Christmas Walking Holiday in Snowdonia

Meeting Time: from 5pm.
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.

Meeting Location:
Dol Peris
High Street
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA

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Parking: There is limited parking available at Dol Peris. Additional long-stay (pay-and-display) car parking is available in Llanberis.

Public Transport: 
The easiest way to get to Dol Peris on public transport is a train to Bangor and then the S2 bus from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis. Please check Christmas service/timetables before booking.

Taxi: A taxi from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis can cost around £30.

Please note: On some days there could be a short drive to the start of the walks, we don't include transport and people normally car share. 

Finish Time: This experience ends after breakfast on Day 6. We need to check out of the accommodation by 10am.

We’ll be staying in the super cosy Dol Peris Guesthouse in the charming village of Llanberis, lying at the foot of Snowdon. The accommodation boasts a delightful lounge with comfortable sofas and a log burner, a dining area, and cosy bedrooms. There’s also a dedicated drying room for your walking gear in case we get caught in a shower.

Bedding and a towel is provided.

Accommodation Address:
Dol Peris
High Street
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA

Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Single Room (shared bathroom)
Double/Twin Room (en-suite)
Sole Occupancy Double Room (en-suite)

There are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room - with single beds, no bunks) - with a maximum of three other participants (room sizes vary and bathrooms are shared). Single Rooms (bathrooms are shared with other rooms) are for one participant and have a single bed. Double/Twin Rooms (en-suite bathrooms) sleep up to two participants booking together. Sole Occupancy Double Rooms (en-suite bathrooms) are for one participant and have a double bed.

Included:

• 5 nights’ accommodation at Dol Peris Guesthouse.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

• Guided walks on 4 days (Days 2-5). in Snowdonia National Park.

• Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on each evening, with a few extra festive treats on Christmas Day!

• A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

• A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for the walks on Days 2-5. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.

• Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

• Bedding and a towel - but don’t forget your own toiletries.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation, or there’s a handy shop next door.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.

• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Leisurely Plus. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.

• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

• What transport is provided during this experience?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.

• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

“Great accommodation, fantastic location for access to walks, lots of great food, fabulous hosts!” - Katie, December 2021

"The trip was very well organised. Great accommodation, fantastic, hard-working host and walks - great to see some of Snowdonia National Park. Great people on the trip - I had a great time - thank you!" - Helen, December 2021

“Great feeling of camaraderie. Fabulous walks. Professional leaders who really knew their stuff, instilled trust - very patient and positive people! Thank you.” - Verified guest, December 2021

“I really enjoyed all of the walks and conversations. All meals provided were delicious, our host was amazing in the kitchen! Xmas dinner was the best!” - Trudy, December 2021

Encompassing the mountains, valleys, woodlands and much of the North Wales coast, the Snowdonia National Park is one of the best hill-walking destinations in the country. Though well known for its most famous mountain, Snowdon, there are a huge number of other peaks, standing beside sandy river estuaries, acres of forest, and landscapes cloaked in myth and legend.

Walking on the miles of excellent trails, you’ll pass medieval castles, sites where King Arthur was rumoured to have fought, Roman forts, and the modern remains of the slate industry. Alongside all this, the area’s unique wildlife is yours to search out, before retiring to one of the many excellent pubs or cafes.