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Hiking 'n Biking - South Wales

Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PM BST

Castle Hotel, Castle St, Merthyr Tydfil, GB

The Brecon Beacons in South Wales is beautiful and even more so at this time of year, as the colours change and the scenery becomes quite dramatic.
This trip is set to be a little bit of a challenge and is for those with fairly good fitness. (If you are unsure, get in touch and we can work out if this is really for you)


Friday night - we'll all meet up at The Castle Hotel in Merthyr Tydfil. Not as grand as it sounds - but its clean, the breakfasts are great and it's right in the centre of town. Perfect.

Saturday - we're doing the big one, The Four Peaks. It's a belter of a hike, but not for the feint-hearted. Taking in the summits of Fan-y-Big (no jokes LOLs), Cribyn, Pen-y-Fan and Corn Du, this walk will probably take about 7 hours and is pretty steep in places. In the evening we'll collapse back at the hotel... but for those who still have energy left we'll head out into the night to see Brecon's famous dark skies. (If we get enough interest we'll arrange a 'star gazing guide' at the nearby Libanus observatory, +£25)
Click here for details on the Four Peaks hike

Sunday - a slightly lazier start, but we are headed to BikePark Wales! This is the UK's premier mountain biking venue. And your HOFNAR price includes bike and safety equipment hire. It also includes an 'uplift pass'... so no uphill pedaling. The dream!!
Sunday lunch in a pub nearby and then if you still have some energy there is the option to head to Zipworld and take on the 70mph zipwire...
WHAT. A. WEEKEND.


Included in the price:

• Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a shared twin room in The Castle Hotel in Merthyr Tydfil
• Fully qualified Mountain Guide to lead the hike
• Bike, safety equipment hire + uplift pass
• HOFNAR host

Not included in the price:

• Transport to/ from Merthyr Tydfil (Pretty easy train ride via Cardiff)
• Food & drink other than breakfast
• Stargazing guide (+£25) [optional]
• Zip wire (+£50) [optional]
• Mountain biking instruction / guide (£15)

To Bring:

• Sturdy hiking boots (if you are unsure, get in touch. If your footwear is not good enough, your guide may not allow you to hike)
• Waterproofs (essential. If you do not have them your guide may not allow you to hike)
• Hiking trousers / shorts that are NOT denim
• Towel(s) - bedding is, however provided
• Swimsuit
• Rucksack
• Water bottle and packed lunch for the Saturday
• Hat + gloves, the weather maybe cold
• Camera








Kitesurfing in the Red Sea

Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 PM BST

Location not specified yet

This October we’re swapping chalets for catamarans and heading off on a proper kite safari adventure.

We’re teaming up with the legends at Sick Dog Surf for a week of kitesurfing, sunshine, island hopping and living on a boat somewhere warm and ridiculously beautiful.
Join the group chat to get involved, but…

The plan?
Spend the week cruising between remote islands in the Red Sea, chasing the best wind conditions and kiting straight from the boat

Expect:
*warm flat-water lagoons
*daily kitesurfing sessions
*remote beaches & island stops
*sunset beers on deck
*swimming, snorkelling, music & boat life chaos
*freshly prepared meals onboard
*waking up somewhere different most mornings

Whether you’re already into kitesurfing or looking to learn properly from scratch, this trip is designed to be super fun, social and laid-back.

The Sick Dog crew provide coaching, rescue cover and guidance throughout the week, so it works for a mix of levels — from complete beginners through to experienced riders looking to progress their riding.

And because this is HOFNAR… expect plenty of laughs, questionable dance moves and a very social atmosphere once the kites come down
We’re keeping the group intentionally small, so spots are super limited.

** This trip is entirely run by Sick Dog Surfing and your booking will be directly with them. Lou from HOFNAR is going along to add the vibes and bring some HOFNAR flair.**