North Wales
Friday 1st October - Monday 4th October 2010
| Duration |
3 Nights / 4 Days |
| Tour Area |
Snowdonia - North Wales |
| Status |
Guided Tour (G) |
| Accommodation |
3 Star Hotel with swimming pool and leisure facilities |
| Mileage |
150 - 200 miles per day |
| Approx Tour Mileage |
400 miles |
| Roads |
Combination of A, B and Unfenced Roads |
| Skills |
Suitable for intermediate rider, perhaps first-time tourer & non-riding
partners |
Great Scenery and superb biking roads in the valleys of Wales
We
return to Wales once again, this time for
three nights - giving us two full days to tour this lovely corner of the UK.
For the motorcyclists, Wales needs no introduction. Whilst
mountain passes offer fantastic views, its super- smooth flowing roads never
fail to put a smile on your face. Using our simple “drop off” system,
you do not need to speed and are encouraged to ride at your own pace, giving
you the opportunity to relax and make the most of your weekend.
This tour will also appeal to non-riding partners.
Located at the edge of the lovely town of Llangollen there are many things
to see and do. If you prefer not to wander too far, the
hotel has a health suite, complete
with hydro-pool, steam room, and sauna. Hairdressing and beauty treatments
are also available at additional cost.
Set in the beautiful Dee Valley, Llangollen has 3000 years
of history behind it, but came into prominence with the construction of Thomas
Telford’s “Holyhead
Road”. Taking some 15 years to construct, this connected the
port of Holyhead with London and is now known as the A5. Telford was to leave
his mark again, with the construction of a leg of the Shropshire canal into
Llangollen. Originally constructed for the transportation of slate, it soon
became a tourist attraction, mainly due to the Pontcysyllt aqueduct (again
constructed by Telford) which takes the canal some 126 foot above the river
Dee. Today, you can still take a boat ride, or just walk this beautiful
canal. In 1861 the Great Western Railways arrived, offering passenger and
freight services until its closure in the 1960s. Re-opened by a group of
enthusiasts in 1975, it now offers Steam Train rides along its 7.5 miles
of track.
Today Llangollen
is perhaps better known for its yearly “Eisteddfod”,
when the world literally comes to Wales to take part in this famous music
festival.
Tour Format
Day 1: Friday 1st October Today,
you make your own way to your Llangollen 3 star hotel. This will be your
base for the duration of the tour. You should arrive in time for your evening
meal when you will meet your fellow guests and guides for the weekend.
Day 2: Saturday 2nd October The first
tour of the weekend departs at 0915 hrs and is fully-guided,
with no map-reading required. Led by an experienced Guide, you can relax
and enjoy the views, knowing that you will be seeing the best scenery, visiting
the right places and enjoying some great biking roads. Many people are apprehensive
about riding in a group, but we use a simple ‘drop off’ marker
system, which allows you to travel at your own pace. All our Guided
Tours are very relaxed - we do ride all day, but take a leisurely lunch break
and make stops for refreshments, photo opportunities or just to stretch your
legs. We
will return to the hotel around 1630 hrs.
Day 3: Sunday 3rd October Today,
will be similar to yesterday’s format, providing further opportunity
to enjoy the views and ride some great roads. During your stay, you
are, of course, welcome to take a day off, or explore on your own - your
guide will be able to advise you on what to see and do in the area.
Day 4: Monday 4th October The
tour finishes after breakfast, from where we make our way
home.
VALUE
TOUR - This tour is especially good value, as all evening meals are included
- leaving you only to budget for lunch, petrol and drinks
Accommodation
Your
accommodation for this weekend tour is a 3 star hotel on the edge of the
pretty little town of Llangollen. Originally built in the 19th century, the
hotel as been sympathetically extended and now offers modern facilities with
old style charm. Bedrooms are en-suite with TV, radio, hairdryer and drinks-making
facilities.
The recent extension has a new health suite containing
steam room, sauna and spa pool - the use of which are all included
in your stay. An extensive range of beauty, health and relaxation treatments
are also available at your own expense.
These facilities, along with the hotel's position within easy walking distance
of Llangollen, make this an ideal location for non-riding partners.
| Tour prices are inclusive of the following |
| * 3 Nights' en-suite accommodation |
| * 3 Evening meals (vegetarian option available) |
| * 3 Full regional Breakfasts |
| * Full use of the hotel's leisure facilities |
| * Guided Tour Saturday and Sunday |
| * Services of experienced Tour Guides |
| Tour Cost |
|
| Two persons, one bike, shared room |
£255 each |
| One person, one bike, shared room |
£275 each |
| One person, one bike, single room |
£305 |
| Deposit £50 per
person |
|
* We regret the number of single rooms available on this
tour is limited. However, if you are willing to share, there is a good chance
we can get you on the tour, and save you money.
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