Running Holiday Breaks, Wales

Very successful and popular, weekend breaks since their introduction in 2004!

Join us to run on quiet trails and secluded country lanes, led by experienced and knowledgeable local guides. Most runs start from our front door and can be arranged with different distance and paced groups to suit your club. Try orienteering on our woodland course; this has been very popular with runners and their families.

Afterwards relax at the Lodge in the comfort of 5* en-suite accommodation, fantastic food, a warm welcome 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 bar.

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.  The 73 square miles of the Elan Estate is a little known area of stunning beauty and outstanding scenery, one of the few remaining unspoilt areas of Britain. With conservation having been a priority since the construction of the spectacular Elan Valley dams over 100 years ago, it has become a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. Most of the estate is protected by EC and UK conservation directives and much of it is designated as sites of special scientific interest. This creates an unrivalled natural paradise, a haven for wildlife in a beautiful setting away from the crowds.

Our guides will discuss the options with you at the start of your break to make sure that your runs suit the needs of your party. Many of our routes start or finish on the doorstep, the terrain is very varied with lakes, woodland, mountain and moors to explore.

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:

• 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).
• Two days packed lunches with a wide selection of sandwich fillings.
• Three course evening meals Friday and Saturday with a choice of menu.
• Tea and coffee throughout your stay with home made cake Friday and Saturday afternoon.
• Licensed honesty bar with selection of wines and beers.
• 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@elanvalleyleisure.co.uk