Open water swimming has seen a rise in popularity across Cardiff and Penarth, not just as a physical workout but as a powerful way to reconnect with nature and reclaim mental well-being. With access to stunning coastal areas, inland reservoirs, and a growing community of enthusiasts, the region is becoming a hub for swimmers of […]
Outdoor activities
Cardiff Cycling
Cardiff Cycling, this page is an entry point for finding cycling clubs, cycling shops, road cycling and mountain biking in and around Cardiff and the South wales region. Cardiff Cycling Cardiff cycling has a long history as a sport. A fine example of this is Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club. The Club was started above Reg […]
Mountain rescue teams stretched to breaking point
Volunteer mountain rescue crews in north Wales are being stretched to breaking point by increased callouts, police say. Mountain rescue crews said this year had already seen “unprecedented demand”, and two deaths in just 10 days. Friends of 28-year-old Maria Eftimova, who died last weekend, have thanked the mountain rescue crews who tried to save her. […]
Hang gliding
South East Wales Hang gliding and Paragliding Club The South East Wales Hang gliding and Paragliding club has nearly 250 members with multiple locations to caver almost any wind direction. It includes Blorenge and Hay bluff in the black mountains with its superb scenery. Farthest West is Bridgend and there are 19 flying sites currently […]
4×4 Off Roading
Landrover driving, 4×4 Off Roading is fantastic fun. There are various tracks and routes and you get a training session with a qualified instructor Perfect for a Stag Party or just a group of friends doing something different. Wales Activity Breaks Cwrt y Celyn Farm Upperboat Pontypridd CF37 5BJ Tel: (029) 20 831658 Email: info@walesactivitybreaks.co.uk http://www.walesactivitybreaks.co.uk […]
Diving Centre – Chepstow
Diving centre has a different way of saying goodbye it’s a case of ‘cheers dive!’ two Cardiff buses have been captured on film submerged in a quarry near Chepstow. But don’t worry, they haven’t veered wildly off course and ended up underwater in some bizarre accident, the two former members of the Cardiff Bus fleet […]
Kids Holiday Activities
Kids holiday activities are a regular head scratching time which we attempt to alleviate in this article. Some you have to drive to but we have listed by area so you may well find new Kids holiday activities in this list. If you are looking for other ideas then there are other articles on kids […]
Llanishen Reservoir Open
Llanishen Reservoir Open is a newly-opened Cardiff beauty spot has had more than 100,000 visitors in just nine weeks. Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs opened to the public in July 2023 as a hub for health and wellbeing and a haven for wildlife and offers a range of water and land activities and a café. For […]
Cardiff Outdoor Activities
Cardiff outdoor activities, as you will see from this extensive list cover all the elements be it on land in or on the water or in the sky with or without a parachute. Taff Valley Quad Bike District: Cardiff Outskirts Address: Taff Valley, Cwrt y Celyn Farm, Upperboat, Pontypridd, CF37 5BJ Quad bikes are small, […]
Ely Trail Cardiff: Cycling route
The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll […]