Snowdonia
Deep glacial valleys. The summit of Snowdon.
De-stress. Medieval castles. Old slate quarries. Fine
gardens. An ancient language. A warm welcome. Let
us guide you through Snowdonia and North Wales.
Snowdonia boasts some of the grandest mountain scenery south of Scotland; its individual summits are crying out to be explored.
There is plenty of scope for challenging mountain walking south
of Conwy. Snowdon is the highest Welsh peak and is a thrilling experience
whichever way you ascend, while Conwy Mountain is easily climbed and offers
spectacular views of the Isle of Anglesey. Less demanding walks delve into
forests and moorland massifs, and pass brooding lakes and rushing waterfalls.
- Excellent walking in the Snowdonia National Park
- Conwy World Heritage Site
- Climb Snowdon; the highest mountain in England and Wales
Detailed information
| Classic walking programme details |
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A typical Classic Walking day…
… will offer you a choice of 2 or 3 guided walks, each of varying length and
ascent. If you are new to walking, start at the easier level, where the pace
is the gentlest. We have plenty of stops to enjoy the views and to rest. As your
holiday progresses you may feel confident to try a more challenging level, or
stick to the same level - it's entirely your choice.
More information on the type of footpaths you're likely to find in Snowdonia.
On holidays before Easter and after 24 October, your daily choice of
walks will generally comprise two walks chosen to suit guest numbers and the cooler weather.
Itinerary One
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
10, 14 April; 1, 9, 30 May; 3, 20, 24 June; 11 July; 8, 22 August; 5, 9, 19 September; 19, 26 October 2009.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Sychnant Pass and Benarth Hill |
6½ |
1125 feet |
| Medium Walk: Jubilee Walk |
9½ |
1750 feet |
| Harder Walk: Tal-y-Fan and Roman Road |
12¼ |
2350 feet |
| Easier Walk: Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island |
7½ |
125 feet |
| Medium Walk: Bwlch Tryfan and Cefn y Capel |
6 |
2000 feet |
| Harder Walk: Y Garn and the western ridges |
6¾ |
2625 feet |
| Easier Walk: Down the Afon Glaslyn to Beddgelert |
8½ |
400 feet |
| Medium Walk: Snowdon (Pyg Track) |
7 |
2475 feet |
| Harder Walk: Y Lliwedd and Snowdon |
8¼ |
3025feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Bryn Corach and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: The vale of Ffestiniog |
8 |
1275 feet |
| Medium Walk: Meolwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr |
5½ |
2200 feet |
| Harder Walk:Cnicht and Moelwyn Mawr |
10½ |
2850 feet |
| Easier Walk: Llyn Crafnant and Llyn Geirionydd |
8½ |
1400 feet |
| Medium Walk: Carnedd Dafydd |
6¼ |
2700 feet |
| Harder Walk: Carneddau - Llewelyn and Dafydd |
8½ |
3375 feet |
| Departure day |
Itinerary Two
The following walks will be offered for holidays commencing on these dates:
30 March; 4, 23, 27 May; 4, 8, 25, 29 July; 15, 19, 29 August; 2, 12, 16, 26, 30 September; 23 October 2009.
| Arrival day |
| Easier Walk: Conwy Mountain and Conwy |
6½ |
1000 feet |
| Medium Walk: Conwy Mountain Range |
8¾ |
1775 feet |
| Harder Walk: Llangelynin Old Church and Conwy Mountain |
11 |
2400 feet |
| Easier Walk: Capel Garmon |
7 |
1250 feet |
| Medium Walk: Moel Siabod |
6 |
2325 feet |
| Harder Walk: Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu |
8½ |
2525 feet |
| Easier Walk: Mynydd Bodafon and The Moelfre Coastal Path |
7¾ |
600 feet |
| Medium Walk: Snowdon via the Snowdon Ranger Path |
7½ |
3075 feet |
| Harder Walk: Nantlle Ridge |
7 |
2875 feet |
| There are no organised walks today to allow you time to explore the area independently or just relax in Bryn Corach and grounds. |
| Easier Walk: Aber Falls and the Llanfairfechan Shoreline |
9 |
1025 feet |
| Medium Walk: Aber Falls and Foel Ganol |
9¼ |
2450 feet |
| Harder Walk: Foel Fras and the hills above Aber |
12 |
3325 feet |
| Easier Walk: Gwydyr Forest and Swallow Falls |
7¾ |
1025 feet |
| Medium Walk: Glyder Fach and the Cantilever Stone |
5½ |
2375 feet |
| Harder Walk: Tryfan and Glyders |
5¾ |
3100 feet |
| Deparure day. |
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| Footpath information |
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On these holidays there is a choice of up to three walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries -
ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return for a second visit.
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Easier Walks: 6 to 9 miles through valley, forest and over moorland. Generally easy gradients on good paths but sometimes rough and stony underfoot. 250ft to 1,400ft of ascent in a day. |
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Medium Walks: 5 to 10 miles on mainly good paths across mountain and moorland. Sometimes steep and rough and rocky in places. 1,550ft to 3,075ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 5 to 13 miles on rough and rocky paths to high summits with some exposed ridges, occasional rock scrambling and steep gradients. 2,350ft to 3,550ft of ascent in a day. |
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
4°C |
11°C |
| May |
7°C |
14°C |
| June |
10°C |
17°C |
| July |
11°C |
18°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
18°C |
| Sept |
10°C |
17°C |
| Oct |
8°C |
14°C |
| Dec |
5°C |
10°C |
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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We also offer the following holidays at Bryn Corach, find out more below:
Alternatively, guided walking holidays in and around Snowdonia include:
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| Where you'll stay |
You'll be based in our fine Country House accommodation, Bryn
Corach, a beautiful turreted house in Conwy in North Wales.
This fanciful turreted house, reputedly
inspired by Conwy Castle, has hosted our
walking holidays since 1913. From its
splendid elevated position there are
sweeping views over the historic walled
town and across the bay to Great Orme’s
Head, and up the Conwy River to the
peaks of Snowdonia. Progressively
modernised over the years, it now
combines a rich history with
comfortable accommodation
and spacious public rooms.
Most of the 38 rooms have
en-suite facilities. |
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