Group guided walking holiday for solos and singles - Dorset and East Devon

For full holiday details visit: Guided Walking for Solos and Singles in Dorset and Devon (secrethillswalking.co.uk)

What you get on a Secret Hills Break

• Hotel bed and breakfast– en suite four nights
• Dinner- three course.
• Lunch- except first day
• Sole Occupancy
• Personal service
• Five guided walks
• Expert guiding- friendly, local guides that know the area superbly well
• Transport to walks start and finish as needed
• Flexibility
• No single supplement
• A social, relaxed approach
• Full joining details prior to your holiday
• Our administration support from the point of booking to you joining the holiday

With its spectacular Jurassic Coast, rolling hills, beautiful beaches, historic houses and gardens, ancient castles and forts, idyllic villages and charming market towns, East Devon and Dorset is truly unique. Quiet country lanes and a network of footpaths make it an ideal destination for our solos guided walking holiday.

We walk on the first afternoon, then four more days. We generally take a packed lunch, but may stop at one of the area’s lovely pubs or cafes. This holiday is run by local guides who have a vast knowledge of this beautiful area. We stay at the the Royal Glen hotel, close to the sea front at Sidmouth- an ideal location for our walks in this area. Lovely breakfasts and dinner.
Walking is moderate, some ascending and descending – there is the South West coast path as part of our walking, and you should be walking fit.
We pride ourselves on how we create a social feel- so join us on this sociable active holiday where we meet as strangers and depart as friends.
We organise everything for you – from the minute you arrive to when you depart.
The holiday cost is £ 800 with no extra single supplements, which includes your own en-suite room.
Join us on this sociable active holiday where we meet as strangers and depart as friends

Hotel and Meals

Our hotel for exploring Dorset and East Devon – set in its own grounds, – the Royal Glen – welcoming visitors for over 100 years. A 2-minute walk from Sidmouth seafront,. The hotel is 5 minutes away form the beautiful Connaught Gardens and 10 minutes walk to the centre of Sidmouth. The hotel has a swimming pool, gym and bar and several lounges for your after walk comfort

Evening dinner

We eat in the hotels restaurant – three courses .Dress code is smart casual.

Lunch

We have lunch at one of Dorset or East Devon’s lovely country pubs or cafes. Walking starts at 9.30 am, and we generally finish for that welcome cuppa at 4.30 pm. This will give you plenty of time to get ready for dinner.

Dependent on the walk route we may need to take a packed lunch.

Flexibility

We offer you the opportunity to stay additional nights, and many people extend their weekend as they wish. Just reserve what nights you need.

Itinerary

This four night walking holiday commences on a Sunday afternoon with a two and a half hour walk, which enables you to meet your fellow guests and ourselves.

We then have three full days of walking, using transport to get us to the best walks. Four nights accommodation.

On the last day, Thursday, our walk finishes at 1pm.

Walk lengths are between 8 and 10 miles per full day.

SAMPLE WALKS

A selection of Walks- dependent on the ability of the group and of course the weather.

From Sidmouth to Weston, along the South West coast path to Beer. Sometimes swinging inland to take in the famous donkey sanctuary, and back to Sidmouth over Salcombe Hill.

From Sidmouth – west over Peak Hill to Ladram Bay, then on to Otterton. A walk along the lovely River Otter, and on green lanes back over Mutters Moor, or simply retrace your steps on the coast path down to Sidmouth- with magnificent views.

From Lyme Regis – through the valley of the River Lim, and take in some of the Jurassic coast – where possible- erosion does tend to close some sections.

A country walk from the hotel to Sidbury, a lovely village – over Beacon Hill then back along the River Sid.

Exploring Branscombe and the surrounding hills and valley – the NT managed estate is ideal for a walk over green hills and fields and down to it’s famous smuggler’s beach.

From Beer along the South West Coast path to Branscombe. Follow the coast path towards Weston, then swing towards the Sidmouth Donley Sanctuary. Then into Salcombe Regis and along the coast path back to Sidmouth.