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Activities on the Great West Way

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With a national lockdown currently in place, and government guidance to stay at home, now is the perfect time to start planning your future journey along the Great West Way - for a Spring or Summer 2021 staycation. We look forward to welcoming visitors once again very soon.

Whilst we are endeavouring to keep all information on the website up to date, we would advise you to check directly with the relevant venue for the most up to date information.

There are so many ways to get active and involved along the Great West Way, from kayaking serene stretches of the Kennet & Avon Canal to playing a round of golf amid tree-lined fairways.

Walking, cycling and horse riding are all exhilarating ways to experience the touring route. Imagine trotting through winding country lanes on horseback, or riding over the horizon on a racing bike as the sun starts to set. You can even enjoy the countryside on a llama or alpaca trek. Did you know? Llamas were brought from South America to England in Victorian times, and thousands of them can now live across the UK.

The Great West Way’s scenic waterways support various water sports too. Canoeing, kayaking, canal boat riding, stand-up paddle boarding… Viewing the touring route from the water will give you a whole different perspective on the landscape and its natural inhabitants. Tip: Watch out for the blue flash of a kingfisher as it dips down to catch a fish. (Speaking of which, you can go fishing here too.)

If you’d like a bird’s-eye view of the touring route, you could have a ride in a hot air balloon, try paragliding, piloting a small plane, skydiving or even bungee jumping… you go first though, okay? If you enjoy a thrill of adrenaline on your holidays, have a look at all the outdoor and adventure activities on offer. Or simply sit back and enjoy the action of the Great West Way's spectator sports.

But you don’t have to be into sport or high-stakes thrills for an active, hands-on experience of the Great West Way. For those that prefer arts and culture, there are craft workshops, writing and painting retreats, cookery sessions, music and dance classes and many more activities to get involved with however long you’re staying with us.

A great way to get started with the above activities is to try a one-on-to-one class, a group workshop or even a residential course or activity holiday. Find out more about what’s available below, in the see & do section and on our great outdoors guide.

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Walking along the Great West Way.
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Horse riding along the Great West Way.
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Cycling along the Great West Way.
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Outdoor & adventure activities along the Great West Way.
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Water sports along the Great West Way.
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Spectator sports along the Great West Way.

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Tours2Order

Address

Old Bath Road, Charvil, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QN

Telephone
0118 934 2231

graham@tours2order.com

Reading

I am a Blue Badge Tourist Guide based in Royal Berkshire. I am qualified to lead tours of Wiltshire and all its surrounding counties, by coach, or on foot, with groups from 2 to 50.

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Britain’s Best Heritage Tours

Address

16 Norton Bavant, Norton Bavant, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7BB

Telephone
44 (0)7739 667543

hello@bbhtours.co.uk

Warminster

Chauffeur-driven car tours of England's South West in a luxury vehicle with a Blue Badge Guide ( England's most prestigious tourism qualification). Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury Plain, Cranborne Chase. Specialist areas included…

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Stonehenge and Avebury with Oldbury Tours

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Pick up from various locations, Wilts, SN11 8EW

Telephone
07947 488665

info@oldburytours.co.uk

Oldbury Tours provide bespoke guided tours of the prehistoric sites of Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury for small groups of up to six. Tours are conducted by our local qualified guide in a 7 seat car. All tours individually tailored.

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In & Beyond Bath

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CORSHAM, Wiltshire, SN13 0LN

Telephone
01225 952222

info@aroundandaboutbath.com

CORSHAM

Around and About Bath run small, intimate tours for the discerning traveller to discover real, hidden England. Uncover its past, explore sleepy villages and enjoy the best of English hospitality. Discover authentic England.

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Alison Howell's Foot Trails

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9 Berwick Courtyard, Berwick St Leonard, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5UA

Telephone
01747 820626

enquire@foottrails.co.uk

Salisbury

Enjoy an authentic and indulgent experience of rural England. Away from crowds. With extensive local knowledge of Wiltshire and South West England our holidays and local trails will take you off the beaten track.

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Bristol Nordic Walking

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BS20 0QD

Telephone
07958 581398

info@bristolnordicwalking.co.uk

We’re an experienced and vibrant walking company leading scenic walks in and around Bristol and Bath.
Let us show you breathtaking scenery rich in history with our 8-16km tried and tested walks around Clifton Suspension Bridge, The Cotswolds,…

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Savouring Bath

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Bath, BA1 1LZ

Telephone
01225 425843

hello@savouringbath.com

Bath

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There’s a British Food Revolution happening and Savouring Bath invites you to taste it, right here in Bath! Discover this top UK foodie destination by using your taste buds, while strolling through its elegant 18th century streets and alleyways.

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Compass Holidays

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The Studios, Beechurst House, The Reddings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6RT

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01242250642

info@compass-holidays.com

The Reddings, Cheltenham

Compass Holidays specialise in walking, cycling and activity short breaks and holidays in a variety of Great West Way destinations. Unique and active tours with Compass Holidays allows you to get under the skin of the history, culture and natural…

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A Taste of England Tours

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The Old Post Office, 28 Kingsdon, Near Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7LF

Telephone
07817 364981

julia@atasteofenglandtours.com

Near Somerton

A Taste of England Tours specialises in individually prepared tours for guests who want to explore the heritage, landscape and culture of Southern England and sample the wonderful local food of this region.

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Bainton Bikes

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Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA

Telephone
01865 311610

info@baintonbikes.com

Moreton In Marsh

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Hire one of our bikes 24/7 from Cotswold locations using our app, or join us for a cycle tour of the Cotswolds, Oxford and Bath or follow one of our travel guides and explore the local area

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