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Cumbria Way by lilbet, 30 Sep 2016
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Exhilarating walking in the beautiful lake district

Our walk took us across a variety of countryside from rolling hills and across farmland, alongside the beautiful lakes and through the dramatic peaks. We stayed in some lovely bed and breakfasts on route and enjoyed a welcome at each place we visited.

Our walk took us across a variety of countryside from rolling hills and across farmland, alongside the beautiful lakes and through the dramatic peaks. We stayed in some lovely bed and breakfasts on route and enjoyed a welcome at each place we visited.

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Mickeldore provided an excellent service. Our initial booking was well managed and we were provided with helpful advice and support. The resources to help us through our walk were comprehensive, particularly the route book which gave us various options. The accommodation which had been chosen for us was welcoming and the way in which our luggage was transported was very efficient. Mickeldore is certainly a company we would use again.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 04 Oct 2016:

Thank you for your feedback, the Cumbria Way is a beautiful route and its great to hear you enjoyed it. I'm pleased that you were happy with all of your accommodations as we do put a lot of effort into making sure these are good quality and welcoming. I hope that we can organise another holiday for you soon.
Lucy

Hadrian's Wall by Chris of Derby, 27 Sep 2016
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Great walk , with plenty of history and lovely B&Bs

We walked the central section of Hadrians wall . This was our first long range walking holiday and we found everything worked perfectly . It has only wetted our appetites for another walking holiday and we will certainly use Mickledore again .

We walked the central section of Hadrians wall . This was our first long range walking holiday and we found everything worked perfectly . It has only wetted our appetites for another walking holiday and we will certainly use Mickledore again .

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Everything was set up for us and the choice of B&Bs could not have been better . A lovely trip .

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 04 Oct 2016:

We are pleased to hear that we have inspired you to walk some more long distance routes and we hope to hear from you soon when you have decided which to choose!
Thank you for your feedback.
Tara

Hadrian's Wall by New lease oflife, 26 Sep 2016
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Hadrian's Wall charity walk

I spent ten days walking the Path with a friend, staying in b and b's each evening. The inflation,provided was outstanding and enabled us to find the Path even when there was no one else around and the path wasn't clear to see on the ground. Each B and B was unique but, almost without exception, they were outstanding in terms of welcome, standard of rooms and the quality/quantity of breakfast and packed lunch.

I spent ten days walking the Path with a friend, staying in b and b's each evening. The inflation,provided was outstanding and enabled us to find the Path even when there was no one else around and the path wasn't clear to see on the ground. Each B and B was unique but, almost without exception, they were outstanding in terms of welcome, standard of rooms and the quality/quantity of breakfast and packed lunch.

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Mickledore were everything I hoped for and more. The planning, Communication., attention to detail were second to. One and meant that we did not have to worry about a thing. When I fell ill they were superb, contacting B and B owners and rearranging transport with Hadrian's Haul. Even when I phoned on a Sunday morning. The response was courteous, prompt and efficient.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 26 Sep 2016:

I'm pleased to hear that you had a great time despite becoming ill and I'm happy that I could help you on a Sunday. We are contactable at all times during your walk so you always have help if it is needed. I hope you are feeling better now and we hope to be able to organise another walk for you when you are ready to choose your next trip.
Tara

Hadrian's Wall by Happy walker, 26 Sep 2016
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Wonderful service and terrific arrangements

The Hadrian's Wall Path is a memorable adventure with great vistas and excellent museums along the way.

The Hadrian's Wall Path is a memorable adventure with great vistas and excellent museums along the way.

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Before and after my trip, Mickledore was exceptional with responsive, helpful staff. The accommodations were excellent; the detailed itinerary provided every detail a traveller could need. I can't recommend Mickledore too highly.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 26 Sep 2016:

Thank you for your kind comments, Hadrian's Wall is a truly memorable trip and its great to hear that you had a good time. I was pleased to be able to help when you contacted us during the walk and I'm glad that you were happy with the service. We look forward to arranging your next adventure.
Tara

Coast to Coast by Traveling Solo, 26 Sep 2016
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First time, but definately not the last

It was my first time traveling with Mickledore Walking Holidays, and I must admit I was a little anxious when booking. Not because of anything relating to the organization, but rather about traveling alone. I love walking and am comfortable in my own company, but was I going to be lonely? lost? perhaps lost in translation?. The truth is, traveling alone has been an eye-opener for me and I found that you're never really alone when you travel alone...

It was my first time traveling with Mickledore Walking Holidays, and I must admit I was a little anxious when booking. Not because of anything relating to the organization, but rather about traveling alone. I love walking and am comfortable in my own company, but was I going to be lonely? lost? perhaps lost in translation?. The truth is, traveling alone has been an eye-opener for me and I found that you're never really alone when you travel alone. All the friendly people I've met on the way, from the local people to fellow travelers, have truly made the experience for me. That, combined with the excellent organization of the trip by Mickledore ensured I never felt lost. Logistics were taken care of beyond expectation, so I was free to enjoy the experience. I will definately be back for more!

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Mickledore Walking Holidays goes above and beyond to make sure your trip runs smoothly. All the logistics are taken care of for one, but more importantly their travel tips make you feel like traveling with a local. Excellent!

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 26 Sep 2016:

Its great to hear that you had such a successful trip walking the Coast to Coast solo and I agree that you are never truly alone on a long distance route such as this. The other walkers and the local people will make sure of that and we are just at the end of the phone if you need us.
I hope that this has given you an appetite for more solo walks in the UK and we look forward to organising more walks for you !

Dales Way by christiana, 21 Sep 2016
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A Great Walk

A three day walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales orgainsied by Mickledore. All of the fun of walking with good information supported by luggage transfers and all the bookings needed. Great information and maps, lovely accomodation. All we had to do was enjoy the walking.

A three day walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales orgainsied by Mickledore. All of the fun of walking with good information supported by luggage transfers and all the bookings needed. Great information and maps, lovely accomodation. All we had to do was enjoy the walking.

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Great web site, lots of choice, very speedy and pertinent responses. Would use them again and happy to recommend them.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 22 Sep 2016:

We are pleased to hear that you were able to relax and enjoy the walking knowing that we had done everything else ! We put a lot of effort into making sure your holiday runs smoothly, so thank you for your kind words. We hope to be able to arrange another walk for you very soon.
Lucy

Cotswold Way by John B., 21 Sep 2016
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Wonderful experience on the Cotswold Way

Once again, Mickledore came through with excellent support, high quality and comfortable B&Bs and really good logistics (maps, guidebooks, etc.). We will book with Mickledore for all of our future UK hikes.

Once again, Mickledore came through with excellent support, high quality and comfortable B&Bs and really good logistics (maps, guidebooks, etc.). We will book with Mickledore for all of our future UK hikes.

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Excellent service and support.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 22 Sep 2016:

Thank you for your kind comments, We're really pleased you had a good time again. Its great to hear that you plan to do more walks with us and we look forward to arranging them for you.
Lucy

Cotswold Way by AndryT, 20 Sep 2016
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Good variety of places to stay.

Good variety of places to stay, all different but with a common characteristic of friendly and helpful service.

Good variety of places to stay, all different but with a common characteristic of friendly and helpful service.

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Provided good information before the holiday and welcomed my feedback

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 22 Sep 2016:

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased that you enjoyed the accommodation we picked for you. As you mentioned, feedback is very important to us so thank you for taking the time to review your holiday and we hope you will be back again soon.
Tara

Dales Way by FellwalkerBob, 19 Sep 2016
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Couldn't have wished for more.

I walked the Dales Way and by using Mickledore Travel to arrange the overnight accommodation and baggage transfer enabled me to fully enjoy the walk which i did. I had holidayed on the Yorkshire coast before but never in the dales. The walk took me through the Dales and into Cumbria. Fantastic scenery and very hospitable people all the way.

I walked the Dales Way and by using Mickledore Travel to arrange the overnight accommodation and baggage transfer enabled me to fully enjoy the walk which i did. I had holidayed on the Yorkshire coast before but never in the dales. The walk took me through the Dales and into Cumbria. Fantastic scenery and very hospitable people all the way.

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I went into the Mickledore Travel office in Keswick when i was on holiday there and had a chat to Tara about walking the Dales Way. She was very knowledgeable as were all the staff i spoke to. After booking the holiday and a few weeks before i was due to start my walk i was sent a pack with all the info, maps etc to guide me along the way. Very professional and friendly people. Would highly recommend.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 21 Sep 2016:

Thank you for your feedback, it was great to talk to you in the office when you were in the area and I'm pleased that you enjoyed your walk on the Dales Way. The scenery is certainly spectacular. I hope that it wont be too long before you book another walk with us.
Tara

Hadrian's Wall by Steve, 18 Sep 2016
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Walking Tour along Hadrian's Wall

My brother and I started at Segedunum (Newcastle) and walked our way across the country to Bowness on Solway. It was a great walking holiday with good food, very nice B&B's and many friendly people. It was a good experience.

My brother and I started at Segedunum (Newcastle) and walked our way across the country to Bowness on Solway. It was a great walking holiday with good food, very nice B&B's and many friendly people. It was a good experience.

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The basics are that the B&B's were always expecting us and our luggage was awaiting. There was never a problem. The packed lunches were always bountiful and delicious. On top of that was that the B&B's were very nice and comfortable and the hosts were helpful and friendly. I believe that Mickledore provided a very nice selection of B&B's for the nightly lodging.

Mickledore Travel responded to this review on 21 Sep 2016:

Thank you for your feedback, we do our best to choose great accommodation so we are pleased to hear that you were happy with our choices and enjoyed your walk. I hope that you will soon be back when you have decided on your 2017 walk!
Tara