Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 Ledbury
Ledbury is a town in Herefordshire, England, lying east of Hereford, and south of the Malvern Hills. Today, Ledbury is a thriving market town in rural England. The town has a large number of timber framed buildings, in particular along Church Lane. One of Ledbury's most outstanding buildings is the Market House, located in the centre of the town. Other notable buildings in the area include the parish church, the Painted Room (containing sixteenth century frescoes), and Eastnor Castle.
Private transfer from Bristol Airport to Ledbury with vehicle and driver.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.
Ledbury in Herefordshire is situated within a few miles of many historic places of interest, including Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Malvern. The black and white exterior of The Feathers Hotel (4*) dominates Ledbury's main street. Originally known as The Plume of Feathers, the present building dates back to at least 1564. The Feathers has twenty-two individually styled bedrooms with private bathroom and all the facilities you might require to relax in comfort after a day in the countryside. Quills Restaurant is situated at the front of the hotel looking out to the bustling market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire and provides the setting for an intimate dining room. Fuggles, named after the hop variety, is their popular, bustling Brasserie and has earned an AA rosette for traditional and modern British cooking. The Feathers Leisure Spa offers a pleasant environment in which to unwind and relax and includes an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and steam room.
Overnight at The Feathers (4*).
Day 2 Malvern
The Malvern Hills are a range of hills in the English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small area of northern Gloucestershire, dominating the surrounding countryside and the towns and villages of the district of Malvern. The highest summit of the hills affords a panorama of the Severn valley with the hills of Herefordshire and the Welsh mountains, parts of thirteen counties, the Bristol Channel, and the cathedrals of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford. The Malvern Hills have been designated by the Countryside Agency as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is the most popular free tourist attraction in the West Midlands.
Training with your expert moto guide on a private course in Malvern Hills. Starting with an introduction of the safety briefing, expedition planning as well as basic information about the Kit and Equipment necessary for the expedition. During the course you will also learn about survival skills such as personal protection, first aid or other useful information related with expeditions planning. In the afternoon check kit and depart for outdoor training. Upon arrival in the high wood training area, your personal escort will guide you and show you basic tips to build a shelter and use of the ropes. End the night with a delicious meal (Field Cooking), while your guide will summarize for you the training key points.
Enjoy your night in the overnight camp as part of the motorcycle expedition training. Enjoy your night in the shelter you build for the night and get ready for a fun night.
Overnight at Overnight Camp .
Day 3 Ledbury
Training with your expert moto guide on Malvern Training Area.. Starting with breakfast and packing, safety briefing, basic off road skills, braking, balance and anticipation - the course advances to gravel and dirt routes with cornering exercises and road management. A briefing area is set up in a forest glade to review progress and set up the next exercises. During the Off Road introduction training you will be delivered with a 125 CC trail bike. In the afternoon return to the lecture room for a course review and film.
Ledbury in Herefordshire is situated within a few miles of many historic places of interest, including Hereford, Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Malvern. The black and white exterior of The Feathers Hotel (4*) dominates Ledbury's main street. Originally known as The Plume of Feathers, the present building dates back to at least 1564. The Feathers has twenty-two individually styled bedrooms with private bathroom and all the facilities you might require to relax in comfort after a day in the countryside. Quills Restaurant is situated at the front of the hotel looking out to the bustling market town of Ledbury, Herefordshire and provides the setting for an intimate dining room. Fuggles, named after the hop variety, is their popular, bustling Brasserie and has earned an AA rosette for traditional and modern British cooking. The Feathers Leisure Spa offers a pleasant environment in which to unwind and relax and includes an indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and steam room.
Overnight at The Feathers (4*).
Day 4 Ledbury
Another day of training in one of the four training areas around Malvern Hills. A day of more advanced tuition at a selection of areas with challenging routes and trails. You have the opportunity to improve your skills covered over both days - braking, steep ascents/descents, clutch control, riding obstacles, varied track surfaces, water crossing, route selection. A KT 400/600 bike, clothing and equipment are included in the training. Late in the afternoon return to your hotel.
Overnight at The Feathers (4*).
Day 5 Ledbury
Enjoy your last day of expedition training held at one of the most spectacular off road training areas in the grounds of Eastnor Castle with specialist instructors and selection of new vehicles. Day course covering - vehicle safety checks, vehicle controls deep mud, crossing obstacles, steep ascent/descent, route selection.
Overnight at The Feathers (4*).
Day 6 Ledbury
Enjoy a guided walk on the Malvern Hills (Iron Age Hill Fort), a visit to a castle or cathedral (the historic cities of Worcester, Hereford and Gloucester are nearby) or the historic docks at Bristol before you leave for the airport.
Private transfer from Ledbury to Bristol Airport to with vehicle and driver.
Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.
Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).
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