Newsletter No.8

Just a one weeks to go...

FREE Evening Lectures come and join us 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!

 WIN - fab LEKI Walking Poles PLUS other great prizes from our supporters in our Raffle
including Trekmates,  TerraPeak and Summit Fit - all proceeds going to Nightingale House Hospice

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.

See what Denbighshire Free Press says about our Llangollen Walking Festival.

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
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MONDAY MAY 6th:
• OVER 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.

Also, see what Waitrose Weekend Magazine are saying in their next edition FREE in stores Thursday.

Pick-up your FREE  Trek&Mountain Magazine when in join you walk, there's a copy for everyone.

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.

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.
Llangollen International Music & Dance Eisteddfod have given us Discount Vouchers​ for everyone.

PS - as we sit writing this eNewsletter to you our walking chums - one week ahead of the event - the weather forecast is actually looking quite good. Nothing like last years wall-to-wall sunshine but GOOD nevertheless.
Please keep a watchful eye on the weather in the run-up to next weekend and come prepared:
MET Office
BBC Weather

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Join us in Austria for mountain walking July 6th...

Some of you may already know that we guide for Secret Hills Walking Holidays in various location in the UK and Europe.
​Our 2019 Dolomites holiday is full however, we do have a few places available on our Austrian walking holiday on July 6th.
This is a flight inclusive holiday - discover rolling hills to gentle pastures, rugged mountain peaks and glaciers,
​Austria has it all. Despite being small in size, Austria offers a broad range of landscapes, many of them unique. There are waterfalls galore, numerous rivers and lakes and glaciers such as the Dachstein.
For details contact Secret Hills Walking Holidays CLICK HERE

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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.

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