Walking Weekends & Holidays 2013
Our Walkfree Breakfree walking weekends and holidays 2013 in England, Scotland, Wales, France, Germany and Morocco are for everyone, couples, singles, clubs and social groups of all kinds. We aim to deliver group walks that encourage and motivate, that are for all levels offering memorable, unique and enjoyable experiences. Our inclusive weekend breaks and walking holidays promote community and fun and whether it is a value walking weekend (which offers a fabulous and unique club style experience) or a hotel based event.
Our business has emerged from a university outdoor club background and we intend to keep true to our old ethos by designing a range of offers that appeal to beginners, the experienced or those seeking a challenge. We offer both value and premium walking weekends and holidays in summer or winter that will take you on some of the most outstanding walks in the country.
During 2013 do walk with Walkfree Breakfree. Its miles better.
| Date: | Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 3 |
| Location: | Pembrokeshire Coast Path |
| Accommodation: | Quality Hostel + Option B&B |
| Trip Type: | Coast Walks |
| Summary: | Coastal walks along the North Pembrokeshire Coast Path of Wales |
| Price: | from £190 |
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| Date: | Friday 17th to Monday 20th May 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 3 |
| Location: | Marrakech & High Atlas Mountains |
| Accommodation: | Hotel & Refuge |
| Trip Type: | Adventure walk & trek |
| Summary: | A mountain walk to summit the highest mountain in North Africa Jebel Toukal and visit to Marrakech |
| Price: | from £375 (excludes flights) |
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| Date: | Thursday 23rd to Tuesday 28th May 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 5 |
| Location: | Isle of Mull |
| Accommodation: | Quality Lodge - Twin or Triple rooms |
| Trip Type: | Walks & tours |
| Summary: | Mountain & low level walks & tours |
| Price: | from £440 (holiday starts from Glasgow*) |
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| Date: | Wednesday 29th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 5 |
| Location: | Highlands & Royal Deeside |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks & Tour |
| Summary: | High and low level walks and tour |
| Price: | from £380 (departs from Glasgow/return from Aberdeen*) |
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| Date: | Thursday 27th June to Tuesday 2nd July (Minibus 26th June to 5th July) |
| No. of Nights: | 5 or 9 |
| Location: | French Pyrenees |
| Accommodation: | Gite/Budget Hotel/Ship |
| Trip Type: | Walking: Choice of mountain or moderate walks |
| Summary: | Walk in the spectacular French Pyrenees staying in a Gite with its own outdoor swimming pool facing the mountains. Twin or triple rooms. |
| Price: | from £455 (excludes flights - start point Biarritz Airport) Minibus supplement £245 (includes all travel and accommodation, breakfasts for 4 extra nights. Shared accommodation on board ship but twin rooms at extra cost may be available. |
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| Date: | 2nd - 9th August or 9th - 16th August |
| No. of Nights: | 6 |
| Location: | Chilterns |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Holiday |
| Summary: | Our all inclusive Summer holiday package offers incredible value, with five days of guided walks and meals included it is not to be missed. |
| Price: | from £555 |
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| Date: | Friday 2nd August to Sunday 4th August or Friday 9th August to Sunday 11th August |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Chilterns |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Walks |
| Summary: | The Chilterns villages and churches are key locations for the Midsomer Murder TV series. During this weekend of walks we will use the Chilterns famed footpath network to inter-link a number of the famous villages, churches and pubs - count you out and count you back! |
| Price: | from £255 |
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| Date: | Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 3 |
| Location: | Snowdonia, Wales |
| Accommodation: | Hostel |
| Trip Type: | Mountain and low level walks |
| Summary: | Pure fun and enjoyment walking in the snowdonia mountains of Wales for all! |
| Price: | from £190 |
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| Date: | Thursday 5th to Monday 9th September 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 4 |
| Location: | Eifel National Park, Germany |
| Accommodation: | Hotel or Quality Gite |
| Trip Type: | Walks and Tour |
| Summary: | Walks in the German lake district and visit Aachen |
| Price: | from £395 |
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| Date: | 14th-16th June, 13th-15th September or 11th-13th October |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Chilterns Area |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Walking |
| Summary: | During this weekend we shall enjoy several walks in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, stopping en route at some of the areas historic public houses. On Saturday our walk also encompasses a stop and tour of the excellent local brewery. |
| Price: | from £255 |
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| Date: | Friday 27th to Sunday 29th September 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Parkend Village, Forest of Dean |
| Accommodation: | Hostel or Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks |
| Summary: | Walks in the lovely and ancient Forest of Dean and spectacular Symonds Yat |
| Price: | from £165 Hostel (Hotel rooms available - supplement payable) |
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| Date: | Wednesday 2nd to Tuesday 8th October 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 6 |
| Location: | Moroccan Atlas Mountains & Marrakech |
| Accommodation: | Hotel/Gites |
| Trip Type: | Moderate day walks and optional short trek (camping) in to the Agouti and Arouss gorges and experience two nights in Marrakech |
| Summary: | A unique opportunity to experience an introduction to trekking but without the need to camp overnight in one of the remotest parts of the High Atlas Mountains. Experience the true Berber life and culture and wander through valleys and hills where dinosaurs used to roam. If you wish to be a little more daring take an opportunity to camp and explore the deep gorges in this stunning landscape. |
| Price: | from £575 (excludes flights) |
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| Date: | 11th - 13th October |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Chilterns |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Navigation Course |
| Summary: | Join us in the beautiful Chilterns for a NNAS Navigation Course where you will learn the skills necessary to help you Breakfree and roam free independently in the great world outdoors. |
| Price: | from £325 |
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| Date: | Friday 18th to Monday 21st October 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 3 |
| Location: | Isle of Wight |
| Accommodation: | Country House Manor |
| Trip Type: | Walks |
| Summary: | Enjoy a long weekend of walks on the Isle of Wight and on Saturday night a 70's themed dinner and party. |
| Price: | from £210 |
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| Date: | 8th - 10th November |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Chilterns Area |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Walking and Yoga |
| Summary: | During the weekend you are going to take a break... one that combines Yoga and the time to enjoy a walk, to interact with the world around you and the people you are with. To use your senses to enjoy and connect with your surroundings, the wildlife and natural beauty all around us, and come to appreciate the inner smile a simple walk and yoga session can deliver. |
| Price: | from £275 |
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| Date: | Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Dunkirk |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks |
| Summary: | Walks along the famous Dunkirk beach and dunes of Flanders plus visits to some of the unique villages |
| Price: | from £189 |
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| Date: | Friday 22nd November to Sunday 24th November 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Lough |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks |
| Summary: | Walks in the delightful Lincolnshire Wolds and opportunity to the famous baby seals |
| Price: | from £195 |
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| Date: | Friday 13th to Monday 16th December 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Chilterns |
| Accommodation: | Latimer Place |
| Trip Type: | Walks and visit to Windsor |
| Summary: | Forget the hustle and bustle of Christmas and enjoy a short festive steps walking break with us. During the weekend we will enjoy a few festive walks with mince pies and mulled wines and visit Windsor to enjoy its festive spirit and lights. An active but totally relaxing weekend for sure |
| Price: | from £255 |
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| Date: | Friday 6th to Sunday 8th December 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Boulogne, France |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks, shopping and dining |
| Summary: | It’s getting to year’s end – a finale to be enjoyed with coastal walks, shopping and the amazing St Nicholas Parade with its marching bands and costumed creatures & fireworks on Saturday evening. This weekend will truly get you into the spirit of Christmas as we dine together and enjoy traditional French cuisine. |
| Price: | from £195 |
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| Date: | Sorry you have missed this trip this year, register to find out next years dates! |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Brecon Beacons |
| Accommodation: | Quality Hostel & exclusive use |
| Trip Type: | Walks and eight course dinner |
| Summary: | Mountain and low level walks with eight course dinner |
| Price: | from £170 |
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| Date: | Sorry you have missed this trip this year, register to find out next years dates! |
| No. of Nights: | 5 |
| Location: | Aviemore area, Cairngorms, Scotland |
| Accommodation: | Hostel + Option B&B |
| Trip Type: | Winter mountain walks and adventure |
| Summary: | Walks, adventure and winter walking course (optional for experienced walkers) |
| Price: | from £275 plus optional winter skills course £225 |
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| Date: | Sorry you have missed this trip this year, register to find out next years dates! |
| No. of Nights: | 4 |
| Location: | Germany |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Moderate Walks and Tour |
| Summary: | Walks, culture and fun in Germany |
| Price: | from £325 |
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| Date: | Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 4 |
| Location: | Ennerdale, Lake District |
| Accommodation: | Hostel for our exclusive use |
| Trip Type: | Mountain and moderate walks |
| Summary: | Mountain and remote walks in a remote part of the Lake District National Park |
| Price: | from £210 |
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| Date: | Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7th April 2013 |
| No. of Nights: | 4 |
| Location: | Boppard, Rhine, Germany |
| Accommodation: | Hotel |
| Trip Type: | Walks & Tour |
| Summary: | Join us in the heart of the German Rhine where we will follow the footsteps of Julia Bradbury and those of Europe’s most romantic poets and artists. |
| Price: | from £370 |
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| Date: | Sorry you have missed this trip this year, register to find out next years dates! |
| No. of Nights: | 2 |
| Location: | Isle of Wight |
| Accommodation: | Old English Manor House |
| Trip Type: | Special Event Premium Manor House Accommodation |
| Summary: | Walks & Burns Dinner on the Isle of Wight |
| Price: | from £169 (Plus £11 ferry surcharge if travelling by minibus) |
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