Secret Hills Walking Holidays

Location:	Berwyn Mountains in North Wales
From:	26th September 2010
Days:	5, 5, 5
Nights:	5, 6, 7
Price:	£485, £555, £625

The walking in the Berwyns

Really a secret we want you to share. The Walks- varied – moor land, forest, river side walking, upland majesty. Steady climbs, no severe climbing stretches. The Berwyns are quite remote and our walking takes us across miles of hill country, with old lead mines, stone quarries and grouse shooting butts along the way - so paths are good.We walk on Sunday aftrenoon, a local walk around Llanatrmon, then four walks in the Berwyns, before we finish with a half day walk on Friday, finishing at 1.00pm.

 Walking - Grades and difficulty

We walk at a steady pace, we don’t rush. We want you to enjoy our lovely scenery - these hills are a walkers paradise with good paths and an ever changing landscape. There are hills to ascend  - we go up to a maximum of 600 metres over two miles of walking, but the climbing is gradual and we won’t rush. What’s the point of huffing and puffing, being exhausted then not being able to enjoy this fabulous land. Descending is not precarious, and is gentle in relationship to many walking areas.

Day one – Monday

From Llangollen, walk to Moel Moelwyn, and with great views of the valleys below, walk to Carrog.  Steam train back to Llangollen.

Day two – Tuesday

Up to the top – following a good track to Cadair Bronwen and Cadair Berwyn, and down to Pistyll Rhaeadr – a long waterfall, and a cup of tea. A short walk through mine and quarry workings to our walk end. 11 miles

 Day three – Wednesday

To Llangollen for walk start,   Along Llangollen canal to Offa’s Dyke Path, along it to join the canal again into Llangollen – 7 miles – half day free in this charming market town.

Day four – Thursday

We walk from the hotel over the North Berwyns to Cynwyd, a lovely high level walk over open moor land. We then follow the River Dee to Corwen, and transport back to the hotel. 11.5 miles

Day five- Friday

A half day walk around Llandarmon, on bridle paths and on the Ceiriog way. Finishing at 1.00 with lunch, ready for your trip back home. 7 miles

Accommodation

Five nights at the West Arms or the Hand Hotel, Llandarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog. En suite accommodation. Staying Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. No single supplements.

Additional night – on Friday – as requested

Dinner – at the hotel – three courses.

Lunch – either at a country pub en route or packed.

Sunday – for those who arrive early enough – a three hour walk around Llanarmon.

What you get on a Secret Hills break

• Hotel bed and breakfast– en suite two nights
• Three course dinner
• Lunch
• Personal service
• Expert guiding
• Flexibility
• No single supplement
• A social, relaxed approach