Win a three-night guided walking holiday in the beautiful South Downs

One lucky loveEXPLORING reader – plus a companion – could win this active mini-break in quintessentially rolling English countryside this summer. Read on to enter the competition below...

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

Wanting to enjoy the great outdoors and maximise the wellness benefits of walking amongst rolling hills? HF Holidays is offering a quintessentially English stay at the foot of the South Downs amidst a landscape of ancient woodland, hidden valleys, chalky cliffs and high-backed hills so deserving of its National Park status finally bestowed in 2010.

Hiking across Devil's Dyke (Andrew Hasson/Alamy Stock Photo)

You’ll stay in the historic Abingworth Hall, a short skip from the lovely village of Thakeham. While the views from your doorstep are absolutely stunning, the walking opportunities around Devil’s Dyke, Seven Sisters Country Park, Kingley Vale, Parham House and the Clayton Windmills (known locally as Jack and Jill) are equally standout.

Clayton Windmills (Keith Shuttlewood/Alamy Stock Photo)

As part of your prize you will have a choice of up to three different walks on each of the two walking days, tailored to different interests and fitness levels. You will experience the wildlife-rich chalk downland, the colourful tapestry of historic villages, thatched cottages, pastoral landscapes of sweeping cornfields and market towns, accompanied by experienced and knowledgeable guides who will bring the beautiful landscape to life.

Courtesy of HF Holidays

After the days’ walks, winners will enjoy – and deserve – the full-board catering with a cream tea on arrival, hearty breakfasts and dinners created by experienced chefs, serving a wide range of dishes made with fresh, seasonal and locally produced ingredients, while peaceful sleep is guaranteed with comfortable, en-suite guest rooms.

The prize

HF Holidays is offering one lucky reader and their companion, a three-night stay at Abingworth Hall, an HF Holidays-owned country house, at the foot of the South Downs with two days of guided walks and full-board accommodation. 

Courtesy of HF Holidays

How to enter

Simply fill out the form below before 23.59 on 30 June 2023. If you can’t see the form click here to open it

Terms and conditions

1. No purchase necessary to enter the prize draw.

2. This prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom, aged 18 years or over, with the exception of employees of the Promoter, HF Holidays and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion.

3. Entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 30 June 2023. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted or fail to reach the Promoter by the relevant closing date for any reason. Proof of posting or sending is not proof of receipt. Automatically generated entries or entries via agents or third parties are invalid and shall not be considered. Entries become the property of the Promoter.

4. Only one entry per person.

5. To enter fill out the form on this page.

6. All correctly completed entries will be entered into a prize draw, which will take place by 7 July 2023. The first entry drawn will be the winner.

7. The prize includes:

A three-night signature guided walking holiday at Abingworth Hall, South Downs.

Full-board en-suite accommodation in a classic double room for two people.

The winner must book their stay in advance and it must be taken before 01 October 2023. It is subject to availability, an alternative country house may be offered. Prize does not include transport to/from selected country house.

The prize is as stated, is not transferable to another individual and no cash or other alternatives will be offered Prize winner and their guest must be over 18 years of age. Other than as specified, the Promoter shall not be liable for any costs or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with this prize and does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or disappointment suffered by the winner as a result of accepting this prize.

8. It is the responsibility of the winner to ensure they have adequate travel insurance.

9. Prizes are subject to availability. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Promoter reserves the right (a) to substitute alternative prizes of equivalent or greater value and (b) in exceptional circumstances to amend or foreclose the promotion without notice. No correspondence will be entered into.

Lead image: Helen Dixon/Alamy Stock Photo