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On this Discovery Tour we stay for
seven nights at Dolserau Hall not far from the town of Dolgellau.
From here we explore to see high mountains, glaciated valleys,
pleasant villages and spectacular coastal scenery.
- Harlech
castle
-
Beautiful woodland waterfall of Dolgoch
and the famous Tallyllyn Railway
-
Snowdonia and the fantasy village of
Portmeirion
-
Welshpool and Powis Castle
2017 Dates: One week
tours start Saturdays 03 June, 12 Aug
Price in British pounds: 855.00 GBP based on double occupancy.
A few single rooms have no supplement,
Non-member associate fee is 10 GBP per person
Accommodation: Dolserau
Hall offers an unparalleled level of
comfort and quality. The location, a couple of miles from the
attractive market town of Dolgellau, is a real delight. Extensive
views stretch over the surrounding hills, with the summit of Cadair
Idris in the background.
21 rooms have ensuite private bathroom, TV and hairdryer. All guests are participating in an HF Holiday so the
atmosphere is that of a private club.
Meals: All meals are included. Breakfast is a hot and cold
buffet. Lunch is a packed lunch. Dinner is a three course meal with
a choice of four main courses including one vegetarian. Special
diets can be catered to.
Itinerary:
Saturday:
Arrival day
Check in
from 2.30pm onwards. Afternoon tea at
4pm.
Sunday:
Aberystwyth
and Red
Kites
On our
journey
today, we
spend time
at the
coastal
resort town
of
Aberystwyth,
with its
castle,
cliff
railway and
promenade,
and
locations in
the remote
Cambrian
Mountains.
Our views
include a
beautiful
estuary,
fascinating
small market
towns and
spectacular
mountain
scenery. A
highlight is
the
fascinating
Red Kite
feeding
station.
Monday:
Mawddach
Estuary and
Harlech
A day of
contrasts.
We can take
a scenic
estuary walk
then immerse
ourselves in
two periods
of history
with a visit
to a
Neolithic
burial
chamber
followed by
the
spectacularly
sited Edward
I castle at
Harlech.
Later we can
discover
some more of
what makes
Snowdonia
what it is
at the
National
Park’s
impressive
study
centre.
Tuesday:
Powis Castle
and Bala
We get a
sense of the
historical
and recent
strategic
importance
of Wales
with a visit
to the
spectacular
Powis Castle
and the
reservoir at
Lake Vyrnwy.
Garden
lovers will
enjoy the
extensive
castle
gardens, and
bird lovers
will enjoy
the RSPB
reserve at
Lake
Vyrnwy.
Bala is one
of those
mid-Wales
market towns
that deserve
a leisurely
exploration.
Wednesday:
Free day
to explore
the local
area. An
interesting
place to
visit is the
Centre for
Alternative
Technology.
Situated
near
Machynlleth,
around 20
minutes'
from
Dolserau
Hall, the
Centre for
Alternative
Technology
is at the
forefront of
researching
and teaching
sustainable
living.
Displays
focus on
green
technology,
energy
efficiency
and organic
farming.
You may also
want to
experience
the newly
rebuilt
Welsh
Highland
Railway
which runs
from
Porthmadog
to
Caernarfon.
Thursday:
Aberdovey
and Talyllyn
A day of
views, an
estuary
village, a
railway and
some
walking.
The village,
Aberdyfi,
merits a
leisurely
inspection.
The railway,
the Talyllyn,
is one of
the Great
Little
Trains of
Wales. The
walk at
Dolgoch
gives close
up views of
delightful
waterfalls
and the
visit to
remote,
ruined
Castell y
Bere is in
marked
contrast to
Harlech
Castle.
Friday: High
Mountains of
Snowdonia
We venture
into the
northern
part of the
iconic
Snowdonia
National
Park, with
visits to
Llechwedd
Slate
Caverns and
the famous
Italianate
village of
Portmeirion.
Our route
through the
centre of
rugged
Snowdonia
includes the
inland
resort
villages of
Betws-y-Coed
and
Beddgelert
and, if we
are lucky, a
view of the
summit of
Snowdon
itself.
Saturday: Depart
after a
leisurely breakfast
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