Adventure
Adventure
Over the last few years Snowdonia has become the UK centre for "Adventure" experiences, all of which can be found within striking distance of the Village.
ZIP WORLD and SURF SNOWDONIA are the two big operators but there are others such as the Beacon climbing centre and a whole variety of other organisations offering climbing, abseiling, canyoning, gorge scrambling, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking. Google "snowdonia adventures" and choose your adventure.
And for many, of course, nothing beats the excitement of creating your own adventure amongst the hills, mountains, lakes and rivers within a few miles of the Marina Village.
ZIP WORLD
ZIP WORLD has the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe at Penrhyn Slate Quarry.
ZIP WORLD has its Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog which houses the world first underground and above ground adventures. With views across Snowdonia from the top of Titan, where you can zip 1890m from half the height of Snowdon, to the world’s only subterranean playground of its kind, Bounce Below, and Caverns, the most incredible underground adventure zip line and adventure course – there is something for everyone in all weathers.
ZIP WORLD at Betws y Coed has a host of forest adventures at its Fforest location. choose from the Fforest Coaster, the UK’s only alpine coaster of its kind, bouncing fun on Treetop Nets or zip line and adventure courses high in the trees on Tree Hoppers or Zip Safari – plus you could try Europe’s highest giant swing, Skyride, if you dare!
Surf Snowdonia
A few minutes drive or bus ride down the Conwy Valley, it's the world-first inland surf lagoon and the only guaranteed surf break in the UK.
Awesome technology delivers a variety of wave profiles, so absolute beginners can surf safely alongside the pros. Expert surf tuition and reliable waves make this the ideal, family-friendly training arena.
Beacon Climbing Centre
The centre is designed, built and used by people that are passionate about climbing, Beacon is the largest indoor climbing centre in North Wales.
Users are aged 5-80+ and the climbing is designed to cater for all levels, from first experience to elite performance.