Running Breaks
Popular, weekend running breaks:
We invite running groups to come and explore the varied terrain; with lakes, woodland, mountain and moorland, led by experienced and knowledgeable local guides.
Our guides will discuss the options with you at the start of your break to make sure that your routes suit the needs of your party. Many of our routes start or finish on the doorstep.
Return to comfort:
Afterwards relax at the Lodge in the comfort of 5* en-suite accommodation, fantastic food, great service and no traffic noise to disturb your well earned sleep.
Treat yourself to a post-run massage, (additional charge) or simply relax and socialise with a drink from our well stocked honesty bar.
Make it a Family Weekend:
Invite your partners and family along, to enjoy the local attractions and stunning countryside. Many join in with the orienteering and Archery activities on Saturday.
Our suggested itinerary:
Arrive Friday from 5pm for tea, coffee and cakes, followed by a short run before dinner.
On Saturday morning, runners take to the trails for a lovely scenic run, whilst family and partners explore the valley on the network of walking and cycling trails, or simply relax at the Lodge.
On Saturday afternoon we arrange a team orienteering challenge, followed by an opportunity to give your legs a rest and try your hand at archery.
On Sunday morning runners once more take to the hills and trails for another stunning run in quiet unspoilt countryside, whilst family members enjoy the area at a more leisurely pace.
Your weekend break will include:
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2 nights’ bed and full breakfast in 12 twin en-suite, 2 single en-suite and 10 single rooms with shared en-suite facilities (2 bedrooms share 1 shower room).
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Two days packed lunches with a wide selection of sandwich fillings.
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Three course evening meals Friday and Saturday with a choice of menu.
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Tea and coffee throughout your stay with home made cake Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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Licensed honesty bar with selection of wines and beers.
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Local guide who will plan the runs to suit your party and the weather conditions.
We invite group bookings of 12 people or more (no single room supplements) for arrival after 5pm on Friday, vacating the Lodge after breakfast on Sunday.
Fully inclusive weekend rate £149.50 per person
LONGER BREAKS are also available please ring for dates and prices
If you would like to make a booking we are happy to hold a provisional date for a few weeks to enable you to circulate to your members. To confirm the booking we then ask for a £10 per person deposit, the balance is payable during your stay.
If you would like to talk to us about arranging a weekend at the Lodge;
Please call:01597 811143 or email roy@elanvalleylodge.co.uk
Kirsty Wade, double Olympian in 1988 and 1992, moved to Llandrindod Wells when she was 3 years old, in the article - linked below, she describes the "Brilliant runs in the Elan Valley" in particular "having such gloriously uninterupted views wherever I looked around"
She goes on to describe the Elan Valley as "a magical part of Wales and (her) life"
http://issuu.com/visitwales/docs/walesview_2012/13