What is Canyoning — and Why is it Trending in Snowdonia
Canyoning is one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities you can do in Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. It combines rock climbing, swimming, sliding, and jumping into one adrenaline-fuelled experience through waterfalls and gorge rivers.
At Arete Outdoor Centre, our guided canyoning sessions will take you on a journey through some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Snowdonia, and we’ll ensure you do this all safely and with confidence. Canyoning is a superb activity for both those who are relatively new to adventure activities as well as those who consider themselves to be accomplished adventurers and it is combination of exhilaration and awe that marks it out from anything else.
Why Snowdonia is Ideal for Canyoning
Snowdonia's rugged mountain scenery and flowing rivers provide the perfect landscape for canyoning in the UK. The mix of steep gorges, mountain streams and hidden waterfall features help create a playground for inactive adventure activities.
Great canyoning places include:
- Afon Ddu Gorge: full of thrilling slides, jumps and pools.
- Cwm Idwal Area: incredible views and exciting descents through rocky waterfalls.
- Betws-y-Coed Canyons: great for beginners and families to participate in adventure.
Each canyon experience is unique and you can choose from riding gentle slides and swims, to brave leaps and jumping and abseilling down waterfalls.
Canyoning Expeditions with Arete Outdoor Centre
For years now, Arete Outdoor Centre has been guiding outdoor expeditions around the Snowdonia area. Our skilled instructors will provide a safe and unforgettable canyoning experience.
What you get with us:
Qualified instructors in water safety, mountain rescue
All technical equipment provided (wet suits, helmets, harnesses, ropes)
Tailored sessions are adaptable for groups, schools, families or individuals
Emphasis is on a fun experience, developing confidence and teamwork
From the moment you enter the gorge you will be exhilarated — climbing, sliding and jumping in crystal clear mountain streams surrounded by stunning Welsh scenery.
Study, Adventure, and Reside with Arete
Unwind after your canyoning experience at our welcoming accommodation in Llanberis, in the very heart of Snowdonia. Here, you will find a residential outdoor centre for those seeking to visit with groups, schools, and families for shared adventure programs including rock climbing, kayaking, and mountain walking.
You are invited to Think About your Canyoning Experience Now
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Snowdonia? Come to Arete Outdoor Centre for a canyoning experience with a mix of speed, teamwork, and breathtaking views.
👉 Book your next experience at Arete Outdoor Centre, and canyoning today in Snowdonia
