Dartmoor and Exmoor walking vacation, England
Price
£1232To£1920 excluding flights
More info
Price includes accommodation with en-suite or private bathroom, breakfast, tea and coffee making facilities, daily luggage transfer, telephone help line, support on the route, detailed itinerary, map and guide book.
Minimum age 13.
Minimum age 13.
Description of Dartmoor and Exmoor walking vacation, England
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Price information
£1232To£1920 excluding flights
Price includes accommodation with en-suite or private bathroom, breakfast, tea and coffee making facilities, daily luggage transfer, telephone help line, support on the route, detailed itinerary, map and guide book.
Minimum age 13.
Minimum age 13.
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made from March to October and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Travel guides
England’s walking trails take you on journeys that have inspired poets and writers, saints and scholars. For pure poetry in motion, follow in the foot...
Walking vacations are the oldest form of tourism known to man. For centuries people have travelled by foot whether it is was for a pilgrimage or just f...
Reviews
2 Reviews of Dartmoor and Exmoor walking vacation, England
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2022 by Martin Kilduff
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
One. Clapper bridge over the East Dart river
2.Prehistoric village
3. Prehistoric Avenue of matched
standing stones running down the hill
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Wear long trousers and tuck them in your walking socks to avoid getting ticks.
Make sure you know where the key to your accommodation is left because staff shortages mean that inns are often closed when you arrive in the afternoon
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, because we hiked responsibly on paths rather than drove around in luxury coaches or large sports utility vehicles
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Weather was good, we made good time walking, didn’t get lost, people were
friendly, the representative of the walking company was very helpful
Reviewed on 24 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth Clowes
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
My first ever sight of an adder- sunning itself on the path- and a kingfisher!
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Beware staying in South Molton Monday- Wednesday- very few places to eat in the evening.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Stayed in local accomodation + using local bag transfers.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
The Responsible Travel Code of Conduct which you receive with your information pack contains suggestions on how to be an ethical traveler by reducing water usage, recycling and properly disposing of litter, and reducing damage to the environment.Whilst walking you are taking part in a healthy activity and visiting the area while reducing road congestion. The local authority encourages people to visit the area on foot using public transport in line with their desire to encourage sustainable tourism.
During the booking process for your vacation we reduce paper usage by corresponding by email wherever possible and only printing correspondence which is legally binding. We recycle our ink cartridges and envelopes, and use low energy light bulbs. Paper which cannot be recycled is shredded and composted.
People
We are a family run business and are committed to operating a Responsible Travel Policy. We aim to provide a quality and positive experience for our customers while contributing to and enhancing the local economy and respecting the environment.There are a large number of National Trust Properties on route. The membership and entrance fees are used to restore and conserve our heritage, and provide employment for local people.
The majority of the accommodations we use in Devon and Somerset are locally owned and operated and use local produce for providing you with breakfast. Wherever possible we use accommodations that are registered with the Green Tourism Business Scheme. There are local shops, pubs and cafes along the way available for lunches and dinners. All these issues make a great difference to the economic welfare of the local community by providing employment.
Whilst on this vacation you will be walking at your own pace in your own group. We restrict group sizes on our self-guided walking vacations to a maximum of 12 to reduce impact on the community. We encourage you to use this walking vacation as means to support your chosen charity by way of sponsorship.
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