Abercelyn Country House is a Grade-II listed, former rectory built in 1729

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Mrs Lindsay Hind

Abercelyn Country House

& Cottage

Llanycil, Bala, LL23 7YF

Gwynedd, Wales, UK

Phone: 01678 521109

Phone (int.): +44 1678 521109

Fax: 01678 520848

Fax (int.): +44 1678 520848

 E-mail: info@abercelyn.co.uk

 

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Abercelyn is located near Bala in Snowdonia, Wales, UK
Bala is located in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, UK

The Snowdonia National Park provides outstanding opportunities for mountain walking, white-water-rafting, mountain biking, sailing and more

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Walking at Abercelyn
Guided walking & multi-activity holidays are provided at Abercelyn, please go to the website for full details of these holidays

We offer guided walking on a daily basis at special prices for Abercelyn guests - more information
Abercelyn is ideally situated in Snowdonia for mountain-walking, there are three local mountain ranges (Arenig, Aran, Berwyn) readily accessible and other parts of Snowdonia are a short drive away. The local mountain ranges provide un-crowded walking over a variety of terrain, ranging from valley walks to peaks approaching 3000 ft.

Arenig Fawr & Moel Llynant
For long distance walkers, transport can be provided to suitable points - by prior booking only and subject to availability. For example Llanuwchllyn is on the Dyfi Valley Way and the Cambrian Way (Aran extension). There are routes through the Berwyns are within easy access of Abercelyn.

There are several walks directly from Abercelyn including:

  • A short walk through woods, with bluebells in season, overlooking a mountain stream

  • A walk with industrial history interest including a former manganese mine and caves which were a former stone quarry
  • A level walk on good surfaces along the side of the lake then the River Dee & Tryweryn
  • A walk to the summit of Moel y Garnedd with excellent panoramic views and return through the wood
  • Around Lake Bala (14 miles) or half-way (8 miles) with return by steam railway

Link to Mountain views

Walks:

Link to walks in Snowdonia (Walking Britain), including:

     Moel y Garnedd: a walk directly from Abercelyn

Lake Views: a walk near or directly from Abercelyn

Moel Emoel: a circular walk with views of lakes and mountains

Castell Carndochan: a 13th C ruined castle on an impressive crag

 

The Bala Lake circuit follows the route of the Bala Challenge and is a 14 mile walk around the lake using footpaths on the surrounding hills with excellent views. It may be split into two walks with the possibility of using the steam Bala Lake Railway or bus - the route description and information notes are available for guests at Abercelyn.

 

There are waymarked walks around Lake Brenig (10 miles) and Lake Alwen (8 miles) or combine the two (12 or 15 miles).

 

Snowdonia National Park Authority walks around Bala:

Craig-y-fron

Precipice Walk

Torrent Walk

Glyn Aran Walk

 

Forestry Commission woods around Bala:

Penllyn Woods

Penllyn: Wenallt, Celyn, Aberhirnant, Penaran

 

Dee Valley Walks (a short drive away)

Forest Walks: with marked walks, e.g.:

 

Mary Jones Walk (Bible Society)

 

Walking in North Wales - information

Self-Guided Walking Holidays

Aran ridge

Crib Goch
When you stay at Abercelyn, all of the following are available at no additional cost:
  • Advice on the best routes, a prepared programme for your stay and route cards
  • Library of guide books and maps
  • Drying room

The following are optional extras:

  • Transport (price depends upon distance)
  • Packed Lunch (£5 each)
  • Guiding (private: £40/half-day; £60/day)

 

Walk through the woods behind Abercelyn

Optional transport by air-conditioned 4x4

Examples of walks

The walks are available to suit most interests. Examples of the categories available are given below:

  • Scenic walks: easy-moderate walks, typically 3-5 hours and ascending up to 2000 ft (600 m)
  • Local and classic high-level walks: strenuous walks typically 6-9 miles, 5-6 hours and ascending up to 3000 ft (900 m)
  • Linear routes with accommodation at Abercelyn Country House (transport to and from Abercelyn Country House is available as an optional extra)
 

Lake Bala from Moel-y-Graig

Mawddach Estuary from Foel Ispri

In addition to the comfortable accommodation provided at Abercelyn the following facilities are available during the holiday:

  • Drying room

  • Adequate heating and hot-water

  • Library of maps and guide-books

  • Advice where to go on free days

  • Packed lunches are freshly prepared and tailored to energetic outdoor activities

  • Adequate parking.