Great West Way Travel Magazine | Issue 08
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
Combining expansive countryside views surrounding Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vibrant cities and thriving towns, the Great West Way welcomes you to explore its exciting route this spring and summer. This issue has everything from sporting events, summer music festivals to best days out with the kids. Learn about the Great West Way’s vast history as you visit some of the wonderful museums found along the path – including brand new exhibitions and events and treat yourself to a hot brew and freshly baked scone at one of the routes quintessential teashops. Discover star-studded celebrities born along the way from royalty to internationally acclaimed actors and authors and don’t miss our interview with Graham Dillamore, deputy head of gardens and estates at Historic Royal Palaces. We hope this latest edition with its range of experiences will help inspire you to make the most of a season full of unforgettable memories .
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‘At the UIPM Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World<br />
Championships not only do they compete in the five traditional<br />
events – fencing, swimming, equestrian showjumping, running<br />
and shooting – but there's a thrilling laser run finale.’<br />
Pick a date in the calendar such as May Day Madness (1 May<br />
2023), the Summer Spectacular Race Weekend (10-11 June<br />
2023) and Carnival Race Day (15 July 2023). It will be a day<br />
of exhilarating high-speed action!<br />
Athletics fans will be delighted to hear the University of<br />
Bath is hosting the 2023 UIPM Modern Pentathlon and Laser<br />
Run World Championships (a Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying<br />
event), between 21-29 August 2023. The UIPM Modern<br />
Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships are the<br />
pinnacle of modern pentathlon competitions, showcasing<br />
the amazing athleticism and courage of participants<br />
from all over the world. Not only do they compete in the<br />
five traditional events – fencing, swimming, equestrian<br />
showjumping, running and shooting – but also in a thrilling<br />
laser run finale, where athletes battle it out on an obstacle<br />
course that combines elements of each sport into one<br />
exhilarating challenge. It's truly remarkable to witness these<br />
incredible athletes push themselves to their physical and<br />
mental limits as they strive for greatness! Spectators can<br />
expect to be taken on a captivating journey full of suspense<br />
and emotion as champions are crowned.<br />
Cyclists will love the annual Cotswolds 200 race taking<br />
place on 1st September 2023. Cheer participants on from the<br />
startline in Bath, or perhaps take part, joining them on the<br />
epic ride yourself. The route heads north into the stunning<br />
Cotswolds AONB, which as many mountain bikers know, is a<br />
wonderful area to ride – created with the purpose of linking<br />
the many fun descents this area offers. There are incredibly<br />
over twenty-five significant downhill sections on this route<br />
which of course means a lot of uphill too! The 200-mile<br />
route covers the full length of The Cotswolds area there and<br />
back. This isn’t a regular ‘there n back’ route, however – the<br />
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