WALKING WEEKEND BASED ON BOSCASTLE, CORNWALL

 

27th  -  30th JUNE 2008   3 nights                  Leaders  Sue Price  Tel. 07971949970

                                                                                      Mavis Rollins  Tel

 

This long weekend will comprise 2 lengths of grade 3 walks. 2 half day walks in the Bude and Boscastle area and 2 day  walks along some of the best coastal stretches on the South West Coastal Path. From Port Gaverne past the legendary Tintagel Castle to Boscastle, a truly wild walk with fascinating views of incredible rock formations. Also from Port Isaac to Polzeath a truly wonderful coastal section almost like walking on a balcony above the sea. Although hard, these walks will greatly reward the effort involved.

Some of the walks are linear so members should bear this in mind  when driving themselves. Leaders will try to accommodate  this in the walk arrangements for those not in the car pool.  There will be two levels of walk.

Accommodation will be in the delightful Boscastle Youth Hostel  which has been completely refurbished since the floods in 2004. Although self catering there are plenty of pubs in the village.

 

COST £54.85 for 3 nights per person

 

 

 

Elan Valley   22nd- 25th Aug 2008

 

The 73 square miles of the Elan Estate is a little known area of stunning beauty and outstanding scenery, one of the few remaining unspoilt areas of Britain. With conservation having been a priority since the construction of the spectacular Victorian Elan Valley dams to provide water for Birmingham, it has become a haven for a wide variety of wildlife and it is often possible to spot Red Kite.  Elan Valley is often referred to as 'The Lakeland of Wales' it offers superb scope for Walkers and Cyclists of all abilities and you can be assured of a spectacular weekend away from the crowds.
We shall be staying at the 5* Elan Valley Lodge  on a full board basis including packed lunches and there will be a choice of walks either led by Lodge volunteers or myself.  Cyclists are welcome, but they will need to supply their own routes and leader

 

Ray Woodruff             01453 547406

 

The Lodge has twin or single en suite rooms. There is no extra cost for single rooms but “first come, first served”. Everything included , plus an honesty box and coffee. Figure of 8 walks will be led by local guide, thus allowing for varying lengths. There will be a voluntary collection towards this at end of walk. Cost £188 per person.