INTRO TO HIKING

Across this amazing weekend, we’ll combine guided hikes with practical, hands-on sessions covering the essentials of mountain safety, navigation, route planning, kit and clothing, pacing and decision making. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to put your new skills into practice in the mountains, with support from a qualified mountain leader throughout.

No previous experience is needed, just a desire to be outdoors. Whether you’re completely new to hiking or you’ve already started exploring but want to feel more capable and independent, this weekend is a chance to learn, ask questions and build confidence in a supportive group of like-minded women.

Expect beautiful mountain landscapes, plenty of laughs, useful skills you’ll actually use, and a weekend that leaves you feeling ready for your next adventure!

Location: Dinorwig, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

Dates: 7-9 May '27

Price: £345pp

Difficulty: Beginner

Group Size: Minimum 6, maximum 10 (the minimum number has not been reached yet)

What’s included:

• 2 full days of guided hiking

• 2 nights exclusive use accommodation in Lodge Dinorwig hostel

• 2 delicious home cooked breakfasts

• Transport to and from the trail heads

• Fully qualified, insured and first aid trained female mountain leader

• A group WhatsApp chat prior to the trip

• A supportive, encouraging environment to build confidence outdoors

• Photographs of your adventure
  

What's not included?

• Travel to and from the accommodation (see below)

• Lunches, dinners and snacks (kitchenette provided - see below)

• Personal equipment - a kit list will be provided to you prior to the trip. If you have trouble sourcing any items just get in touch as we may have something you can borrow.

• Travel and personal insurance (highly recommended)

Where we'll stay:

We will be staying in the beautiful Lodge Dinorwig which we will have exclusive use of. Nestled in the hills with views of Snowdon, this is the perfect haven for our weekend to relax, have fun and be immersed in the hills. The accommodation comprises of a shared bunk room, a kitchenette with fridge, kettle and microwave as well as showers and toilets.

Getting there:

Lodge Dinorwig is located in the centre of Snowdonia National Park (w3w///quite.wiggling.listening) and is easily accessible by both car and public transport.

By Car: The hostel has a carpark attached to it which is free for us to use. Car shares are encouraged where possible. If you are driving and can give others a lift pop it in the group chat and inversely if you need some help don’t be afraid to ask!

By public transport: Sherpa Snowdonia buses stop outside the hostel (see: https://www.sherparwyddfa.wales/map.shtml). The S3 bus will take you from Caernafron or Bangor which both have train stations.

Itinerary

Friday: Arrive from 1700, settle in and get to know your new friends over some games and drinks and a self catered dinner. We will run through our plan for Saturday and discuss what to pack and the best way of packing your backpack before heading to bed.

Saturday: After a delicious breakfast which is included we will head out for a full day of hiking. Throughout the day we will discuss topics such a basic navigation and route finding, hiking techniques, how to deal with an emergency, hiking etiquette, fuelling for hiking and much more. We will also enjoy our lunch out on the hills before heading back to our accommodation for showers and rest. There is the option to head to a local pub for dinner in the evening if you'd like (additional cost).

Sunday: Once again we will be heading out into the hills to take on another beautiful route and learning about the history and landscape of the area along the way. We will build on the skills we learnt the day before and aim to tackle a slightly bigger hike. We will aim to return to the accommodation around 1500 where we can say our goodbyes

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, prepare for bigger adventures, or simply tick off a bucket list location with a group of like-minded women, this weekend is for you. Ready to Join? You can book your space today and pay over three instalments.

Still not sure if this is for you? Message me directly on info@madewildadventures.com and I'll get back to you asap or check out our FAQs page.