Walking break for the blind and visually impaired
"Spring Walking in the Malverns"

Spring Dates: Friday 13th May to Sunday 15th May, 2022
Autumn Dates : Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October, 2022
Price : £250 per person, 2 nights accommodation, bed and breakfast
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Are you visually impaired and would love to explore the beauty of the Malvern Hills? Would you like to spend a day in the fresh air walking with a new group of friends?  Sense Adventures brings blind and sighted walkers together to share the varied landscape of the Malvern Hills from woods and streams in the South to rolling countryside above Herefordshire and The Cotswolds.
 
Join us for a Spring weekend staying at the historic Dell House bed and breakfast in Malvern Wells situated at the foot of the Malvern Hills.  The Dell House dates from the 19th century.  The current owners have lovingly restored the 2 acres of garden featuring specimen trees and interesting tactile wooden sculptures.  Throughout your stay you will have the opportunity to explore this beautiful garden. 

​The experience  includes:

  • 2 nights bed and breakfast en suite accommodation in the Victorian Dell House at the foot of the Malvern Hills with stunning views across to the Cotswolds and 2 acres of restored garden.
  • Accommodation on a twin sharing basis. All rooms have ensuite facilities.
  • ​The provision of one-to-one guides throughout the weekend.
  • Transport from local railway station Great Malvern. You will be met off your train and driven the short distance to the hotel.
  • Guided walks on the Malvern Hills on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday walk will be around 7 miles with a shorter walk on the Sunday.
  • Guide dogs are welcome.  Dog beds will be provided in the rooms and there will be help to spend the dogs as necessary.

Itinerary

Friday
  • Arrive around 4pm.
  • Check into your room and orientation by one of the Sense Adventures guides.
  • Gather on the terrace for tea and cake and guided tour of the fascinating gardens with features including tactile wooden sculptures and specimen trees.
  • Evening meal at local pub accompanied by Sense Adventures guides.
​Saturday
  • After a nourishing breakfast we spend the day on the Malvern Hills taking in a picnic at one of the peaks and stopping at a café along the walk.
  • Return to Dell House around 5pm.
  • Tea and cake at the Dell House and a chance to enjoy the setting and gardens.
  • Evening meal at a local pub.
Sunday
  • Breakfast followed by a shorter walk on the Malvern Hills with a café stop.
  • Return to Great Malvern for a light lunch before transport to Great Malvern railway station.
Please note that packed lunches on Saturday, evening meals and lunch on Sunday are not included in the price. However, afternoon tea on Friday and Saturday are included.

Some testimonials

"I thought the volunteer guides were all really friendly and enthusiastic. It was great fun being guided by them and I think it was a great idea to swap us around."
Paul Sullivan
"The best part of the holiday was being out in the countryside with other people who were there to enjoy walking in good company. I liked the company and the relaxed atmosphere and I thought the guides were amazing and very friendly. "
Hazel Sullivan