Other Sites of Interest

Activites - ABO Members

Absolute Adventure are licensed providers of outdoor activities, qualified to provide the full range of outdoor pursuits, including kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and abseiling, caving, gorge walking, raft building, mountaineering and hill walking, archery and mountain biking.

Cantref Riding Centre The centre for Pony Trekking and Riding in the Brecon Beacons

Llanthony Riding and Trekking Wonderful mountain riding on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park - in the Black Mountains where England and Wales meet.

Willow Workshops and Coracle Making Courses Work with renowned local landscape sculptor Mick Petts at Middle Ninfa Farm. Eat well, lovely views, good company. Courses usually in Spring or by arrangement.

Tregoyd Mountain Riders. Horse Riding, Pony Trekking and Riding lessons on the Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Tregoyd Riding Centre is fully accredited and approved by the BHS, WTRA, AALA, Powys County Council and Visit Wales. Friendly, helpful and experienced staff with BHS or WTRA qualifications. Accommodation available at our Cadarn bunkhouse.

Other Activities in Wales

Mountain Trail Challenge 2009 Challenge Yourself and Be Part of a Great Event! "Get Out There and Do it!" 21st of September 2009 in the Brecon Beacons.

Adventure Beyond near Llandysul, Pembrokeshire have been running adventure activities for over 12 years. Based in West Wales, they can take advantage of the wide range of landscapes and activities to suit – with Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the Brecon Beacons and the Gower all within easy distance.

Adventure Cycling Wales Outdoor activities in Mid Wales including mountain biking, bicycle touring, fell running and walking.

Beacons Experience Established in 1994, Beacons Experience offers the full package for your adrenaline fuelled break. Gorge, Cave, Climb, Escape and Evasion, Canoe, Bike Hire and Canoe Hire, Archery, Kites and Buggies and much more.

Bicycle Beano Cycling Holidays: Sociable cycling holidays on idyllic lanes in England and Wales with delicious vegetarian cuisine, mostly organic (lunchtime meat option available)

Bikes and Hikes Licensed Outdoor Activity instructors, based near Brecon, offering a truly memorable and fun experience of a wide range of activities, such as Climbing, Caving, Gorge Scrambling, Mountain Biking and Hill Walking.

Black Mountain Activities Based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Black Mountain Activities was established in 1992. The outdoor pursuits company is dedicated to offering challenging and memorable high quality outdoor pursuits, delivered through its team of qualified and experienced staff.

Cenarth Paintball Games, Pembrokeshire: Play at Wales’ premier accredited paintball site! If you don’t like paintball, not matter what your age, we have an activity you’ll love!

Interactivities Outstanding adventure activities in the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains and Wye Valley.

Llain Activity Centre: Outdoor Activity Centre near New Quay, Pembrokeshire Possibly the Best Multi-Activity Centre in West Wales.

Llangorse Rope and Riding Centre near Brecon. We house the largest indoor climbing and riding centres in Wales and can cater for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned professional.

Llandysul Paddlers: Outdoor Activity Centre in Llandysul, West Wales, with canoeing, climbing/abseiling, coasteering etc.

Mountain and Water With bases near Crickhowell and Swansea, and surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountans and Gower Peninsula, Mountain and Water are well-placed to offer courses and activities throughout South and West Wales and the Borderlands.

Mountain Bike Tours & Trails We are ideally located for some of the best Mountain Biking in Wales, from the trails in Afan Valley to the open hills of the Brecon Beacons. Challenging, Exciting, Fun!

New Heights Adventure Offers a wide variety of outdoor adventure and team building programmes as well as adventure and fitness packages for leisure and training.

Outdoor Ed Venture Outdoor Ed Venture is based at the top of the Tawe Valley and operates mainly in the Brecon Beacons National Park and Gower Peninsular areas. The local environment provides a rich resource for you to experience the full range of adventure activities.

Outposts Ltd Outposts Outdoor Adventure Specialists design progressive activity programmes that are inspiring, fun and accomplish our client’s aims.

Treads and Trails Mountain bike & walking : guided routes, instruction, adventure camping, treks Brecon Beacons and Beyond.

Wilderness Wales Walks and backpacking trips in the wilds of Wales.

Other Welsh Sites of Interest

Bestwalks.com the most comprehensive resource on the net for books on walking in the Brecon Beacons and throughout the UK

Brechfa Forest: Fantastic area between the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire Coast Nationals Parks. Great for Mountain Biking, walking etc.

Brecon Beacons Self Guided Walks: From the Brecon Beacons Park Society this is a listing of suggested walks within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Each walk contains detailed instructions and the route is indicated on an appropriate map. Grid references shown might be of use to GPS users.

Brecon Beacons National Park Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.

Brecon Beacons On Line Guide Brecon Beacons information centre and online guide book.

Brecon Mountain Rescue Team is an emergency service staffed entirely by volunteers and funded by donation. They operate principally in mid Wales, working from the Brecon Beacons National Park north to Plynlimon, from the Welsh borderland westward, through mid Wales, to the Ceredigion coast.

CTC Cymru Cycling in North Wales (and everywhere else)

Fforest Fawr Geopark You’ll find fantastic waterfalls, amazing caves and the highest mountains in southern Britain.

Geo Mon Anglesey (Môn) is the largest of the Welsh islands, situated in the north west corner of Wales. Explore and discover this outstanding geo-heritage, which the island derives its local and regional distinctiveness and character.

Leaping Stiles - dedicated to encouraging you to enjoy the wonderful walking in Mid Wales. The site has a selection of excellent walks to enable you to fully experience this unique area.

Llandysul Everything you need to know about Llandysul, Pembrokeshire

Mountain Biking Wales The Welsh mountain biking centres vary from forestry trail networks to alpine style towns.

Mountain Rescue England & Wales Saving Lives in wild and remote places.

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Details of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show in Builth Wells in July each year, together will other events at the showground.

Walesindex.co.uk A website cross-referencing other Welsh websites, this is the site to find almost anything Welsh.

the British Waterways leisure website It is packed with information about things to do and places to visit not only on and around the British Waterways network but on other rivers, canals, lakes and reservoirs.

Woodland Park Shooting Ground Brecon is set in ancient woodland between the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons and provides the perfect environment for simulated sporting targets. They cater for all shooters from absolute beginners to experienced shots, providing a wide variety of sporting targets and clay shooting events.

UK Sites of Interest

The Backpacking Site. A comprehensive resource for intrepid travellers everywhere, information on every aspect of backpacking and low cost travel.

Boys Brigade News, online resources, national activities.

Country Lovers one-stop information shop when visiting, living or working in Britain's Countryside.

Factivities is a comprehensive directory hosting information on a wide variety of UK outdoor activities, from the tranquil to the extreme. Great ideas can be found for days out, adventure holidays, stag and hen weekends and corporate events.

National Express Go by coach

National Rail UK Rail timetables, bookings etc.

Sustrans is the sustainable transport charity that works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.

Walk Links Walkers! This is The Interactive Walking Site for you! Whether you go hill walking, rambling or hiking, we have the information to keep you on your feet!

Other Hostels and Bunkhouses

Backpackers.co.uk The Complete UK Guide to backpacking hostels & budget accommodation.

Budget Hostels in Scotland - Over 90 Hostels in Scotland all available for booking online. Scottish hostel owners can add their hostel free of charge.

Hostels Europe Directory to Independent Hostels in all locations in Europe.

Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland An association of over 100 independent hostels throughout Scotland, stretching from Galloway in the remote south-west via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Orkney in the north and the Outer Hebrides in the far west.

Independent Hostel Guide (IHG) lists over 300 truly independent bunkhouses, hostels and backpackers accommodation.

Train Lodge is a budget accommodation and entertainment establishment, situated in the city centre of Cape Town, South Africa. It consists of 10 vintage railway coaches that have been shunted into place.

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