Go With The Flow – Tewkesbury & Severn Vale Short Break (2 nights, 3 days)
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Tewkesbury offers plenty of beautiful surroundings to this self-guided walking short break. Resting in the Gloucestershire countryside, Tewkesbury is a historic, riverside town full of long narrow alleys and streets that take you on a journey back into an older world.
The town is home to an amazing array of architecture through which you can experience Medieval history, including:
The old mills, Tewkesbury Abbey, a Medieval battlefield, a Saxon chapel, and an array of traditional English Inns.
Included/Excluded
- Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
- Fully comprehensive tour pack with colour coded routes on local maps
- Smartphone App with GPS
- Emergency Telephone Assistance
- Lunch & Dinners
- Transport to and from Gloucestershire
Itinerary
By Rail/Bus – There are a number of public transport operating to and from Tewkesbury including trains (Ashchurch For Tewkesbury), national express and local buses.
For more information on trains visit www.thetrainline.com
For more information on National Express coaches visit https://beta.nationalexpress.com/en
By Car – Tewkesbury can be reached via the M5 Motorway, exit at junction 9.
By Air – There are a number of airports close to Tewkesbury including Bristol and Birmingham. From here there are options of buses and trains (Ashchurch For Tewkesbury) as well as hire cars and taxis.
For more information on Tewkesbury, please go to Visit Tewkesbury website.
For this tour, you will be staying in the beautiful town of Tewkesbury.
Follow along the Severn Way, you will explore the Medieval battlefield that saw the end of the War of the Roses. Along this beautiful journey, you will also see the stunning Saxon chapel at Deerhurst. By crossing the river at Haw Bridge, you will walk through Chaceley and Forthampton on your return. This walk passes no fewer than five traditional riverside inns, so you will have plenty of opportunities to stop for a drink and take in the natural beauty.
Recuperate before your journey home.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the start of my tour?
Most UK travel destinations are accessible by public transport.
However, some of the locations are quite rural and may require a car or taxi to reach the starting point.
Our tours do not include travel to the starting point as standard but if you would like specific travel to be include in your trip please let our team know.
Not quite sure where to start? Contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss your travel plans.
Do I have to walk/cycle every day of my trip?
Absolutely not! You can enjoy additional stop overs at various points along the tour if you would like more time to explore the local area.
We can also add additional days to the start and end of your trip to allow you to explore and relax.
If you would like to add rest days or additional nights to your trip please contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss your specific requirements. We’re happy to tailor your trip to suit you!
How far can I walk or cycle each day?
How far you choose to travel each day depends on your individual fitness levels and how long you want to spend walking or cycling.
We have a wide range of tours to suit all fitness levels.
All our itineraries specify the daily mileage and the difficulty level of the tour.
If you would like to make adjustments to a tour to suit your specific needs, please contact us at info@compass-holidays.com to discuss a bespoke tour. We are good at this!
What about places to eat?
All our tours come with bed and breakfast as standard.
In some more remote locations, accommodation providing breakfast may not be possible but we will find you somewhere to get breakfast nearby. This will be covered in the price of your trip.
Our tours do not include lunch and dinner as standard, though some accommodations do offer packed lunches and dinner options at an additional charge. Please let us know if you would like this option when booking.
How fit do I have to be?
Our tours all vary in degrees of hardness.
We specify the difficulty level of all of our tours on our website. The itineraries also give an indication of the gradients travelled on any given day.
If you would like to discuss this in more detail with our travel experts please contact us prior to booking.
What ages do you cater for?
Both our walking and cycling tours can cater for travellers of all ages. Distance is listed on each of the tours. If you are unsure about the distance covered, please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642.
All of our routes have been tried and tested by our expert team with lots of stop-offs and attractions so younger members of the team can rest and enjoy all that’s on offer. Please call us on +44(0) 1242 250 642 at the time of booking to discuss your exact requirements.
Cycling equipment
We have a large range of bikes and accessories suited to adults and budding cyclists. We also offer a tag along (tandem) (please note it is not fully enclosed and waterproof but a single wheeled bike that attaches to the adult bike). We can also provide fully enclosed and waterproof trailers for younger children.
What day can I start my tour?
Most of our tours can be taken at any time but there are some which start on specific days which are usually Saturday to Saturday.
To find out more information, please call our expert travel team on +44 (0) 1242 250 642 or email info@compass-holidays.com.
What type of accommodation is included?
Our holidays are priced with 3* hotel, B&B as standard. These accommodations are hand picked for our tours.
Where a bespoke or luxury option is required please contact us on +44 (0) 1242 250642.
Can I bring my dog with me?
Several of our tours do have the option to bring your four-legged friend with you, depending on availability.
Please contact our expert travel team on +44(0) 1242 250 642 to find out which tours your dog will love too!
