Day one

Take a walk along Offa’s Dyke Path. It is a 177 mile (285 km) long distance footpath and follows the 8th century dyke constructed by King Offa between what is now England and Wales. The path links Prestatyn in North Wales and Chepstow in the south. Although the whole walk is stunning, today, we suggest a section along the Clwydian Mountains - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and in particular Moel Famau.

Couple walking on Moel Fenlli on the Clwydian Range.

Moel Fenlli, Clwydian Range, Denbighshire

Continue to Llyn Brenig for adventure on the water or on land. They offer a wide range of activities, including boating, walking and cycling. There are also kayaking and SUP activities during the summer.

Alternatively, book a tailor made activity with Adventure Tours UK.

Guests can book into the Hilton Garden Inn and relax with a treatment at The Wave Garden Spa. Other accommodation suggestions below.

Purple heather on the embankment with views of a lake beyond.

Llyn Brenig

Accommodation

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Accommodation
Betws-y-Coed
Bedroom at the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia

Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia

Accommodation
Conwy
Pale Hall Hotel

Pale Hall Hotel

Accommodation
Bala
Plas Weunydd Exterior

Plas Weunydd

Accommodation
Blaenau Ffestiniog

Day two

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is home to Velocity 2 which has given new life to the former slate quarry. It is the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe often reaching speeds over 100mph (161 kph). Visitors can take in the stunning views towards Anglesey and even the Isle of Man on a clear day! The zip wire experience takes around 2hrs. There are four other adventures to choose from at the attraction including Quarry Karts and the Penrhyn Quarry Tour. Blondin Restaurant is also on site.

A person in a harness about to launch down a zip wire over a quarry and reservoir.
A karter riding down a quarry with spectacular views of the mountains.
A red touring truck driving through a quarry.

Velocity, Quarry Karts and Penrhyn Quarry Tour

Accommodation

Chateau Rhianfa

Chateau Rhianfa

Accommodation
Beaumaris
Shared Library

The Rocks at Plas Curig Hostel

Accommodation
Betws-y-Coed
Conservatory

The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Accommodation
Llanberis

Day three

RibRide offers an exhilarating fast boat ride from St George’s Pier, Menai Bridge. Various rides are available including a journey under the historic Menai and Britannia Bridges, Caernarfon, Beaumaris & Puffin Island and further afield to Llanddwyn Island. Boat trips last between one hour to one day and each boat takes up to eight people.

The rocky coastline of Anglesey is the perfect place to try coasteering, the sport invented in Wales with Anglesey Adventures. After being kitted up in a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet, the important safety briefing, adventurers will scramble and climb along the rugged coastline and finally jump into the sea – seals, porpoise and dolphins are often spotted! They even offer abseiling, canoeing, gorge scrambling, rock climbing, sea kayaking and other adventurous activities to try. Adventure days and breaks can be tailored for groups.

A man jumping off a cliff, coasteering into the sea with a group looking on.
A speed boat heading toward a lighthouse.

Coasteering and boat trips around Anglesey

RSPB South Stack is dominated by the nearby lighthouse. Famed for it’s cliff-side nesting colonies, summer visitors include guillemots, razorbills and puffins all raising their young (binoculars and telescopes are provided). Rare choughs can also be seen on the reserve as well as porpoises and dolphins!

Drone footage of South Stack lighthouse

Stay an additional night or continue to homeward destination.

Accommodation

Executive Room

The Management Centre

Accommodation
Bangor
Tre-Ysgawen Hall Hotel

Treysgawen Hall Hotel

Accommodation
Llangefni

Be safe!

Exploring the outdoors is fantastic fun, but please read up on the risks and make sure you are prepared.

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