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Shropshire Hills & Welsh Marches
Offa’s Dyke. Red kites. Quiet lanes. National Trails. Explore. The Long Mynd. Border castles. Market towns. Discover the Welsh Marches with us.
- Peaceful border country straddling Wales and England
- Great walking for all levels
- Stay in a traditional black and white coaching inn
Detailed information
| For greater flexibility, holidays at our partner hotels, such as Montgomery, operate on a Half Board basis - picnic lunches can either be bought from the hotel or local shops. To reach the walks we'll use a variety of transport which is payable locally. |
| Classic Walking programme details |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two walks for varying abilities each day.
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Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: walk in the hills surrounding Montgomery and Llandyssil, with views across the valley to Corndon Hill. Both walks finish by exploring the extensive castle ruins above the town.
Day 3: from Welshpool we’ll follow Glyndŵr’sWay to the top of Y Golfa, with panoramic views into the Welsh hills. The easier option will return by the sumptuous Dingle Gardens whilst the harder walk takes in Trefnant Dingle and Harriett’s Hill
Day 4: the easier walk makes a circuit in the hills from Bishop’s Castle using part of the Shropshire Way, leaving time to look around this sleepy little town. A more demanding option is to start by Clun Castle and walk over the Cefns on to Offa’s Dyke.
Day 5: free day - perhaps visit the superb Powis Castle and Gardens. The market town of Welshpool is another nearby favourite, perhaps including a ride on the narrow-gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
Day 6: the easier walk ascends through the fascinating Leighton Hall estate on to Offa’s Dyke and Beacon Hill Iron-Age site before descending to the River Severn. The harder option heads along the Shropshire Way to Castle Ring Iron-Age site before walking back to Montgomery.
Day 7: enjoy circular walks up on to the Long Mynd. Either walk via Jonathan’s Rock with super views of the Shropshire hill country, or take a classic walk along the whole length of the ridge, eventually descending through the Batch Valley to Church Stretton.
Day 8: departure day |
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the
walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to
the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further
information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection
of walks will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday. Please allow £25-30
per week, excluding your free day.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 5½ -7½ miles with 770ft to 1,115ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 9¾-11¼ miles with 1,375ft to 1,720ft of ascent in a day. |
Walking on tracks and field paths in undulating and hilly country, with some steeper sections and short stretches on very quiet lanes.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 16 May 2009 |
£499 |
| Sat 13 June 2009 |
£499 |
| Sat 11 July 2009 |
£499 |
| Sat 15 August 2009 |
£499 |
| Sat 12 September 2009 |
£499 |
| Sat 26 September 2009 |
£499 |
Single room supplement: £10 per night
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| Climate Information |
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| March |
3°C |
10°C |
| April |
4°C |
12°C |
| May |
7°C |
16°C |
| June |
10°C |
19°C |
| July |
12°C |
20°C |
| Aug |
12°C |
20°C |
| Sept |
10°C |
18°C |
| Oct |
8°C |
14°C |
| Nov |
5°C |
10°C |
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| Travel to resort |
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By Road: 1hr from the M54 at Telford. Ample free parking is available in the grounds.
By Train: The most convenient station is at Welshpool which is on the line from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth. For train times see www.nationalrail.co.uk The 8 miles journey to Montgomery can be made by taxi (allow £12 per journey - less if shared), or by local bus (allow £2.00 per journey).
By National Express Coach: to Welshpool. See www.nationalexpress.com
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| What the holiday includes |
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- 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - Breakfast & evening meals.
- Services of 2 HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 guided walks.
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| Where you'll stay |
DRAGON HOTEL
The two-star Dragon Hotel is a black and white former coaching inn at the heart of a peaceful village-sized town. Owned and managed by a husband and wife team, the hotel has 20 en-suite bedrooms, a bar, cosy residents’ lounge and conservatory, as well as a sauna and an indoor heated swimming pool. The restaurant has retained an AA rosette since 1999, for its excellent Welsh and Mediterranean food, sourced locally wherever possible.
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