Wales Yoga Hiking Weekend at Trigonos in Snowdonia

Description

This will be our second Wales Yoga Hikes expedition to Trigonos in Snowdonia.  We have a fantastic location and base at Trigonos with great views of the lakes and mountains.

Trigonos is situated in Dyffryn Nantlle (the Nantlle Valley) in the Snowdonia National Park, halfway between the coast and Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and England.  An area of beauty and grandeur, the Nantlle valley offers a range of walks for all levels of experience. From challenging mountain climbs to easier woodland or lakeside paths, the peace and beauty of the area is unsurpassed.

We will be a larger group so we are able to offer a choice of yoga class tailored to ability and experience,  plus a choice of a strenuous, or moderate hike each day.  The strenuous hiking option will take us up some of the mountains, including Snowdon on one of the days and the moderate hikes will stay lower down and explore some of the lake shores and gorgeous countryside.

This will be a peaceful and friendly yoga and hiking retreat in the heart of the Snowdonia.  Trigonos offers vegetarian accommodation for non-smokers with stylish rooms, stunning views and peaceful ambience within delightful grounds.

Dinner, breakfast and packed lunch are also all included (please note that all the food at Trigonous is vegetarian).

Although we have not visited Trigonous before you can read about some of our other weekends on our Blog Posts here.

Wales Yoga and Hiking in Snowdonia

For this Snowdonia Yoga Hiking break there will be a total of 5 yoga classes throughout the weekend, starting from Friday evening, through to Sunday afternoon. We will ask for your choice of yoga class upon booking (gentler/improver or intermediate)  We will also be offering a choice of  guided hikes each day, of either low level around the lakes, or venturing into the mountains to catch some of the best scenery of the area.

Wales Yoga Hiking Break – Accommodation

Trigonos is based on an 18 acre estate in a quiet Snowdonia valley. It borders a lake within a superb mountain landscape that looks up to the west face of Snowdon.

We will have exclusive use for our group, so will be the only group on site. We have sole use at Trigonos and the bedrooms are a mix of single ensuites, twin/double ensuites and also a few single and twin rooms with shared bathrooms.  All are comfortable and simply furnished.

Rooms are either on a single room occupancy or on a twin share basis.  If you are coming on your own, as many do, then you will be allocated a room with a member of the same sex, unless you prefer to book for a single room.

The public rooms of Trigonos provide quiet corners for you to curl up with a book or just enjoy the quiet ambience of the house. We are kept warm in cooler times with the help of an eco-friendly biomass heating system.  Trigonos is indeed a special place to make the most of your relaxing break in Snowdonia.

Yoga Hikes break reviews and Trigonos

You can read our Yoga Hikes 5* reviews on our Facebook and Google business pages.

And these were just two of the reviews from a recent Yoga Hikes break:

“ Thank you so much Kevin and Yen for my best yoga hiking break yet. I shall definitely see you again next year . Take care, Gabriella ”

“Great Organisation, great hiking and yoga and a great group.  Will be back. “ – SC

And you can read the 5* reviews of Trigonos on their Facebook page here.

Please note that this weekend starts with yoga at 18:00 on the Friday evening followed by dinner at 19:30, so please plan to arrive by 17:00.

Our accommodation is in a fantastic location with many and varied walks directly on our doorstep.

For this event we are able to offer a choice of hike each day : a more strenuous hike or moderate hike.

You will be asked to sign up for the hikes of your choice upon arrival.

Hike Information

Walk options will depend on the weather and current conditions.  However, these are typical options and if the weather is suitable we will be offering these walks, or similar.  If the conditions are not suitable the walk options will be reduced, but we will still offer walks whatever the weather.

Note: If you have been with us before where there has only been a single group hike, this will be equivalent to the moderate hike here.  The strenuous options are faster paced, cover more distance, height gain and descent and possibly over some rougher ground.

Strenuous Option 
Saturday : TBC
Sunday : TBC

Due to Covid we have been unable to recce the walks so far, but the strenuous walks will be mountain walks with possibly one being a hike to the summit of Snowdon.  Weather permitting of course.

Please note for the strenuous walks, a good level of hill fitness and hillwalking experience is required as there will be longer sections of ascent and descent, on rough terrain at a faster pace than the moderate hikes.

Moderate Option
Saturday : TBC
Sunday : TBC

As above these are still to be confirmed, but the walks will be lower level and more leisurely.

Please note all hikes will be led by qualified Mountain Leaders

For this weekend we are able to offer yoga classes according to ability and experience and we will ask for your choice of class upon booking.

We have found that we do have a wide range of ability during our weekends from beginners to teachers.  So for this weekend, at each yoga session slot there will be an improver/gentler class for those who are new or returning to yoga, (also suitable for those who may have an injury or a specific concern) and also an intermediate class for those who practice regularly, or those with a longstanding practice.

We will have two dedicated yoga rooms on the ground floor and looking out over the gardens.

We offer a yoga class on Friday evening before dinner, then two yoga classes each day on Saturday and Sunday, and a final class on Monday morning.  There will be two yoga teachers who will teach the classes and will split the classes so irrespective of your level, you will have two teachers over the weekend.

Sessions will take place on Friday evening to get you in the mood for the weekend, then Saturday and Sunday before breakfast and after we return from our walks on Saturday and Sunday.  The general focus of the morning sessions will be to energise and warm up the body for our walk, and in the evening , will be to stretch out those tired muscles and relax the body.   There will be an emphasis on the breath and movement, and our priority is for the yoga to be enjoyable and safe for all.

Yoga mats and props will be provided but you are most welcome to bring your own mat if you prefer.

Everyone who has been on one of these weekends all agree that yoga and hiking compliment each other perfectly and make for the ideal weekend getaway.

Any queries regarding the yoga sessions, please contact us.

Trigonos provides the perfect setting for our Yoga Hikes bank holiday weekend break.

It is an 18 acre estate in a quiet Snowdonia valley that borders on a lake within a superb mountain landscape that looks up to the west face of Snowdon.

Trigonos offers a warm welcoming atmosphere, comfortable residential accommodation for up to 32, a range of pleasant yoga spaces and plenty of refreshing outdoor space

They serve excellent vegetarian food that can satisfy even regular meat eaters and creatively meet essential dietary needs.

The extensive grounds around the house include native woodland, rough fell pasture, a small tarn and a stream. The grazed pasture is carefully managed giving priority to ecological considerations, which qualifies it to be part of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Scheme.

There are a variety of room options to choose but if you would like a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment, as these always seem to book up first.

Note : If you are coming on your own, as many do, we can place you in a twin-share room with a member of the same sex.

Room Configurations

There are 23 bedrooms providing accommodation for a maximum of 32 people.

There are a good number of singles ensuites, some twin ensuites, and a few singles and twins that share bathrooms.  They are kept warm in cooler times with the help of an eco-friendly biomass heating system.

The bedrooms are in five locations, all very close together

Plas Baladeulyn (all en suite)
1 double / 3 singles / 4 twin
The Plas is the main house overlooking the lake, mountains and gardens.
All bedrooms are on the first floor with either a bath with shower attachment (6) or a shower (2)

Garden Wing (non – en suite)
1 twin (first floor) / 1 single (first floor) / 1 single (ground floor)
This is part of Plas Baladeulyn, but with a separate entrance.
Rooms have a view of the gardens. Bedrooms share a shower and WC on the ground floor

Courtyard (en suite)
3 singles
The rooms are in a single storey building and open directly onto a small courtyard. Two rooms have a bath with shower attachment and grab-rails. One room is fitted with a walk-in shower and is suitable for wheelchair users.

Dol Wennol (non – en suite)
2 twins / 3 singles
A single storey building with access from the Courtyard.
Views of gardens and orchard
Bedrooms share 2 showers and 2 WC’s

Dol Gwydion (en suite)            (New from May 2017)
3 singles (ground floor) with shower
1 double (first floor) with bath and shower over

Total cost per person for the weekend in a shared twin with ensuite £310 per person

Total cost per person for the weekend in a shared twin with shared bathroom £290 per person

Total Cost per person for the weekend in a single room with ensuite £345 per person

Total Cost per person for the weekend in a single room with shared bathroom £330 per person

Plus optional £15 group pickup from the train station on arrival and drop off after we finish.  Must be booked and paid in advance and only one time is available.

Group size : 28

To book, click Add to Cart and then Book Now buttons in top right corner, to arrange deposit payment of £125 per person.

The balance will be due 8 weeks before the start of the weekend, and you should arrange a bank transfer for this.

Bank details are below :

Bank Account     Yoga and Mountain Hikes Ltd
Sort Code            60 18 11
Account No         24458740
(please quote ‘TrigSep’ plus your name)

Trip Includes:
Five yoga classes, two guided walks, dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, breakfast each morning, packed lunch Saturday and Sunday and two nights accommodation.

Does not include:
Train or car travel to Trigonos.

Terms & Conditions

Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Your place is only confirmed once full payment is received.

Click here to view our terms & conditions

Getting There

There is a lot of good information on the Trigonos website about travel to and from the location.

How to travel to Trigonos

We may also be able to offer an optional pickup (charged) for the best train from Bangor when the timetables are available.

Friday 3rd Sept
depart TBC  arr TBC

Getting Back

On  Sunday, departure day, there is a train from Bangor.  We may be able to arrange a drop off for this train after the last yoga class, for those who have booked pick up and drop off with us.

Please note that recommended train times are not available but we hope to confirm nearer to the time.

Train tickets are best bought in advance online and cheap tickets are usually issued 12 weeks before travel at http://www.thetrainline.com/buytickets/default.aspx

Alternatively if you do have a car and are happy to drive and car share, please send us a message.