The summer sun’s high in the sky and calling you to come out to play. We’ve come up with a handy guide to help you discover Wales and make the most of the weather.
ADVENTURE
Compiled by ANWEN WILLIAMS
SKYDIVE SWANSEA
Swansea
Skydive Swansea gives you the chance to free fall from up to 12,000 feet. If you’re looking for a real adrenaline rush, free falling at 120mph should do it. There are a few different jumps to choose from. The Tandem Skydive is the ideal jump, which falls from 12,000 feet – however, there is a Ground Rush Skydive, which falls from a lower height of 7,000 feet and is popular among those who want to try the jump at a lower price before taking part in the higher jump.
Price: £160-£230. Info: 017 9220 7035 / www.skydiveswansea.co.uk
COASTEERING
Pembrokeshire
Coasteering features a mix of activities for the ultimate water adventure. With a bit of shore scrambling, cave exploring and rock jumping, this adventure is perfect for families as well as adrenaline junkies. Coasteering is available in some of the most beautiful places in Wales, so you’ll be able to discover incredible wildlife and scenery while doing it. Coasteering is available in west Wales and on the Glamorgan Coast, so it’s worth having a search around near you.
Price: £40-£75. Info: www.dragonactivityguides.co.uk
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL WHITE WATER
Cardiff
As one of Cardiff’s top tourist destinations, CIWW is one of the only adventure experiences situated in the city itself. If you’re looking for a fast-paced adrenaline filled experience, give this one a go. With a number of different river flows available, adventurers of all levels can enjoy this one. Here you can try white water rafting, kayaking, hydro speeding and hot-dogging.
Price: £40-£55. Info: 029 2082 9970 / www.ciww.com
CARDIGAN BAY WINDSURFING
New Quay
A range of fun and exciting water sports are available along the Welsh coast, and one of the most exhilarating is windsurfing. Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. You can try a two-hour taster session, or a two-day course which consists of a mix of land and water based sessions to help you master all those important skills. Cardigan Bay is especially popular for water activities due to its dolphin and seal residents.
Price: £48-£205. Info: www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk
PEN Y FAN HIKE
Brecon Beacons
An especially popular choice during the summer is climbing Pen Y Fan. With four ways to climb it, you can control how much of an adventure you want this one to be. The incredible scenery from the top is an extremely rewarding end to the climb. The routes vary in their difficulty, and are dog friendly, making it a great day out for the family.
Price: free. Info: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
SAILING IN CARDIFF
Cardiff Bay
Less than two miles from the city centre is Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre. Sailing courses include a choice of anything from a gentle cruise to a high speed ride, with a number of boats to choose from. There are a wide range of courses to choose from, including starter courses, basic skills courses, better sailing, seamanship skills and racing courses. If you have already completed RYA Level 2, you have the choice of undertaking supervised sailing by yourself.
Price: £22-£180. Info: www.cbwac.com