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

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Country House (5-Star)
and Cottages (4/5-Star)

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About Us

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

Walkers WelcomeCyclists Welcome

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Self-Guided Walking at Abercelyn Country House

Guided walking holidays are provided by Adventure Plus at Abercelyn, please go to their website for full details
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.

Link to Mountain views

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

 

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

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

 

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, group: £10/half-day or £15/full-day, min. 2)
  • Supper (£15 for two-courses including coffee & mints)
  • Dinner (£18 for four-courses including coffee & mints)

Walking options:

  • Single-centre walking: staying at Abercelyn (transport optional)
  • Linear routes: staying at Abercelyn with transport required

 

Walk through the woods behind Abercelyn

Optional transport by air-conditioned 4x4

Why choose self-guided walking at Abercelyn Country House?

  • Quality accommodation at Abercelyn Country House.

  • Facilities available specifically for walking including: guide books & maps, route cards, packed lunches, drying room.

  • Advice on selecting walks to suit your requirements.

All the bedrooms are individually furnished and have en-suite luxury bathrooms

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

Tailor made holidays

If you want something tailor-made, e.g. private guiding with transport, contact us to discuss. We aim to be flexible and will try to accommodate your requirements. Other options include doing something different – whitewater rafting, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking are all available locally. Off-road driving (4x4), fishing and hunting can be arranged.

When?

Self-guided walking is available at any time (subject to availability of accommodation).

Comfortable accommodation

Accommodation is provided in Abercelyn Country House or Cottage. In Abercelyn Country House all bedrooms have en-suite luxury bathrooms. In the Cottage two bedrooms are en-suite and one has an adjacent private bathrooms. Home-cooking with local hand-picked ingredients is our speciality. From the dining room there are views of the garden and mountain stream. The drawing room  with library, open fires in winter and views of the garden is available for guests use.

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.

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 category of walks:  just telephone for advice or discuss once you arrive.

  • 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
Booking procedure:

Book your accommodation and any extras required (dinner, packed lunch, transport, guiding etc) advising that you would like some walking routes provided, giving the number of days and category of walking required.