4 Night Southern Snowdonia Guided Walking Holiday

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Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.
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    [title] => The Precipice Walk & Waun Oer
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                            [title] => Foel Offrwm and The Old Precipice Walk
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Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
Ascent: 2,000 ft (620m)
In summary: We walk up through a former medieval deer park, then ascend to the summit of Foel Offrwm (Hill of Sacrifice). Retracing our steps, we descend to the Old Precipice Walk, perched high above the Afon Mawddach before returning to the House by farm track and quiet lanes.
Highlight: Historic medieval deerpark, historic mansion, iron age fort, stunning views of south Snowdonia (Eryri).
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                            [title] => The Old Precipice Walk
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,200 ft (360m)
In summary: We walk up through a former medieval deer park to the Precipice walk, visiting Llyn Cynwch, to a viewpoint overlooking the upper Mawddach valley, returning to the House by farm track and quiet lanes
Highlight: Historic medieval deer park, historic mansion, stunning views of south Snowdonia (Eryri)
 
 
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                            [title] => Waun Oer
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Distance: 10 miles (15.5km)
Ascent: 1,900 feet (580m)
In summary: We explore the seldom visited Dyfi Hills at the southern extremity of the Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Leaving our transport at the top of a pass, we climb up to the ridge, passing through a remote abandoned slate quarry to the summits of Waun Oer and Mynydd Ceiswyn.  Descending from the ridge we stop at a rocky knoll giving superb views of Cader Idris and the Tal y Llyn valley before continuing our descent through a SSSI noted for its orchids, and the Torrent Walk back to the house.
Highlight: Exploring the less visited  wilds of Eryri (Snowdonia), stunning views of Cader Idris, the Dyfi Hills and Dyfi Forest, and (in season) possibly finding orchids.
 
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    [title] => Harlech & the Southern Rhinogs
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                    [title] => Diffws
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Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)
Total ascent: 2,500 feet (760m)
In summary: We begin in the valley of Cwm Mynach, we follow the track of a former mine tramway across open ground before climbing steeply through old mine workings to the summit of Diffws. We turn and follow a broad grassy ridge with great views in all directions if we are lucky. We then descend to the coast at Barmouth.   
Highlight: Fantastic views of the Rhinogydd range and Mawddach Estuary.  
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                            [title] => Bryn Cader Faner
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Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Total ascent: 1,700 feet (520m)
In Summary: Starting north of Harlech we walk on the lower slopes of the Rhinogydd mountains above the Ardudwy coast. We pass a beautiful lake and an ancient stone circle before we descend gradually to Harlech.
Highlight: Great views along the coast and of Harlech Castle on the final leg.
 
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                            [title] => Along the Coast to Harlech
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Distance: 6½ miles (10½km)
Total ascent: 900 feet (280m)
In summary: Follow the coast from Llanbedr to Harlech. Our walk takes in the delightful beach at Llandanwg, and the rolling hills above the coast.
Highlight: Visit Harlech Castle which commands a wonderful position overlooking the sweeping sands of Cardigan Bay with the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) behind.
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Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)
Total ascent: 2,500 feet (760m)
In summary: We begin in the valley of Cwm Mynach, we follow the track of a former mine tramway across open ground before climbing steeply through old mine workings to the summit of Diffws. We turn and follow a broad grassy ridge with great views in all directions if we are lucky. We then descend to the coast at Barmouth.   
Highlight: Fantastic views of the Rhinogydd range and Mawddach Estuary.  
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    [title] => Southern Snowdonia (Eryri)
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                            [title] => Mary Jones Walk and Bala
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Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)
Ascent: 1,150 feet (340m)
In summary: A gradual ascent from Llangower takes us onto the elevated footpath above Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) on field and fell paths above the eastern shores of the Lake. Enjoy great views towards the Arenig mountains before descending into Bala.
Highlight: Impressive views over the largest natural lake in Wales and a visit to the historic town of Bala. 
 
 
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                            [title] => Arenig Fawr
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Distance: 7½ miles (12km)
Ascent: 1850 feet (560m)
In summary:  From near Llyn Celyn, we ascend gradually to the llyn then follow a delightful curving ridge, sometimes rocky, up to the summit.  The descent is never too steep then we follow a track and minor road passing the disused Arenig quarry to finish beside the lake. 
Highlight: Arenig Fawr is a fine mountain rising above miles of wild heather moorland.  Being so remote, it is largely ignored by the crowds, but deserves to be better known.
 
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                            [title] => Aran Fawddwy & Benllyn
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15½km)
Ascent: 2950 feet (900m)
In summary: A big day out, starting midway between Dolgellau and Bala, we ascend to the Aran Ridge, in part grassy, in part rocky, but always with stunning views.  We take in the summits of Aran Fawddwy and Benllyn, before descending, with views of Bala lake, to Llanuwchllyn village.
Highlight: A big mountain day on the mighty Aran ridge and the highest peak of Southern Snowdonia (Eryri).
 
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    [title] => Precipice Walk, Dolgellau and beneath Cader Idris
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                            [title] => The Old Precipice Walk
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Distance: 6 miles (10km)    
Ascent: 850 feet (260m) 
In Summary: We explore the well-known Precipice walk, visiting Llyn Cynwch, to a viewpoint overlooking the upper Mawddach valley, returning to the house by a medieval deer park.     
Highlight: Historic medieval estate, stunning views of southern Snowdonia. 
 
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                            [title] => Old Precipice Walk, Dolgellau and the Torrent Walk
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Distance: 9 miles (15km)    
Ascent: 1,400 feet (430m) 
In Summary: We also explore the Precipice walk then take paths and tracks into Dolgellau town.  We continue through the Arran valley, across farmland and minor lanes, finishing on the delightful Torrent walk.  
Highlight: A great journey through scenic southern Snowdonia. 
 
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    [title] => Coed y Brenin
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                            [title] => Coed y Brenin Gold Mines
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Distance:  7 miles (11.5km) 
Ascent: 1,350 feet (400m) 
In Summary: Walking on forestry tracks, we ascend gradually alongside the Afon Mawddach to the remains of a gold ore processing plant and two waterfalls before climbing more steeply to a medieval iron bloomery.  From there, we descend steadily, crossing the Afon Mawddach to meet the bus. 
Highlights: Spectacular views of the Maddach gorge; views of waterfalls and industrial archaeology. 
 
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                            [title] => Coed y Brenin Copper Mine
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Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5 km) 
Ascent: 2,200 feet (658m) 
In Summary: We walk on forestry tracks and paths, and quiet lanes to a remains of a 19th C copper smelting works, before climbing on woodland paths to the Precipice Walk. We then descend on quiet lanes field paths and forestry tracks to a waterfall, ascending again on forest paths and tracks before descending to meet the bus. 
Highlights: Specimen King’s Champion trees, Copper smelting works; View from Precipice Walk; 2 stunning waterfalls 
 
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    [title] => Wnion Valley
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                            [title] => Wnion Valley & Roman Road
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Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km)  
Total ascent: 900 feet (260m)
In summary: Our walk climbs the lower slopes of the Wnion valley through farmland to the track of a Roman road with extensive views of the mountains of southern Snowdonia (Eryri). Crossing two ancient bridges, believed to be Roman, we reach the hamlet of Brithdir. Leaving Brithdir, we visit the Art Nouveau church of St. Marks and then descend the iconic Torrent Walk to return to the house.
Highlight: Panoramic views of the Cader Idris and Rhinogydd ranges. 
 
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                            [title] => Llanfachreth
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Distance: 9 miles (14 km) 
Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m) 
In Summary:  Fron Dolserau Hall we walk up the Wnion valley before crossing the main road and ascending on lanes, field paths and an old trackway in the foothills of Rhobell to the village of Llanfachreth. Leaving the village, on a quiet lane we pass underneath Foel Offrwm to descend through a medieval deer park to Dolserau Hall. 
Highlights: Views of the Aran range and the village of Llanfachreth. 
 
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