Long Weekend Trips

Snowdonia Highlights - 2 Nights

Friday - Pick up at 9.30am in Chester. Drive to Snowdonia National Park, where we climb Tryfan, one of Wales' most distinctive peaks. At just over 3000ft (915m) it is not a long day, but it is challenging - the north ridge providing some of the most exciting basic scrambling in Snowdonia. If the weather is not suitable we will go to the Devil's Kitchen in the beautiful Cwm Idwal and climb the slightly higher but easier Y Garn instead. Overnight in Betws-y-Coed.

Saturday - Today we climb Snowdon, the highest peak in the UK outside of Scotland. A long and fairly demanding day on good paths, with beautiful views towards Ireland. Overnight in Betws-y-Coed.

Sunday - Our final day takes us to the free standing Moel Siabod - a lovely walk on a beautiful hill, with some basic scrambling if weather permits. Late afternoon return to Chester.

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Hills and History

Friday - Pick up in Chester at 9.30am. Drive to Bangor and cross the Menai Bridge to Anglesey. Morning visit to the 13th Century Beaumaris Castle, a fine example of Edward 1st of England's defence of Wales.

In the afternoon we visit South Stack, a nature reserve for seabirds and seals. If we have time, we can take a short walk on one of the island's stunning beaches. Overnight in Betws-y-Coed.

Saturday - An ascent of Mt. Snowdon. Good paths with stunning views lead to the summit of the highest mountain in the UK outside of Scotland. A demanding walk with a choice of routes, each one with its own merits and interests. Overnight in Betws-y-Coed.

Sunday - This morning we visit Caernarfon Castle where the current Prince of Wales was invested. Caernarfon is a harbour town with lovely views towards Anglesey.

In the afternoon we may have time to visit the Slate Museum at Llanberis, once the biggest slate mine in the World.

Then we return in the late afternoon to Chester, stopping if time permits at the Aber Falls en route.

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3000ers Weekend

Friday - Sunday. Pick up in Chester. A strenuous weekend climbing all 14 of the peaks over 3000ft in Snowdonia. We will cover the Snowdon range one day, The Glyders the next and the Carneddau on the 3rd, although the order may change to make the most of the weather. Accommodation is in Betws-y-Coed, and the drop off is back in Chester on Sunday evening. Hill walking experience is recommended. COST: Prices from £245 per person. Accommodation: Bunkhouse or Hotel, B&B or Bed and Breakfast & Dinner Packed Lunches: included all 3 days. Grade: Strenuous. DATES 2007: May 4th- 6th October 12th- 14th

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Ridges of Snowdonia

A three day trip staying in the heart of Snowdonia, and walking some of the stunning ridges in the area

Friday: Pick up at Chester Railway Station at 8.30. Then we drive into the National park via the spectacular Ogwen Valley, from where we will walk one of the ridges in the Carneddau Range. This is the highest plateau area in the UK outside of Scotland, and offers some wild and exciting walking, with the possibility of some basic scrambling. We walk for 6-7 hours, then drive to the overnight accommodation in Betws-y-Coed. Saturday: A big day today as, weather permitting we will do the Snowdon Horseshoe. A demanding but very satisfying walk, with some scrambling and a notorious narrow ridge to cross. This requires a head for heights, but is well worth the effort. If the weather is not suitable, we will either do a ridge walk in the Glyder range, or find another route of interest on Snowdon. The days walking will be between 6 and 8 hours. Sunday: Today we visit the beautiful Nantlle Ridge. This is on the Western side of the Park, with views out towards Ireland. The walking is varied, and includes some steep downhill sections. This must be one of the most interesting walks in Snowdonia, and we will take up to 6 hours. Then we will return to Chester, aiming to arrive late afternoon/ early evening.

COST: Prices from £245 per person. Accommodation: Hotel, guesthouse or bunkhouse, B&B or full board  Packed Lunches: included all 3 days. Grade: Strenuous. DATES 2007: June 29th - July 1st

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