Secret Hills Walking Holidays
Aberdovey's coast and the mountains around Cadair Idris
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.
Secret Hills Walking programme is designed to give the walker the best of this glorious walking country—and 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. Because we stay at lovely Aberdovey on Cardigan Bay we also walk alaong the magnificent coast.
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.
| Name | Start Date | Location | For | Nights | Days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdovey and the mountains of Cadair Idris | 8th May 2011 | Aberdovey's coast and the mountains around Cadair Idris | All | 5 | 5 | £525 |
Your walking
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.
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
