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Mindful Walking Retreat in Wales

Highlights

Learn to live more mindfully, using your sense to reconnect yourself and nature
Explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK
Immerse yourself in the local cuisine, supporting local farmers

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What you'll do

Overview

This 3 day walking retreat in Wales is a perfect weekend break for all, exploring the untouched natural world whilst admiring the breathtaking landscapes and finding your inner peace. This is sure to be the perfect break from your busy everyday life, allowing you to unwind and relax.

Start Dates:

25 October 2024

21 March 2025

25 April 2025

Deep in the Berwyn hill range, tucked away in the Ceiriog valley, lies a tiny village. And in the tiny village lies a traditional Welsh inn, with cosy log fires, local ale and delicious locally-sourced food.

Discover the Welsh feeling of cwtch when you escape to your bolthole from the city. And discover a sense of mindfulness on a guided walk through the wild landscape.

This 2-night break is perfect if you’re looking to unplug from the rush of everyday life. Escape to a quieter, slower pace of life and spend time indulging your own well-being.

Your mindfulness and walking guide will lead you through the beautifully wild Berwyn hills, using each of your senses to explore the surrounding countryside and immerse yourself into the season.

On your guided walks, you’ll learn about the wild plant and animal life that thrives in this rural area of North East Wales. Due to the small groups, you won’t cause damage to the delicate balance of nature, ensuring you are eco-friendly as possible.

Much of the food you will be enjoying during your stay is also sourced locally, working with the seasons and further ensuring a low carbon footprint for your trip.

This trip will allow you to explore the hidden natural beauty here in Wales, immerse yourself in the local cuisine, as well as provide time to focus on your body and mind in the serenity of the Welsh countryside.

Exploring the Beauty of Nature

After a delicious breakfast at the inn, pull on your walking boots and get ready for a day in the surrounding hills of the Berwyn range.

Your walking guide and mindfulness coach will lead you along quiet country lanes, up rambling wooded paths and across open hillsides. The Berwyn range is a truly wild and beautiful area of North East Wales, rich with wildlife.

Look out for Red Kites flying overhead as you hike along the valley. With a keen eye, you may even spot a leggy hare as it speeds away for cover amongst the dense ferns that fringe the grazing pastures.

The hedgerows are filled with wild edible foods throughout the changing seasons and, as you criss cross the river on your walk, enjoy the peaceful babbling soundtrack it provides.

You’ll find a quiet place to sit for lunch, enjoying al fresco dining surrounded by nature.

Experience the feeling of escapism from the modern world as you explore this remote and beautiful region. As you walk, you’ll learn to let go of the distractions that occupy your mind in daily life.

Focusing on one meaningful moment at a time, you’ll learn how to be truly present, using each of your senses to immerse yourself into this new and peaceful world.

Discover a sense of reconnection with nature and with yourself that will stay with you long after this weekend.

How better to relax after an invigorating hike in the fresh air, than to relax in front of an open fire with a local tipple in hand. Feel the warm glow in your cheeks as you chat with new friends and share stories from your day.

Little is more satisfying, or more tiring, than a day spent in the great outdoors and you’ll have earned your rest this evening.

Enjoy a free evening to dine when you’re ready, whether you choose to stay at the inn or venture over the way to the village’s second popular pub.

Accommodation

A Cosy 15th Century Welsh Inn

What's included

Included

1 day of guided hill walking in North East Wales
2 nights accommodation in a cosy 15th century Welsh Inn
Delicious locally-sourced food

2 breakfasts, a [packed lunch for walking and dinner each evening
Learn to practice mindfulness, reconnect with yourself and nature
1 native tree planted in our woodland

Your local host

Claire

Based in North Wales, Claire and her team create authentic adventures in some of the UK’s wildest spaces. From trail running and mountain biking, to multi activity breaks, wild wellness retreats and so much more. As well as giving you the most incredible experiences to enjoy, each of their adventure holidays is designed to be low carbon, low impact and supportive of local independent businesses. Making travel better for everyone.

Based in North Wales, Claire and her team create authentic adventures in some of the UK’s wildest spaces. From trail running and mountain biking, to multi activity breaks, wild wellness retreats and so much more. As well as giving you the most incredible experiences to enjoy, each of their adventure holidays is designed to be low carbon, low impact and supportive of local independent businesses. Making travel better for everyone.

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Location

You will be staying in the small village of Llwynmawr, deep in the Ceiriog valley. Your accommodation will be in a traditional Welsh inn with cosy log fires, local ale and delicious locally-sourced food. Discover the Welsh feeling of cwtch when you escape to your bolthole from the city. And discover a sense of mindfulness on a guided walk through the wild landscape, practising Mindful Walking.

Your mindful walking host, Belinda, is passionate about the outdoors and its powerful effects in helping others to find themselves. As a qualified Lowland Walks Leader, Mindfulness Teacher and registered member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP), her approach is integrative with a focus on mindfulness and mindful compassion.

How to get there by Rail

The closest train station to the tour start point in Llwynmawr is Chirk Station
From Chirk Station, it is a 10 minute taxi transfer to the tour start point in Llwynmawr

If you require assistance with arranging taxi transfers, please let us know at time of booking.

By Road

The tour start point in Llwynmawr is located less than 30 minutes from the A5 and approximately 45 mins from the M56 and M54 motorways
Free parking is available on site for the duration of your stay

Belinda is passionate about the outdoors and its powerful effects in helping others to find themselves. As a qualified Lowland Walks Leader, Mindfulness Teacher and registered member of the British Association for Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP), her approach is integrative with a focus on mindfulness and mindful compassion.

Her walking habit began as a youngster and gained traction as a way to recovery after experiencing trauma. Belinda loves to take her meditation and self-care practice outdoors, and recognises the therapeutic value it brings to others on her guided walks.

FAQs

No, this is rated level 1 out of 3, making it easy and accessible for all.

No, but return transfers can be arranged if you are travelling by air, rail or ferry. Contact us after booking to discuss your requirements.

What you need to bring:
- Comfortable walking boots or shoes
- Waterproof jacket & trousers
- Warm layers for walking
- Warm hat and gloves
- Head torch
- Day backpack to carry hydration, lunch, snacks and spare clothes

- Prepare for all weathers!
- Please arrive for check in between 16:00 and 17:00
- To make sure you enjoy that authentic experience only a small group brings, this trip will run with a minimum of 6 people but no more than 12.
Please note, this trip may be rearranged or cancelled if fewer than 6 people are booked. We’ll let you know at least 30 days in advance

We don’t believe in charging people more for exploring our world solo, so we’ll always match you up with a like-minded traveller to share with.
Your room will be on a twin share basis, but if you would prefer your own room we can usually accommodate that, though an extra charge would apply – simply let us know when you make the booking

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