Bluebells in Bloom Spring Break

Experience the stunning display of bluebells at Climbing Jack during peak season, combined with historic walks through Richard's Castle and medieval Ludlow. This spring break offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and local history.

Duration
2 nights 3 days
Difficulty
Grade 2-4
Group size
Minimum 2 people
Maximum 8 people
Dates available
May
Cost
From £300 per person
Includes complimentary dinner, breakfasts, afternoon tea and cake, and packed lunches where required
Popular additions*
Ludlow Spring Festival • Yoga • Ludlow guides • Murder mystery • Nature guides
* Additional cost

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive at the Lodge from 3pm in time for tea and freshly baked cake. (Complimentary pick up is available from Ludlow Station) Settle into your rooms and take a walk around the grounds.

Enjoy a light dinner* at the Lodge prepared with fresh local produce.

DAY 2

Start your day with a visit to our unique Georgian cold bath for an early morning plunge.

After a delicious breakfast, today's route will take you on a circular route via Ludlow enabling you to enjoy all the delights of Ludlow.

Highlights along the way include Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Museum and St Laurence's Church. Ludlow is full of lovely coffee shops, fantastic antiques, and vintage clothing shops so there is lots to explore and savour.

Tea and cake will be ready for your return.

Two course dinner in the fabulous dining room. Pre-dinner cocktails* and canapes* can be provided. Wine* is also available with dinner.

Full walking time approximately 3- 4 hours (without stops). (Direct walk into Ludlow 30 mins).

DAY 3

Start your day with a re-energising class of yoga*.

After a delicious breakfast, today's walk will take you across our farm to Richard's Castle to take in the stunning bluebells up on Climbing Jack.

Highlights will include the blanket of bluebells that you will see up on the common. The route will also take you to the historic ruins of Richard's Castle, one of only three pre-Norman motte and bailey castles and the medieval church St Bartholomew's.

Packed lunches will be provided. Alternatively, a buffet lunch* can be arranged for you along the way, to enable you to savour the views on our farm. Your walk will bring you back to The Lodge for tea and cake before departing.

Approximate walking time 4-5 hours (not including stops).

MAPS

Comprehensive maps and directions are provided for our walking routes, with the option to download the routes onto smart phones for added convenience. These resources provide guests with confidence in navigating their journey, while the detailed walker's notes highlight key features and points of interest to ensure nothing is overlooked along the way.

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Walking Fitness Legend

Grade 1
Gentle terrain, walking on good level paths, with a few short, usually gentle, ascents and/or descents.
Grade 2
Walking along well-established paths and tracks. Occasional loose surfaces, and open meadows. Ascents and/or descents up to 1 hour.
Grade 3
Walking along a variety of paths, some stony/slippy in places, with ascents and/or descents of 1-2 hours.
Grade 4
Walking along a variety of paths occasionally challenging, with ascents and/or descents of 2-3 hours.
Grade 5
Challenging walking with a variety of terrain, some long days, and/or long ascents and/or descents.
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