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“TUCKED AWAY IN NORTH , IS A GREAT GETAWAY FOR A FOCUSED CAMP”

Lake Vyrnwy – ideal for putting in the mileage PHOTO: FOEL ORTHO FARMHOUSE ORTHO PHOTO: FOEL

1 – LAKE VYRNWY, WALES

Marcus Smith, former University of beautiful retreat from the norms and supply with drinking water and Bristol student rower, says: “At Bristol, responsibilities of day-to-day life. The the freshwater lake is 7.5km long and 4km we changed the location of our Easter accommodation is homely, the scenery wide. The water is often as flat as glass, training camp annually to prepare us is untouched, and the lake is ideal for although it can get choppy with windier for BUCS Regatta. putting in mileage on the water.” conditions. There are very minimal “Lake Vyrnwy, on the outskirts Lake Vyrnwy is a great getaway for a facilities at the lake and boats must be left of Snowdonia in Wales, provides a focused camp. The was built to tied down on trestles.

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USP: The stunning Welsh 1 – LAKE VYRNWY, WALES scenery

STAY AT FOEL ORTHO FARMHOUSE possibility of treatment from people. See more via Full of character, Foel Ortho Farmhouse local therapists. www.bit.ly/foelorthofarmhouse is a home from home for up to 17 people. The farmhouse offers Wi-Fi and all HOW TO BOOK ANYTHING ELSE TO KNOW? mod cons. After a tough day on camp, Contact booking manager Susie via Foel Ortho’s owners are musicians and there is also plenty of opportunity to relax [email protected] – have been known to play for the guests if in the hot tub and sauna, as well as the prices start from £400 a night for 17 they ask!

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