Here at Velvet Hills we offer a range of Self guided walks for those wanting a more independent, relaxed but equally adventurous holiday.

Choose from our smaller 2/3 day local holidays here in North Wales to the bigger more challenging Offa’s Dyke Path.

Why book with us?

  • We offer a personal service, meeting you the night before your holiday starts.
  • We transfer your luggage to your next stop.
  • All accommodation is carefully selected to meet your specific needs. We also try our best to choose somewhere as close as possible to the trail, wherever possible.
  • We work closely with the hotels, giving you better value.
  • We offer a personal shopping service so if you find you need more walking socks or snacks we'll get them for you.
  • All routes have been risk assessed and checked out for any missing way markers so we can highlight these and make you aware of any changes.
  • Maps and info for your walk are provided within the cost of your holiday. However, if you have a smart phone, we do recommend that you purchase the OS Maps subscription for that added support in our more remote areas. This can be purchased from as little as £3.99 for 1 month.

 

 

Offa’s Dyke Path

Distance: 177 miles
Route: Chepstow to Prestatyn (South to North but can be done in either direction)
Rating: Moderate - Challenging
Subject to availability: April to September

This popular, famous route follows the English & Welsh Border for 177 miles, starting in the South at Chepstow and finishing at the North Wales seaside resort of Prestatyn you will pass through ever changing landscapes from forestry’s to open hillsides and will be treated at times to some spectacular scenery.

More info: Offa’s Dyke Path

The Llangollen Round

Distance: 33 miles
Time: 2/3 Days Walking
Route: Circular Walk
Rating: Moderate - Challenging

This wonderful waymarked route offers unbelievable views over towards The Shropshire hills, The Cheshire Plains, Snowdonia and even our North Wales coastline on clear sunny days, but most of all our own AONB... The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley which boasts some of the most scenic views you will encounter.

More info: The Llangollen Round

The Brenig Way

Distance: 32 miles
Time: 3 Days Walking
Route:  Llyn Brenig - Corwen
Rating: Moderate

This walk passes through the Archaeological trail at Llyn Brenig with several bronze age cairns climbing up moorland to gain fantastic views over towards to Clwydian Range. 
The route then drops down to follow Afon Clywedog to your first night stay in a B&B near Cyffylliog with a home cooked evening meal.

More info: The Brenig Way