Walking break for the blind and visually impaired
"A Taste of Worcestershire"

Date: Friday 29th October to Sunday 31st October 2021
Price : £400 2 nights’ accommodation, dinner, bed and breakfast
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This Autumn weekend break in Worcestershire invites you to immerse yourself in the delights of the beautiful county and connect with the rhythms of nature.  Learn about the orchards, birdsong and history from local guides who lead the walks.
 
​The highlight of the weekend is the Saturday walk taking in the expansive views along the length of the Malvern Hills when we see, hear and feel the beauty of this stunning part of the English countryside.  The Hills are formed from a granite ridge running for roughly 10 miles in a north/south alignment. We climb the highest peaks along the ridge of the Hills and we take in the magnificent dense colour and aroma of the bluebell woods.

​The experience  includes:

  • 2 nights en suite accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the historic Abbey Hotel in the centre of Malvern.
  • 2 days dinner and breakfast at the Abbey Hotel.
  • ​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.
  • Welcome meeting with tea and cake.
  • Dinner in the Abbey Hotel restaurant and drinks in the bar.

​Saturday
  • After a nourishing breakfast we spend the day on the Malvern Hills stopping at a café along the way.
  • Return to hotel around 5pm.
  • Dinner in the Abbey Hotel restaurant and drinks in bar.
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.

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