Nov.3-5 Hiking, Yoga & Massage in Pembrokeshire N. Park in Wales, Tenby

Join us on all inclusive with home made meals 2 night Hiking, Sightseeing & Yoga trip to Pembrokeshire. Britain's only coastal national park.

This unforgettable trip will include delicious home made food and a great time for you to remember! Come for a visit to see why it's such a special place to be!

Here you may see photos and reviews from

Feb.24-26 trip in 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/235214457/)

and

Feb.26-28 Hiking & Yoga in Pembrokeshire 2016 (https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/226003513/)

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We are going to visit this stunning area combining Hiking, Biking & Yoga.

We usually have 2-3 hike leaders on each trip and 2-3 organised hikes/walks on every day with different length and pace, members may choose their routes according to their fitness and abilities.

There will be challenging enough or relaxed if you wish, for everyone. The routes are confirmed in the morning on a day, taking the latest weather broadcast into consideration.

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OPTIONAL BIKING

If you would like to bring your own bike,

Then there, is also an option of doing a bike ride on one the days , where we can explore the country lanes , with some sightseeing of some villages en-route.

Please bring your Helmet, bike lights, waterproof jacket and suitable bike clothing.

If you are not into hiking , you may still join us for this trip and enjoy morning & evening yoga classes and your own sightseeing tours around this beautiful area.

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Pemrokeshire is the only National Park that is almost entirely coastal.

Soaring sea cliffs, long miles of golden sand, brooding hills and moorlands – the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park really does have enough scenery and atmosphere to please almost even the most discerning visitor.

Add in a touch of history and mysterious Celtic legend and you have an area that truly deserves the accolade, recently awarded by National Geographic Magazine, of being the second best coastal destination in the world.

There are many who would say that the Park is worthy of the very top spot, not just second place – a point of view it's hard to ignore.

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The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail twists and turns its way through 186 miles of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain.

From St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from rugged cliff tops and sheltered coves to wide-open beaches and winding estuaries.

YOGA

Hiking and Yoga is a great combination, we have had a few weekends in the past and they proved to be very popular.

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Yoga can be fun and a very beneficial physical and mental work out.

Any level is welcome, classes will be tailored and suitable for the beginners and the advanced yoga practitioners as well.

Maintaining a supple body and peaceful mind is essential for our well being.

We will have 2 qualified yoga instructors on this trip to be able to spread the group into 2 different rooms

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Claudia (https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/pages/AAA_London_Group_crew/) - AAA London Group Yoga Instructor; ...on the castle wall...during our trip to Hiking & Yoga in Slovakia Oct.28 - Nov.02 2015 (https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/events/223185377/)

All classes are tailor made and with particular emphasis on strengthening and awakening the body in the morning.

In the evening we will focus more on balance in the postures and we will treat our body to 15 minutes of total relaxation.

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“Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way.”

For those who don't fancy the great outdoors if the weather is wet, and never have enough of yoga, we have something extra to offer: a yogalicous yoga workshop!

ACCOMMODATION:

We will be based in a modern, single story building set in its own grounds 300 meters from the sea, having rented 3 star hostel just for our group.

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Beds arranged in 2x4, 5x6 and 1x8 bed rooms. Most rooms have washbasins. All bed linen is provided.This cliff top hostel offers fabulous ocean views, coastal paths and sandy beaches.

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You may have a single room for £49 or a twin bunk room for £69 extra for the weekend. Please email to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk if you are interested.

HIKES

There will be a minimum of 2-3 very capable hike leaders on this weekend, both with extensive navigational and leading experience and trained in wilderness first aid.

The choice of hikes will differ in distance and toughness and we usually aim to have no more than 20 people per hike. This ensures that the groups are not left waiting for long periods whilst the 40th person catches up.

Usually you can expect the shorter of the hikes to be around 10 miles / 16km and the longer hike to be 16 miles / 25 km plus. This will vary according to the terrain and ascents.

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AAA choose not to repeat the same hikes from previous trips, we also choose not to publish our hikes in advance, although we usually plan them ahead of the weekend. We will take into account our own local knowledge and that of the locals, along with the weather conditions, prior to announcing the hike options available.

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We are passionate about hiking and experienced navigators as such we don’t need to repeat the same hikes on the same weekends.

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FOOD

AAA food quality has become well known within the Hiking Meetup community. We typically greet you with homemade soup, served with cold meats, cheese and bread on your arrival on Friday night, topped off with Misha’s signature Banana Walnut cake.

Here you may see AAA LG cake selection from the past trips. (https://www.facebook.com/pg/AAALondonGroup/photos/?tab=album&album_id=509122415954721)

Even if you’re not a fan of porridge, you’re guaranteed to be tempted by Misha’s famous hearty porridge with fresh fruit salad, nuts and honey at breakfast. There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of creamy porridge with a handful of crunchy flaked almonds and juicy sweet blueberries to start your day of intensive hiking! Breakfast is, of course, the most important meal of the day, so you can further enjoy sausages and eggs, freshly brewed coffee and juice, with cereals, yoghurt and other food being also available.

We believe your packed lunch is a personal affair and we provide you with all the ingredients to make up your own sandwiches. So whether it’s peanut butter & jelly or something more substantial like ham & cheese with freshly sliced vegetables, humus, you can get creative at our morning ‘sandwich factory’. Day-long hiking in the fresh and invigourating air prompts a healthy appetite, so there are also fruit, crisps and sweet snacks available for your packed lunch.

On your return from the hike, you can enjoy cream tea with scrumptious scones, jam and clotted cream. After some hikes there’s a possibility to forego the cream tea in favour of a visit to a local country pub before returning back to the hostel.

Saturday dinner is a group event: members chat about the day’s events, whilst helping out with some of the preparation. It is usually served at 8pm and includes a wide selection of salads, a meat and a vegetarian dish and dessert.

If you have any special diet requirements, please, let us know in advance, so that we can accommodate your needs.

You will need to bring your own alcoholic drinks in advance, as AAA is not licenced to sell alcohol.

There is no need for additional expenses, such as a meal out at a local restaurant or pub.

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AAA aims for home-made healthy food, catered for vegetarians, vegans and anybody else

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GETTING THERE

AAA events start and end at the accommodation venue so you will need to arrange your own transport to and from the accommodation.

Members have been organising lift shares within the Meetup group for a long time and AAA have also assisted members to organising getting to the destination.

If you want to lift share we recommend that you post a message on the Meetup “Discussion” page that is specific to this event.

>>> Click on this link for the Lift Share Discussion <<<

AAA takes no responsibility for the lift shares and do not get involved with these private arrangements between members.

Please do not contact people regarding lifts on the “Conversation” thread below as this generates spam for all participants of the event.

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MASSAGE

We are lucky to have our member - Taras on this trip. He is a professional massage therapist.

Taras did the Acupressure Massage Course and spent 11 weeks in Thailand studying Thai Massage which is great accompaniment of Yoga practice. Through the therapist movements the patient can become more balanced, flexible and deal with health issues.

Now Taras teaches Yoga classes and works as massage therapist, trying to connect Yoga Practice with Deep Thai Massage Stretching to help clients become more steady in postures.

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He is offering 30 minutes session of back or legs massage for £25 and 60 minutes full body massage session for £40.

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PRICE OF £159 INCLUDES:

2 nights accommodation

• Friday night light supper,

• 2 Cooked breakfasts,

• 2 Packed lunches,

• 2 Guided Hikes by experienced hike leaders

• 3 Yoga Classes

• 1 Yoga workshop

• 1 Cream Tea

• 1 Dinner on Saturday.

• Compliance with the 1992 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection.

Price DOES NOT include:

• Transport to the destination

• Alcoholic drinks, massage and other incidentals

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ONLY PAYMENT CONFIRMS YOUR RSVP!!!

After you RSVP yes, to secure your place you will need to make a bank transfer of £159 to

Account Name: AAA LG

Sort Code 60-09-02

Account 69543038

Please, make sure you add your Meetup profile name as part of the payment reference and trip date (Nov.3-5) to guarantee we can match your payment to the correct Meetup profile

Let us know when you have paid by emailing to aaalondongroup@yahoo.co.uk

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Safety is always paramount with AAA London Group!

All participants (members and their guests) on any AAA London Group walk or activity are personally responsible for their own fitness, safety and welfare and must be equipped accordingly.

If you have signed up to the event you acknowledge the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions. (https://www.meetup.com/AAA-London-Group/pages/AAA_London_Group_Terms_and_Conditions/)

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Everyone in the group has to obtain appropriate insurance.

The BMC: http://www.thebmc.co.uk/modules/insurance/Policies.aspx

offer excellent policies for all outdoor enthusiasts at competitive rates.

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Trip Itinerary

Friday:

6 pm AAA Hosts will be onsite to welcome members on arrival at the venue and show you to your accommodation.

8 pm dinner - vegetable soup, ham, cheese and AAA London Group "specialty" - home made banana cake , drinks (variety of tea, cocoa, coffee or your favorite ones if you have brought it with you).

Food is available until midnight or the last person arrived!

Saturday:

7-8 am Yoga class

8-9 am Breakfast ( fresh brewed coffee, juice, porridge with choices of toppings, cereals, yogurts, sausages, eggs, baked beans), and prepare your own packed lunch

9-9:15 am Members assemble together, dressed and ready for the days activities.

Your hosts will brief the group on the options available for the day, introduce the hike/activities leaders before asking members to make their choice for the days activity. Hikes may vary from 6 to 13 miles, return at about 2-4 pm

4-6 pm Cream Tea time: scones, cookies, cakes with tea, coffee.

5-6 pm Yoga Class

8 pm Dinner

Sunday:

7-8 am Yoga class

8-9 am Breakfast and prepare your own packed lunch

9-9:15am Members strip the bedding,pack your bags and load them into the vehicles , getting ready to go

9-15 am Members assemble together, dressed and ready for the days activities.

Your hosts will brief the group on the options available for the day, introduce the hike/activities leaders before asking members to make their choice for the days activity.

9:45 am leave hostel for shorter hikes for 6-7 miles

1:30 - 2 pm pop into the pub for a drink or lunch

2:30 pm leave for London

AAA LG prides itself for great organisation but this itinerary is subject to change due to weather and other uncontrolled circumstances.

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