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Adventure Holidays In Wales |
Surrounded by sea on three sides, Wales is a country of great geographical variation with long stretches of windswept, rugged coastline. The North has popular seaside resorts like Llandudno and Rhyl, the island of Anglesey and the scenic delights of Snowdonia National Park , while the glaciated Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons fly the flag for the South. Rolling grasslands stretch from Denbigh in the north to the Glamorgan valleys in the south, ending on the west coast in spectacular cliffs, while the Cam brian Mountains and the striking coastal resorts of Cardigan Bay are highlights of mid-Wales.
ADVENTURE SPORTS IN WALES
As well as the fantastic walking and cycling opportunities available, the coastal and inland waters offer endless opportunities for all types of water sports. With no shortage of harbours and marinas, mountain scenery, cliffs, islands and small secluded beaches are some of the attractions for adventure travellers here. West Wales offers some of the best sea-kayaking in the world, and the fast tidal streams of the Menai Straits , the narrow passage between Angelsey and the mainland, are popular with sailors wishing to test their skills. Inland, lakes and rivers offer opportunities for canoeing, sailing and dinghy sailing.
ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN WALES
Best spots for hiking & climbing
There are three national parks: the Brecon Beacons, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Park and Snowdonia. The highest peaks are in the north, where the mountains are also more rugged. This area is very popular with climbers, who will find many climbs, scrambles and chimneys of varying degrees of difficulty.
Best spots for water sports
White water suitable for canoeing and rafting can be found near Bala Lake . In south Wales , major water sports centres include Llangorse (for windsurfing, canoeing and waterskiing) and Llandegfydd (for windsurfing and sailing).
Best spots for mountain biking
The Celtic Trail covers 300km, 70 per cent of which is off-road. The trail runs between Newport in the east and Kedwelly in the west and consists of disused railway lines, canal towpaths and quiet roads, which makes it suitable for all levels of ability. There is also a high-level route between Pontypridd and Neath.
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