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EUROPEAN WALKING HOLIDAYS 2018
WALES - SNOWDONIA DOLGELLAU 8-days / 7-nights based in one-hotel for guided walking in one of Britain’s most spectacular landscapes
Enjoy the splendid scenery of the Snowdonia National Park on our Guided Walking holiday based in the attractive market town of Dolgellau. Walk on the spectacular mountains of Cadair Idris, the Rhinogs and Aran Fawddwy, and discover the stunning Mawddach estuary. The charming coastal town of Barmouth and historic Harlech Castle are within easy reach. Snowdonia boasts some of the grandest mountain scenery south of Scotland; its summits are crying out to be explored. There is plenty of scope for challenging mountain walking. Less demanding walks delve into forests and moorland massifs, and pass brooding lakes and rushing waterfalls. Cost from:
$1620 per person twin share
Single supplement on request
Departs:
23rd, 30th March, 6th, 13th 20th April, 4th, 11th May, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd June, 21st July, 4th, 18th, 25th August, 21st September, 5th October, 2018
Tour price includes: 7-nights of twin share accommodation with en-suite, breakfast & dinner each night, picnic lunches, 5 days of guided walking, local transport to/from the walks
Accommodation: Dolserau Hall is near the market town of Dolgellau with 24 en-suite bedrooms, in the main building or the converted coach house. The hall sits amidst attractive gardens with views across the valley with the summit of Cadair Idris in the background. Premium rooms may be available for a surcharge. Walking Days - Generally start after breakfast, taking a picnic lunch and returning to the house between 5.00pm and 6.30pm, to relax before dinner. Seven night holidays offer five days of walking - one day is free for independent time or sightseeing. A typical walking day will offer a choice of two or three guided walks of varying length and ascent. Each night your experienced walk leaders will brief you on the proposed walking routes and plans for the next day.
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Suggested itinerary: Day 1: Arrival day. Plan to arrive at the Country House around mid-afternoon. Days 2-4: Choose from full-day walking options. Day 5: Free day - You are free to explore southern Snowdonia independently or to relax at the Country House. Snowdonia is noted for its narrow gauge steam railways, all of which offer scenic journeys. The Talyllyn Railway, Ffestiniog Railway, Vale of Rheidol, the Welshpool & Llanfair and Welsh Highland railways are near Dolgellau. Days 6-7: Again, choose from full-day walking options. Day 8: Departure day. Tour ends after breakfast Suggested walks that may be available on your holiday – final walking itinerary at the discretion of walk leaders: Abergynolwyn and the Tarren Hills: The hills and paths to the south of the region provide a wonderful introduction to this quiet, varied and spectacular part of Snowdonia. The easier follows a lovely circular route, with Castell y Bere as one of the highlights. The medium follows a similar route, with an extension to Pennant. The harder walk sets out from Dolgoch, a little way in from the coast at Tywyn. Enjoy 360º views of mountain and sea from Tarrenhendre, before descending to Abergynolwyn through birch-clad hillsides, via Bryn-Eglwys quarry. Waun Oer or the New Precipice Walk: Today the easier group enjoys the New Precipice Walk from the village of Llanelltyd just north of Dolgellau. The medium and harder both have a flying start from the top of the pass Bwlch Oerddrwys and zigzag steeply to the narrow grassy ridge leading to Waun Oer. We follow an undulating grassy ridge (steep slopes but no cliffs) with great views of Cadair Idris and the Rhinogs, finishing at the Cross Foxes Hotel. The harder walk also tops Waun Oer before heading across quiet hills above the atmospheric cwm below Craig Portas. This walk finishes at Meirion Mill near Dinas Mawddwy. Cadair Idris: South of Dolgellau this mountain dominates. The easier walk heads north to admire it from afar, the medium and harder walks go to the top of Cadair Idris. The easier walk offers a scenic loop, with wonderful views of all the major Snowdonia mountains, returning along quiet lanes to the hotel. The medium walk follows the Victorian pony path from Ty Nant to the summit on good mountain paths, and then descends via Llyn y Cadair. The harder walk takes the same path to the top then continues along this wonderful ridge to Dolgellau. Across the estuary from Barmouth or into the wild Rhinogs: The stunning Mawddach estuary features, with the easier group staying with it for its duration and the other walkers enjoy spectacular high views, salt marsh, tidal flats, birdlife and views. The medium and harder walks start north of the trestle bridge and heads into the hills above the estuary. Over a mix of tracks, short sections of moorland path and a little minor-road walking, the medium offers a stone circle, gold-mine and views of the estuary and mountains – finishing at the hotel and terrace by the lovely Penmaen bridge. The harder walk heads for the Rhinog mountain ridge and Diffwys. Above Llyn Tegid and the Aran Ridge: Head northeast towards Lake Bala for a stunning group of walks. The easier walk makes a gradual ascent through field paths and open woodland from Bala onto the gentle hills east of the lake, with ever-better views. The medium and harder both tackle the iconic and dramatic Aran Ridge, in part grassy moorland, in part rocky terrain near our walk’s highest point. The medium walk heads for the 2,900foot (885m) summit of Aran Benllyn, a fabulous, dramatic mountain walk. The harder walk offers a big day out, taking in Arans Fawddwy and Benllyn before descending all the way to Pont y Pandy. Easier walks: Up to 8 miles (13km), with up to 1500 feet (450m) of ascent in a day. Medium walks: Up to 9 miles (14.5km), with up to 3100 feet (930m) of ascent in a day. Harder walks: Up to 11 miles (18km), with up to 3200 feet (960m) of ascent in a day. Outdoor Travel walking holidays – guided in small groups or self-guided – with inn-to-inn luggage transfers and meals are available in many parts of the UK, Ireland and across Europe including the Coast-to-Coast trail, the Cotswolds Way, the spectacular Yorkshire Dales, the rugged coast of Cornwall, Exmoor, the West Highland Way in Scotland or in Ireland on the Ring of Kerry. Also in France, Austria, Germany, Spain, Greece & Turkey. Contact OUTDOOR TRAVEL or your travel agent for more details, brochures and reservations
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