Please note to join this weekend participants must have been on at least one of our previous hikes and demonstrated the ability to deal with changing terrain and currently possess a good level of fitness.
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Snowdonia is a region in northwest Wales concentrated around the mountains and glacial landforms of massive Snowdonia National Park.
The park contains the highest mountain in Wales and England, Mount Snowdon 1085m.
We will travel from Dublin to Hollyhead by ferry on Friday 12th May 2023 and return home Monday 15th May 2023
Saturday - We plan on climbing Glyder Fawr 1001m via the Devil's kitchen. We will also include an ascent of Glyder Fach with it famous "Cantilever Rock"
Sunday - We will climb Mount Snowdon via the beautiful less travelled South Ridge and return via the Rhyd Ddu trail.
While these hikes are not technical they will require a good level of fitness.
Accommodation
We will base ourselves in the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed
The accommodation is in 4 star B&B's. on a shared basis
There is a good choice of beautiful restaurants all within walking distance for evening meals.
The cost of the weekend is 530 euro.
Max number 12.
INCLUDED
*Shared cost of fuel
*Return ferry crossing,
* 3 nights B&B,
*Two fully guided hikes with a qualified guide.
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NOT INCLUDED
*Packed lunches
*Evening Meals.
*Travel insurance.
Car Transport.
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We will require 3 car drivers whose fuel costs will be fully reimbursed.
Booking: A non refundable deposit of 100 euro is required at time of booking with the balance to be paid in full two months before departure.
To book and register for this hike please email us with your name address and contact no at: highhopesmountaintreks@yahoo.com
or call us at: 086 3454045
Equipment required:
Good waterproof boots and waterproof clothing are essential; hiking trousers are advised, (no jeans please); spare warm layer; hat and gloves; lunch and/or snacks; water or juice drink, (1.5 litres); small rucksack to carry it all in.
Walking poles are advisable and will provide additional support
NB - Cancellation policy
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Hike that are cancelled within two months of the event - Full refund
Hikes that are cancelled within one month of the event a refund of 50%
Hikes that are cancelled less than a month no refund available apart from exceptional cases due to illness or family bereavement