Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: St John the Baptist's Church High St, Glastonbury BA6 9DR Walks start at 11am (this can be flexible to some extent), there is also an option to start at 2pm if you are not arriving until later in the day. We meet in a prominent spot, outside the St John's church on the High Street. You can't miss it.Attractions and Activities: Glastonbury (Free entry) While taking a gentle walk around the town and countryside, we learn about the history and heritage of Glastonbury town, the Abbey, Tor, and the surrounding landscapes. We orientate to Glastonbury's main tourist attractions while heading towards Glastonbury Tor to climb and look down upon the routes we have taken. On the way, we meet Avalon's most prominent trees and take in some spectacular viewpoints and areas of natural beauty. There will be time to talk, observe, relax, and enjoy the natural surrounds, as well as take in a wealth of local and historical information. The tour is accompanied by short poetry recitals and a short performance of gentle folk music inspired by the land and the trees - in true Glastonbury style. We pass by the red and the white springs, and on the way back to town we pass along the abbey wall and get a glimpse of the ruins. Nature, culture, history, heritage, and orientation to the main tourist attractions are all included. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: White Spring (At your own expense) On our way down from the Tor, we make a short visit to the red and white springs. Here, there is time to drink from the healing waters and to visit the White Spring, if it is open (after 1.30 pm). We also pass the entrance to the Chalice Well Gardens, a recommended visitor attraction to explore in your own time, though it is not included as part of the Tor. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Glastonbury Tor (Free entry) For the full Glastonbury experience, a climb of the Tor is recommended. At the summit, Matt shares the history of the Tor, points out local landmarks, reflects on the views and routes we have taken, and offers a guided tour of Avalon's farthest horizons. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Chalice Well (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We'll locate the entrance to the Chalice Well Gardens, we wont enter the gardens as this is something that visitors might want to explore in their own time.
Guests leave on their own: Chalice WellEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Chalice Well Trust, 85-89 Chilkwell St, Glastonbury BA6 8DD, UK Alternatively we can end at one of Glastonbury's wells. All end point are within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Guests leave on their own: Glastonbury TorEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion If you would like to climb the Tor, we can end the experience at the foot of the hill.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion The tour can take you back to the town centre or I can guide you towards local sites of interest such as the Tor or Chalice Well (Red Spring), and we can end the tour there. The tour can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.