Walking Weekend Weymouth Durdle Door Jurassic Coast

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Friday 14 February 2020 16:00 - Sunday 16 February 2020

(2 nights)

From £189.00

Listed by Spice Manchester

Overview

It was 2017 when we last visited Weymouth and we thought what better location to kick off our 2020 season. We have also secured a very nice Hotel, the 3 star Hotel Rex which is on the sea front, in the heart of the seaside town. Weymouth is a bustling seaside town, with a lovely long, promenade and modern marina with a lively mixture of traditional pubs and modern bistros and plenty of live music to enjoy on a evening. Its also a perfect base to explore some of the most beautiful and dramatic coastal walking in the UK, so this year we shall spend both days on the coast. One day we will enjoy the sensational scenery around the ancient village of Abbotsbury. By contrast our second day will see us visiting the Towering limestone cliffs of the Isle of Portland. See you there…

Includes

2 nights accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals & 2 guided walks with a choice between 2 walks, hard and moderate each day. 

Extras

Transport where taken to the walks, Parking Fee. 

Location & Itinerary

Is this for me?

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 2,000ft of ascent and a gentler walk of 7-10 miles with less ascent. The Sunday walk may finish a little earlier.

Travel & Stay

The 3-star Hotel Rex is situated on the Esplanade, in the heart of Weymouth overlooking the stunning golden sands of Weymouth Beach and the Jurassic Coastline beyond. The 17th Century Harbour, with its busy fishing fleet is just a short walk into town and here you will find numerous traditional inns and pubs with a wide variety of live music. A very warm welcome awaits you at the Hotel Rex, which offers the comforts and luxuries of a modern hotel yet still retains its original character and splendour. The restaurant retains the features of the wine cellars, with the old vaults now offering a more private and intimate dining experience in an alcove setting. To compliment your meal there is an excellent wine list, with an impressive collection of wines from around the world. The hotel bar, situated on the ground floor overlooking Weymouth Beach, is the perfect venue for an aperitif or nightcap. Serving draught beers, fine wines and an extensive selection of premium spirits and freshly ground coffee, it is the perfect venue to relax and enjoy the ambience of the hotel. All 31 bedrooms are en suite and are comfortably decorated and equipped with televisions and complimentary hospitality trays. 

Getting There

From the North

Take the M5 to exit at junction 25. A358 Weymouth. At roundabout take first exit A358 for 8.7 miles. At roundabout take first exit A303 for 6.4miles. At roundabout take 2nd exit for 3.3 miles. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A3088 for 3.8miles. At roundabout take 3rd exit for 0.5 miles. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto Watcombe Lane for 0.4 miles. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto A30 / West Coker Rd for 0.8miles. Pass through two roundabouts and after 18.2 miles at roundabout take 2nd exit onto A35 for 1.4 miles. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A354 Weymouth Rd. Now go for 7 miles and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A353. After 0.2 miles at Kings roundabout take the 2nd exit and go down King Street to the Esplanade. Turn Right and Keep the sea on your right and follow the esplanade along towards Weymouth centre to arrive at 29 The Esplanade Dorset DT4 8DN 

From the East:

Take the M3 to junction 14 and the M27 to its end. Keep straight onto A31 and stay on the A31 for 32 miles until you get to the roundabout junction with the  A35 and take the third exit onto A35. After 9.9 miles at roundabout take 2nd exit. Then after 2.3 miles at roundabout take 1st exit A354 / Weymouth Road. Now go for 7 miles and at the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A353. After 0.2 miles at Kings roundabout take the 2nd exit and go down King Street to the Esplanade Turn Right and Keep the sea on your right and follow the esplanade along towards Weymouth centre to arrive at 29 The Esplanade Dorset DT4 8DN. 

Availability & Pricing

TypePrice
Member Double Share Ensuite£189.00Sold Out
Member Twin Share Ensuite£189.00Sold Out
Member Single Ensuite£229.00Sold Out
Member Sole Occupancy Ensuite£239.00Sold Out
Guest Twin Share Ensuite£209.00Sold Out

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The Hotel Rex, Weymouth, DT4 8DN

Host & Everything Else

All walks are weather dependent

You MUST have:

• Walking boots

• A Water bottle (minimum 1 litre)

• A Rucksack with a plastic liner

• Waterproofs: jacket and trousers

• A Warm hat

• Warm gloves (not leather)

• Thick walking socks

• Base layer: (thin thermal or warm T-shirt. Best not to be cotton as it gets cold when wet)

• Over layer: (warm sweater or fleece)

• Extra layer: warm top for when cold (eg. when stopped for lunch)

• Comfortable walking trousers (not jeans as they are too cold & heavy when wet)

• Personal Medication

• Smart casual clothes for the evening.

You may wish to bring:

• Trekking Poles

• Sit mat

• Vacuum flask (if you like hot drinks on the hill)

• Medium size Tupperware container or plastic bag, to put picnic lunch in.

• Sit mat 

• Sun glasses

• Lip salve

• Camera

• Personal first aid kit

In good weather and/or summer, you may also wish to bring

• Short trousers

• T - Shirts

• Sun hat

• Sun tan lotion

In poor weather and/or winter, you may also wish to bring:

• Gaiters

• Extra warm clothing


The map for this venue is the: 1:25 000:OS EX015 Purbeck & South Dorset. 


This event is organized and supplied by WalkWise UK Ltd, whose terms and conditions apply, obtainable from http://www.walkwise.co.uk/spice-terms-and-conditions.html and for whom your local SPICE group acts as an agent. Those booking enter into a contract directly with WalkWise UK Ltd. For availability and bookings contact your local SPICE group directly

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