Guided Walking

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

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About Us

Mrs Lindsay Hind

Abercelyn Country House

& Cottages

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

Walkers Welcome Cyclists Welcome

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Bed and Breakfast in Snowdonia

Self catering in Snowdonia

Cottages in Snowdonia

Biking in Snowdonia

Guided walking in Snowdonia

Self-guided walking in Snowdonia

Things to do in Snowdonia

Things to do around Bala

Guided Walking at Abercelyn

Guided walking and multi-activity holidays are provided by 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, e.g:

Guided Walking with a qualified UK Mountain Leader:

Half-day: £40, e.g. scenic walk

Day: £60, e.g. high-level route

The price is per group up to 6 persons

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.

Winter walking with views of Abercelyn and Lake Bala

Self-guided walking at Abercelyn

Mountain Views

Walks Available

Walks are carried out in small, friendly groups accompanied by an qualified guide (UK Mountain Leader) and tailored to walkers requirements:

Scenic walks: typically 3-4 hours and ascending up to 2000 ft (600 m)
Local and classical high-level walks: strenuous walks typically 6-9 miles, 5-6 hours and ascending up to 3000 ft (900 m)

A walking programme will be tailored to individual requirements, examples of walk themes are:

The best local scenic walks including around Lake Bala, Precipice Walk, Panorama walk and more.
The best local high level walks including the Aran ridge, Arenig Fawr, the Berwyns and more.
Ridge walks including the Aran ridge, Cader Idris horseshoe, Nantlle ridge and more.
Snowdon by combing routes to make a circular or a traverse with public transport, e.g. The Miners & Pyg tracks, the Watkin path & south ridge, Snowdon Ranger & Rhyd-Ddu paths.
Exploring the remoter parts of the Rhinogs.
Walks for the over 50s, at a comfortable pace.
Peak bagging: Welsh 3,000 (over a week), Nuttalls (2,000 footers), Marilyns, ....

Cader Idris summit

In addition to the comfortable accommodation provided at Abercelyn the following facilities are available for walkers:

Drying room
Adequate heating and hot-water
Library of maps and guide-books
Advice where to go on non-walking days
Packed lunches are freshly prepared and tailored to energetic outdoor activities
Adequate parking.

Summit of Rhobell Fawr

General information:

What to wear and carry: ask for an equipment checklist
Need to buy equipment: you can buy equipment locally and with discount!
Not sure which type of walk: just telephone for advice.
If you want something tailored to your needs: just telephone and discuss.

Browse the other pages of Abercelyn web-site to obtain an impression of the accommodation, location and previous visitors comments.

If you have any questions please contact: Ray Hind at Abercelyn Country House