Get Set for a Summer of Adventure!
Published on 26 May 2025 by Amy GreenwoodReady for some heart-thumping, adrenaline-pumping fun? Wales in summertime is the ultimate adventure playground, with rugged mountains, roaring rivers, and stunning coastlines just waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a seasoned adrenaline junkie or just looking to try something new, here are 7 epic adventures to get your adrenaline pumping this summer.
Extreme Canyoning – Porthmadog
Ready for a wet and wild adventure? Extreme Canyoning with Porthmadog-based Adrenaline Addicts is not for the faint-hearted. Take on the river, slide down flumes, abseil, free fall from a waterfall, and leap from the cliff edges (all jumps optional!). For groups of 10 or more, you can even zip wire from the top of a waterfall. It’s an action-packed adventure experience to remember.
Velocity – Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda
For the ultimate adrenaline kick, how about flying headfirst over Penrhyn Quarry on the world’s fastest zip line? At 1 mile long, Zip World’s Velocity is the longest zip line in Europe – and the fastest in the world – reaching speeds of over 100 mph. You’ll warm up on the ‘little zip’, at speeds of 30-40 mph, before hopping into an ex-army truck and heading up the mountain track to the top of the ‘big zip’. With four parallel zip lines, you can share this bucket-list experience with family and friends.
Coasteering – Llyn Peninsula, Anglesey & Eryri
Part cliff jumping, part wild swimming and part scrambling – coasteering is one of the most exhilarating ways to experience Wales’ coastline. This high-energy activity will see you traversing rocky shorelines, leaping into deep coastal pools, exploring sea caves, and maybe even getting up close to coastal wildlife – all under the guidance of expert instructors.
Try Anglesey Adventures, Abersoch Watersports or Snowdonia Adventures for a memorable summer adventure!
Subterranean Adventure – Go Below, Betws y Coed & Zip World Caverns, Llechwedd
Fancy zip-lining through atmospheric caves, navigating deep underground caverns or abseiling to the deepest point of the UK? Explore a hidden world of heart thumping fun with underground adventures at Zip World and Go Below. Descend into vast caverns to zip line in the dark, bounce on neon-lit trampolines, navigate underground lakes, or take on an exhilarating subterranean obstacle course.
Rock Climbing & Abseiling – Eryri National Park & Anglesey
North Wales is a climber’s paradise, offering plenty to challenge all abilities – from sea cliffs to mountain crags – and best of all, spectacular views guaranteed! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for you.
Try Anglesey Adventures for full or half-day sessions in the breathtaking surroundings of Breakwater Country Park. Learn to scale the cliffs and enjoy the thrill of abseiling back down. In Eryri, Boulder Adventures takes climbers of all levels to graded spots across the region to scale some of North Wales’ amazing natural rock formations. Their abseiling sessions in the historic Llanberis slate quarries offer a thrilling way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fforest Coaster – Zip World, Betws-y-Coed
Buckle up and race through scenic Welsh woodland on the UK’s only alpine coaster. Located near Betws-y-Coed, the Fforest Coaster at Zip World takes you on a 1Km adventure through the trees. Start with a slow ascent to admire the scenery, followed by a thrilling descent as you wind and weave through the forest at speeds up to 25 mph. Each cart is self-controlled, so you decide how fast (or slow!) to go. With three rides per ticket, this is a must-try family favourite.
White Water Rafting – Bala & Llangollen
Get soaked (and maybe scream a little) as you tackle the rapids of North Wales. For an exhilarating adventure, the Tryweryn River offers roaring rapids and big thrills, while the rapids near Llangollen are a favourite with thrill seekers. Try The National White Water Centre, or Bearded Men Adventures for sessions with experienced guides. You’ll come away with shaky legs, soaking clothes and fantastic memories!
