Spring Flowers extravaganza of Virginia Water and its woods hike

Join our very own Wendy on a wonderful circular hike around Virginia Water and experience the gardens in full bloom, the woodlands and the water that could remind you of a lake in Canada. And this less than an hour away from London! Meaning that you can have plans in the evening...
Originally conceived as a Royal pleasure ground, Virginia Water lies at the Southern edge of Windsor Great Park.
The 2-mile-long lake is a popular destination and is surrounded by woodlands, lush gardens where each season has its highlight and historical buildings.
Spring is the best season when it comes to flowers, you will be surrounded by Azaleas, rhododendron and many more colourful blooms and essences of trees from around the world.
You will be given plenty of time to take your next profile picture and take those shots you really want to take.
On this trip, you will walk through a sea of colours, pink, red, fuchsia, purple, white,... you will breath in the fragrances of the spring and enjoy some glorious views of woodlands, a lake and a beautiful waterfall! And let's not forget about the roman ruins...

About halfway through, you will have a rest at a nice little outdoor cafe...psstt, they have tasty cakes. You will then carry on to the valley garden which will be the highlight of the day.
If you want to fully enjoy the Spring and have an easy-ish hike while taking your time to photograph, experience and have a laugh with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, this is a trip for you! Wendy's reputation as a kind hearted, loveable, adorable, professional and simply wonderful, really is an absolute truth and she will make your day even better than you would expect from any other guide...

Now, time to book yourself on a gorgeous day out in the great British countryside...

INFORMATION:
DISTANCE: 7 miles/11km
TIME:3.5/4 hours
DIFFICULTY:Easy
TRANSPORT:
By train
PRICE:
£17 for the guide's fee
about £18 in cash or via bank transfer for the transport
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
A fun day out with lovely people

NOT INCLUDED:
Transport
Anything else not mentioned above
WHAT TO BRING:
Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers;
Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain;
Water bottle;
Packed lunch and snacks.
MEETING POINT:
London Waterloo at 10 am
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THIS PAGE AGAIN 2 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE AS THE DEPARTURE STATION IS ONLY CONFIRMED BY SW TRAINS ON THE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY.
ATTENTION:
Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄
POLICIES:
1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection of any of our trips and this is without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationalities, people of all ages, sex and political beliefs and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.
2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.
3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our site, you will be fully refunded