Llangollen is a fantastic location for this new walking holiday with an attractive town centre surrounded by rolling countryside. The break will take in some of the surrounding hills which offer stunning countryside views and historic sites. We will also take a trip on the heritage railway and cross the aqueduct by canal boat.

The exact routes will be kept flexible in order to best suit the weather and the group but there are plenty of excellent walks to choose from and Rachel knows the area well. You are sure to make the most of the location with Rachel in charge.

We stay at Llangollen Independent Hostel which is a lovely, comfortable and welcoming space. There are 8 rooms in total with a well equipped kitchen / dining area and a cosy lounge. Most rooms are ensuite with the 2 others sharing a bathroom. We will have sole use of the hostel. Breakfast and packed lunch are provided on a help yourself basis.

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£680 Single Occupancy Ensuite £640 Single Occupancy Shared Bathroom £120 per person discount Twin Occupancy Ensuite Price includes: 4 nights' 4* hostel accommodation: breakfast and lunch on a help yourself basis; guided walks each day; train journey on heritage railway; aqueduct canal boat trip; travel to walks as required Not included: travel to LLangollen; evening meals (these will be arranged by your guide at local eateries); personal expenses; travel insurance

Llangollen Independent Hostel. This welcoming and attractive hostel has 8 bedrooms over 3 floors, a spacious kitchen and dining area, a comfortable lounge and a drying room. There is plenty of space and the facilities are great. This independent hostel has a 4* rating. Most rooms are ensuite and most also have bunk beds.

Walks of up to 8 miles on good paths although there may be uneven ground. The pace will allow opportunities to stop and take in the scenery, have a drink, take photos, etc. Walks will involve some ascent and descent but they will be taken at a comfortable pace. Low Moderate walks may also be at height but the amount of ups and downs is less than on a moderate walk - but more than you would expect on a leisurely one.

Your guide for this holiday is Rachel Bolton, a fabulous leader who is compassionate and flexible. Rachel is a very safe pair of hands and a qualified Mountain Leader, a member of the Mountain Training Association and the British Mountaineering Council. She is passionalte about the outdoors and has extensive knowledge of the Lake District, Scotland and the Peak Dsitrict in particular. She holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and worked with children as a teacher and headteacher for nearly 30 years. She is also a qualified Alexander Technique teacher. Rachel is passionate about being in the outdoors walking, scrambling, winter mountaineering and climbing. She is currently working towards her Winter Mountain Leader qualification.

Llangollen Independent Hostel, Isallt, Berwyn Street, Llangollen LL20 8NB By car: The hostel is situated at the top of the short stay car park. There are a limited number of permits available from the hostel which allow you to stay overnight for £4 per day. There is a long stay car park 3 minutes' walk away which is also around £4 per day. By train: The nearest train stations are Ruabon (5 miles), Chirk (5 miles) and Wrexham General (9 miles). Buses run all day from Ruabon train station to Llangollen (every 30 mins until 6pm, then hourly). he journey is around 20 minutes.