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Classic walking on the South West Coast Path

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Classic walking on the South West Coast Path

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If you love coastal walking this could be for you.

What are we doing
This is primarily a walking holiday. We plan to follow the SW Coast Path from Penzance to Falmouth.

Our itinerary includes the following:

  • Travel by car from Reading to Helston.
  • Four full days walking.
  • One rest day when we travel from Helston to Falmouth.
  • Two full days walking.
  • Travel from Falmouth to Reading by car.

We need to have some flexibility to cater for prevailing weather conditions and group ability.
Each day we will travel from our accommodation to the start of walks & back from the end of walks by car or bus.

Accommodation
We will share details of our accommodation.
You should book your own accommodation to suit your requirements.
If you are traveling with us it will be more convenient for you to stay nearby to reduce your journey time to meet us in the mornings.
Our accommodation includes overnight stays as follows:

  • Helston (5 nights)
  • Falmouth (3 nights)

Hop in and drop out
You are welcome to join us for one or more days.
If you plan to hop in and drop out we will provide you with our accommodation location & planned start time/location for the days you will be joining us.

Travel arrangements
You can make your own travel arrangements or contact Carl R if you would like to travel in his 7 seater vehicle.

Costs

  • Transport in our 7 seat vehicle is charged on actual cost of fuel, parking etc.

  • The organisers plan this holiday for the enjoyment of the participants and to raise money for charity, not for profit.

  • We ask for a £5 donation for GOSH Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

  • You pay for your own accommodation direct. Pay as you go for, food, drinks, personal expenses etc.

How do I secure a place on this trip?

  • Just sign up to this Meetup.
  • Carl will message you to confirm availability and options.
  • Arrange your accommodation & transport and let Carl have details.
  • A £10 deposit is required to reserve a seat in our car.
  • We will use WhatsApp for communication.
  • Pay £5 donation to GOSH.

Your responsibility

  • To have suitable hiking clothes & equipment.
  • If you are not sure about anything, including your ability to do the walks, please discuss with Carl in advance so that you can make an informed decision.
  • You must take full responsibility for your own welfare & safety.
  • You sign up for and attend the walks at your own risk. This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity.
  • Please do not attend if you do not feel confident to walk on all types of surfaces with steep inclines.

Finally
Please message Carl R if you need additional information.
If you sign up for this trip you will be added to a WhatsApp group.

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