Horse Riding in Wales 2 Day trip
Saturday 28 February 2015, 8:30am - 9:30pm
International Students' House, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
About this event
Our adventure begins as we travel west over the border, crossing the River Severn estuary and into another country - Wales. The first stop is Chepstow with its impressive castle - the oldest stone fortress in the country. Here the beautiful River Wye merges with the Severn and flows out to the ocean. This ancient Welsh port provides us with an early lunch stop before we explore the Wye Valley and visit the ruins at Tintern, a 12th century Cistercian Abbey whose romantic delights inspired the poetry of Wordsworth and the paintings of Turner. As we continue our journey westwards we enter the dramatic hill country of South Wales and visit Hay-on-Wye, the famous town of books, which boasts a yearly festival that Bill Clinton once called 'the Woodstock of the mind'. Here, amongst the quiet, narrow streets there will be time to look around the many second hand bookstores before we head off to our accomodation where you can enjoy a relaxing evening meal.
We stay overnight in Baskerville Hall, a stunning building on the edge of the Brecon Beacons set in 130 acres of Welsh countryside. Built in 1839 by Thomas Myners Baskerville, the Baskervilles were family friends of Sherlock Holmes author Arthur Conan Doyle. Arthur Conan Doyle was a regular visitor to Baskerville Hall, and it was here he learnt of the legend of the hounds of the Baskervilles. It is reputed he wrote his famous case for the detective on nearby Hergest Ridge, but at the request of his friends (who did not want their beautiful part of Welsh countryside invaded by tourists) he actually set the book in Devon!
Our second day involves a half day's horseback riding in the Brecon Beacons National Park, taking in remote bridleways and ancient tracks with views of the stunning mountains, an important feature of the Welsh countryside. A relaxing stop in a village pub for food and refreshment will also be given (food and drinks not included in tour price).
No knowledge of horse riding required! Experienced instructor accompany group. All horses are well trained and used to special trails
Price Includes
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Half a day's horse riding in the Brecon Beacons National Park - an adventurer's paradise!
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Sightseeing in Chepstow and Wye Valley along the way!
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1 night's accommodation in Baskerville Hall with breakfast (multi-bedded rooms, twin/double rooms available for a supplement). Baskerville Hall has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, bar and restaurant facilities. Please note we recommend bringing your own towel as they are not included with the rooms but can be hired.
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Travel by luxury coach from London/Cambridge and Kent
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Please note, entry to Tintern Abbey or Chepstow Castle is not included in the tour price.
The typical group size on our 2 day Horse riding in Wales tour is 30-40 people. You will travel by 49 seater luxury air-conditioned coach in what will be an excellent, shared experience with one of our professional guides.
Departure Information
08.30AM From International Students' House, 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
If you are joining this tour in London, the meeting point is in the car park (just outside reception). ISH is directly opposite Great Portland Street tube station but also a very easy walk from Warren Street, Regent's Park and Baker Street tube stations.
This tour normally ends by 7.30-9.30pm in London
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