your evening meal.
Day Two
After breakfast we travel to the Forest of Dean Heritage Centre to meet the guide for today’s walks. Today’s walk is approximately 9 miles – 6 miles in the morning and 3 miles in the afternoon. We stop for lunch at the Heritage Centre (not included). Those not wishing to walk during the afternoon time can be spent visiting the Museum - at reduced cost of £4 per person. At completion of the walks we travel back to your hotel for our evening meal.
Day Three
After breakfast we depart the hotel and meet the guide for today’s walk which is approximately 4 miles long. After lunch (not included) we commence the journey home.
Our Chosen Hotel
This is the 4 star Holiday Inn Hotel, situated centrally within the North Bristol and Filton Business District. The hotel is set in its own grounds with fishing lake. Rooms offer full en-suite facilities, hairdryer, trouser press, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel’s leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness suite.
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