Things to do in North Wales

What can you do in the area?
Well just about anything and everything.
51 activities listed below to do.

All the activities can be arranged as part of a accommodation package. Packages start
from as little as £30, contact us
with your ideal activity or activities and we will
put together you a great activity break for you.

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Listed below are some of the things to do in North Wales and within 25
miles of Snowdon Lodge, and if you cannot find it below contact us and we will try
and find it for you. You can find enough things here to do for the next 5 years and
still you will not have found out about everything in the region.

Fishing

River, lake or sea fishing or angling is in abundance around here for those who want to learn the sport or those who have fished for years it's all here, some come and stay with us and we will guide you to that big fish and you will see it grow when you talk about it in our bar!
Fishing at Beddgelert on Glaslyn
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Kite Sports

Black Rock sands and Hells Mouth beach are a kite flyers oasis with miles of flat hard sand and perfect sea to carryout some of the best sporting fun there is Local club meetings and sport shop demonstrations happen often on these beaches
Kite and buggy on Black Rock Sands
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Surfing

Surfing on the Lleyn Peninsula at Hells mouth and Black Rock Sands, can be not only be breath taking but massively rewarding riding the westerly Atlantic waves
Surfing Lleyn Peninsula
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Windsurfing

Black Rock sands and Hells Mouth beach are a windsurfers paradise with miles of safe and perfect sea and beaches sport shop demonstrations happen often on these beaches
Windsurfer wales
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Sailing

Porthmadog, Pwllheli and Abersoch are great places to sail from and with many smaller landing places sailing is carried out by hundreds every year around he coast. The local sailing clubs and marine shops offer lots of information on the area.
Sailing south of Lleyn Peninsula
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Team Building

This is a very important course suitable for all businesses from the very small 2 man gangs even Husband and wife,to multi-international companies. The courses are developed after a talk with the organiser on who are attending and a bespoke course is put together to suit the abilities and the numbers, these courses will use any number of the activities mentioned on this page.
Group team talks wales
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Ice Climbing

This sport is very popular with the brave
at heart with the Snowdonia area having some fantastic ice climbing around the beginning of the year in magnificent scenery.
Weather conditions are of course very important so talk to us here at Snowdon Lodge or any of the areas sport supply outlets for information and conditions.
Ice climber. Snowdonia
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Archery

Many places around us offer lessons for this noble sport and with the views you will think that King Arthur was shooting his arrows beside you.
Archery 6 Golds wales
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Bird Watching

Now for the twitchers out there Snowdonia offers some fantastic sights watching the birds in there natural habitat not only from the sea cliffs and low lands but high in the mountains, bring your camera and cans as this past time in our area will put you in heaven, we even have Peregrine Falcon's nesting in the wood next to our hostel and around the corner on Tremadog rock face.
Bird Watching wales
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Painting Landscapes

Where else can you get sea and mountains within minutes of your base and transform your canvas with the beauty of Snowdonia.
Inspirations flow out in Snowdonia so come and paint with some great artist and learn.
D.John Wood Artist. Snowdon
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Falconry

Learn the noble art of Falconry or just come and watch these magnificent birds of prey that can be seen even from our hostel.
Peregrine Falcon in wales
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Narrow Gauge Trains of North Wales

The Ffestiniog Railway is the Oldest Independent Railway Company in the World. On our trains you can travel
by steam through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Today the Company also operates trains on its sister railway, the Welsh Highland Railway, between Caernarfon and Waunfawr - the first step of a major Millennium project to reopen the old line through to Porthmadog.

Ffestiniog Railway snowdonia
The Ffestiniog Railway
The Great Little Trains of Wales
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Caving

Officially the objectives of the NWCC are "The Exploration, Study and Conservation of Caves and Historic Mines in North Wales." Unofficially we just try to have fun underground.
Caving in wales
North Wales Caving club
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First Aid

These are interactive and practical courses with the emphasis on understanding the principals of immediate care for the ill or injured person in the hills and other remote areas. The balance between practical and theory work encourages enthusiastic participation. The courses are ratified by a comprehensive practical examination
First Aid in wales
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Golf

The area around Snowdon Lodge boasts some of the best courses in the UK and with 10 in a 30 minute drive, where else do you want to have your 19th hole.
Golf Harlech St Davids
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Pottery

Throw some clay and learn how to make pottery and see if Portmeirion pottery can stand up to your skills, that we can help you develop.
Potters wheel in wales
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Rafting

Canolfan Tryweryn has pioneered Whitewater Rafting in the UK. There reputation precedes them and there visitors return again and again to take part in this exhilarating activity.
Rafting Tryweryn canolfan
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Water Skiing

Water skiing, off the Lleyn Peninsula is carried out by many people and enjoyed most of the year long, Equipment suppliers are situated 1 mile from Snowdon Lodge and safe parking is available at our hostel
Skiing and Wakeboard
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Off Road 4X4 Driving

Snowdonia is a 4 x 4 drivers paradise and with many side roads and off road trails in the region with training centre some 15 miles from us, come over with either your jeep or use the centres'.
Off Road landrover in wales
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Scuba Diving

The lakes and sea in the Snowdonia region are a wonderland for the scuba diver, where can you dive in waters that are melted from the ice age.
Scuba Diver in wales
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Horse Riding

Horse riding and pony trekking on the hills along country lanes or on the beaches, all abilities are catered for from the person who has never sat on a Horses to those budding champions in several riding schools in the Snowdonia area.
Horse riding school in snowdonia
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Quad Biking

Quading across the beaches or over the fields and through the forest's of North Wales, a most enjoyable sport.
Quad over the beach wales
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Shooting

Learn or practice shooting targets or clay's in shooting ranges in North Wales.
Target Shooting wales
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Running, Fell
and Marathon

Fell Running or Mountain Running as it has come to be known in some circles is a sport in which runners race over mountainous and often exposed rough terrain in all weather conditions certainly not for the faint hearted it is open to all ages and the camaraderie between runners is good none more so than when the mist sets in. North Wales is a fantastic training and competing area for both fell and marathon runners .

Running up Snowdon
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Paint Ball

Exciting group sport fun that brings the Rambo out of everyone, set in different locations across North Wales
paintball in woods Wales
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Gliding & Flying

A friendly members' club were you can learn to fly gliders and then participate in one of the most fascinating ways of flying. Visitors are always made very welcome and even if you do not want to fly and just want to watch, then you will be welcome.
Gliding N Wales Gliding Club
North Wales Gliding Club
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Hovercraft Flying

Enjoy the thrill of flying a hovercraft. This is an unique opportunity to test your sense of adventure. After you have received tuition you will be able to put your newly acquired skills to the test and impress your family and friends or if you prefer why not cruise along as a passenger
Hovercraft flying north wales
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Hang Gliding

Some of the most amazing sites and feelings can be encountered whilst floating over the mountains and hills of North Wales. Get an introductory briefing then training which includes the theory of this kind of flight, Part of your training is in basic safety rules and procedures including landing. Weather conditions permitting you will then - at the discretion of your instructor - be allowed to fly solo, beginning with elementary and then progressively more adventurous flights. This experience is subject to weather conditions.
Hang gliding in North Wales
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Karting

Race your friends or people you do not know but intend to beat in fast karts on the Lleyn peninsula.
Karting in North Wales
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Photography

Join others or go alone in some of the most incredible photographic area or the world with mountains, lakes, rivers and the sea.

photography in Wales
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Castles of Wales

Located within easy reach of Snowdon Lodge are some fantastic Abbey's, Roman Forts and Castle such as Beaumaris, Conwy, Harlech, Dolwyddelan, Caernarfon, Criccieth, Rhuddlan and Denbigh with many other historic sites within reach in North and Mid Wales.
Harlech Castle wales
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Cycling

Lôn Las Cymru is a tough but spectacular cycle route that takes you through the variety of landscapes that make up Wales. From the gentle gradients of the Taff and Wye Valleys in the South to the breathtaking mountain scenery in the North, the trail takes you through historic town centres, past Castle walls and across magnificent bridges. With excellent public transport links to either end you can gain easy access to the route and even carry on your journey, from Holyhead by boat to Ireland or from Chepstow over the Severn Bridge to England.
Cycling north wales
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Model Flying

The local Model Aeroplane Club is a club that encourages and fosters the building and flying of model aircraft.
The Club enjoys a strong following of members flying radio-controlled planes, gliders, slope soarers, helicopters, as well as a small group of dedicated free flight and control-line enthusiasts

The local wish to extend a warm welcome to past, present and potential members!
If you're in search of a new and exciting hobby then your search has ended! - we look forward to meeting you at the field or our next club meeting. May your flights be long and your landings gentle!
Model Flying in Tremadog
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Abseiling
Archery
Bird Watching
Canoeing
Canyoning
Castles of Wales
Caving
Coasteering
Marine Wildlife Cruises
Cycling
Falconry
First Aid
Fishing
Gliding & Flying
Golf
Gorge Scrambling
Hang Gliding
High Level Rope Course
Hiking
Hill Walking
Horse Riding
Hovercraft Flying
Ice Climbing
Karting
Kayaking
Kiteing
Map Reading Courses
Model Flying
Mountain Biking
Mountain Scrambling
Narrow Gauge Trains of North Wales
Navigation
Off Road 4X4 Driving
Orienteering
Paint Ball
Painting Landscapes
Photography
Pottery
Quad Biking
Raft Building
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Running Fell and Marathon
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Sea Level Traversing
Shooting
Surfing
Team Building
Water Skiing
Windsurfing

Rock climb all day!
All inclusive short break rock climbing courses.
Beginner’s rock climbing courses – touching rock outside
Intermediate rock climbers V.Diff and above rock climbers courses
Self rescue courses and advanced rope work for climbers

Charter Cruises
Local sea wildlife experience
Dolphins, Grey Seals & Birds

Classic Welsh Peaks
Walks with a difference
The Welsh 3000’s
Navigation Courses
Mountain Leader Refresher
Hiking in Wales

Follow the rivers up stream
traversing plunge pools climbing up waterfalls, feeling the true coldness
of a river and it’s surroundings.
Gorge Scrambling wales

Now this is one for people with
courage and those who can appreciate natural beauty of sea cliffs and the
sea around North Wales and the Lleyn peninsula.
Sea Traversing Heaven in wales
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Abseiling from great cliff edges
over rivers, the sea or into caves is
always a way off making the heart
beat faster, that first movement
when your feet feel nothing but free
air, a must for all.
Abseiling past ladder wales
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Accessible from Snowdon Lodge
is some of the best mountain bike
trails in the UK from Coed-y-brenin
to Beddgelert forest to Betws-y-coed
plus lots more, Try out the Red Bull
or Karrimor paths up to 33 Km long,
you can even hire bikes here at
Snowdon Lodge or take your own
and push the body.
Mountain Biking
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What is orienteering?
Orienteering is a competitive form
of land navigation. It is for all ages
and degrees of fitness and skill. It provides the suspense and excitement
of a treasure hunt. The object of orienteering is to locate control
points by using a map and compass
to navigate through the woods. The courses may be as long as 10 km.
orienteering running race wales
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White water or flat water, the
area is full of places to paddle, with
the Tryweryn and the river Dee close
by also the sea and lakes only a
stones throw from us.
White Water Kayaking wales
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Now the Snowdonia National park
has a reputation of being one of the
best places in the UK to hill walk
with hundreds of low, medium and
high level walks close by.
Hill Walking, Snowdon
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The easiest way to get up a
mountain in Snowdonia is to take the
well established path, (the Llanberis
Path for Snowdon) which many
thousands of walkers have used before.
The most difficult way, is to climb
via crag or sheer face and this is
rock climbing.
The grey area in between the two is
one of the purest and most exciting
of all outdoor pursuits which you can enjoy. Mountain Scrambling.
Scrambling is a very basic and
probably the most dangerous form of mountaineering, best introduced by
one of our highly experienced guides
or instructors.
Scramble Tryfan snowdonia
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This sport is a real wet one with
you going down fast moving rivers
from plunge pool to waterfall jumps
to scrambling, great fun and a great bonding sport.
Jane going through Elephants bum
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Very similar to sea level
traversing but more ropes and more exhilarating feelings above the
pounding seas below, watch out for
the sea gulls.
Sea sounds, smells and fear
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“Rope works”, which is only 2
miles from us is a great place for
all ages to learn the meaning of
balance and survival using ropes
and skills, these courses are also
done on the mountains of Snowdonia
and in the inside at Snowdon Lodge.
These courses are a must for all who
go out on to hills as they not only
save your life but helps you save
others.
Rope Works High Level
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Navigation when out side is not
as easy as reading a map, you need
other knowledge with the help of the
stars or the sun to guide you from
A to B via C and D in a safe manner.
Once you learn navigation properly
you use these skills not only in the
great outdoors but in your day to
day life in the cities.
Navigation Compass couse in wales
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Seen the people on TV do it and
laugh at the person who thinks they
are the best and the person who is
quite ends up being the team leader,
well a raft building session will help
you to bond with your work mates
and friends and bring out the best in
all with your skills of survival, give
it a try and see if you can get to the
other side of the river afloat and dry.

Raft Building snowdonia
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Map reading is much like the navigation course but the course helps you read a OS map not only with a compass but by looking at the symbols and turning them in to real objects that you can relate to and give you the skill to plot a course and identify your exact position down to a few meters without the aid of a GPS.
Map Reading wales snowdonia
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The rivers and estuaries are a great place to learn to canoe and with the help of the experts not only will you have a really enjoyable time but it will set you up for some canoeing in the Canadian lakes or the rivers of Africa.
Sunset Kayaking
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Seen the people on TV do it and
laugh at the person who thinks they
are the best and the person who is
quite ends up being the team leader,
well a raft building session will help
you to bond with your work mates
and friends and bring out the best in
all with your skills of survival, give
it a try and see if you can get to the
other side of the river afloat and dry.

Raft Building snowdonia
Activity supplier

Map reading is much like the navigation course but the course helps you read a OS map not only with a compass but by looking at the symbols and turning them in to real objects that you can relate to and give you the skill to plot a course and identify your exact position down to a few meters without the aid of a GPS.
Map Reading wales snowdonia
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The rivers and estuaries are a great place to learn to canoe and with the help of the experts not only will you have a really enjoyable time but it will set you up for some canoeing in the Canadian lakes or the rivers of Africa.
Sunset Kayaking
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