16 Oct 2015
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays – the experts in guided walking adventures across the globe – has just launched a bumper edition of its new brochure for 2016 – packed with hundreds of short and long haul options across the World. Entitled:'Holidays for Health, Heart and Soul', RWH aims to satisfy the needs of walkers at every level – whether it be on holiday at a gentle, leisurely pace or something more challenging like hutting in The Alps.
All is revealed in this extensive collection – samplings of which follow:
NEW WALKS IN THE UK
Walking from the Settle to Carlisle Railway – a four night holiday with walks from the train on one of Britain's most scenic routes running through 72 miles of spectacular Yorkshire Dales and Cumbrian landscapes.Walks include, Dent to Ribblehead, high hills, moors and valleys and the 'Three Peaks' region – accommodation is at the recently refurbished 'Falcon Manor' near Settle.
Price from £355 per person includes half board accommodation, travel to and from walksfromthe Settle to Carlisle railway and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Dates from 15 May 2016.
A walk through Worcestershire – a 5 night holiday featuring the stunning Geopark Way from Knightwick to Redmarley.Highlights include, the beautiful Malvern Hills, Ledbury with its distinctive timber framed houses and the spa town of Malvern.
Price from £435 per person includes half board accommodation at the 4 star Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern, transport to and from walks and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Dates from 8 May 2016.
Northumberland Experience - Coast, Castles and Gardens – a 5 night holiday exploring the Northeast's wild countryside.Highlights include, the ancient castles of Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh; the gardens of Alnwick Castle and Cragside; Chillingham Castle; Northumberland National Park and the best of St Cuthbert's Way.
Price from £569 per person includes half board accommodation, transport to and from walks, entrance fees to Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Cragside and Chillingham Castle and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Dates from 15 May 2016.
NEW SHORT HAUL COLLECTION
Bad Gastein – a one or two week holiday exploring the scenic Salzburgerland region.Located south of Salzburg, Bad Gastein is on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National Park, home to the highest mountains in Austria.Highlights include, a three mountain day on the Turchlwand, Mauskarspitze and Hirschkarspitze and visits to Huttenkogel and Palfnersee.
Price from £825 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation and the services of two dedicated tour leaders (two walking grades on some departures).Departures from 3 June 2016.
Slovakian Adventure - an 11 day adventure exploring the hidden wonders of this fascinating country.Highlights include a chance to see the European brown bear in the wild (with a National Park bear watching guide); Banska Stiavnica, a UNESCO listed and beautifully preserved town; Slovak Raj 'Slovak Paradise' an area of gorges and ridges and Liptovsky Jan, a traditional village between the High and Low Tatras. Price from £1,495 per person includes return flights, transfers, full board accommodation (restaurant or boxed lunch on each day), a local Slovak guide throughout, permits and entrance fees and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Departures from 21 June 2016.
Picos de Europa – a two week, two centre holiday exploring some of Spain's most dramatic mountain routes.Highlights include walks amidst spectacular mountain scenery; the Cares Gorge Walk along the base of high cliffs; the craggy Picos peaks; walks through beech and oak forests; optional visits to Santander's sandy beach and the city of Leon with its magnificent cathedral, mausoleum of the First Spanish Kings and several buildings by Gaudi.
Price from £960 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, and the services of two dedicated tour leaders (two walking grades).Departures from 6 June 2016.
NEW LONG HAUL COLLECTION
Australian Adventure – a 13 day holiday exploring the best of eastern Australia, New South Wales and Victoria.Highlights include the iconic city of Sydney; the Blue Mountains; Melbourne; the stunning Great Ocean Road; a three day trek from Apollo Bay and Glenample, home of the remaining eight of the once Twelve Apostles.
Price from £3,425 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, local transport and entrance fees, local guides for city tours in Sydney and Melbourne and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Departs 29 October 2016.
Land of The Kings – a 12 day journey through romantic Rajasthan.Highlights include, Delhi; Agra with its famous Taj Mahal; the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri en route to Bharatphur; the Keolodeo Bird Sanctuary famed for its cranes, storks, flamingos and pelicans; the Pink City of Jaipur; a stay in the 17th century lodge of the Maharajahs of Jodhpur; Lake Pichola surrounded by the beautiful Aravalli Mountains and Lake Palace.
Price from £2,299 per person includes return flights, transfers, half board accommodation, all excursions and entrance fees, a local guide and the services of a dedicated tour leader.Departures from 11 February 2016.
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· Award-winning Ramblers Worldwide Holidays have been established since 1946 and are the experts in guided walking adventures.
· The company now operates to over 250 destinations in 70 countries.
· You can now view the new Online Brochure here
· Ramblers Worldwide Holidays offer a range of graded walks from leisurely to challenging.
· Alongside its traditional guided walking proposition, Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide independent UK walking adventures via its Load Off Your Back programme www.loadoffyourback.co.uk
· The operator is a not-for-profit company and contributes monies to the Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust which supports environmental projects both here and abroad.
· Their portfolio also includes specialist holidays linked to walking such as, cooking, cruising, birdwatching, rail journeys, photography, singing and flora.
· Ramblers Worldwide Holidays provide a fully protected service as members of ABTA, AITO & ATOL scheme.
· Ramblers Worldwide Holidays has launched The Walking Partnership -an initiative which champions walking at the 'grass roots' level by providing funding and support to walking groups and clubs throughout the UK http://www.thewalkingpartnership.org.uk
