Friday, 26 June 2009
Coastal Walking Holidays to receive a boost?
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill is back in the House of Commons this week, an important step on the way to new legislation to free up access to the coast of Britain, which could in the longer term provide a major boost to walking holidays on Britain's coast.
At present much of the coastline lies in private hands, restricting access and making the development of new long distance walking routes more difficult. This legislation is the first step in the government’s vision of a coast path around Britain.
OF course there are already sections covered by long distance paths, most famously the South West Coat Path, but also the sublime Pembrokeshire Coast and Lleyn Peninsula paths in Wales, and the Northumberland Coast Path in the NE- one of Mickledore’s established walking holidays growing in popularity every year. The Coast section of the Cleveland Way is another popular Mickledore Walking Holiday.
Bu there are many other sections of our coast are worthy of a coast path – most of Scotland for a start – and also the Gower and Cardigan Bay in Wales, and parts of the Kent and East Anglican coastlines.
This is just the kind of initiative the government should pursue – especially in times of economic hardship. Walking Holidays are growing ever more popular, get people fit, and attract foreign tourism into the UK.
At present much of the coastline lies in private hands, restricting access and making the development of new long distance walking routes more difficult. This legislation is the first step in the government’s vision of a coast path around Britain.
OF course there are already sections covered by long distance paths, most famously the South West Coat Path, but also the sublime Pembrokeshire Coast and Lleyn Peninsula paths in Wales, and the Northumberland Coast Path in the NE- one of Mickledore’s established walking holidays growing in popularity every year. The Coast section of the Cleveland Way is another popular Mickledore Walking Holiday.
Bu there are many other sections of our coast are worthy of a coast path – most of Scotland for a start – and also the Gower and Cardigan Bay in Wales, and parts of the Kent and East Anglican coastlines.
This is just the kind of initiative the government should pursue – especially in times of economic hardship. Walking Holidays are growing ever more popular, get people fit, and attract foreign tourism into the UK.
Friday, 19 June 2009
Coast to Coast Walking Holidays: 2010 bookings flowing in!
Following the success of Julia Bradbury's TV series on the Coast to Coast Walk, Mickledore Travel's Coast to Coast Walking Holidays are being booked not only for this year, but also for 2010. We have had a steady flow of 2010 bookings over the past couple of months, and the feedback we’re getting from the accommodation providers suggest the bookings are coming in from elsewhere, too. So if you’re thinking of walking the Coast to Coast next year, it might be worth booking sooner rather than later.
Whilst we’re on the subject of next year’s bookings, our West Highland Way Walking Holidays are also being booked for next year. The West Highland Way is always popular, especially in May and June, so it’ s good to see people thinking ahead.
Returning to 2009, we are still managing to book last minute walking holidays on most of our routes – so if you’ve been thinking about a holiday – gives us ring!
Whilst we’re on the subject of next year’s bookings, our West Highland Way Walking Holidays are also being booked for next year. The West Highland Way is always popular, especially in May and June, so it’ s good to see people thinking ahead.
Returning to 2009, we are still managing to book last minute walking holidays on most of our routes – so if you’ve been thinking about a holiday – gives us ring!
Labels: 2010, Coast to Coast Walk, Julia Bradbury, walking holidays, west highland way
Friday, 12 June 2009
Cleveland Way Walking Holidays: 40th Anniversary a Success
The Cleveland Way’s 40th Anniversary took place at the end of May, reported earlier in this blog. The idea was to get as many people as possible walking a section of the national trail on the 40th anniversary of its official opening.
The Whitby Gazette reported that more than 200 people walked part of the 110-mile route. There were several Mickledore clients on Cleveland Way walking holidays at the time, so we did our bit to contribute! We have heard for 3 parties of our clients, only one of which came across an “official” anniversary walk. A number of local rambling groups took part , as well as leaders from the North York Moors National Park Authority.
The Gazette again
“The route, which snakes around the North York Moors National Park and passes through Staithes, Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay, was divided into 10 sections, with a different group walking each section.”
“David Rubenstein, a former chairman of the Ramblers’ Association who was at the inauguration of the Cleveland Way 40 years ago, came along to see the first group set off from Helmsley on their walk to Sutton Bank. Malcolm Hodgson, National Trails officer for the Cleveland Way, said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many people out walking the Cleveland Way – even the sun has put in a very welcome appearance.””
The Whitby Gazette reported that more than 200 people walked part of the 110-mile route. There were several Mickledore clients on Cleveland Way walking holidays at the time, so we did our bit to contribute! We have heard for 3 parties of our clients, only one of which came across an “official” anniversary walk. A number of local rambling groups took part , as well as leaders from the North York Moors National Park Authority.
The Gazette again
“The route, which snakes around the North York Moors National Park and passes through Staithes, Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay, was divided into 10 sections, with a different group walking each section.”
“David Rubenstein, a former chairman of the Ramblers’ Association who was at the inauguration of the Cleveland Way 40 years ago, came along to see the first group set off from Helmsley on their walk to Sutton Bank. Malcolm Hodgson, National Trails officer for the Cleveland Way, said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many people out walking the Cleveland Way – even the sun has put in a very welcome appearance.””
Labels: 40th Anniversary, Cleveland Way, walking holidays
Sunday, 7 June 2009
New Hadrian's Wall Would cost £400m.
Hadrian's Wall Heritage has contracted industrial services company Carillion to estimate the cost of building Hadrian's Wall today. They came back with a price of £400m. Cheap compared to the billions spent on the bank bailouts - but then so is everything. It doesn't seem high enough to me - I presume they are quoting for concrete rather than dressed stone.
I don't really see the purpose of this exercise - it gets Hadrian's Wall Heritage a few cheap headlines ( an mentions in blogs...) but I sure hope they didn't spend any money on the wheeze.
Meanwhile the Living History Pageant has taken place over the past couple of weeks. People on our Hadrian's Wall Walking Holidays have reported running into the odd centurion, but have been allowed ton continue on their walk.
I don't really see the purpose of this exercise - it gets Hadrian's Wall Heritage a few cheap headlines ( an mentions in blogs...) but I sure hope they didn't spend any money on the wheeze.
Meanwhile the Living History Pageant has taken place over the past couple of weeks. People on our Hadrian's Wall Walking Holidays have reported running into the odd centurion, but have been allowed ton continue on their walk.
Labels: futile exercises, Hadrian's Wall, Living History
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