Private trip - In Celebration of Peter
England’s Coast to Coast including Hadrian’s Wall
June 17 - July 2, 2023
Join Sara, In celebration of Peter, on this trip combining one of England’s great walks - England's Coast to Coast (C2C) and a visit to Hadrian’s Wall.
England’s Coast-to-Coast walk is a classic. It was a life ambition of A. Wainwright and describes a 190 mile walk, in an approximate beeline, having a preference for the high ground and crossing some of England’s most stunning countryside. Our walk covers 100+ miles of the original route and begins at St. Bees Head on the coast of the Irish Sea. This trip provides the opportunity to experience the variety and beauty of the English countryside. From the Irish Sea to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District, onto the rugged beauty of the Pennines, "the backbone of England", through the emerald green Yorkshire Dales to the desolate North York Moors and finally the waves of the North Sea at Robin Hoods Bay. In August 2022, the full walk was awarded National Trail status.
Hadrian’s Wall is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving Europe’s largest remaining Roman fortification marking the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire. We will follow along part of its path, contemplating the stones, artifacts, a mile-castle or turret, and the history and humanity that have passed along the way. Our days' walk ends with a tour of Housesteads, the most complete example of a Roman Fort in Britain where excavations have revealed major buildings both within and outside the defenses.
For those arriving early, consider a visit to Carlisle Castle dating from the 11th century for an insight into its turbulent history and how it got the epithet of most besieged castle.
What’s Included?
All lodging (twin-occupancy, en suite)
All on trip transportation
All luggage transfers
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners (dietary preferences/ restrictions readily accommodated)
All hikes
On trip entertainment
Services of a professional trip leader and highly knowledgeable local guides
Gratuities for local service providers
4 pre - trip bulletins prior to departure with more detailed and specific information to help you prepare for your adventure
What's Not Included:
RT airfare and in-country travel pre and post trip
Beverages with meals
Personal expenses including Covid-19 tests, quarantine costs and medical evacuation
We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Trip Dates: June 17 - July 2, 2023 | 16 days
Group size 8
Trip Leader - Deirdre Butler
How to Sign Up:
Complete the following trip paperwork. Note - each form must be completed and submitted in one session. There is no option to save to complete at a later time. The majority of the information requested you will know from memory perhaps with the exception of your latest covid-19 booster date and your passport number and expiry date.
Make your trip deposit check payable to Big Round World. Mail to Deirdre Butler - Big Round World, PO Box 1337, Lyons, CO 80540. The balance payment to be paid by March 1, 2023. A reminder will be sent out about 4 weeks in advance.