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Route: The Saints Way Name: Susan Walked on: 15th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Excellent. Very helpful with a couple of ‘tweaks’ that we needed. "

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Your Walking Routes

"Official way markers aren’t great but maps and Encounter’s tips and advice more than make up."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Port Isaac Padstow Saints way Name: Barry Teperman Walked on: 12th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Great maps and notes, though GPS is best "

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

"Very comfortable and good breakfasts"

Overall experience

"Loved the walk, got lost but isn't that part of the fun. GPS always correctrd us."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Falmouth to Plymouth Name: Jackie Bennett Walked on: 11th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"As always the trip planned by Encounter Walking was fabulous and ran like clockwork. Really good at providing options, particularly as my husband not so keen on B&B's!"

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Your Walking Routes

"Was slightly overgrown in parts this year, probably more so than previous years or other sections, so would recommend long trousers!"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

"All great, but would thoroughly recommend the newly refurbished rooms at the Finnygook Inn in Portwrinkle and the gorgeous location of the Lugger Hotel in Portloe"

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Pembrokeshire Coast Path Name: Harry Mycock Walked on: 7th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Great A-Z OS map book. Not so keen on Trailblazer book as not OS mapping. May be Cicerone would be my preference having used successfully before. "

Luggage transfers

"The 9am bags ready for pick up is too early given that some places don’t start serving breakfast until 8.30. 9.30 time for having luggage ready would be better. 10.00am would be perfect. "

Accommodation

"Needed to know that the hostel in Trefin no towels provided on arrival, then I found out they could be provided on check out. All accommodation and hosts very good. Much appreciated. Very nice touch with those that had my bag in the room on arrival. "

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: South West Coast Path Padstow -Falmouth Name: Heather Buxton Walked on: 6th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"No problems at all"

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"No issues"

Your Walking Routes

"As expected from the guidebook. Happy to find that the distances were realistic for us and always completed within the recommended times."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Notes about diversions were all accurate and these diversions were straightforward. The route out of Coverack past Dean quarry had a big diversion that was not included in the notes. This was tbe only time we were seriously off track as it was not well signed and /of the signs tended to be hidden by spring growth."

Luggage transfers

"Perfect..We did not mind the 9 am pick up."

Accommodation

"Varied from wonderful to reasonable. The Hayle White Hart Hotel was the only low spot. Coverack B &B, Pedn Olva in St Ives and The Hotel Penanzel deserve special mention for their high standard."

Overall experience

"Fulfilled our expectations of a truly beautiful coastal walk with excellent service by Encounter."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Padstow to Falmouth Name: Adrienne Walked on: 6th May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Great service and advice to plan a walk for our time frame and requests."

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

" Very easy to navigate "

Your Walking Routes

"Routes were mostly easy to find. Sometimes the spring growth made it hard to spot signs particularly on diversions."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Encounter notes were helpful as were the guidebooks and maps. Would have loved to be able to redeem OS maps on the OS app (you can then enlarge for easy reading of details)."

Luggage transfers

"Great service. The 9am pickup was no problem."

Accommodation

"Almost all accomodation very good. Highlights include Pedn Olva and Hotel Penzance. "

Overall experience

"This walking holiday has been wonderful and we have been lucky to see the area at its best."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? No

Route: Falmouth to Plymouth Name: Peggy Lee Walked on: 2nd May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"The Encounter Walking Holidays staff asked questions and made sure they knew what I had in mind before making recommendations for me. They also took the time to verify up-to-date lodging rates before giving me an accurate quote."

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"It was easy to find information and ideas on where I might like to walk."

Your Walking Routes

"The views were very spectacular but the stretch from Portwrinkle/Crafthole had more sections that shared the path with the actual road. It would have been fine but the day I was walking that stretch was very foggy and rainy and sharing the road with cars definitely made me feel a little unsafe."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"The notes, maps, and guidebooks were extremely helpful."

Luggage transfers

"The luggage transfers were perfect. My luggage was picked up and dropped off always on time."

Accommodation

"I really enjoyed all the accommodations that I stayed at, especially the welcoming reception I got from all of the proprietors and staff."

Overall experience

"This was a trip of a lifetime that I'll always remember. I hope I have the opportunity to do another walking trip in the UK."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Mendip way Name: Patricia Bleasby Walked on: 2nd May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Booking holiday was seamless as usual"

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Your Walking Routes

"Occasionally the instructions were not always clear and once actually wrong, notes said to walk diagonally left when the path went right!"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"See above. An idea of distance would be useful"

Luggage transfers

"Always reliable "

Accommodation

"Mostly good, 2 standouts at Weston-super-Mare and pub at rowberrow"

Overall experience

"It's pleasant walking but coleridge way beats it for sheer variety and prettiness of route"

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Cornwall Coast Path: St Ives to Falmouth Name: Richard & Sue Lawrence Walked on: 2nd May 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

"Worked really well and got in touch days where it was an early pickup"

Accommodation

"By and large very good. St Just - the Wellington Hotel a bit drab and outside room very thin walls. Liked upgrade at Budock Vean very swish. "

Overall experience

"False diversion sign at Dean Quarry near Rosenithon took up a lot of time. GR SW80274 19909. "

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Padstow - St Ives Name: Julie Law Walked on: 28th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Our third trip and everything went as clockwork!"

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"I love looking at the 'next leg' to see what we have in store. The website is helpful and interesting"

Your Walking Routes

"All v good and easy to spot."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"All excellent as usual"

Luggage transfers

"Perfect - our luggage always arrived before us and was waiting for us at the end of the day"

Accommodation

"Everywhere was great but a special shout out to the Farmers Arms in Treyarnon (1.5 miles off the coast path but the YHA was full) - great atmosphere and fab food. Also the Portreath Arms Pub did fab food and we had a great room. Painters Cottage also excellent. White Hart Hotel needs an update but in its own way had charm - all we needed was a clean and comfortable bed for the night!"

Overall experience

"Next leg from St Ives to Penzance booked for August the day we returned home."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Mevagissey-Polperro Name: Ingrid Ruud Knutsen Walked on: 28th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Fantastic service!"

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Your Walking Routes

"It was perfect!"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Very good"

Luggage transfers

"It worked well, but it would have been better if suitcases was not collected from our hotel until after breakfast (for example at 10). We had dirty walking shoes and trousers, because of mud in the paths, and we felt a little dirty while eating in our walking outfit. "

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: SWCP Westward Ho - Padstow Name: Sylvia Moser Walked on: 25th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

"N/A as I did not use the luggage transfers"

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Two Moors Way Name: B S Walked on: 24th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

"Middle section, between the two moors was very muddy after the spring rain"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Recommend the Rugglestone in Widecombe and the shop at Morchard Bishop"

Luggage transfers

"All collected and delivered on time"

Accommodation

"Accommodation was varied, but this is Dartmoor, securing accommodation for a single night for four single walkers without the need for transfers is hard, so well done Encounter for managing to do this for us"

Overall experience

"Ours was a 9 day walk. I'd try to do it in 8 if I did it again"

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Mewaggisy to Looe Name: Grethe Ramsdal Walked on: 24th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Minehead - Westward Ho Name: Paul & Helen Walked on: 23rd April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"very efficient and customer focussed"

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"very good , easy to navigate and good description of walks in detail."

Your Walking Routes

"Estimated timing was spot on , even with the alternative routes"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Instructions & relevant maps were more than sufficient, especially the instructions to find the eveing accommodation."

Luggage transfers

"all good"

Accommodation

"Overall a super week with good accommodation, friendly hosts ,always willing to help. "

Overall experience

" A great 7 days to start the SW coast path"

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: SWCP: Falmouth to Plymouth Name: Jean Walked on: 23rd April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Excellent experience planning the walk. I checked out a lot of outfitters and Encounter had the best combination of responsiveness, flexibility, price, and experience. The local knowledge made a big difference; some other companies didn't know the area well. We took the Cawsand ferry; while we were walking along to Cawsand we talked to a local walker who told us how terrific Encounter is and how great Damon is. "

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"The best FAQ section I have ever seen. If you read it all carefully you will not have many questions. Truly excellent. "

Your Walking Routes

"As two older and somewhat slower walkers, we took considerably more time than predicted with the routes rated as strenuous, especially the steep downhill and uphill parts. Definitely needed the poles (sticks to you). And we took a few shortcuts. The latest we arrived was 5:30, Portloe to Mevagissey. But there was a problem on that route that slowed us down. Just after climbing up from Gorran Haven, where we stopped briefly for a snack, we went over the signed gate to the left, into a field where we avoided some bullocks, and headed to the next fence, but when we got there we found a sign on the gate that said, "Private Property, No Footpath." So we headed back down trying to find where we had gone wrong. Eventually we met a couple coming the other way who told us to ignore the sign and go through the field of sheep, so we did. Still don't know what we should have done, but it was frustrating and time consuming. The acorn signage from Mevagissey to Charlestown the next day was not very good and we went around in a few circles and had to check where we were. Otherwise signage was great. We had one half day of rain, not too bad; we had lunch and dried out at the Welcome Inn in Par. We took the Saints Way to Fowey, slight shortcut. "

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"The walking notes were very helpful, especially coming into the towns. We used the OS strip map, although could have used one with more detail, but didn't use the guide book while we were actually walking. We did use the All Trails app to keep us on the path, which was very helpful. In the future I might also download the OS maps to the phone. "

Luggage transfers

"Perfect in every way. "

Accommodation

"Most of the accommodations were great. As we booked rather late, we couldn't get the hotel in Portscatho, and stayed at Trewithian Farms, which was fine but we really didn't want to go out and walk far for dinner, so we picked up some cheese and salami and bread in the town and had a sort of picnic in our room. And had a large late lunch at Hidden Hut, which was wonderful. The walking itinerary said it was open 11-5, but when we were there it was open 11-3, and we barely made it, arriving about 2:30. It would really be wonderful, though, if all the accommodations could start serving breakfast at 7:30, 8:00 latest. "

Overall experience

"Great time; we'd do it all over again. We have ideas for next year already. "

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Two Moors Way south (with slight variations) Name: Richard Wignall Walked on: 21st April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Well planned and accommodated slight variations requested."

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Your Walking Routes

"We started from Plymouth and walked the SW Coast Path to Wembury, finishing day 1 at Yealmpton, which was a good variation. For the last two days we walked Widecombe to Castle Drago and Castle Drago to Morchard Road (taxi transfers to/from Chagford for the overnight This gave a more even couple of days and worked well."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Used the Cicerone Guide Book, which was excellent. The SW Coast Path section before the usual start was straightforward on both map and ground."

Luggage transfers

"Worked well, although 9:00 is a scramble if breakfast is not until 8:30 (only once)"

Accommodation

"A good selection of Inns and an interesting (in a good way!) farm B&B"

Overall experience

"An excellent walk - we may well come back to finish the route to Lynmouth."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Falmouth to Portsmouth Name: Steve and Di Walked on: 21st April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Extremely prompt with top suggestions for an enjoyable walk"

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"Easy to use with recommendations to plan your walk"

Your Walking Routes

"Our route was very scenic passing through small villages and open fields. Some of the paths are tough so do your homework and be prepared for unpredictable weather and terrain"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Everything you need before you set off is supplied"

Luggage transfers

"Safe prompt and always there when we arrived"

Accommodation

"Encounter have a range of accommodation options and can recommend budget to top end. Check that the accommodation meets your needs and your circumstances. For example you might want to dry clothes or move your luggage up flights of stairs. "

Overall experience

"A terrific experience and one we will remember forever"

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: SW Coast Path - Padstow to St Ives Name: Anne Tonkin Walked on: 21st April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"I really appreciated the helpful responsiveness and flexibility provided by several members of the Encounter team- over he planning and booking phase. Given the initial plan was delayed due to COVID and picked up 6-9 mos later, this flexibility supported my confidence in the groups ability to effectively support our walk. "

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"Its ok although I found it a bit clunky and used this more as inspiration and a prompt to email inquiries and information seeking. I did choose Encounter purely on website reviews, especially by some Australian walkers who sounded like they had similiar expectations and ability levels to ours. Definitely a great decision!"

Your Walking Routes

"This is a stunningly beautiful walk with challenges but not too much. We started with 2 longish days (22ish kms) and the second was lots (and lots) of big/deep/straight up steps. We had done quite a bit of prep on top of our usual walking which we were thankful for. We definitely walked ourselves into being fit - 10km was a doddle by the end! We defintely appreciated the way our walk was structured each day and we did include a rest day in the middle to allow time for some personal exploration. The routes are clearly marked until they are not - which is quite often! (see next section)"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

" Itinerary and final updated itinerary was brilliant in detail re accommodation. Descriptions of the route were brief and didnt make sense until you were actually there - which came in handy! In some places the path is poorly marked (one section near Padstow was impossible to find and other walkers complained of being totally lost too. ) The maps provided are useless when you dont know where you are and dont have local wifi! After losing the path again in rain as we came into Newquay we set up our AllTrails app which plots where you are (even without wifi) on the trail and we could clearly see once we started to take the wrong pathway - this is strongly recommended and was a godsend. "

Luggage transfers

"Worked like clockwork every time - brilliant! "

Accommodation

"Everywhere we stayed was perfect - close to the track, small and friendly, clean, safe, reasonable food options, great breakfasts - we couldnt have chosen better for the price paid. This compared favourably with walkers we met who had gone with another company and were placed in accomodation that felt unsafe. "

Overall experience

"Highly recommend this walk for stunning coastal scenery, a good degree of challenge and access to local flora and natural landscapes. Highly recommend Encounter (already have friends who have booked through them too) as great support, flexibility to meet your needs and good value for money. This is a walk where the level of challenge requires you to concentrate on what you are doing (its not a stroll!) which we loved and you do need good gear. We walked one day in persistent showers which was fine and one day in pouring rain which was a bit miserable as the track was flowing to meet us but hot showers and few tales at the end made it all a wonderful memory."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: SW Coast path Exmouth to Poole Name: Angela Ormrod Walked on: 19th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: SW Coast Path Name: Diane Winger Walked on: 19th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Encounter was SO helpful in dealing with our unusual requests to jump around to include a section of the path that we skipped the previous year. They also made last-minute adjustments when a B and B suddently closed and when they found out that no ferry would be available for one of our crossings. We couldn't have asked for better service!"

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Your Walking Routes

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"While we greatly appreciated the documents provided, we'd love to see Encounter include the GPS waypoint for each night's lodging along with their turn-by-turn verbal description of how to find our B and B. Some of us use a GPS app on our phones to help us navigate when things aren't clearly marked on the path, so being able to navigate to our hotel that way as well would be quite helpful."

Luggage transfers

Accommodation

"Each place was utterly clean. Several B and Bs were especially delightful and unique. Of course, there were also a couple of B and Bs which fell into the "not our favorites" category, but they were still quite adequate."

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Dartmoor High Moor Link Name: Peter Janes Walked on: 17th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"The people in the office were always helpful. "

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Your Walking Routes

"The first day (Tavistock to Princetown) is short and easy. The second day (Princetown to Buckfastleigh) is much longer. We (a pair of old codgers) had good weather so did not have a problem but in bad weather be prepared for a challenge. "

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"With one exception, your guide to the walk was easy to follow. Between Dartmeet and Holne your route seems to depart from that marked on the OS map and the notes proved tricky to follow. Grid references would clarify things and would also be helpful when working out the route in advance. "

Luggage transfers

"No problems."

Accommodation

"Fine"

Overall experience

"Very enjoyable"

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: Coleridge Way Name: Adrienne Spilsbury Walked on: 11th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Excellent. Encounter Walking provided various options on costs and daily length of the walk, to fit in with my requirements."

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"A good level of information here to enable me to select and plan the walk."

Your Walking Routes

"This is a very doable route, and mostly well signposted. Just a couple of points where a signpost would have been helpful. Also note that gaiters are needed, as some parts of the walk can be wet and muddy."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Superb. Laminated, detailed OS map extracts. Precise details of the overnight stays, but also refreshments and points of interest along the walk. "

Luggage transfers

"Seamless."

Accommodation

"Staying in country pubs was part of the attraction of this walk for me, and didn't disappoint. A good welcome and lovely accommodation and food at all."

Overall experience

"Encounter Walking really think of everything, and give attentive service."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: South West Trail Penzance to Dartmoor Name: Karin Biemel Walked on: 8th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"Brilliant"

Encounter Walking Holidays Website

"Brilliant"

Your Walking Routes

"At times could be a difficult walk... early April had many stormy says, but scenery superb"

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

Luggage transfers

"Absolutely not a problem"

Accommodation

Overall experience

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes

Route: West Mendip Way, Weston-Super-Mare to Wells Name: Michelle Howry Walked on: 6th April 2023

Planning and booking for your walk with Encounter Walking Holidays

"The team was very helpful in advising my family on the best route for our timeframe and ability."

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Your Walking Routes

"I felt that the days were broken up well, but I did find that it took my family about 30% longer each day than the route notes predicted...partly due to our meandering pace, and also due in places to the muddy Spring trail conditions. It wasn't a problem but I'd be sure to allocate plenty of time each day if your pace tends toward the slower."

Walking notes, maps, guidebooks and itinerary

"Very detailed and clear."

Luggage transfers

"We got very used to this! Everything worked perfectly and it was a real treat to have warm, dry clothes waiting for us each evening. "

Accommodation

"Ranged from perfectly nice to quite exciting and unique (the Gate House Inn in Wells was very special)! The humbler spots were understandable due to the limited options in some rural areas -- and even those were quite cozy. "

Overall experience

"A holiday we can't stop talking about now that we're home! Already dreaming about our next adventure."

Would you choose Encounter Walking Holidays for future holidays? Yes

Would you recommend Encounter Walking Holidays to others? Yes