South Coast Walks & Historical Sites
Bring intriguing coastal trails and history alive in South Hampshire
The world's more beautiful on foot...
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Call us on 01707 331133
Or, email us at info@ramblersholidays.co.uk
With so many places of interest to discover in this scenic district, we have designed this simple holiday to include short walks in Norfolk alongside visits to country houses. Our getaway combines five days of gentle coastal strolling with calls at grand stately homes and National Trust properties.
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Tour codes: 50160
Our range of Adagio leisurely walking holidays and sightseeing tours are designed at a slower pace than the average Ramblers Walking Holidays, perfect for those who would like to slow things down but keep active.
Overview
Our North Norfolk retreat is based in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you will get to soak up the picturesque surroundings on our relaxing daily ambles. Each walk is set within a laid-back, rolling landscape, making every day one to savour.
Your five-night break involves several easy-going activities, such as admiring the serene shoreline sights and stopping at magnificent manors. Saunter around the park at Blickling Estate and spot deer roaming the grounds at Holkham Hall. You will also have the flexibility to explore the area yourself at your own pace.
We will stay in the small and pretty village of Kelling, near to the historic market town of Holt. It’s surrounded by 250 acres of woodland heath and is within easy walking distance of the coast. Your comfortable accommodation is a charming four-star country house hotel, which complements this holiday perfectly.
During your time away, we will lead you to a number of local stately homes and National Trust protected properties. For instance, you’ll drop by 17th-century Felbrigg Hall, where you can look around the building’s authentic rooms, as well as the attractive walled garden and the Orangery. Wander along the paths in the 520-acre estate here, which is home to woodland walks, parkland and a lake.
You will also visit the stunning Holkham beach for a meander on the sand, as well as the seaside towns of Cromer and Wells-next-the-Sea. Transport will be used each day to take us to our destinations, which will be in the form of a private coach hire.
Your Adagio leader will let you know where you have to be and at what time, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the scenery. If you’d like to uncover more of North Norfolk, book a tranquil escape with Adagio, today.
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NOTE: Itineraries and Holiday Information Sheets can vary by a specific date chosen
Enjoy five days of walking and sightseeing amongst the rugged coast, ancient castles and charming gardens of Northumberland - an area steeped in history and natural beauty
Full and half day walks at a moderate pace over hilly terrain.
Most of these holidays have an element of sightseeing as well.
Half day walks will probably involve about 3 hours of walking, with full day walks having around 5 hours. Expect ascents and descents of up to 600m.
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Northumberland’s unique collection of gardens is a real delight, together with the wonderful heritage coastline. We stay in the heart of Northumberland, a short drive from the Northumberland National Park, perfectly located for our explorations.
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White cliffs and historic battlegrounds in a beautiful corner of England - the Sussex Coast and High Weald
Full and half day walks at a moderate pace over hilly terrain.
Most of these holidays have an element of sightseeing as well.
Half day walks will probably involve about 3 hours of walking, with full day walks having around 5 hours. Expect ascents and descents of up to 600m.
Departure dates
Explore everything from the dramatic Jurassic Coast trails to the rolling hills of the Sidmouth countryside
Full day walks with moderate amounts of ascent and descent.
The paths are mostly good, but there may be some steep and rough ground.
Walks will last up to 6 hours and could involve as much as 750m of ascent and descent. Some walks will be less demanding.
Departure dates
Itinerary & Travel
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we may unfortunately need to withdraw a tour that is currently confirmed to operate and we therefore reserve the right to cancel your booking. We would always do our utmost to give you plenty of notice should we have to do this. Selected elements of this tour, including local attractions and restaurants, may change at late notice. Please ensure you have valid insurance cover before you travel.
Accommodation
Below is the accommodation featured on this holiday across all departure dates. Please refer to the Itinerary for more detail about each night's accommodation for each departure date.
The Pheasant Hotel is a four star country house hotel located on the outskirts of the small and quiet village of Kelling, five minutes’ drive from the Georgian town of Holt and ten minutes’ drive to the sea shore. The hotel is situated in a very peaceful location surrounded by untouched heath and farm land. The hotel receives rave reviews from our clients for its comfort, style and warmth.
Dinner each evening will be in the hotel’s Garden Room Restaurant which has an AA Rosette award. The service and the quality of food at the hotel is excellent.
Classic menus will be provided each day using the finest seasonal produce. There is a bar and Orangery in the hotel and outside terrace with garden.
En suite hotel room facilities include:
Trip Information
To fully enjoy the walking on this holiday you should be able to walk along uneven undulating paths at about 1½ to 2 miles per hour for distances between 5 and 7 miles broken into two or three sections, with walks lasting up to a total of 5 hours.
We use a mix of privately hired vehicles, taxis, and public transport which gives us some flexibility in our itinerary. We have a wonderful programme of walking, sightseeing and visits planned to let you fully experience the area along with opportunities to relax at our wonderful hotel and enjoy your surroundings.
Holiday Budgeting
Local transport costs, entrance fees and tips to local providers are included in your holiday price. You may wish to budget for any meals and drinks not included in the holiday arrangements, non-included entrance fees and any optional excursions you may choose to participate in locally. A general guideline for lunches and drinks is £10-£20 per person per day.
Local Transport Costs
All local transport costs in conjunction with the advertised activity programme are included in the holiday cost. There may be occasions where additional visits or excursions are added to enrich your experience, these will be paid for locally by you if you choose to participate. Local transport can be a mix of private hire coaches, taxis, local buses and ferries depending on the itinerary.
Tipping
We include tips in the holiday cost and your Adagio Leader will take care of making sure tips are given to hotel and restaurant staff and to local guides and drivers. If you feel that someone has gone out of their way to make your holiday enjoyable or help you in anyway, please feel free to give a personal tip to the person should you wish. If you are having an independent lunch or other service not included in the holiday arrangements, tipping is at your own discretion.
Leaders Evening Briefing
Your Adagio Leader will discuss the programme for the following day with the group at each evening briefing. This will be your opportunity to find out more details and ensure the planned activities suit your walking ability. Also, if you have any questions or concerns on clothing or lunch arrangements, this can be discussed then. If you wish to opt out of the organised group programme, this is fine, just let your Leader know.
Group Size
We believe that the best things come in small packages, and our Adagio holidays prove just that. We limit our groups to a maximum of 18 persons, plus the Adagio Leader, so that everyone has the opportunity to mix, share their love of travel and return home with new friendships. Small groups also have less detrimental local impact, allows us to use public transport on some days, eat at small local restaurants and, we believe, offers a better experience.
Your Leader
An Adagio Leader will accompany you throughout the holiday. They are all experienced travellers with a love for exploring and will help capture the true essence of the destination with their stories, knowledge and insights. They are well-organised, pay great attention to detail and enjoy being with people. They are there to help make your holiday as enjoyable and stress free as possible.
Personal Details Check
Please ensure that the personal details we have on file for you are up to date and that you have provided the information we need to secure your holiday travel and accommodation arrangements.
Please check your passport details, date of birth and any other important details necessary for us to accurately manage your holiday booking are correct at the time of booking (including health and dietry requirements). You can view and update information already provided, and add details not yet asked for, by using the Manage My Booking facility on our website www.adagio.co.uk, or by calling our Sales and Reservations team on +44 (0)1707 386700. When you receive your booking confirmation please check the details as soon as possible.
Getting to your Holiday
Check-in at the hotel is from 3:00pm. Our Adagio Leader will meet with you prior to your evening dinner for a group welcome meeting. Our Adagio Leader will also offer a local walk in the afternoon, leaving at 4:00pm.
To reach the hotel by car:
From London, either join the M11 from the North Circular A406 or from the M25 junction 27. Head north, passing Stansted airport until you see junction 9 signed A11/A14. Take this junction following signs for Thetford/Norwich. Continue on A11 to the third roundabout and take the first exit signed A134 to King’s Lynn. Follow A134 until arriving in Mundford then at the roundabout take the third exit onto A1065 and continue until you arrive in Swaffham. Going through Swaffham town centre, head right at the mini roundabout in the Market Place. You will pass a Tesco and Waitrose on your left as you continue to Fakenham. At the roundabout on the bypass go straight and the road becomes the A148 to Holt/Cromer. Take the first left on arrival in Holt.
From Holt high street, follow through the town passing a BP garage on the left then over traffic lights and take the next left signposted Kelling. Follow approximately 1 mile then take left hand fork in the road and continue to the village of Kelling coming to a T junction with the A149. Turn right towards Sheringham. The entrance to The Pheasant Hotel is 500 yards on your right.
From the North – Midlands – King’s Lynn take the A17 towards King’s Lynn. At the roundabout take the A149 bypassing King’s Lynn and then at the fourth roundabout take the A148 towards Fakenham. At the next roundabout turn left and bypass Fakenham, heading towards Holt/Cromer. Take the first left on arrival in Holt. Then see directions above from Holt.
To reach the hotel by rail:
The nearest railway station from the hotel is at Sheringham. The largest mainline station is at Norwich and there are trains from London every hour. You will then need to get a connecting train to Sheringham. From Sheringham train station you will need to get either the Coasthopper bus to Kelling followed by a short walk to the hotel or pre-book a taxi. The taxi journey will take approximately five minutes. A taxi should cost £10 - £15 but we do advise you to check before you travel and pre-book. There are a few taxi companies in the Sheringham area and contact details can easily be located on the internet.
Route planning to and from Kelling:
The AA and RAC both offer free and detailed on-line route planning facilities on their websites which may help you find our hotels.
Parking at The Pheasant Hotel is free for guests and there is ample space.
During your holiday we’ll travel on foot and by private minibus/coach.
We stay at the Pheasant Hotel on a half board basis. Breakfasts and evening meals will be taken in the hotel restaurant. Lunches will be at your expense. The hotel can provide packed lunches at a cost of £10 each however on most days there will be opportunities to buy lunch at the attractions we visit.
Footwear
Comfortable, broken in, walking boots or shoes with a good sole are recommended for this holiday. Walking shoes or other comfortable footwear will be suitable for sightseeing days.
General Kit List
We recommend you bring the following items with you:
Holiday Specific Kit
In addition, we recommend that you bring a flask with you on your walks each day. Due to the time of year, it is sensible to bring a hot drink out with you to help keep warm.
Water To Go
An alternative to bottled water from single-use sealed water bottles is filtered water from a refillable bottle containing its own water filter such as a Water-to-go bottle available from www.watertogo.eu. Just fill up from any water source and save the environment from disposable plastic bottles.
We have negotiated an exclusive 15% discount with our partners Water-to-Go for you as a thank you for helping the environment. Please go to their website at www.watertogo.eu and enter the code RWH17 when ordering. In addition, Water-to-Go will match the discount with a donation to our charity, Heart & Sole, which will allow us to continue to make a difference in the countries you visit on our holidays.
Travel Document Checklist
To ensure your holiday gets off to a good start, please make sure that you bring the following documents and information with you:
The Map Shop
If you cannot find the maps or books locally we recommend:
The Map Shop
5 High Street
Upton upon Severn, Worcs
WR8 0HJ
England
Tel: 01684 593 146
Website: www.themapshop.co.uk
E-mail: themapshop@btinternet.com
If you key many of the local places mentioned in this holiday fact sheet into YouTube, you will find a vast array of spectacular footage of the area.
Further Health Advice
For further advice please visit:
You might wish to take a small bottle of antibacterial hand gel with you for times when you're unable to wash your hands.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of booking with Adagio that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the trip, including all optional activities.
Your travel insurance policy must fully cover you for medical expenses and emergency repatriation. Please ensure your policy covers the entire duration of your holiday. If you are walking at altitude please ensure that there is no upper altitude limit which may limit or exclude cover for your trip. Medical and repatriation insurance cover are not mandatory for UK residents who are travelling on trips within the United Kingdom.
Whoever you insure with, please ensure that you take full details, and ideally the policy itself, with you on holiday and provide our tour leader with your insurer's name, the policy number and emergency assistance contact numbers.
Please note that it is very difficult to obtain travel insurance once your holiday arrangements have started.
Looking for travel insurance cover?
If you have not already arranged cover, please visit SunWorld who offer travel insurance.
SunWorld policies include cover for COVID-19, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Responsible Travel
We're committed to operating responsible tours in all our destinations as best we can. Our holidays are designed for you to discover the essence of the country you are visiting. Travelling in small groups not only gives you an up close and personal experience of your destination, but minimises your impact on the immediate environment. We feel that the most important starting point to protect the environment is to be out in it. For more details visit our website.
Heart and Sole
We appreciate that we are in a fortunate position to be able to use our profits to help make a difference to people's lives. Heart & Sole is a venture managed by our office staff, whose aim is to reach the heart of the communities in the countries we visit. Through Heart & Sole, we hope to make more of a long term, direct impact to these communities, particularly in less developed countries where even a small amount goes a long way.
Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust
Unlike many tour operators we have our own trust through which RWH Travel Ltd’s (inc Adagio) profits are channelled back into a variety of outdoor, walking-related or environmental conservation projects in the UK. The focus of the Trust’s financial support is Britain’s leading walking charity, The Ramblers, and their role in promoting the benefits and importance of walking to the British public.
In addition the Trust welcomes applications for small grants from local organisations in the UK who need support for walking-orientated activities. This includes the establishment of footpaths and bridleways, funding for rebuilding bridges and renovating huts, as well as bursary funding for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for children who could not otherwise afford to do it. Please visit the ‘About Us’ section of our website and click on the Charitable Trust link for more details.
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