Newsletter No.7
Just a few weeks until we meet-up...
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Come and join our friendly, FREE Evening Lectures on May 4th
at 7.00pm... In conjunction with ProAdventure Out Door Shop, Llangollen. Book on line or just turn-up at The Bridge End Hotel, grab a drink on your way in! > Discover how local man Jack Williams turned adversity into an opportunity; joined an arctic expedition and started his own Summit Fit outdoor equipment brand based here in Llangollen. > Dave Sheil of the AONB will be informing us of their exciting projects across the region including there Dark Skies Project and 'Our Picturesque Landscape' project. > Be inspired by Kieran, another local man's Amazing Trek from North Wales to Kyrgyzstan --"What started out as a holiday after university turned into a two year walk from Wales to Kyrgyzstan." > David Crane our local history expert and guide book writer from the Llangollen Museum is sharing his knowledge of Llangollen's people, landscape and history. 
> Our friends from Camino Ways will be inspiring us with stories from the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, trek in Spain and how they can help you can make your dream trek to Santiago come true.
> WIN - fab LEKI Walking Poles PLUS other prizes from our supporters in our Raffle including Trekmates, TerraPeak and Summit Fit - all proceeds going to Nightingale House Hospice. 
A very fine Wine Bar, Wine Shop and Hotel with 15 en-suite rooms and all just a few seconds from the high street. Gales of Llangollen.5 en-suite bedrooms
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Some walks are now full...
SATURDAY MAY 4th:
• FULL Offa's Dyke Path Challenge Walk 19 miles - coach to start. • NEARLY FULL Castle, Cliffs and Big Views 8 miles with our Guide Book writer and historian. • FULL Nordic Walking FREE • FILLING-UP FAST Lecture Evening FREE Illustrated Talks Evening. SUNDAY MAY 5th: • NEARLY FULL Wilderness Walk 15 miles - Steam Train Ride back. • FULL Steam Train Ride and Dee Valley meander 8 miles. • FULL Town History Walk • FULL Dark Sky Walk with AONB staff and TechniQuest Glyndŵr University MONDAY MAY 6th: • HALF FULL 5 Ugly Sisters Walk 14 miles - bus to start. • World Heritage Site Walk to the wonderful Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 8 miles on part of the Offa's Dyke Path with our lovely History and Geography teachers, a great day-out guaranteed. 
Just pop along to ProAdventure Out Door Shop, Llangollen and Cherry Tree Country Clothing, Ruthin and get 10% OFF... just say you are with the walking Festival... they're very friendly people.
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In your Goody Bags this year...
Wrexham Lager (only on the long walks). CLIF Bar for energy. Welsh Brew Tea (sample). Trek&Mountain Magazine. Taylors Welsh Potato Crisps. Independent Hostels UK Hand Book. Cambrian Savings & Loans Goodies. 
FREE Coffee / Tea at The Shepherds Hut Moel Famau only on the Offa's Dyke Path Challenge Walk.
Reminder: in 2019 all our walks (not including the Dark Skies Walk) will start from the Cottage Tea Rooms & Bistro in Castle Street (the High Street to you and me) lots of Yummy food and lovely coffee plus, packed lunches will be available -
contact them direct on 01978 860393 the day before your walk or as soon as you get there to sign-on. 
Whilst you're in the area try Chilly Cow Welsh Ice Cream... ask for it by name!
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The Llangollen Walking Festival is organised by TREKsmart Guided Walking.
You can see Grisport Walking Boots at Cherry Tree Country Clothing in Ruthin
and ProAdventure Outdoor shop in Llangollen.
Tell them you are joining our walking festival and receive 10% Discount.
and ProAdventure Outdoor shop in Llangollen.
Tell them you are joining our walking festival and receive 10% Discount.
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