DATE: 26-28 July 2024
LOCATION: Snowdonia, Wales
ACCOMMODATION: The Rocks
ABILITY: Level 2 (moderate)
PRICE: £350
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at The Rocks
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Empowerment session with your OAG host
✓ Guided morning 10km group hike in Snowdonia with views of the Snowdon
✓ Group picnic on the mountain (BYO) in the sunshine (hopefully!)
✓ Afternoon Introduction to Foraging session with the amazing Leah from Living Wild
✓ Evening fire pits roasting marshmallows and getting to know each other
✓ Morning group Zip-Safari activity at ZipWorld Fforest (other option available if this isn’t suitable for you)
✓ Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ Evening games night with the group
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the YHA fridges overnight)
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Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning The Rocks at Capel Curig in Snowdonia National Park, and only a short distance from the town of Betws-y-Coed. Our accommodation offers our group comfortable accommodation in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia, surrounded by stunning scenery at every angle. After a long day hiking, we can head back to our accommodation and enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is limited car parking at this hostel, and is first come first served.
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to The Rocks and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Empowerment session with your OAG host
- Group dinner at The Rocks
Saturday
- Group breakfast at The Rocks
- Guided morning 10km group hike in Snowdonia with views of the Snowdon
- Group picnic on the mountain (BYO) in the sunshine (hopefully!)
- After Introduction to Foraging with the amazing Leah from Living Wild (Session will include how to identify a plant, understanding your land and knowing your poisons)
- Back to The Rocks to warm up and roast marshmallows on the fire pit
- Group dinner at The Rocks
- Free time to relax or games night with your fellow guests
Sunday
- Group breakfast at The Rocks
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Morning activity session at ZipWorld Fforest to take part in Zip Safari, a truly epic treetop adventure, 60 feet above the ground with 21 zip lines and 17 additional elements that include rope bridges, netting, balance boards – even a treetop surfboard.
- Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
- Free time to explore this beautiful area of the UK
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park, just outside the town of Betws-y-Coed, and is around 1 hour from Wrexham. The nearest station is Betws-y-Coed, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Betws-y-Coed
Address
The Rocks, Plas Curig, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EL
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Be quick – we’re limited to just 30 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Comfy clothes for yoga and a yoga mat
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
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