2 days
This trip will run from:
Huddersfield on Sat 8th - Sun 9th November, 2008;
Leeds on Sat 8th - Sun 9th November, 2008;
Sheffield on Sat 15th - Sun 16th November, 2008.
Beautiful seaviews,
Trip highlights:
• Castle spotting as we drive through Wales
• Trying to speak Welsh (and not being very successful!)
• UFO spotting (while dodging mountain goats!)
• Sunset mini-mountain walk (the best mountain & sea views!)
• Visiting Aled's sheep farm (very entertaining!)
What you say:
'...really
impressed by Aled (the sheep farmer friend). Really nice
show. It's always nice to see how people live in addition to
places' Sara, France. Mar, 2008
'Tried to find an advice to suggest, but no, everything was already perfect!' Cecile, France. Mar, 2008
'Once again may I thank you for the amazing time we had in Wales' Jamil, Jordan. Mar, 2008
'I really enjoyed the weekend.
The experience was unforgettable and I've made some new friends during
the trip. I want your job!' Stephanie, China. Mar, 2008
Itinerary
What’s included?
What's not included?
Important information
Our accommodation
Things to bring
Pick-up & Drop-off times and places
More about the trip
Below is information about things we're going to do. Like all our trips, the activities are free or included in the price and you can choose to do as much or as little as you want with us.
We
spend Saturday
on the coast, first at the ancient walled town of Conwy with its big,
big
castle, and the smallest house in Britain, then at the Victorian
seaside resort
of Llandudno where we climb the Great Orme (a small mountain/big hill
where,
apparently, it is common to be abducted by aliens!) for some amazing
sunset views across
the bay. After some traditional seaside cuisine (fish and
chips, oh yes, we’ve got style), it’s back to
our hostel.
On
Sunday,
there’s time for a walk on the beach before we head off
through
the Snowdonia forests to Aber Falls - one of the highest waterfalls in
Wales. Then back on the bus, a quick stop on
the
Aled Owens'
hill farm
After lunch
we leave the mountains for the green hills of the Borderlands, and the
farm of our friend Aled (he was the World Sheepdog Trials Champion!). He'll give
us a
working sheepdog demonstration, teach us about local breeds of sheep and if we're lucky show us his puppies (yes, really).
Saturday day
• Leave home (not too early!!) and drive over the border to
• Spend time in the medieval walled town of
• Come out for dinner* with us at the local fish 'n' chip shop
• Spend the evening by the open fire in the local pub or go in search of a more lively night at the seaside
• Stroll along the beach after breakfast
• Drive to the
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
(pheww!!)
•
• Leave the mountains and drive to our friend's place in the Welsh Borderlands
• Leave
What’s included?
• 2 days & 1 night cruising round
• Travel to, from and around North Wales in our own private, comfy bus
• 1 night accommodation – a very nice, friendly, clean and comfortable youth hostel in Llandudno
• Mini-mountain walk (Saturday)
• Evening out in Llandudno with us (dinner not included*)
• Forest & waterfall walk (Sunday)
• Information sheets & maps (but you won’t need them, we’ll show you!)
• Lots of fresh air!
What's not included?
Places we visit are free to see, but you may have to pay if you want to enter.
We'll tell you which are free and how to get discount in the others (sometimes a smile isn't enough!)
*Lunch & dinner are not included, but we know lots of inexpensive places to buy food & drink.
(If you come out with us on Saturday night, the meal will cost less than £10.)
Important information
Wales is part of the United Kingdom, you DO NOT need your passport or visa when travelling from England.
Our accommodation
Our hostel is a 4 star, super cosy Victorian house in the centre of the seaside town of
• Bedrooms – single-sex dorm rooms shared between people from our group*
• Luxurious crisp white bed linen is provided (very cosy)
• Tea & coffee making facilities in every room
• Continental breakfast
• Big comfy lounge - TV, DVD, satellite
*Possible to upgrade to a private twin room for an extra £20/person (minimum two people booking) if you book early
•
Waterproof jacket (you’re in the UK!!)
•
Comfortable shoes
(lots of walking)
• Towel
• Toiletries (shower gel, toothpaste, etc)
• You DON’T need to bring
bedding as this is provided
• Your student card (for discount into
places)
• Your camera!!
•
Travel insurance
(never travel anywhere without it!)
Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
• Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the coach window
• Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
• Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic
Leeds
Pick-up: Sat 8th November
• 08.30 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station
Leeds
Drop-off: Sun 9th November
• 19.15 Bus stop in front of Leeds Railway Station
Huddersfield
Pick up: Sat 8th November
• 09.15 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Huddersfield
Drop off: Sun 9th November
• 18.45 Storthes Hall bus stop on Queensgate in front of the University of Huddersfield map
Sheffield
Pick-up: Sat 15th November
• 09.00 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map
Sheffield
Drop-off: Sun 16th November
• 19.15 Bus stop on Paternoster Row in front of the Hubs Student Union building at Sheffield Hallam University map