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Wales is well known for its activity holidays like climbing, walking, sailing, cycling and golf. But did you know about the really exciting new activities that have been developed for those people that require a bit more of the thrill?  Here are 6 of the best!

1. Bounce Below

The surreal experience of Bounce Below is set within an historic disused slate cavern, installed with massive bouncy nets to jump around in and completely unlike anything seen before. These huge nets like vast trampolines are hung within two ginormous chambers at varying levels, linked together by walkways and slides, the biggest of which is a 60 foot slide. To add to the experience, the cavern is lit up with a brilliant light display that illuminates the cavern with vibrant colours showing off the remains of the Victorian slate mine.

Bounce below is open all year! To find out more visit bouncebelow.net

2. Zip World

Zip World Titan is situated near the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog at the world famous underground Slate Caverns. Zip line riders fly high over moor, mountain and mine. The experience lasts approximately 2 hours and riders will be supplied with all safety equipment and kitted up by a trained instructor before being taken by vehicle to the start of the first zip line – the longest of three. There are over 8km of cable and participants descend each zip line in unison in teams of four.

Book now at zipworld.co.uk/titan

3. Bear Gryll’s Survival Academy

Or how about a course at the Bear Grylls Survival Academy? The half-day survival courses are taking place on the stunning Lleyn Peninsula here in North Wales situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in over 30 acres of prime forest with undulating and difficult terrain. There are many challenging features here including steep ascents, water, thick and dense forest.

Unlock your inner survivalist at beargryllssurvivalacademy.com

4. The National Water Centre

Fancy some water sports? The National White Water Centre is based on the River Tryweryn in the heart of Snowdonia. As a centre of excellence for paddlesport, it is known as the home of white water rafting and kayaking.  Although the Tryweryn is a truly wild mountain river, water levels are dam-controlled so it’s rapids still thunder in the summer. Unlike any other UK venue, on the Tryweryn you can enjoy the best of both worlds with fantastic water conditions in a beautiful, natural environment.

Get your trunks on at ukrafting.co.uk

5. Rib Rides

Rib Rides is (probably!) Wales’ best adventure boat tour company.  Based in Anglesey, they offer a variety of different adventure boat tours, from Castles and Islands, Puffin and Seals, Around Anglesey Adventure, Bridges and Swellies, Sea Cliffs and Sea Birds, and a Bear Grylls Rib Ride.

Set sail at ribride.co.uk

6. Coed y Brenin

Or for land lubbers, try Coed y Brenin, the original mountain biking centre where it all began.  From retro, rocky, classics to modern contempory trails, there are rides to satisfy first timers to seasoned pros!

Start your adventure at beicsbrenin.co.uk

This is just a taste of the many activities that Wales has to offer. If you are looking to Holiday in Wales, you can view the range of Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Wales on the Premier Cottages Website.

Local Welsh Information kindly written by:

Will Garton-Jones, Llanfendigaid Estate

 

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Wales is well known for its activity holidays like climbing, walking, sailing, cycling and golf. But did you know about the really exciting new activities that have been developed for those people that require a bit more of the thrill?  Here are 6 of the best!

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