Multi-Activity in Snowdonia

Date

Fri-Mon May 26th-29th

Organisers

Brian G and Jan

Cost

£80 inclusive of supplement for 3 nights in shared private dorms. Exclusive use of hostel. Includes supply of tea, coffee etc. in self-catering kitchen. B&B option at nearby inn (to book direct).

Activities

For the late May extended bank holiday weekend we have exclusive hire of Snowdon Ranger hostel. Situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park it is perfect for activities as Snowdon ascent starts at hostel. Welsh Highland Steam Railway has halt next to hostel and local centres offer mountain biking, canoeing and canyoning. Snowdonia has also opened several zip line centres all near the hostel.

Friday: Early arrivals by rail can do tour of Caernarfon walled city and Castle. World heritage site. The defences are mostly intact and include several towers. We will do short walk to Rhyd Ddu in evening for evening meal at Snowdon Inn.

Saturday: We will lead a 10-mile walk from hostel to summit of Snowdon. Ascent via Snowdon Ranger path, descent via Rhyd Ddu path. At summit superb views over national park and Irish Sea. Café at summit. Option for others to ascend via mountain railway and walk back (or vice-versa). If poor weather, we can swap Snowdon walk to Sunday.

Sunday: Multi-activity day with several options; full details to everyone booking. Mountain biking at Beddgelert Forest trails. Cycle hire centre at campsite. Moderate course with some fast descents. Canoeing half day at lake in Lanberis. Canyoning and wild water rafting in mountain venue. Zip line descents across slate valleys, longest zip line course in UK.

Monday: We will be boarding Welsh Highland Railway for a spectacular journey through Aberglaslyn Pass and alongside rivers. At Porthmadog bus back to cars or to Bangor for trains. Also, option to visit Caernarfon if late arrival on Friday.

Refreshments

Self-catering only at hostel. Pubs and cafes in Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert 2 miles away. Cafes and shops on most activities. Packed lunch for Snowdon climb.

Travel

Regular trains to Bangor from Euston. Last leg via bus to hostel. Arranging lifts is an individual responsibility and is not arranged by organisers.

Accommodation

We have exclusive hire of the 40 bed hostel YHA Snowdon Ranger, Rhyd Ddu, Caernarfon, LL54 7YS

Links

YHA Snowdon Ranger
Cwellyn Arms
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Sea Mor Kayaking
Welsh Highland Railway

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