Who comes on a High Trek Holiday?
The answer to that is almost everyone! We have had clients ranging
in age from 8 years old (on our easiest trek) to a gentleman in his 70s
who ran down Snowdon! We do not take any under 18s unaccompanied by their
parents and then only on suitable treks. Most bookings come from people
in their 30s, 40s and 50s. We have had bookings from slightly more men
than women
I'm on my own is that OK?
No problem at all - over half our bookings are from individuals. The
remainder are from couples, two or three friends or families.
What is included in the price?
Almost everything! We do not include insurance or travel to North Wales.
All food , accommodation, equipment and guiding is included. Breaks based
at Tal y Waen include wine with dinner and a few drinks in the evening.
When staying in hotels on our treks drinks are not included and, in addition,
self-guided treks do not include packed lunches, equipment or (obviously!)
a guide.
When do you start and finish a break?
All holidays include dinner on the first night with guests arriving
between 4.00 and 6.00pm if possible. For week-long treks this is usually
a Saturday. Treks finish after breakfast on the following Saturday. Long
weekend courses and breaks start with dinner on Friday and end after high
tea (usually about 4.30pm) on Monday unless otherwise stated.
How fit and experienced do I have to be?
This depends on the course or holiday you are booking. We have a variety
of courses and holidays to suit all abilities and details are given for
each break. If in doubt contact us as we'll advise as to the suitability.
How far do you walk in a day?
We prefer to talk about hours walked rather than distances since five
miles up a 3,000ft mountain by rough paths can be harder than fifteen by
a good valley path. Most of our treks involve walking from about 9.30am
to between 4.00 and 6.00pm with plenty of stops to admire the views, explore
interesting diversions etc.
Will they be time to take photographs etc?
Of course. We always realise that it is your holiday and not an endurance
test. Also we always try to ensure that groups are composed of individuals
of a similar fitness and experience.
What is the accommodation?
Trek accommodation is specified in the individual holiday details.
Some treks spend every night in hotels, inns or guest houses. and others
include a night high mountain camp or night in a mountain hut. Breaks based
at Tal y Waen are in bunk-bedded rooms (we have one double room).
Can I have a single room?
We do not charge a single supplement for any of our treks except self-guided.
However, because of the varied nature of our mountain hotels and inns,
the space here at Tal y Waen and the amount of single bookings we get,
we cannot guarantee single rooms every night although we do book them whenever
this is possible. We usually try to share out the single rooms during the
week.
Can you meet my train or bus?
No problem - just let us know your arrival time in Bangor?
What equipment do I need?
All specialist clothing and equipment is included (apart from boots
which we can arrange to hire) and we will send you a clothing suggestions
leaflet with your booking acknowledgment
What will the weather be like?
Wales has the usual changable Maritime climate dominated by the warm
and wet South Westerly winds. Mountains make weather. We do have rain -
otherwise known as liquid sunshine! - but, in twelve years we have only
run one trek where it rained every day. You should expect any weather from
scorching hot to cold, wet and windy. Come prepared! |