Secret Hills Walking Holidays

Location:	Aberdovey's coast and the mountains around Cadair Idris
From:	13th May 2012
Days:	5, 2
Nights:	5, 2
Price:	£550, £220

Aberdovey and the Cadair Idris mountains The magnificent Trefiddian Hotel

This part of Wales’s magnificent countryside is probably not on every walkers horizon—yet it is rich in walking variety, from the lofty Cadair Idris Range to the lovely hills, rolling back from the magnificent Cardigan Bay coast at Aberdovey.

 We have chosen some fabulous walks for you. The walking is moderate –some climbing but never severe.

There is a variety about the walks too. We walk in the valleys, where streams bubble along, and across the heather-clad tops, and there is a changing scene at every turn.

 Your walk leaders love this rolling landscape, and they will help you understand its history and culture.

The walks are between 8 and 11 miles per day—moderate grade, taken at a steady pace. We take a packed lunch with tea at the end—and a social feel to the walking day.

We will transport you to the walk start-or bring you back from the walk finish—each day varies.

We keep the group size to a manageable level—don’t expect 20 on a walk.

Your hotel

The magnificent Trefiddian Hotel, looking over Cardigan Bay and Aberdovey Golf Course, with the hills at its back. A classic hotel. Excellent service and super food. www.trefwales.co.uk

What’s included in your Aberdovey and magnificent Cadair Idris mountains break

¨  En suite Hotel accommodation, breakfast

¨ Evening dinner

¨ Lunch—a packed picnic

¨ Guided walking

¨ Transport to and from the walks

¨ All administration

¨ Personal service        

¨ Flexibility

Single Supplement in this holiday is £12 per person per night

Why you should visit the Cardigan Coast with Secret Hills Walking Holidays

• Friendly customer service focused business
• Flexible on number of days you visit· Superb upland  scenery
• Excellent  comfortable,   accommodation

 Walking in this unspoilt area is indeed an exploration, for you won’t see many other walkers on your walk. Hidden treasures however are present wherever you walk, and we will share these with you.

Because we have the magnificent Cardigan Bay coastline right by your hotel, some coast walking is also possible.

Sea air, mountain views—an intoxicating mix—add to our magnificent hotel—result a walking break to compare with the best you have experienced. Some of the walks we choose from.

Waterfalls, railways and Bird Rock From The old station on the Talylyn narrow gauge railway at Dolgarth Falls, past this wonderfull falling stream, and over the moors before dropping down into a lovely valley. Through forest to Bird Rock and back to the start—an 8 mile hike through magnificent terrain.

Dyfi Valley and forest—lovely walk around 250 metres high, through forest and along the enchanting Dyfi valley..

Tal-y-llyn Lake and lower slopes of Cadair Idris-

Along the lake side and around Llanfihangel– Y- Pennant area,  A circular walk, with some wild bits, but never too demanding.

The Cadair Idris Ridge—taking the pony path (dependent on weather) to the Saddle, then round the summit to return to Gwernan lake. The signature walk of the break, magnificent walking, views that inspire.

Aberdovey Coast Walk—walking around Aberdovey, its coast and river

Happy Valley and the Bearded lake—at the back of the hotel, lovely upland walk with great sea views. Down to Towyn, and back along the seafront—bracing, appetite teasing walking.

Your walk leaders an walking guides

Alan Garner is your walks leader, supported by Chris Bland.

The Trefiddian Hotel, overlooking Cardigan Bay, with the hills as it’s backdrop, combines friendly, efficient service, with comfortable rooms and excellent guest facilities.

Sea view rooms do carry a premium price—an additional £15 per night, in this sought after location.