North Wales: Canyoning Adventure (2 Hours)

The National White Water Centre

Available from 1 April 2025 to 8 August 2025

Book now from £75.00

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Book your canyoning adventure for one of the best outdoor activities in Snowdonia today

Climb, swim and slide through a pristine Welsh river in this offsite adventure where you will traverse, jump, scramble, slide and swim to descend the drops and pools of a steep mountain river.

Based in Snowdonia National Park, this canyoning experience takes you to a place that's not easily accessible without a trained canyon guide. If you're looking for a fresh, watersports-based adventure packed with adrenaline and immersed in nature, then this is the activity for you! 

Transportation to and from the canyon is included within this ticket. 

Important information: 

  • Minimum age: 12 years old (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Maximum weight: 115kg (18st)
  • Duration: Up to 2 Hours (allow up to four hours to include travel time to and from the canyon) 
  • Requirements: You must be able to swim 25m
  • What to wear: Wetsuits must be worn and can be hired for £8 per person
  • What to bring: Please bring swimwear and a towel
  • Arrival time: 15 minutes prior to session start time
The National White Water Centre Canolfan Tryweryn North Wales,
Fron-goch,
Bala LL23 7NU
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How to find us

Address: National White Water Centre, Frongoch, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NU

What3Words: triathlon.haven.pleaser

  • Manon's Riverside Café
  • Parking
  • Toilets & Showers

You should bring swimwear and a towel. If you own a wetsuit and it is suitable for rafting or canyoning (long-legged) then you can bring that along too.

Don't worry if you don't own a wetsuit - you can hire them, as well as wetsuit boots, helmets and buoyancy aids on all sessions.

Yes, the café has a riverside terrace where you can watch the activities. There is also the Tryweryn Trail footpath along the length of the rafting course and many picnic areas dotted around the site.

The minimum age for the Rafting Safari is 10 years old, while the minimum age for Ultimate Rafting, Rapid Session and Canyoning Adventure is 12 years old. 

Yes! As long as you are able to swim and are physically fit, then you will be able to participate. 

Everyone from first-timers to Olympian athletes have enjoyed whitewater rafting in the centre, and many of those who participate in the canyoning are first-timers. 

Yes, the National White Water Centre is dog-friendly. Providing all dogs are kept under control, all are welcome. 

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