💜 (Last Chance!) Cotswold Lavender & Britain's Most Beautiful Villages

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This is the last chance to see Cotswold Lavender in bloom – the farm closes until next year!

Explore Britain’s most stunning trails in a small group of up to 15, travelling together by private minibus to beautiful, remote locations not easily reached by public transport.

We’ve created a list of FAQs to help answer your questions.

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There are never enough colours in our happy world – so this time we're adding a touch of pure Roman magic: Lavender! This weekend, we're visiting a family-run farm near the village of Snowshill (or “Snozell” as the locals say it) – supposedly so named because snow arrives here sooner, and lingers longer, than anywhere else in the Cotswolds.

Lavender growing started here back in 1999. The lavender loves the free-draining limestone soils 1,000 feet above sea level, giving the best growing conditions for the purest English Lavender Essential Oils. At the peak of the summer sunshine, the lavender is harvested and distilled by traditional methods and aged for a year before use. We're going to enjoy beautiful lavender fields and wildflowers in all their glory and take many amazing pictures. And of course, no visit would be complete without picking up some lavender gifts for friends and loved ones, or sampling the lavender-themed treats!

From the farm, we'll set off on a beautiful, undulating rural walk through pleasant woodlands and across the green pastures of the Cotswold valleys and hills. This route takes in four picture-postcard villages – Snowshill, Stanton, Stanway and Broadway – and climbs to the crest of the Cotswold escarpment. After the hike, you'll have time to explore Broadway (known as the “Jewel of the Cotswolds”) and enjoy a well-deserved pint at the pub!

DISTANCE & DIFFICULTY

Distance: 8 miles (13km).
Ascent: 290m.
Difficulty: Easy.

ITINERARY

07:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
08:00 Sharp departure
10:00-11:30 Cotswold Lavender Farm
11:30-15:30 Scenic countryside walk through Cotswold villages
15:30-16:15 Free time in Broadway village (“Jewel of the Cotswolds”) – browse the souvenir shops or enjoy a pint at the pub
16:30 Departure
19:00 London, Hammersmith

TRANSPORT

As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.

FOOD

We'll stop for a snack lunch halfway through the hike. Please bring a packed lunch with you.

BOOKING

To keep ticket prices down and avoid PayPal/Meetup fees (£7 extra per ticket), we kindly ask for payment by bank transfer. Please include your Meetup name and the trip as the payment reference (e.g. John Lavender). As places are limited, we can hold your place for 24 hours.

Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514

We'll let you know by changing your status to “Paid” as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. You don’t need a paid Meetup subscription to do this – just close any pop-up windows and continue.

THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDES

• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Lowland Leader
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Entrance ticket to Cotswold Lavender (£7.75, you can buy it on the day)

HOW TO CONTACT US

For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.

Your guide will be Lily (07450435289, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.

WHAT TO BRING

• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Sunscreen (if sunny)
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers (if there is a chance of rain)
• Water (min 1L)
• Packed lunch
• Walking poles (optional)
• Gaiters (optional)

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