Mythical Mendips: Stone Henge, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge & Wookey Hole

Have a mid week break visiting all the mythical sights in and around the Mendips, we will be based in the picturesque village of Cheddar right next to the gorge.

Accommodation

Nestled in the Mendips, with the world famous Cheddar Gorge just a few minutes' walk away, this annexe, to a large characterful Victorian house, makes the perfect base for our walks.

Meals

No meals are included but there is a kitchen area to prepare your own breakfast and I will arrange group restaurant bookings in the evening for those that wish to be included or we can make use of the kitchen facilities and make our own meals or get takeaways.

#### Sleeping arrangements

Across the entire building there is a total of seven bedrooms.

##### Ground floor

Room 1: 2 single beds.

Room 2: 2 sets of bunk beds.

Room 3: 1 set of bunk beds and a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

##### First floor

Room 4: 1 set of bunk beds.

Room 5: 1 set of bunk beds.

Room 6: a high sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

Room 7: 2 sets of bunk beds.

##### Kitchen and dining

The small kitchen is located on the ground floor and includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: grill, kettle, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 15 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 15 people across a set of three benches.

##### Lounge

The lounge is located on the ground floor with soft chair seating for up to 6 people.

##### Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of three bathrooms.

Toilets: 3

Showers: 3

Itinerary:

Monday: arrive for Stonehenge walk at 11am. After the walk we continue the journey of approximately an hour and a half onto our accommodation for check in at 4pm and I'll arrange a booking for a group evening meal for those that wish for approx 7pm.

Tue-Thurs: the walks, see below

Friday: Check out by 10am

The walks:

All the walks require you to drive the short distance to the start point to the start point and the drive is a good way to see some of the surrounding area.

Stonehenge: 8 miles (4 hours)

The highlight of this walk is the sudden view of Stonehenge ahead, dominating the skyline of Salisbury Plains and approached on foot across the downs, where its location can be fully appreciated.

Cheddar Gorge: 5 miles (3 hours)

At almost 400ft (122m) deep and 3 miles (4.8km) long, this is England’s largest gorge, and with its weathered crags and pinnacles, one of our most spectacular natural sights. The walk is a circular 4 mile walk taking in the breathtaking views of Cheddar Gorge after the walk I can arrange a visit the Cheddar Gorge caves for an additional entrance fee.

Glastonbury: 6.5 miles (3.5 hours)

Shrouded in mystery and steeped in early Christian and Aruthurian legends, the Isle of Avalon around Glastonbury is one of a number of 'islands' that rise above the surrounding marshy and former waterlogged 'moors' of the Somerset levels. This route passes all the well know sites associated with these legends. A highlight of the walk is the steep climb to the top of the distinctive conical-shaped Glastonbury Tor.

Wells, Ebbor Gorge and Wookey Hole: 7.5 miles (4 hours)

Two of the major characteristics of the Mendip landscape,caves and a gorge, are featured on this walk,along with one of England's most beautiful cathedrals. Much of the route follows the West Mendip Way and the views from the higher points are superb. There is plenty of climbing but the views of Wells Cathedral on the final stretch make it well worth the effort.

Payment

The holiday is 4 nights for £250 and includes sole occupancy of a bunk room, (no meals are included) and the 4 walks. If you wish to share one of the larger rooms it is £350 for 2 people. (£175 each).

A payment in full is required once signed up for the trip. If you cancel any payments made are non refundable so please ensure you have travel insurance in case you are unable to make the trip.

Please make all payment by bank transfer:

Name: David Jackson

Sort code: 070116

Account number: 11883226

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