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St Oswalds Way walking holiday, Northumberland

COUNTRY:
England
LOCATION:
Northumberland
HOLIDAY TYPE:
Moderate self guided walking holidays
DEPARTURES:
This tour can be arranged any time between Apr - Oct
PRICE:
From £725 (10 days) excluding flights
MORE INFO:
Price includes 9 nights B and B accommodation (twin share), guide book and notes, support of our staff if you require it, baggage transfers and transfers to/from the train station
VOUCHERS:
Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday
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St Oswalds Way walking holiday, Northumberland

St Oswalds Way walking holiday, Northumberland

How this holiday makes a difference

Global adventures start with a local perspective – that's our philosophy. Whether abroad, or just as importantly at home, the start point is the same; how to get the most enjoyable holiday for our customers while benefiting the local people, economy and respecting the environment.

These walking holidays are a great way to explore the beautiful Northumberland countryside and coastline, enabling you to take in the surroundings without damaging the environment. We use local guides and support people, small independent B&B's, guest houses and hotels to ensure that the money stays in the local economy. Where we provide food we aim to use locally produced product. We provide travellers with Travellers Codes that encourage the reduction of water usage, systems for collecting, recycling or safe disposal of litter and relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment, wildlife and marine ecosystems.

All our guided holidays have a maximum group size of 12 to 15 people minimising the environmental impact. We actively work for footpath sustainability, through funding footpath restoration projects in the Northumberland National Park.

Voted one of the Best Tour Operators in two categories in the Guardian / Observer Travel Awards 2010.

Voted in February 2010, by The Guardian newspapers list of experts as one of the top 75 outstanding green travel companies in the Guardian Green Travel List 2010.

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Story of the holiday provider

Having stayed in touch since primary school, Andy and Paul decided to cycle around South America in 1994. Andy was a keen cyclist but Paul hadn’t been on a bike since doing his paper round. They didn’t have an itinerary and used military maps to navigate through the desert. They had so much fun and met such amazing people that they agreed to set up a cycling tour company together. Andy says their trips create a flexible and intimate way to travel and absorb the local culture and, whats more, you never forget how to cycle – it’s just like riding a bike!

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St Oswalds Way walking holiday, Northumberland

Reviewed 05 Aug 2009 by Margaret McGlade3 star rating

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


This was an excellent walk of almost 100 mls over 8 days; from Lindisfarne to Hadrian's Wall. The most memorable part was completing it! Mostly easy walking, good scenery, especially the coastal part; and a great cafe at the end. All the places we stayed at were very good and helpful, and the local eating places recommended by them were great. The weather as you might expect was pretty mixed; the wet weather gear got plenty of use.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


1) Buy the St Oswald's Way Guidebook to go with the maps . It is excellent and minimises the need to consult an OS map.
2) Check that the actual length of each day is within what you consider a reasonable length for you. This can vary from what is on the website due to the availability of accommodation.. We had one 18 mile day when we thought the maximum would be 13.5. We didn't get the finalised itinerary and maps until we arrived when it was all already arranged.

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?


Yes, we stayed in small locally owned B&Bs or Pubs, and we walked! We were able to come by train.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Very enjoyable, I would not hesitate to recommend it to a friend who walks. A regular fit walker could complete it faster than we did.
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