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Long Weekend Walking Tours
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Ascend Snowdon:
Walks available most weekends
Call or email for details |
| The itineries shown below are examples based on Friday/Saturday/Sunday activity days
and with pick up from Bangor based on a minimum of 2 clients with 2 nights accommodation included. We will of course alter times and places to
suit your timetable and accomodation arrangements. Your break doesnt have to be at a weekend either;
subject to guide availability we will be delighted to provide our service to you at any time. |
Snowdonia Highlights
Friday - Pick up at 8.45am in Bangor. Drive to Snowdonia National Park, where we climb Tryfan, one of Wales' most distinctive peaks. At just over 3000ft (915m) it is not a long day, but it is challenging - the north ridge providing some of the most exciting basic scrambling in Snowdonia. If the weather is not suitable we will go to the Devil's Kitchen in the beautiful Cwm Idwal and climb the slightly higher but easier Y Garn instead. Overnight in Beddgelert.
Saturday - Today we climb Snowdon, the highest peak in the UK outside of Scotland. A long and fairly demanding day on good paths, with beautiful views towards Ireland. Overnight in Beddgelert.
Sunday - Our final day takes us to the free standing Moel Siabod - a lovely walk on a beautiful hill, with some basic scrambling if weather permits. Late afternoon return to Bangor.
Read our client comments and enquire about joining a trip! |
| DATES 2010: |
| May 1st - 3rd |
| May 29th - 31st (Bank hol w'end running Sat-Mon) |
| June 4th - 6th |
| July 9th - 11th |
| August 28th - 30th (Bank hol w'end running Sat-Mon) |
| September 17th - 19th |
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3000ers Weekend
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Friday - Sunday: Pick up in Bangor.. A strenuous weekend climbing all of the peaks over 3000 ft in Snowdonia.
We will cover the Snowdon range one day, The Glyders the next and the Carneddau on the 3rd, although the order may change to make the most of the weather.
Accommodation is based in Llanberis, a remarkable Welsh village that for years been the residence of
choice for the best and most dedicated British climbers and mountaineers.
Grade: Strenuous. |
| DATES 2010: |
May 1st - 3rd (Bank hol w'end running Sat-Mon) |
| June 26th - 28th |
| July 23rd - 25th |
| August 28th - 30th (Bank hol w'end running Sat-Mon) |
| September 17th - 19th |
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Read our client comments and enquire about joining a trip!
Ridges of Snowdonia
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Friday - Pick up at Bangor railway station at 8:45. Then we drive into the National park via the
spectacular Ogwen Valley, from where we will walk one of the
ridges in the Carneddau Range. This is the highest plateau area
in the UK outside of Scotland, and offers some wild and exciting
walking, with the possibility of some basic scrambling. We walk
for 6-7 hours, then drive to the overnight accommodation in Beddgelert.
Saturday - A big day today as, weather
permitting we will do the Snowdon Horseshoe. A demanding but
very satisfying walk, with some scrambling and a notorious
narrow ridge to cross. This requires a head for heights, but is
well worth the effort. If the weather is not suitable, we will
either do a ridge walk in the Glyder range, or find another
route of interest on Snowdon. The days walking will be between 6
and 8 hours.
Sunday - Today we visit the beautiful
Nantlle Ridge. This is on the Western side of the Park, with
views out towards Ireland. The walking is varied, and includes
some steep downhill sections. This must be one of the most
interesting walks in Snowdonia, and we will take up to 6 hours.Then we will return to Bangor, aiming to arrive late afternoon/early evening. |
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Grade: Strenuous. |
| DATES 2010: |
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| May 29th - 31st (Bank hol w'end running Sat-Mon) |
| June 25th - 27th |
| July 16th - 18th |
| August 20th - 22nd |
| September 17th - 19th |
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| COST: (prices vary according to accommodation choice) |
- 3 days guided walking
- 2 nights accommodation
- packed lunches each day
| Bunkhouse accommmodation | £249 per person |
| B & B accommodation | £279 per person* |
| *B & B single room supplement | £16 per night |
Bespoke tours
Let us design a walking break to match your personal aspirations. For instance you could have a tour based on
visits to mountain lakes or one that takes in the long ridges. You could get to know the varied ascent routes on
Snowdon itself or visit the most remote and tranquil spots that North Wales has to offer.
For those using the hill and mountain environment as a means of developing fitness, or in preparation for an
outdoor challenge, we will suggest excursions that match your regime and provide
interest (and/or excitement). We can show you famous mountain landmarks and take you on walks or scrambles over the
area's most airy ridges or you can visit ancient woodland and nationally important SSSIs.
The above prices apply to bespoke breaks for 2 or more people, but if there is only one of you, please call
for a rate
Client Comment:
"The weekend was fabulous - I couldn't believe how away from the beaten track we managed to get.
The solitude combined with the scenery was an unexpected delight. The combination of walks you put together for us was perfect -
it really was a bit of everything - I even liked the scary bits!" - Maggie |
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