To book call 01707 386800 or visit our new website www.ramblerscountrywide.co.uk Southern England South Downs Coast Famous battlegrounds and white cliffs in a beautiful corner of England. 5 nights. On this holiday you’ll certainly get the most out of this beautiful corner of England. East Sussex offers diverse walking terrain from gentle walking along the coast and the Pevensey Levels, to the rolling hill country landscapes of the Weald and South Downs. An impressive 63% of the 700 square miles of East Sussex have been designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and six miles of the coastline have been designated Heritage Coast. From Herstmonceux, former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, we can make our way through the beautiful Sussex countryside, passing the remote village of Wartling and then following the coastline back to Cooden via some lovely sandy beaches. We may begin several walks in the famous town of Battle, where an Abbey built by William the Conqueror is located. One of these walks is a part of the 1066 walk, a route following that of the Norman army after landing at Pevensey. A walk from Guestling Green wends its way to the coast, where we can continue along cliff-tops and coastal paths, finishing at Hastings Harbour. A highlight of this holiday would also be the walk from the ancient hillside carving of the ‘Long Man of Wilmington’ to Beachy Head, with spectacular cliff-top panoramas. The Cooden Beach Hotel, Cooden Beach, Bexhill-on-Sea This delightful and completely refurbished three-star hotel is set on the beach in the peaceful village of Cooden, near Bexhill-on-Sea. The beach is directly accessible via a private path, and the hotel offers extensive indoor facilities, including a gym, pool with spa bath, sauna and steam room. There are two bars to relax in after a day’s walk and the Oceana restaurant serves a delicious selection of food and offers stunning views over the bay. (Number of rooms: 41) Meals Accommodation is half board with breakfasts and dinners taken at the hotel. Picnic lunches are included on days including a guided walk. Local Transportation Transportation to and from the trailheads, if necessary, is included. Nearest railway station: Cooden Beach (close to the hotel). Nearest bus station: Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles) E D Beachy Head Seven Sisters Hastings Battle Bexhill Pevensey Castle Wartling Herstmonceux Long Man of Wilmington Cooden Beach Eastbourne D D+ Clockwise from above: Beachy head (David Kay) Rye Churchyard (Isabelle Sys) - South coast walking (David Kay) SOUTH DOWNS COAST SHORT BREAKS 5 nights Code 7055 2008 Sun 16 Mar D/D+ £393 Sun 27 Apr E/D £393 Sun 01 Jun D/D+ £393 Sun 22 Jun D/D+ £393 Sun 27 Jul D/D+ £393 Sun 10 Aug E/D £393 Sun 21 Sep D/D+ £393 Sun 12 Oct D/D+ £393 Price based on sharing a twin room with private facilities. No single room supplement. G

24SOUTHERN ENGLAND Southern England Isle of Wight Tranquillity and natural highlights in England’s smallest county. 3,4,7 nights. Only 23 miles from west to east and 13 miles north to south and just a few miles off the Hampshire coast, this is island paradise a world away from the bustle of mainland life. Since Victorian times, the small fishing town of Ventnor has been known as the ‘Madeira of England’ thanks to its exceptionally mild and sunny climate. It’s a beautiful and appealing base from which to explore the smallest of England’s counties. Over half of the Isle of Wight is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and with a staggering 500 miles of marked paths the island is ideal for exploration on foot. We’ll discover the coastal and woodland paths, high downs, quiet lanes and thatched villages, wonderful beaches and spectacular cliff shorelines. The island’s backbone, a high chalk ridge straddling the island from Culver Cliffs in the east to The Needles in the west, allows us to reach the island’s high points. We’ll walk low-lying coastal routes along with high cliff walks around the 67 miles of dramatic coastline. This is a holiday for the walker, naturalist, photographer, geologist – and anyone simply seeking the tranquillity and beauty of island life on one of England’s most accessible natural highlights. Best Western Ventnor Towers Hotel Ventnor, Isle of Wight Dating from 1872, the elegant threestar Ventnor Towers Hotel sits in four acres of its own cliff-side grounds with spectacular views over the English Channel. The building retains many of its original Victorian features, but offers the facilities a modern traveller requires, including comfortable lounges, a bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. (Number of rooms: 27) Meals: Accommodation is half board with breakfasts and dinners taken at the hotel. Picnic lunches are included on days including a guided walk. Local Transportation: Ferry crossings are not included in the holiday charge – see below for travel information. Transportation to and from the trailheads, if necessary, is included. Nearest railway and bus stations: Portsmouth Yarmouth Newport Fishbourne Ryde The Needles St Catherine’s Ventnor Point Shanklin Culver Cliff Portsmouth ISLE OF WIGHT SHORT BREAKS 3 nights Code 7183 2008 Fri 04 Apr £178 Fri 09 May £192 Fri 20 Jun £198 Fri 26 Sep £192 Fri 24 Oct £178 4 nights Code 7184 2008 Mon 31 Mar £229 Mon 12 May £243 Mon 16 Jun £252 Mon 22 Sep £243 Mon 20 Oct £229 HOLIDAYS 7 nights Code 7187 2008 Mon 31 Mar £388 Fri 09 May £416 Mon 16 Jun £429 Mon 22 Sep £416 Mon 20 Oct £388 Price based on sharing a twin room with private facilities. No single room supplement. Because of the choice of ferry routes and sailing times between the mainland and the Isle of Wight, ferry crossings are not included in the holiday price. A complimentary transfer service for foot passengers will operate from Ryde Pier Head and Ventnor at 16.30 on arrival and at 0930 on departure. Should you wish to join the transfer vehicle please let us know. D D+ Clockwise from above: Freshwater Rocks (isleofwightpictures.co.uk) - Visiting Adgestone Vineyard (David White) - Freshwater thatch (isleofwightpictures.co.uk) G