Top Things to do in Wales
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Wales, Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Wales, United Kingdom including Pen-y-Fan, Snowdon, Llangennith Beach, BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre), Redline Indoor Karting, Snowdonia National Park, Sgwd yr Eira, Falconry Experience Wales, Glyderau, Cader Idris.
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1. Pen-y-Fan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 921 reviews
At just under 3,000 feet, this is the highest mountain in South Wales and the jewel in the crown that is the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Reviewed By BackinBracknell - Bracknell, United Kingdom
The paths have been much improved since I last climbed Pen y Fan 25 years ago! If you're just looking for a straightforward there and back route the shortest option is from the Pont ar Daf car park on the A470 where there are toilets and refreshments. From here the path is now excellent all the way up to the top and you can take in the summit of Corn Du (873m) as well before reaching the highest point of Pen y Fan at 886m. It's a challenging climb but steady and not super strenuous. If you stick to the main path there are no narrow ledges and there's no scrambling involved. Also as the starting point is already at 430m the ascent is less than you might expect. This route is very popular though so it is likely to be busy and if you want to avoid the crowds choose a different option! Obviously try to go on a clear day, but even when it's not so good it's still a great walk and very exhilarating. It's a serious mountain though so be prepared. Check the forecast, wear walking boots and take waterproofs and an extra layer of clothing even if it's sunny and warm in the car park. It sounds overkill but the weather can change very quickly and catch you out. If the cloud comes down the visibility can drop to near zero and it's surprisingly easy to get disorientated.
2. Snowdon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,629 reviews
The highest mountain in Wales (higher than any in England) at 3,560 feet.
Reviewed By PD280875 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Came here this year instead of the lakes for our annual walking holiday , an amazing area of outstanding beauty , we went up via Crib Goch which was an exhilarating experience (dont look down) , some fantastic views all the way up and some challenging areas to scramble over , plenty of different paths too the top and even a steam train ! would deffo like to do this again
3. Llangennith Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 532 reviews
Reviewed By X5850MMrobw
A fabulous expanse of beach with plenty of space to keep your social distance! It's clean too. Good parking - OK it's £5 even for a short stay, but worth it - free out of season.
4. BRD Gravity Centre (Board Riding Development Mountain Boarding Centre)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 87 reviews
BRD Mountain Boarding and Gravity Centre, Gower, Swansea, South Wales. We provide lessons, courses and hire of equipment for all terrain mountain boarding, Surfing, grass sledging, dirt scooters and the brd buggy Mariokart in real life. Lessons ranging from beginner to expert. A great place to visit for outdoor fun and fitness if your a corporate group, birthday party or want a thrilling experience as a small group. We provide educational courses for local authority groups like schools and scouts.
Reviewed By Jet628122
Took my grandson mountain boarding yesterday..He has a diagnosis of adhd,asd and odd..Ben's way with young people ,his patience ,compassion and fun element of teaching enabled Zi to stand up unattended and board.Yay!.His self esteem has plummeted ,fresh air ,exercise and a new skill learnt!Thankyou so much Ben!!We'll definitely be back !!
5. Redline Indoor Karting
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Due to retirement on the 15th September 2019 Redline Indoor Karting will close forever. Huge thanks to all our supporters over the past 12 years Motor Sport-Race Track Indoor Karting. A Not For Profit Workers Co-Operative. Adult and Cadet karts. Please check website for current opening hours. Thank you.
6. Snowdonia National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By captaingreggs - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Came on holiday to snowdonia this weekend and the first days it was a visit to Betsi Co Ed, spent the day walking around the town spreading corona virus and generally causing a nuisance with our North Face Jackets on. After the big Betsi day it was time to climb the biggest mountain in the Uk, actually I think Europe, maybe even the world. Snowdon Car park was full so we just double parked on the road, there were signs up saying no parking but they must have been for Somone else. I set off climbing in my best pair of Adidas sliders and now they are ruined due to the appalling state of the path, I really think this needs to be repaired before more people ruin their best flip flops. Great to get to the top although the que to touch the summit was about an hour. Decided we wanted to ‘wild camp’ as we had seen it on Instagram so we took our 15 person tent to Llyn Gayreoned where we pitched it up in the middle of the car park. It was a totally epic experience, we collected fire wood by breaking branches off all the near by trees and had a huge campfire on the nice bit of grass next to the lake. Sadly the bins were overflowing so we just had to leave our rubbish all over the grass and car park but it was ok as the wind got up and blew it all away in to the lake Does Bear Grills poo in the woods? Yes he does and so do we, what a Liberating experience pooping where ever we fancied, we also left little piles of toilet paper where ever we dropped one off, like a cute little calling card On our last day we decided to visit conwy, so many people, carnt believe how busy it was, no chance of social distancing, ah well. Ate chips on the quay, fed most of them to the cute seagulls. Had ice creams, got attacked by the seagulls, perhaps they aren’t that cute. All in all a good holiday but really hope we can go on our package holiday to Benidorm next year, it’s warmer, beer is cheaper and they speak English not that funny Welsh
7. Sgwd yr Eira
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By GDhengoed
Walk behind the falls Ive walked here numerous times taking new people for a wonderful experience. After heavy rain it is spectacular. Be warned it can be very slippery and twice the rocks behind the falls were frozen which meant we had to walk through the river to continue our loop walk. Not needed if you return along your access route. This is not somewhere you should walk without a reasonable level of fitness. North access involves numerous steep steps. Southern access is easier. When water levels are high access behind the falls is slippery and awkward .
8. Falconry Experience Wales
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
By Appointment Only
9. Glyderau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By mrh102018 - Bury, United Kingdom
Sunday 22nd hike. Gorgeous weather. Great views. I did the reverse route and tackled devils kitchen first and the harder scramble up towards Glyder Fawr. Had a wild camp out facing the east facing side of Tryfan... Cold night and quite windy but was worth it for the cloudless night to see the stars and the sunrise was well worth the 5.30 wake up to tackle the return trek. Well worth the hard work
10. Cader Idris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By lucyharries_89 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
After reading about the different tracks you can take up to the summit, I decided to opt for the Minffordd path, and I was not disappointed! I managed to get here on the T2 bus from Dolgellau - it drops you off next to Dol Idris Car Park - just ask the driver where to jump off if you're unsure. Once you reach the car park, follow the signs to the start of the track - there is also a little cafe en route if you need any supplies, but don't rely on it too much as it wasn't open on the day that I went! The Minffordd Path itself is relatively easy to follow. After a steep initial ascent (with lot's of steps through a woodland) you reach a split in the path - a little stone bridge going right will take you up the Mynydd Moel path, which is a giant scree slope. The left will continue your journey along the Minffordd path and takes you to Llyn Cau,which is a really pretty lake, and a gorgeous spot to have a chill and recharge before continuing. After you've relaxed a bit, or just stopped for a photo opportunity, continue along the ridge, keeping the lake to your right and prepare for another steep climb towards Craig Cwm Amarch, the first peak you reach (after climbing over a stile). After taking a moment to admire the views, continue along the downward path for about 10-15 minutes and eventually the path will start ascending again - the path is pretty clearly marked until you get to this point, but then it becomes a bit difficult to follow as you begin the ascent as there is a lot of loose rock - just try and keep to the right and you'll eventually reach the trig point! From the top, you can choose to either go back the same way or choose a different descent. For anyone relying on the buses, like me, you can take the Mynydd Moel path back to the Dol Idris car park. Follow the flat ridge on the summit for a good while (it is essentially a circular route around the opposite side of Llyn Cau that you ascended). After a while you reach a stile - cross this and begin your descent down the scree slope. You eventually cross the little stone bridge that you saw on the way up, which then joins the Minffordd Path again for the final part of the descent back to the car park. Be warned, the descent down the Mynydd Moel is really tough on the knees - I thought mine were okay but this mountain proved me wrong! Overall, this was a challenging hike, but I would do it gain. The views never get tiring and, having done Snowdon 2 years previously, this was a far more spectacular walk. It really is not to be missed!
