Walking Weekend Chippenham, Avebury and the Ridgeway
Friday 17 February 2023 16:00 - Sunday 19 February 2023
(2 nights)
From £279.00
Listed by Spice National
Overview
We are delighted to be returning to the Angel Hotel, whose hospitality, comfort and facilities we have enjoyed so much. The hotel is one of our favourites with its own pool and gym, well-appointed bedrooms, relaxing lounges bar areas and very friendly staff. It’s also in the heart of Chippenham so it’s a great venue to explore the town. Add to this the amazing Wiltshire countryside and we are in for another great weekend away. On Saturday we may walk the White Horse Way and the Wessex Ridgeway to conclude in the famous village of Avebury, famed as the second largest prehistoric site in Britain, (but possibly the most interesting!!) On Sunday we may choose to reacquaint ourselves with Harry Potter’s pretty village of Lacock Abbey which has lovely walks and some cracking afternoon teas. However, there is also some beautiful countryside walks around Slaughterford, Castle Combe and the Macmillan Way, which may yet tempt us!
Includes
2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, 2 guided walks with a choice of two guided walks each day, parking fee plus use of the hotels pool and gym
Extras
Transport to walks. Local transport to walks if used or alternatively you can use your own cars may be used to get to the start of the walk.
Guests & Non Members who are new to Spice are welcome to book at a £36 supplement though they may prefer to join to obtain the member rate and any deals that may be available at the time of booking/joining. Please call your local office/group to enquire about booking as a guest.
Location & Itinerary
Actual routes will be finalised closer to the time but to allow you to choose a walk that suits you best, we will provide a minimum of two walks on each day, led by professional and knowledgeable walking guides. On both days there will be a harder walk of 10-12 miles with up to 1,500ft of ascent, and a gentler walk of 7-9 miles with less ascent. However, the programme is flexible and can be altered to suit your needs. All walks are weather dependent and own transport or coaches may be taken to the walk starts.
Travel & Stay
Set right in the centre of the dynamic market town of Chippenham the Best Western Plus Angel hotel was originally a seventeenth-century coaching inn. It was extensively refurbished in late 2007 to offer the best in surroundings and comfort with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary style. The perfect base for our walking break it has 50 ensuite bedrooms, each containing a 32” LCD TV with Freeview and Sky Sports 1, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, complimentary Wi-Fi and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. There is also complimentary Wi-Fi in all public areas, a contemporary Brasserie, 2 Bars and for a spot of luxury a heated indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. There is also free and ample car parking which can never be underestimated.
By Car: From M4: take Junction 17. Follow the brown tourist signs for Bowood House from the motorway into the town centre. On seeing the railway arches, get into the right-hand lane and follow the road marked Calne/Bath/A4 under the right-hand arch. Follow the blue “P” parking sign for Borough Parade and Emery Gate, and the brown “Angel Hotel” signs. Turn left into Gladstone Road and go over the river bridge. The entrance to Borough Parade is on the left, the hotel entrance is the next left (you will see our signs and flag poles). If you are using a SatNav, enter postcode SN15 3BW which will direct you to the car park at the rear of the hotel. If you have a mobile telephone with you, why not call the hotel when you have parked in the hotel car park and we will advise you if you are staying in the main coaching inn or in the new courtyard wing. If you are in the courtyard wing, leave your luggage in the car and come into the hotel to register. Once you have registered, walk back to your car to pick up your luggage before going to your room.
Car parking: Our car park is located at the rear of the hotel off Gladstone Road. (If you are using Sat-Nav please use this postcode - SN15 3BW). Once you have parked your car please walk through the atrium and across the courtyard garden to reception. You will be required to register your vehicle(s) registration number on the touch screen at reception to obtain free parking. If you fail to do so a fine will be issued by the management company that operates our car park.
Overall travel contacts http://www.travelline.org.uk 0871 200 22 33
Train: The nearest train station Chippenham, about a 15-minute walks away.
From London: Allow about 1 ½ hrs by train direct from Paddington
From Birmingham:New Street Allow about 2 ½ hrs changing at Bristol
From Manchester: Allow about 4 hrs changing at Reading
http://nationalrail.com 08457 48 49 50
http://www.thetrainline.com 0871 244 1545, 7 days per week, from 8am until 10pm
Chippenham Station’s nearest Taxi numbers from Yellow Pages: updated 20 Dec 22
1. SA Taxi Chippenham 07403 829 836
2. ADI Taxis 07719 452 219
3. V Cars 01249 656 565
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Double Share Ensuite per person | £279.00 | Available |
| Member Twin Share Ensuite | £279.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Twin Share Ensuite - FEMALE | £279.00 | Available |
| Member Single Ensuite | £319.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Double Ensuite for Sole Occupancy | £339.00 | Sold Out |
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