Get out on the water and explore!
Top spots to discover the seas, lakes, rivers and canals of Wales by kayak or canoe.
Go with the flow
Stunning spots for sailing lessons
Follow in the wake of Olympic sailors and learn the ropes off our coast and on our inland lakes.
Six quirky things we learned on the water at Plas Menai
Jeremy Head and his family spend an exciting day at the Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre.
Get on board and learn to SUP!
Grab a paddle – Wales is the perfect place to give stand up paddleboarding a try.
The standout places to stand up paddleboard
Stunning coastline and scenic waters make Wales standout for stand up paddleboarders.
Exhilarating white water rafting adventures
Enjoy the thrill of a white water adventure or the tranquility of a scenic river journey.
Welsh water adventures
With land and water based activities, enjoy a great day out at one of Wales' idyllic reservoirs.
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Making a splash
In the swim
Discover sandy beaches, rocky coves and mountain lake locations suitable for wild swimming.
Swim, bike, run in IRONMAN Wales
With glorious beaches and a warm atmosphere, Dinbych-y-pysgod (Tenby) is the home to the annual IRONMAN Wales race.
Festive swims in Cymru
Join the bold and the brave while raising money for charity with one of these chilly festive swims.
Walking trails with a dip
Explore wonderful locations in Wales to take a walk and dip adventure.
Go coastal
Coasteering: Jump in
Coasteering is an adventure for families as much as adrenaline-junkies.
Where to go coasteering in Wales
With 870 miles of challenging coastline, Wales invented coasteering, and remains its heartland.
Surf's up
Surf’s up in Porthcawl
The beaches of Porthcawl are some of the best in Wales for learners and more experienced surfers.
Surf’s up and it’s waiting for you in West Wales
No better place to learn to surf than Pembrokeshire National Park.
Catch a wave: surfing spots for beginners
Tips on novice-friendly beaches and where to get surf lessons for the perfect Welsh surfing holiday.
A surfer's guide to the best Welsh waves
Discover the top surf spots and best Welsh beaches for experienced surfers.
Catch a wave in Wales
Welsh windsurfing adventures
Experience the thrill of windsurfing in Wales and plan your water based adventure.
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Kitesurfing in Wales
Discover why Welsh beaches are some of the most popular in the world for kitesurfing.
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