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Adventure Sports

Looking for adrenaline sports? Wales is home to some of the most extreme, confidence-building, adrenaline-pumping experiences on the planet. Offering some of the most extreme experiences in the world.

Man surfing, riding a wave on a surfboard

Epic bucket list group activities

Come to Wales to tick off some epic bucket list experiences for you, your friends and family.

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  • Wellness activities
  • Groups
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
people on zip wires with inland surf lagoon below.

Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!

Try something new or enjoy your favourite activity in the amazing setting of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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  • Groups
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Man abseiling down a rock face

Learn to climb in stunning West Wales

Want to take climbing lessons in stunning coastal scenery? Check out our top places in West Wales.

Topics:

  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
West Wales
A man canyoning down rapids wearing safety gear.

Gorge on adventure in North Wales!

Scramble, climb, abseil, rock hop, jump and swim on a canyoning trip through majestic Eryri (Snowdonia).

Topics:

  • AONB
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
A group of people whitewater rafting down a river.

Get active on an adventure break in Wales

Biking, paddling, climbing and even zipping! There's plenty to keep older kids busy in Wales.

Topics:

  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor

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Gorge walking at Adventure Parc Snowdonia

A guide to gorge walking in Wales

Find your nearest Welsh gorge walking opportunity.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
Couple walking towards mountain with ropes on their backs ready to embark on a climb.

Scale the heights with a climb in North Wales

Find friendly climbing experts and enjoy a thrilling adventure climbing and abseiling in North Wales.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
North Wales
Two people wearing life jackets and helmets, coasteering and jumping from a rock into the sea

Thrilling coasteering adventures

Here are the top Welsh locations for the ultimate aquatic adventure - coasteering!

Topics:

  • Wellness activities
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
A wide, sandy beach seen from above.

In the swim

Discover sandy beaches, rocky coves and mountain lake locations suitable for wild swimming.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
Children on the sky ride

Learn the ropes with the family

High ropes centres are packed full of adventures and perfect for a family day out.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
Couple enjoying the spectacular caves at Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves Centre for Wales

Exploring the underground secrets of Wales

Discover the mines and underground caves you can visit and explore by yourself or with an expert guide.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Family
  • List
  • Indoor
Three people on four zip lines over a deep blue lake in a quarry.

Imagine flying 500ft up at 100 mph...

Take on the world’s fastest zip line - check out the Zip World sites in stunning Snowdonia.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast

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