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Experience the dramatic and magical southern Snowdonia, here at The Old Vicarage B&B
4 Day - Experience Southern Eryri
Benefit from the expertise and local knowledge offered by our good friends and certified mountain leaders, Ar y Trywydd. Experience lesser known trails, avoid the tourist crowds, capture breathtaking photographs and learn the history and folklore of these awe-inspiring mountains. The Old Vicarage has been awarded the Visit Wales Welcome Award for Hikers.
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from £345 per person
3 days of private guided hiking, 3 nights bed, breakfast, 5* luxury Guest House, The Old Vicarage.
Itinerary
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL
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Check-in from 4pm (If you wish, you may drop your bags off earlier and have a self guided hike on our local trails - OS maps available on reception)
DAY 2 - CADER IDRIS
​At 893 m (2,930 ft), Cader (or Cadair) Idris is the highest mountain in southern Snowdonia and is situated behind The Old Vicarage.
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Meet Gwydion at Breakfast (9:00am), and discuss the upcoming day.
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Travel to Cader Idris (Dol Idris, Minffordd Car Park)
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Hike the Minffordd path to summit, descend via Mynydd Moel/Moelfryn
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Return to The Old Vicarage for afternoon tea/coffee/cake and discuss plans for Day 2/3 with your guide.
DAY 3 - ARENIG
​Arenig Fawr is the highest member of the Arenig range near Bala
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Sit down for breakfast at 7:30
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Depart at 8:30 and meet at mountain/pre arranged meeting point
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Hike Aran or Arennig
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Discuss options for tomorrow and agree meeting point and times
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Return for some homemade cake in the lounge
DAY 4 - RHINOGAU
​The Rhinogau are popular with hillwalkers looking for a more isolated, wilder walking experience and are just north of Dolgellau
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Breakfast at 7:30
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Check-out and leave bags securely at The Old Vicarage
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Meet at mountain/pre arranged meeting point
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Hike Rhinog Fawr, Rhinog Fach or Diffwys
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Return to The Old Vicarage to collect bags.
(Option to stay a further night at a reduced rate - please enquire when booking)
What will I need?
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Your own car to get to meeting points - we can arrange shuttles for extra cost, please enquire when booking
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A moderate level of fitness, these are mountains, not hills.
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Good/suitable walking shoes/boots
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Suitable clothing (not jeans) – layers work best
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Warm layer – fleece jacket(s)
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Suitable trousers
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Hat and gloves
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Spare warm layer to be carried
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Rucksack (min 25l)
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Cost of evening meals is not included in price (we can pre-book these, and taxis, for you)
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Packed lunches are available at £15 per head or at a negotiated rate if booking in bulk for large bookings
Price
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Max. 8
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3 nights, bed & breakfast
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3 days of guided hikes
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from £345 per person
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Please add a note to your enquiry if you'd like lunches included in your package
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Balance is due on booking, which is fully refundable up to 14 days before check-in. Subject to availability T&Cs still apply.