Invented in West Wales, coasteering is one of the most extreme sports in the UK. Coasteering in Wales means climbing cliffs, scrambling over rocks, and leaping into the chilly sea. Your reward? Stunning scenery, amazing marine wildlife, and a real sense of achievement. Brilliant fun, but you need to be reasonably fit, able to swim around 25m, and usually over 8 years old. Find out more in our Guide to Coasteering in Wales.
If you're looking for safe coasteering adventures for families, groups, individuals and couples, book with an accredited provider or guide. These outdoor experts will assess your abilities, teach you how to stay safe, and provide you with the right kit on a coasteering course or day out. We've grouped providers by region to help you find experiences near where you're based.
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SWSouth Wales coasteering
The multi-layered cliffs of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast are just 30 minutes from the Welsh capital city of Caerdydd (Cardiff), and have long been popular with walkers and fossil-hunters. The stretch between Southerndown and Ogmore also lends itself well to coasteering and cliff jumping in South Wales. Several operators organise group activities along the coastline, including Quest Adventure Activities Ltd and Hawk Adventures
Coasteering operators in South Wales
WWCoasteering in West Wales and Pembrokeshire
West Wales coasteering companies tend to cover the same areas - Penrhyn Gŵyr (the Gower Peninsula) National Landscape and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. With good reason, as this stunning coastline is full of perfect coasteering locations including high cliffs, rocky promontories, sea arches and coves and caves galore. There's loads of wildlife to spot too.
Coasteering near Swansea
The south coast of Penrhyn Gŵyr ticks all boxes. From Caswell's sandy shores, through the jaw-dropping perfection of Three Cliffs Bay, out to the jagged headland of Pen Pyrod (Worm’s Head) at Rhosili, the terrain is superb. There are plenty of operators to choose from. Between Rip n Rock, Anturfit, Savage Adventures, Loaded UK and Adventure Britain you'll find something to suit your preference.
Coasteering operators near Gower
Coasteering in Pembrokeshire
Coasteering began in Tyddewi (St Davids) back in 1986, so it’s only polite to give the noble pioneers at TYF Adventure and Coasteering a shout out. During 30-plus years they’ve taken more than 100,000 splash-happy punters along the fabulous Pembrokeshire coast. Since then, they’ve been joined by several other operators.
Each provider adds something unique to the experience. Celtic Quest finishes off by jumping in Abereiddy's Blue Lagoon, while Outer Reef Adventure Centre and Tenby Adventure explore around stunning Ystagbwll (Stackpole). Preseli Venture offer a full day Coastal Explorer experience that mixes kayaking and coasteering.
Coasteering operators in Pembrokeshire
Most of the action happens along the wildly beautiful coastline between Tyddewi and Abergwaun (Fishguard), although it’s spread as far afield as Ystagbwll in the south. Check out other providers in the region, including Adventure Beyond, Llandysul Paddlers Canoe Centre, The Real Adventure Company, Activity Pembrokeshire and Morfa Bay Adventure. Adventures Wales covers Penrhyn Gŵyr and Pembrokeshire coasteering locations.
NWCoasteering in North Wales and Anglesey
The top spots for coasteering in North Wales are around Pen Llŷn (Llŷn Peninsula) and Ynys Môn (Anglesey). The rugged coastlines here are ideal for outdoor adventures, with rocky high cliffs, hidden sea caves and big Atlantic waves.
B-Active @ Rhoscolyn provide coasteering taster sessions, where you'll head out from their base and explore Ynys Môn's rocky coastline coves and crevices. Anglesey Adventures offer different options, including half-day trips, or an exclusive full on exhilarating RibRide and coasteering excursion for groups.
Book a trip with Boulder Adventures to explore Porthdinllaen's beautiful headland, or leaping off Porth Dafarch's cliff-sides. North Wales Active offer a choice choice of activities - you can mix up coasteering with climbing or abseiling for an incredible day out.
Coasteering operators in North Wales and Anglesey
For more coasteering providers in North Wales, check out Seren Ventures and Bearded Men Adventures. Nant BH Outdoor Education Service can help you plan a fantastic group coasteering day out.
Staying safe while coasteering
The Welsh coast can be fantastic fun and provides great opportunities for adventurous activities, but please read up on the risks and make sure you are prepared.
- Follow these tips from the RNLI for staying safe on the Welsh coast.
- Visit AdventureSmart.uk for further information on how to stay safe whilst exploring Wales.
