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Some of our activity days, breaks and courses are designed with families in mind. On these the activities are geared to a wide range of ages and abilities taking part together. Activities designated as 'Family' may be booked only by families, i.e. at least one adult and one child.
Our Activity Days: Canoeing and Kayaking; Walking, Wayfaring and Orienteering; Improvised Rafting and Bushcraft; Archery; Rock-climbing and Abseiling; Caving; Night Walk. can be booked on any available dates, to add something extra to your holiday.
If you want an activity holiday or break, try our 'Canoe Camping Tour' or one of our Family Holidays: 'Family Multi-Activity Holiday' and 'Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking' with self-catering camping included.
Activity days popular with families:
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Half-day 'taster' sessions: Canoe and/or kayak at various river, canal and lake venues. River Trip An excellent day out and a favourite with families! Suitable for beginners and those with a little more experience. Using open canoes and/or touring kayaks, to explore the scenic river Wye watching the abundant wildlife, with a few games along the way. After a short lesson on the basic paddling strokes we set off downstream taking a river bank picnic on the way. No capsize drills are needed for these craft, and even nervous beginners rapidly progress to complete the trip. |
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Walking, Wayfaring and Orienteering Wayfaring: An introduction to map and compass skills and a great way to learn the rudiments of navigation. It is an ideal introduction to pastimes such as hill-walking. And it's FUN!  |
 Orienteering: Just as much fun, but a more competitive experience. Working in pairs, threes or as a whole family, plan your route and collect the control points to complete the circuit in the best possible time. |
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Improvised Rafting and Bushcraft |
Combine outdoor adventure with learning. Basic materials and some advice on design and knot-tying are provided. You can learn to build shelters, identify edible plants (under supervision) to prepare and cook a meal on open fire. Building rafts, or the very popular 'skin' covered birch-frame kayaks, starting from freshly-cut branches from a sustainable source*, gives an added dimension. Design, build and try out you rcraft on a short trip. *Due to time constraints on single day or short-course bookings, we use a combination of natural and modern materials. |
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Archery can be taken as a fun session, learning the basic skills in a half-day session. However, we find that many people, including children, get 'hooked' and want to spend longer, pitting themselves against various targets and skill-building games. We have a selection of equipment to suit adults and children from age 8. Archery is also available as part of one of our themed courses combined with other ancient arts such as coracle-building, in the context of their historical setting. |
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Any age or ability can take part, as we vary the activity to provide an appropriate challenge. Abseiling is introduced as a fun activity as well as part of the wider climbing skills. |
Using the security of a top-rope system, beginners quickly get to grips with moving around on the rock face, and can choose how high they climb, before descending using the rope. Each member of the group can be involved in safeguarding others while climbing. |
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The underground experience is special and South Wales has some of the best and most easily accessible caves in the country. All trips are led by knowledgable guides who will make your time underground as rewarding and entertaining as possible. |
A typical caving trip is an adventrous journey exploring large caverns, tight squeezes and submerged streams.  |
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The countryside takes on a different atmosphere after dark, bringing all your senses into focus. The Brecon Beacons are reknowned for the quality of the night sky, making this an ideal place for night walking. Depending on the weather, and the phase of the moon, we may enjoy star gazing, moon watching, bat watching, night navigation and orienteering.... Come with an open mind and enjoy! |
Activity Holidays and Breaks Popular with Families.
These holidays and breaks can be booked on any mutually convenient dates by family groups of 4-10.