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Adventure sports

Looking for an extreme sports holiday? Wales is home to some of the most extreme, adrenalin-pumping adventure sports experiences on the planet. Find out more!

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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  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
female and male walker on slope.

Get active in Eryri (Snowdonia)!

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

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Eryri National Park
  • List
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
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
An adult and child in an orange kayak paddling on a lake with a mountain in the background.

Get active on a family 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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A person on a sledge being pulled along by two dog.

Husky dog sled adventures in North Wales

Experience the exhilarating thrill of a husky sled dog ride or husky hike in North Wales.

Topics:

  • Family
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
A group of gorge walkers in water.

A guide to gorge walking in Wales

Find your nearest Welsh gorge walking opportunity.

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Outdoor
instructor showing man how to use ropes.

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
ten individuals going cold water swimming wearing swimsuits and swim caps. Seen from behind, they are stood in the shallow waves of the sea. One person is holding their hands above their head, others have their hands in the air.

In the swim

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Outdoor
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:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • List
  • Outdoor
Five people on a massive swing.

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
hot air balloon and castle.

Discover Wales from above on an aerial adventure

Take to the skies on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Wales from above.

people paintballing in wood with pink smoke.

Paintballing in Wales: a fun and exciting activity

Discover the thrill of paintballing in Wales. Enjoy the fun and improve your fitness.

A go carter driving down a quarry with people passing by on zip lines.

Start planning your next zip line adventure!

Discover the exhilarating zip line adventures in Wales.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • List
  • Outdoor
Person yn eistedd mewn go-kart yn teithio i lawr trac llechi llwyd gyda golygfeydd mynyddig yn y cefndir.

Dream driving experiences in Wales

Discover the ultimate driving experiences in Wales, from quad biking to 4x4 and supercar track days.

Topics:

  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Family
  • List
  • Outdoor
Three people wearing hard hats in an underground mine.

Exploring the underground mines of Wales

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

Topics:

  • Self led itineraries
  • Guided tours
  • Groups
  • 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 Eryri.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Eryri National Park
  • Outdoor
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
Teams traverse on of the underground bridges at Go Below Xtreme experience.

Explore the deepest underground slate mine in the world

Adventurer Chris Knight challenges himself to explore an abandoned slate mine with experts Go Below

Topics:

  • Guided tours
  • Insider guide
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Mountains
  • Eryri National Park
Eryri (Snowdonia) Mountains and Coast
man on a surfboard riding a wave at dusk.

Exciting and inspiring coastal activities to try

Submerge yourself in some truly special Welsh seaside experiences - from adventure to culture.

Topics:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Groups
  • Summer
  • Outdoor
Four people travelling down a zip line above a lake.

Go on a zip line adventure in South Wales

Take to the air at the Zip World Tower attraction in a former coal mine in the South Wales Valleys.

Topics:

  • Groups
  • Family
  • Rural
  • Outdoor
South Wales Valleys

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