Hafren Forest Hiking and Paddle Sports Weekend
Tue, 27 May
|Llanidloes
Hafren Forest Hideaway in the Cambrian Mountains offers cozy accommodations and hearty meals amidst stunning natural beauty, with activities like walking, cycling, and paddle sports. Enjoy guided adventures and free time to explore, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers and adventurers!
Time & Location
27 May 2025, 16:30 – 29 May 2025, 13:00
Llanidloes, Hafren Forest, Llanidloes SY18 6SY, UK
About the event
This is a gorgeous hidden gem in the Cambrian Mountains, an area of astounding natural beauty. There is plenty to do outdoors, walking, cycling, paddle sports. fishing, to name a few! Glyndwr's Way, and the National cycle route NCR-8 pass through here. Despite the utter beauty it beholds, as a tourism area it is less well known than areas in North and South Wales.
Hafren Forest Hideaway is a unique accommodation, with comfortable rooms and a very homely feel. The lounge offers gorgeous views, and a lovely wood burner for the colder nights. Your hosts and will ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. You are treated to a hearty cooked breakfast, lunch and evening meal so you don't need to worry about finding somewhere to eat. The dining room seats 14, a great place to sit and share stories!
There are 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 13 people; 2 with 2 x single beds, 1 with 2 x single beds plus a bunk bed, and the largest room has 3 x single beds plus 1 x bunk bed. It is so well thought out, each bed has a USB charging point, a touch light and a box under the bed to neatly store your belongings. The bathrooms are shared as you would expect in group accommodation, and there are 6 electric showers. Each bedroom is allocated a shower/showers and there are 5 toilets, which can be split into male/female.
"Hafren Forest Hideaway is not just a place to stay; it's a gateway to a unique experience, a celebration of the great outdoors, and a haven where you can truly feel at home".
Difficulty: Beginner Approximate Duration: 2 Nights
ITINERARY
Day 1:
4.30pm - 6.30pm: Arrive at the Hideaway, settle in.
6.30pm-7.30pm: Join Sarah, Darren and the rest of the group for a delicious home cooked meal.
7.30pm onwards: Meet around the campfire (weather dependant), perhaps play some games, chat about tomorrow's walk and take advantage of Sarah and Darren's knowledge about the area. On a clear night it is a splendid place to stargaze - being rural there are wonderfully dark skies.
Day 2:
8am - 9am: Sarah will prepare a delicious cooked breakfast, using locally sourced produce. She is experienced at catering to various dietary requirements.
9.30am - 2pm: Time to explore this amazing area on foot! Darren is a fully qualified mountain leader with lots of experience. He will lead the walk which takes roughly 4.5 hours. His knowledge of the area is impressive, he can tell you about the flora and fauna, the history and geology of the area. Sarah will accompany and can lead an optional shorter route for anyone who cannot make the full walk. You will have a packed lunch for during the walk.
2pm - 6pm: Free time to explore at your leisure, take a nap, read a book in the cosy lounge.
6pm-7pm: Dinner
7pm onwards: Another opportunity to enjoy an evening around the campfire. .
Day 3:
8am - 9am: Sarah will prepare a cooked breakfast.
9.30am - 12pm: Paddle sports on Llyn Clywedog. Make your way to Llyn Clywedog sailing and Paddle Sports Club (just a 10 min drive from the Hideaway). You have the option of kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding. Your instructor will teach you the basics of whichever activity you choose.
12pm - 1pm: Lunch - This can be taken at the lake, there are picnic benches outside or tables inside. After lunch, you have time to shower back at the Hideaway, before packing up and say your goodbyes!
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Tickets
Hafren Forest - 27/05/25
This ticket will reserve your place and is non-refundable - a further £50 payment is required within 30 days. The full cost of this adventure is £339. Full payment is due 6 weeks before the start date. All travellers must complete a booking form, and confirm you have read and understood the booking conditions sent on purchase of your ticket
£33.90+£0.85 service fee
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