June/July News Archive

Exploring Britain's Coastline	29 July 05

A new programme started last Friday on BBC 2 which explores the coastlines of Britain. There are two new episodes each week (Friday and Sunday at 9pm) that examine the history and possible walks along different stretches of Britain's coastline.

The first week discovered the 'The Frontline' of the South coast and the 'Wild West' of South West England. If you missed these episodes, don't worry, you can catch up on the programme's BBC's website . This Friday's episode covers the many delights of the Welsh coastline.

Coastal walking has always featured strongly in our walking programmes. For example you could explore the South West coast path, Britains longest trail, as a guided or self guided holiday, or from our Country House accommodation at Haytor , St Ives and Selworthy . In Wales the dramatic Pembrokeshire coast path can also be enjoyed as a guided or self-guided holiday. For a first hand experience of a self guided Pembrokshire Coast path holiday see George Wilkinson's review.

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2006 holidays on sale now.	27June 05

Get away this autumn and discover the great holidays we have to offer throughout UK and Europe. If you are thinking ahead to next year, then take a look below at our fantastic new destinations for 2006.

Book your 2006 holiday now on-line.

• Worldwide walking holidays 2006 including new destinations to:
• Australia - An Australian Journey - This tour marries world famous highlights of Australia's premier state with breathtaking walks amidst the drama of the Tasmanian wilderness. Experience stunning wilderness and national park walks, discover unique animal and bird life and enjoy a Sydney harbour cruise and bridge walk.
• India - Sikkim and Darjeeling, An Indian Summer - Absorb the old world charm of India's colonial hill station and step into the gentle beauty of Sikkim, with views of the mighty Himalayas. Explore the enchanting, remote landscapes of Sikkim, discover Colonial perspectives of Darjeeling Hill Station and visit the exquisite Taj Mahal.
• Kenya - Kenyan Safari - Kenya provides some of the best big game viewing on earth. Combined with a walking itinerary conducted by experienced local guides this is a tour to fill the senses. Experience the Masai mara culture, enjoy big game viewing on walks and drives and relax in a mix of Stylish accommodation.

• Guided City Breaks
• Spring 2006 guided walking holidays in Europe
• Sintra, Colares; Algarve, Silves; Madeira, Serra de Agua; Alpujarras, Mecina; Sierra Almijara, Competa; Andalucia, Ronda; Mallorca, Puerto de Soller; Marina Alta, Benimaurell; Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz; Sorrento Peninsula, Sorrento; Delphi & Nauplion, Greece and Malta & Gozo .
• Cross-country skiing, winter walking and snowshoeing winter 2006

Still time to book for 2005.

• Guided walking in Britain this autumn

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Escape to the countryside	10 June 05

There is nothing more spontaneous than having the chance to plan your own itinerary for your weekend getaway.

With our Country House Escape weekend at Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales you can do just that; there is plenty to see and do in the local area. You could take a daytrip to the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal water garden, or visit Skipton and Skipton Castle, which is one of the best-preserved in the UK. Also worth a visit is the Bolton Abbey Estate with 80 miles of footpaths and medieval ruins. If you are interested in seeing how cheese is made, enjoy the Wensleydale cheese experience and don't forget to do some tasting.

Alternatively, enjoy a walk in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park independently, returning to our Country House accommodation to relax. Whatever you choose to do, this getaway will be an unforgettable break.

Take advantage of this special offer and enjoy three nights' for the price of two!

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HF Holidays buys satellite phone	07 June 05

A trend towards mobile phones has left Brecon Mountain Rescue find it increasingly difficult to find a public telephone boxes when they find themselves in a "dead spot" with no mobile signal. Therefore as part of our continued support for this vital organisation HF Holidays Pathways fund has provided a grant to purchase a satellite phone, which has been installed in their new vehicle. This will help the team to get medical and rescue assistance to those remote areas in the Brecon Beacons.

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donation. They operate principally in mid Wales, working from the Brecon Beacons National Park north to Plynlimon, from the Welsh borderland westward, through mid Wales, to the Ceredigion coast. Their work is not restricted to mountain and wilderness search and rescue for climbers and hill walkers: their skills are also deployed by the police to search for vulnerable or missing persons in the community where they can employ their specialist medical and rescue techniques.

The Brecon Mountain Rescue team are so pleased with this new equipment; they feel "it will be a real godsend".

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