About Trigonos

A Place That Supports Adventure

Trigonos offers comfortable shared accommodation in a peaceful mountain setting, with space to rest, refuel, and reconnect between activity days.

Included as standard during your stay:

• Comfortable shared bedrooms

• Breakfasts and evening meals included

• Warm, hearty, well-prepared food cooked on site

• Communal lounges and shared spaces for relaxing or reflecting

• Quiet surroundings away from roads, crowds, and busy centres

The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious — designed to help groups unwind, sleep well, and be ready for the next day’s adventure.

Food That Refuels You Properly

Food is a key part of any residential experience, especially when you’re active all day.

Trigonos serves a generous vegetarian continental-style breakfast each morning (08:30–09:30), including cereals, porridge, yogurt, homemade bread and preserves, fruit, eggs, cheeses, teas, and fresh coffee. Many ingredients are grown on site using organic and biodynamic principles.

Evening meals are warm, filling, and thoughtfully prepared — ideal for refuelling tired bodies and bringing groups together at the end of the day.

Depending on your itinerary, packed lunches or afternoon lunches at Trigonos are included to support full days outdoors.

A Shared Ethos

Trigonos was established in 1996 as a not-for-profit social enterprise, created to offer space for retreat, learning, and meaningful connection. That ethos aligns closely with how ActiveCymru approaches outdoor adventure.

Like us, Trigonos values:

• Care for people and place

• Environmental responsibility

• Thoughtful use of land

• Experiences that feel human, grounded, and well-considered

Now part of Ruskin Mill Trust, Trigonos continues to operate with a strong sense of purpose, fairness, and stewardship — values that underpin every residential programme we run here.

Location: Quiet, Wild, and Well-Placed

Trigonos sits in the Nantlle Valley, close to Caernarfon and surrounded by mountains, lakes, and slate quarry landscapes. The location offers excellent access to:

• Mountain terrain and quieter Snowdon routes

• Remote river gorges and canyoning venues

• Wild swimming locations

• The North Wales coastline

• Dorothea Quarry — a unique historic landscape explored as part of some itineraries

The area forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, adding depth, context, and a strong sense of place to your stay.

Why Trigonos Works for Residential Adventures

Residential experiences work best when the base supports the days, rather than competing with them.

Trigonos offers:

• Calm without isolation

• Comfort without fuss

• Space without distraction

It allows groups to focus on adventure, connection, and shared experience — which is exactly what these programmes are designed to deliver.