WalkingWomen Treks – The Slate Trail, Snowdonia, Wales

SUMMARY

Date: Saturday May 30th to Sunday June 7th – 8 nights and 9 days.

Guide: Anita Grey

Walking Grade: Goat 3 as we walk this unique 83 mile/133 km trail over 6 days of hiking. You need to be able to walk 6 days in a row. The days will be steady and we have lots of stops to discover the various landmarks on this World Heritage Site. At the end of the trip you receive your Snowdonia Slate Trail passport.

Max elevation: 400m/1300 ft.

Terrain: can be rocky as we walk through an area that was the centre of the Welsh Slate industry. Paths are good and there are no major ascents

Max distance: 14 miles/22.5km in one day

Highlights:

• A unique journey to enjoy the wonders of the Llwybr Llechi Eryri ( Snowdonia National Park Slate Trail)
• Walking each day as we hike together from start to finish – it’s special! At the end you can get your Slate Trail Passport.
• Ancient railways and fascinating sites which we visit
• Spectacular landscapes from mountains,forest,lakes,rivers, from the valley to the sea.
• A cuppa as you pass by Anita (your guides) house!

Base: we will stay in different local hotels to experience the best that Snowdonia has to offer and eat lovely local food at the end of each day. We immerse in Welsh culture.

1st and Final night at The Slate Hotel, Bangor

3 nights at the serene sanctuary that is  Trigonos

1 night in Beddgelert – we couldn’t miss The Royal Goat

2 nights at the cosy Tyn-Y-Coed Hotel and Pub

Arrivals: Saturday May 30th – arrivals by 16.00 to check in to your hotel in Bangor.

Meeting point will be in Bangor – there is a train station with good links. The nearest airport is Liverpool. We can advise when we know where you are travelling from.

Departures: Sunday  June 7th after breakfast. You will be able to leave when you are ready from the hotel in Bangor,

Price: £2100 for a fully inclusive 9 days on this Welsh long distance trail in solo occupancy ensuite rooms .

If you bring a partner/friend and share a room there is a £200 discount each – price is £1900 per person. We adjust your invoice after you’ve paid your deposit.

Price inclusive of :

• Ensuite bedroom
• All breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals
• Local Guiding with you all all times
• Luggage transfers between hotels
• Our personalised, attentive WalkingWomen Service throughout

Not included:

• Travel to Bangor where the holiday starts and ends
• Additional drinks

DETAILS

There is an excellent website that explains all about this fabulous trek. Do take the time to look at it to see if this trek inspires you – we hope so

THE SNOWDONIA SLATE TRAIL

ITINERARY

This is a journey to complete a trail and we expect to complete it. However weather can change things or unexpected conditions. But never fear your guide will always brief you each day and as we always say – TRUST YOUR GUIDE .

We will have transport to take us to the start of some walks. Luggage will be transferred between hotels.

Day one: Saturday  Our starting point is Bangor where we will all gather and stay a night.

Day two: Sunday We start our journey in Porth Penrhyn and we walk to Llanberis, via Bethesda 13.5 miles.

Day three: Monday  From Llanberis to Nantille, via Waunfawr. 9.7 miles.

Day four: Tuesday Nantille to Beddgelert, via Rhyd Ddu. 10.2 miles.

Day five: Wednesday Beddgelert to Llanfestiniog, via Croesor and Tan Y Grisiau. 14 miles.

Day  six: Thursday  LlanFestiniog to Penmachno. 13.2 miles.

Day 7: Friday to Capel Curig, via betws Y Coed. 11.2 miles.

Day 8:  Saturday Final walk Capel Curig to Bethesda. 11.2 miles. Completion of trek.

Return to Bangor for our final meal and celebration

Day 9: Sunday Departure after breakfast