About this Event
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Wander around the bustling Bath Christmas Market and the streets of this historic UNESCO World Heritage city. Each year, the picturesque city centre is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as over 200 twinkling chalets packed full of gorgeous gifts and festive treats line the streets around the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. One of the UK’s largest Christmas markets, it’s sure to have something for everyone!
- Discover Castle Combe, a quintessentially English village often called the prettiest in the country. It feels untouched by time: no new houses have been built here since the 1600s. Several major Hollywood films have been shot here, including The Wolf Man, Stardust and Steven Spielberg’s War Horse.
- Admire the honey-coloured 15th-century Cotswold stone cottages and the old packhorse bridge.
- Walk through the beautiful valleys, wooded hillsides and streams of the South Cotswolds.
- Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the medieval village of Lacock, with its many half-timbered houses. It has appeared on screen many times, most famously in Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Pride and Prejudice.
DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY
- Distance: 6 miles (9km).
- Ascent: 220m.
- Difficulty: Easy.
ITINERARY
07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:30-13:30 Castle Combe circular walk
14:00-15:15 Lunch in the medieval village of Lacock
16:00-17:30 Bath Christmas Market
17:30 Depart for London
20:30 London, Hammersmith
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
SAFETY
This hike is led by an experienced, Outdoor First Aid qualified hike leader.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Transport throughout the trip
- Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
- Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
- Professional event organisation
- Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
- Admin fee
- 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please email us at [email protected] We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
WHAT TO BRING
- Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers or a poncho (if there is a chance of rain)
- Gloves/hat/cap
- Water (min 1L)
- Packed lunch (optional)
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REFUND POLICY
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Agenda
🕑: 07:45 AM
Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR
🕑: 08:00 AM
Sharp departure
🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Bradgate Medieval Deer Park & Swithland Wood Walk
🕑: 02:45 PM - 05:30 PM
Nottingham's Christmas Market and free time for lunch
🕑: 05:30 PM
Departure
🕑: 08:30 PM
London, Hammersmith
Event venue & nearby stays
Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, London, United Kingdom
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