Glastonbury Exploration: Discover the Magic of Avalon Through a Tree-Guided Tour
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66 Ratings
Somerset
Embark on a magical tree-guided tour of Glastonbury, led by local musician Matt. Explore the stunning countryside, encounter ancient trees, and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Avalon.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Glastonbury - We’ll walk around the lanes and fields of Glastonbury, meeting the trees and taking in some spectacular views.
So that visitors can get their bearings in Glastonbury, we can locate some of the major attractions on route.
- White Spring Well & Temple - We’ll pass by the White Spring, and opposite the Red Spring.
- Glastonbury Tor - We’ll be walking near to Glastonbury Tor, observing the hill from many different view points. On some walks we enter onto Tor ground, but otherwise we pass by the main entrances en route.
- Chalice Well - We’ll also be able to locate the entrance to the Chalice Well Gardens, we wont enter the gardens.
What's Included
- Expert-led tour with a professional guide
Additional Information
Join us on a tour of Glastonbury led by the trees, starting at 11am and 2pm.
Our journey will be a tranquil stroll through the stunning landscapes of Glastonbury, marvelling at breathtaking vistas and immersing ourselves in areas of remarkable national beauty.
Your arboreal guide, Matt, is well-versed in local flora, having explored this terrain for over seven years. He offers unique perspectives on the topography, popular sights, activities, serene locations, and will introduce you to the oldest and largest trees around.
Furthermore, we indulge in silent pauses at serene locations with captivating views, to rest, tune in to the harmonies of the wild, and be privy to an intimate performance of mellow folk melodies by Matt.
Take advantage of this thrilling chance to explore Avalon, directed by a resident musician. With a variety of interests, Matt is eager to engage in discussions about nature, creative muses, spirituality, mythology, the bardic tradition, and Avalon’s mysticism.
Let’s journey towards the trees.
Location
St John the Baptist's Church
High Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Interestedtravelfan
Mar 17, 2024
Magical Tour - We weren't really sure what to expect. Matt was amazing. So knowledgeable about trees and nature. The tour runs very smoothly and is so enjoyable. Perfect combination of a walk in nature with lots of fascinating facts at the same time. The poetry and the song in front of a magnificent tree were also highlights of a wonderful experience. Don't hesitate to book this if visiting Glastonbury. Thanks Matt. Richard and Tracey
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Loveshernosh
Feb 3, 2024
A magical, thought provoking and unique experience. - I had a beautiful and enlightening walk with Matt. A wonderful creative and personable individual, who opened my mind in new ways to the personality of trees., as well as intriguing facts and possibilities regarding the history of the area. The tour personally adapted to my slower walking pace, was sprinkled with Matt’s enchanting poetry, prose and music. He kindly allowed me to include my own music and voice. A unique and magical experience.
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X1904bykarinr
Aug 30, 2023
Heart touching tour - We were guided by Matt who was not only very pleasant comoany but had also a deep understanding of ecology, the trees surroundings and history of Glastonbury. Superb. Thanks a lot for your poems, guitarplay ans song.
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Hansv97
Aug 19, 2023
Very recommended! - Splendid afternoon in the surroudings of Glastonbury, with Matt as our most friendly host. Matt tells you about the trees, the nature and history of the area in a most pleasant way. He really took his time for us and we appreciated every step of the journey
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Jenna
Aug 14, 2023
Recommend to all - Thank you Matt for an insightful and refreshing experience of Glastonbury. We learnt so much and look forward to coming back.
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Kerrywj8681le
Aug 5, 2023
Knowledgable & friendly - Matt is super welcoming and knowledgeable, do not hesitate taking part on a rainy day, it really made it. Wonderful views, the terrain does mean you need a good level of fitness. Really improved my appreciation of the Glastonbury area
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Kongf190
Jul 29, 2023
👍🏻 - Matt is a fantastic tour guide. He led us a mindfulness walk, feel the love of the tree spirits and the land. His singing gave extra favor to the trip. It’s highly recommended for a relaxing and easy walk ti the Tor.
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71karen2017
Jul 18, 2023
Amazing experience - Just Wonderful. Matt is super engaging and so knowledgeable a trip to Glastonbury must include a walk either with a group or a private one.
I highly recommend he brought his guitar and read some poems. Just where else could you be so at one with nature. I will certainly do this again worth every penny.
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Cx5morgan
Jul 10, 2023
Learning about nature and trees around Glastonbury - Matt's knowledge of trees was phenomenal! And he tied it into the history and legends of Glastonbury in a most interesting manner. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn more about nature and southwest England. A super experience!
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I5660qgemilyk
Jul 3, 2023
Perfectly Paced and Creative Tour of Trees - Matt was a font of knowledge and such a wonderful guide as we walked through Glastonbury and met some of the trees of the area! This was a highlight of things we’ve done in Glastonbury and we so appreciate Matt sharing his walking routes, music, and poetry with us. Truly a fantastic experience that brought us closer to the nature in the area!
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