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Holidays
are chosen to explore the best scenery and nicest places. You go at
your own pace, take detours and stop when and where you want. There are
plenty of places for 'refreshment' and a comfortable place to stay each
night. Detailed maps are provided with routes highlighting things to see
and do along the way. We move your luggage each day so you travel light, and we are always just a phone call away if you need our help.
  
Holidays start on any day.
Routes are graded (gentle, moderate or strenuous) and flexible so there's something to suit all ages and
abilities.
Choose from touring breaks where you stay somewhere different
most nights, or one centre breaks, popular with families and
those who may not want to cycle or walk every day.
Cycling holidays are one centre
or touring breaks which we have carefully planned. We do also offer
holidays on the Cheshire Cycleway which is a signed route.
Our walking holidays are either one centre
breaks (which can also be combined with cycling) or they follow a trail like Offas Dyke path,
Dales Way, Llangollen Canal, These are organised
as a full walking holiday package or a walkers accommodation booking and
luggage service - where we help you plan your route, book accommodation
and move your luggage.
While
we offer a wide range of holidays many people do not find exactly what
they are looking for. We arrange many individually tailored holidays
including alterations to holidays featured on the web site to tailored
personal itineraries. We can also cater for larger groups and at several
of the one centre bases we can offer very competitive dinner, bed and
breakfast breaks.
Some holidays are suitable for disabled people. Please phone to discuss
your accommodation requirements.
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At
the end of the day welcoming accommodation, good food and a comfortable
bed are essential. Over the years we have found many special
places to stay. Whether you are looking for a quiet farmhouse, country pub
or hotel with
good food, or the luxury of a country house hotel we have found
the best places to stay along our routes. We inspect all accommodation
we use regularly, and insist on high standards. We also pay a great deal
of attention to customer feedback which helps us ensure that accommodation
standards continue to be high.
All holidays
include bed and breakfast and some walking holidays also a packed lunch.
Evening meals are not generally included as we find people prefer to make their own arrangements for evening meals.
Most accommodation is in towns or villages where there is a choice of places to eat
in the evening and we provide advice and guidance about the best options
in the route notes. Farmhouses are often a little distance from a village but all accommodation
(except for some of the trail walking holidays, where evening meals are
provided) is close to at least one good pub and somewhere to eat in the
evening.
    Our accommodation options are
flexible. If you would like to stay in a selection, sampling the best, (perhaps
a night in a quiet, quality farmhouse, another in a country house hotel)
give us a call and we can suggest the best options for you on the holiday
you select..
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Cycling
holidays - Cycle routes follow quiet lanes, bridleways and towpaths. They are chosen for you to
see the best scenery, take in the attractions and best teashops and
pubs. Each group receives a holiday information pack with the route marked on
an Ordnance Survey Landranger map, written directions and plenty of
background information about the area, places of interest, pubs, teashops
and shops. If you don't want to stick to our routes, you have enough information
to discover your own detours!
   
Cycling routes cover different distances and terrain. They are flexible and
there is something for everyone regardless of age and fitness. Generally
routes cover 15-25 miles a day through gentle countryside and can be managed
by most people, though we do have longer more demanding routes. We grade routes from gentle, moderate to strenuous. In gentle
countryside, 20 miles will probably take someone who doesn't cycle regularly
2 -3 hours, so there's plenty of time for a leisurely lunch and exploration.
Walking
holidays - Walking routes are either along
well marked, signed trails like Offa's Dyke and the Shropshire Way or follow towpaths,
footpaths and bridleways. Each group receives a holiday information pack with the
route marked on an Ordnance Survey Landranger map, written directions and
information about places of interest on the route and nearby pubs,
teashops and shops. For people using the Walkers Accommodation
Booking
and Luggage Service only, maps and guide books are not included, although
we do sell them separately - see Publications.
   
Fitness - You
do not need to be super-fit to enjoy one of our holidays, they are
pleasurable, not an endurance test! You do have all day, and if you do not
regularly cycle or walk one of the gentle options is easily manageable for
most people.
Routes are graded (gentle, moderate or strenuous) and flexible so there's something to suit all ages and
abilities. If you do not cycle or walk regularly it is a good idea to do
some preparation before you come on the holiday.
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We
have a range of good quality hybrid bikes in a many sizes, that are equally at home on bridleways,
towpaths and country lanes. A safety helmet, lock, gel seat cover and panniers or handle
bar bag and lights (if required) are provided with each bike. All our
bikes have 'puncture resistant' tyres. They have a 'slime' sealant in the
inner tube which seals small holes. There is a
tool kit with a pump and inner tubes for each party. Waterproofs can be
hired. We have children's trailer bikes, buggies, and a tandem and can arrange
hire of cycles for disabled people.

You're welcome to bring your own bike
if you prefer. W will deduct £5 a day on a short break
and £8 on a longer holiday. Please make sure it is roadworthy and
don't forget to bring spare inner tubes with you.
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Cycling or walking is an
ideal family holiday provided the right distances are chosen for the
younger members of the party - gentle holidays
with daily distance of around 15 miles are suitable for younger children. Most
routes are manageable by older children. Alternatively one centre holidays are good for families as they are flexible
and you don't have to cycle or walk every day. Please call for advice on what
might suit you and your family best.
   
We have a range of children's bikes,
seats, and trailer bikes, but it's it often a good idea to bring their own as they tend to be more comfortable
using their own bike.
We have reduced price for children on all breaks, except cottage
holidays.
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On cycling holidays and
most walking holidays (except the walkers accommodation booking
service) we meet you when you arrive, adjust your bike, if cycling, to make sure you are comfortable,
and answer your questions about the routes and other arrangements.
Each day luggage is transferred to your next
destination - you only take what you need for the day. If you buy anything,
call and we'll move it with your bags! If you break down or need help
we're only a phone call away.
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Cheshire,
Shropshire and the Welsh borders has good road and rail links. Most
holidays are accessible easily by train and there are stations in Chester,
Shrewsbury, Whitchurch as well as many other local stations. Now that the
upgrading works have been completed on the West Coast rail line, London is
only 2 hours from Chester by train, Leeds and Sheffield are also about 2
hours. If booking in advance there are many cheap ticket offers. See
the Trainline
Manchester
airport is only 45 minutes from Chester and Liverpool is less than 40
minutes. Airport transfers can be arranged.
On
walking and cycling holidays come by car and we will arrange parking for
you; come by train and we will collect you from the nearest local station.
Detailed instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday will be
sent to you in your holiday information pack.
For
walkers using the Accommodation Booking and Luggage service, there are
easily accessible stations, on Offa’s Dyke, Anglesey Coastal Path,
Shropshire Way and Ribble Way. We can help with car parking arrangements
and taxis to collect you from stations- please e mail or give us a call.

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Prices
for holidays are based on 2 people sharing. Many hotels, farms and
pubs do charge extra for singles
and in these cases we do have to charge a supplement. We try to keep this
as low as possible. Self catering breaks are charged
per cottage.
Discounts:
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Children sharing rooms with adults (not cottage holidays): Under 2s
are free; under 4s an 80% reduction; under 12s a 50% reduction; and,
12 and over a 25 % reduction
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10% reduction for groups of 4 or more adults.
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Bring your own bike and there is a reduction of £6 a day on
short breaks and £8 on longer breaks.
The holiday price includes
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Overnight accommodation with full breakfast (except self-catering
holidays)
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Bike and equipment hire on cycling holidays
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Detailed routes and Ordnance Survey maps
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Transfer of your luggage each day
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Emergency back-up service
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Transfer to and from local station
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- If you don't find what you
want, or have questions please e mail us at info@byways-breaks.co.uk.
or call us on +44 (0)151 722 8050.
- Complete our on line
booking/reservation form if you know which holiday you require and
would like to check availability. If you want us to tailor-make a
holiday complete the tailor-made form. At this stage we do not require
any payment. Please read the booking terms - terms
- We will confirm availability
for dates you require by e mail or phone.
- Once availability is confirmed
we will send you a booking form which you should return to us along
with a deposit payment. A £30 per person deposit is required for
breaks up to 4 nights and £50 per person for breaks over 4 nights.
- Payment can be made by Credit
or Debit Card or Cheque.
We do not take payment over the internet. We do make a small charge of
1% on credit card payments. To convert the price to your
national currency go to UNIVERSAL
CURRENCY CONVERTOR.
- Once we have received payment
we confirm your booking by return along with an invoice showing the
balance outstanding and date it is due. Your holiday must be fully
paid 6 weeks prior to departure date.
- Once full payment has been
made you will receive a final confirmation.
- One to two weeks week before
the start of your holiday you will receive your full holiday pack.
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