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Active Snowdonia: Ten Snowdonia Activities for Outdoor Enthusiasts
With all that 'great outdoors' on the doorstep, outdoor enthusiasts never have to look far for their next adventure in Snowdonia. After all, Snowdonia is widely regarded as the UK's number one activity centre - a title we think is richly deserved.
Whatever your favourite outdoor activity is, you're bound to find a way to do it in Snowdonia. From watery pursuits like kayaking and rafting to treetop hi-jinks for little monkeys of all ages, you'll find them all in Snowdonia.
All over Snowdonia there are scores of activities to suit all tastes. It wasn't an easy choice, but here are ten of our favourite Snowdonia activities.
1. Mountain biking at Coed y Brenin
The activity-packed forest at Coed y Brenin has won numerous awards, and world-class racers regularly train here. You can bring your own bike or hire one on-site; once you're on your bike follow the colour coded trails through the forest until you're ready to return to the lodge for refreshment surrounded by absolutely stunning views.
2. White water rafting
The National White Water Centre, Canolfan Tryweryn, offers white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking courses for groups and individuals. You can also combine your rafting with other activities including pony trekking, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting or bushcraft, on one of Canolfan Tryweryn's adventure activity breaks.
3. Plas y Brenin - the National Mountain Centre
Plas y Brenin offers so many outdoor activities, you could easily spend weeks here trying your hand at a new activity every day. Rock climbing, hillwalking, navigation, cycling, kayaking, canoeing, mountaineering and even skiing can be enjoyed at Plas y Brenin... which activity will you choose?
4. Bala Adventure and Watersports
At Bala Adventure and Watersports, on the shore of Llyn Tegid, Bala, you can try your hand at all sorts of activities, both wet and dry. As you'd expect, there are plenty of watersports on offer, including windsurfing, sailing, powerboating, canoeing and kayaking; but there are also plenty of other activities to try out, including archery, abseiling, canyoning and hillwalking.
5. Glasfryn Parc
More wet and dry activities await you at Glasfryn Parc, on the A499 just outside Pwllheli. Their wakeparc has two lakes, two system 2.0 cables, two wall rides and a new flat bar, and plays host to the Spring Wakeboard Open on 2 April 2011. But that's not all that's on offer at Glasfryn. You can also enjoy go-karting, archery, ten pin bowling, fishing and quad biking at the park, which also has indoor play areas suitable for small children.
6. Dragon Raiders Paintballing
Within the vast woodland at Dragon Raiders Paintballing, just outside Pwllheli, are four game areas, each of which has its own individual objectives. There's also a shooting gallery, so you can get a bit of practice in before you start annihilating your enemies. And whether you win the battle or lose the war, you can wind down after your session with a snack and a drink at the on-site canteen.
7. Pick a leisure centre... any leisure centre...
There are a dozen leisure centres in the Snowdonia region, so take your pick and get stuck in. Many have swimming pools, some have climbing walls; there are badminton and squash courts, football pitches, fitness rooms and saunas. Facilities and opening hours vary from one leisure centre to the next, so do check before you visit.
8. King (or queen) of the swingers
If you've a head for heights and fancy seeing the world from a different angle, it's worth giving one of Snowdonia's treetop adventure centres a go. There's a few to choose from: Go Ape at Coed y Brenin, Treetop Adventures at Betws y Coed, and Ropes and Ladders at Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Once you've seen the world whizzing by while you dangle from a zip wire up in the forest canopy, you'll never look at trees the same way again.
9. Padarn Country Park
There's a lot more to Padarn than zipping from one tree to another. Here you can also enjoy orienteering, rock climbing, scuba diving, rowing, canoeing, sailing and good old-fashioned walking. And once you're all tuckered out and ready to take things a bit easier, there are several museums, craft shops and other Snowdonia attractions close by.
10. Take a hike
Just walk. Who knows where your feet will take you? Up a gentle hill or along a zigzagging mountain path? Along soft, sandy shores where you can refresh your aching toes with a dip in the sea - or scrambling over rocks and investigating wildlife-rich rock pools? Though quaint medieval villages or to Neolithic burial chambers and hill forts? That's the beauty of Snowdonia. Wherever you walk, you'll always see something different. If variety really is the spice of life, life doesn't get much spicier than Snowdonia.
About the Author
Steven Jones is Senior Tourism Services Officer at Cyngor Gwynedd Council, a Welsh local authority whose not-for-profit Snowdonia Mountains and Coast website provides visitors to Snowdonia with a wealth of useful information about the region. Visitors to the website can also find out more about things to do in Snowdonia.
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Hillwalking $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles In Britain, the term hillwalking or fellwalking is normally used to describe the recreational practice of walking in hilly or mountainous terrain, generally with the intention of visiting the tops of hills and mountains. The term hillwalking is used to describe activities which might be referred to as hiking, backpacking or mountaineering elsewhere, with the term hills being understood generally to include mountains, as these are referred to specifically using the term mountaineering only in specific circumstances. Fellwalking is particularly used to refer to hill or mountain walks in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales in Northern England as fell is the preferred term for both features in those parts of England. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/07/29 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.21 inches |
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Hiking Trail Marker $39.99 Raymond Gehman Hiking Trail Marker - Photographic Print |
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Walkway on the Waiomu Track a Hiking Trail $39.99 Bill Hatcher Walkway on the Waiomu Track a Hiking Trail - Photographic Print |
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Hiking trail through birch forest $19.99 Frank Krahmer Hiking trail through birch forest - Photographic Print |
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Hiking a Trail Above Seward, Alaska $39.99 Bill Hatcher Hiking a Trail Above Seward, Alaska - Photographic Print |
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Hiking on the Beehive Trail, Maine, USA $24.99 Jerry & Marcy Monkman Hiking on the Beehive Trail, Maine, USA - Photographic Print |
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The Lone Star Hiking Trail $15.95 One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state's longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, the trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers and long-distance hikers. The LSHT lies between the major metro centers of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio--home to more than 8 million people just a 2-hour drive from the trail. The author, a Texas native, is an experienced long-distance hiker who has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and many other nationally recognized long-distance trails throughout the U.S. This is the first guidebook to the trail and is officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club. |
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Voyageur Hiking Trail $79.66 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Voyageur Hiking Trail is a public hiking trail between Sudbury and Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario, Canada. The name honours the early European fur traders of the region who traveled largely by canoe and were known as voyageurs or coureurs des bois (runners of the woods) The trail is used by all ages and levels of experience, from the day hiker to the hardy backpacker.The trail dates to 1973, and is a work in progress that has involved hundreds of volunteers, private sector and government supporters. It is designed for foot traffic in summer and snowshoe/ski traffic in winter Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 106 Publication Date: 2010/08/12 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.25 inches |
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Close Up of Hiking Boots in Motion on a Wooded Hiking Trail $39.99 Greg Dale Close Up of Hiking Boots in Motion on a Wooded Hiking Trail - Photographic Print |
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Horsetail Ferns Grown Along a Hiking Trail $39.99 Raymond Gehman Horsetail Ferns Grown Along a Hiking Trail - Photographic Print |
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Hiking on Golden Canyon Trail by Zabriskie Point $39.99 Rich Reid Hiking on Golden Canyon Trail by Zabriskie Point - Photographic Print |
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Men hiking along the Garden Wall trail. $39.99 Michael Melford Men hiking along the Garden Wall trail. - Photographic Print |
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Manoa Falls Hiking Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii $34.99 Stacy Gold Manoa Falls Hiking Trail in Honolulu, Hawaii - Photographic Print |
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Hiking the Benton Mackaye Trail $14.82 Veteran hiker and nature writer Tim Homan guides fellow hikers and back-packers along the Benton MacKaye Trail, currently a 90-mile trail that extends from Springer Mountain in Georgia into southern Tennessee. The guidebook is divided into 12 trail sections, each including a map; an elevation profile; and easy-to-use information on length, difficulty, access and scenic features. Homan describes the surrounding habitat, providing commentary on the area's flora and fauna. Also included is an essay on the origins and history of the trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail Association, as well as a timetable for the development of the remainder of the proposed trail, information about the gelogy of the area, and a brief biography of founder Benton MacKaye. Named in Honor of Benton MacKaye, who inspired the creation of the Appalachian Trail, the trail is in progress and will eventually cover more than 270 miles and extend from Gerogia through Tennessee into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to rejoin the Appalachian Trail. |
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A Bench on a Hiking Trail with a View of the Morteratsch Glacier $39.99 Taylor S. Kennedy A Bench on a Hiking Trail with a View of the Morteratsch Glacier - Photographic Print |
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Bench on a Hiking Trail with a View of the Morteratsch Glacier $39.99 Taylor S. Kennedy Bench on a Hiking Trail with a View of the Morteratsch Glacier - Photographic Print |
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Hiking Trail outside Saint Moritz, Switzerland $39.99 Taylor S. Kennedy Hiking Trail outside Saint Moritz, Switzerland - Photographic Print |
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A Hiking Trail Outside Saint Moritz, Switzerland $39.99 Taylor S. Kennedy A Hiking Trail Outside Saint Moritz, Switzerland - Photographic Print |
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A Hiking Trail Through Canyonlands National Park $39.99 Taylor S. Kennedy A Hiking Trail Through Canyonlands National Park - Photographic Print |
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Hiking the Trail of Truth $18.99 "The desire to know God is universal-we want to understand our connection. Have you ever hiked the high mountains or explored the deserts of the American southwest? Have you wandered inquisitively through a thick forest, or just sat down beside a rushing stream? Have you pondered the intricate design of a flower or discovered the water canals in a single blade of grass? Have you considered the majesty of the birds or the way of the animals? The greatest Artist in all the universe created each of these things. They know the Artist and can teach you how deeply He cares for you as a human being. You are about to embark on an illuminating journey in the company of author Mark Stephen Taylor. A former California police officer, educated in criminal psychology, geology, and now a Biblical teacher and counselor, Mark offers us unique insights into the profound attributes of God, through His creation. He also enlightens us, with intense honesty, regarding who we are, what we are, and where we're going. He helps us to understand our purpose in life. Through his own autobiography He hikes us over a diversity of terrain, allowing us to make personal discoveries beyond any expectation. Hiking the Trail of Truth is the adventure of a lifetime. If you have what it takes to endure the journey it will be remarkably well worth your time. Whether you are an artist, a scientist, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, a preacher, an executive, an office worker or a laborer of any kind-no matter what your calling in life-you will be both physically and spiritually nourished by this hike. Do you enjoy hiking? Well, what are you waiting for? Come along-let's do it Summary by Sandra M. Eisenhower, Artist, Petaluma, CA." |
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Hiking the West Coast Trail $12.95 The West Coast Trail, which traverses 50 miles of gorgeous Northwest Canadian coastline, has been dubbed the “Graveyard of the Pacific,” having claimed 60 ships since 1854. Tim Leadem , who’s hiked it many times, shows readers how to make the most of this demanding trail. The book contains two-color maps covering trailhead to terminus; checklists for food, clothing, and gear; easy reference charts for navigating tricky tidal areas; and a brief text describing the historical, cultural, and geological highlights along the way. |
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Hi-Tec Women's Lynx Trail Mid WP Hiking Boot $85 Hi-Tec Women's Lynx Trail Mid WP Hiking Boot |
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Timberland Women's Trail Wave Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe $130 Timberland Women's Trail Wave Gore-Tex Hiking Shoe |
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Hiking Trail in a Forest, Sequoia National Park, California, USA $29.99 Hiking Trail in a Forest, Sequoia National Park, California, USA - Photographic Print |
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High Angle View of a Young Couple Hiking on a Forest Trail $24.99 High Angle View of a Young Couple Hiking on a Forest Trail - Photographic Print |
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Trekking on a Trail: Hiking Adventures for Kids $3.95 Children's activity book that teaches fun activities to do when hiking, whether in the backyard or in the wilderness. |
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Hiking Trail Sign Sticker Oval Hiking Oval Sticker by CafePress $5 Do you enjoy going out into the wilderness and experiencing the beauty of nature on a hiking trail? Well, then the hiking trail road sign on a t-shirt or water bottle is the perfect item for you Hiking Oval Sticker Our stickers are printed on 4mil vinyl using water and UV resistant inks 150; meaning no fading in the sun or bleeding in the rain. Measures 3 x 5 oval. Printed on durable 4mil vinyl. |
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Scottish Highlands: The Hillwalking Guide $21.34 Scotland's Highlands and Islands contain some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe and by far the best way to experience it is on foot. This practical guide covers more than 80 hills in the Scottish Highlands. Detailed maps in the classic Trailblazer style. Plus places to stay, places to eat and a full-color flora identification section. 60 day-walks - for all abilities. Graded for difficulty, terrain and strenuousness. Selected from every corner of the region and ranging from well-known peaks such as Ben Nevis and Cairn Gorm to lesser-known hills such as Suilven and Clisham. Covers: - Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Southern Highlands- Glen Coe and Ben Nevis- Central Highlands- Cairngorms and Eastern Highlands- Western Highlands- North-West Highlands- The Far North- The Islands 2-day and 3-day treks - some of the walks have been linked to form multi-day treks such as the Great Traverse.- Knoydart: Kinlochhourn to Inverie 2-3 days- Cairngorms: Aviemore to Braemar 2-3 days- Fisherfield: Kinlochewe to Dundonnel 3-4 days- Lochaber: The Grey Corries and Ben Nevis traverse 2-3 days- Ben Alder Forest: Rannoch to Dalwhinnie 2-3 days 86 walking maps with unique mapping features - walking times, directions, tricky junctions, places to stay and eat, points of interest. Public transport information for all access points.62 gateway towns and villages - Much more than just a walking guide this book includes guides to 62 gateway towns and villages: what to see on rainy days, where to stay, where to eat; pubs, hotels, B&Bs, campsites, bunkhouses, hostels. |
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Garmont Women's Amica Trail Hiking Shoe $109.95 Hike in superior comfort in the Garmont Amica trail hiking shoe. The suede and mesh upper is not only protective but lightweight and breathable. The lace-up vamp ensures a secure fit not matter what the elements throw at you. |
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Timberland Pro Men's Willow Trail Hiking Boot $100 Hit the trail in Timberland Pro's Willow Trail hiking boot. This sneaker-inspired offering features sporty lines and a lightweight synthetic and mesh upper to reduce fatigue. A TPU shank is on hand to increase stability on rough terrain, while a Vibram sole is oil and slip resistant so you have a falter-free day in Timberland. |
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My Heart's Wishes: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail $38 At the age of 41 after a lifetime spent attempting to please others, Jill Altman embarked on a journey to honor her own feelings and desires by hiking the entire 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail in one year (called thru-hiking). The story of her adventure not only illustrates her roller coaster ride through love, fear, and everything in between, but also chronicles the daily trials and tribulations in the life of a thru-hiker. Ultimately she uncovered how her commitment to her goal of reaching and summiting the final mountain, Mount Katahdin in Maine, actually stood between her and her real purpose in hiking the trail. |
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Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail $26.16 Trekking the Continental Divide from the U.S. border to Kakwa Lake is a demanding adventure. In this revised and updated guide-book devoted to Canada's 1,200-kilometer Great Divide Trail (GDT), Dustin Lynx helps hikers piece together the myriad individual routes that form a continuous trail along the Divide. Outlining the six major sections of the GDT, Lynx breaks the trail into 20-kilometer segments and describes the terrain and condition of each segment. These segments can be used to plan shorter trips along the GDT. Lynx's indispensable pre-trip planning advice will help long-distance hikers overcome daunting logistical challenges such as re-supply, navigation, and access. Includes 60 maps. |