Make 2021 Your Year – Adrenaline Addicts
2020 will be remembered as the year of the cancellation -from holidays and concerts to dinner reservations and even visits to see Santa, nothing has been off limits when the Coronavirus restrictions came into force.
The everyday things we took for granted will now be a luxury when we start to emerge from the latest restrictions. When the various vaccines have started to have an effect on the daily graphs which have now become part of our lives, what’s going to be top of your list of the things you took for granted or had been putting off?
Whilst foreign exotic holidays might be off the cards for a little bit longer we wanted to give you a series of blogs to help you plan 2021 and really make it your year!
In the third instalment of our blogs on this, we are going to give you a list of some of our favourite local places which are sure to get your adrenaline pumping and help blow away some of the cobwebs that set in last year. If you’ve missed out on a trip to the Alps due to the current regulations, or have just decided that this is the year you are going to push your limits and try something new, we hope that this list will give you some inspiration and you can start ticking off your bucket list sooner rather than later: –
Abersoch Watersports – Abersoch
Abersoch Watersports is the one stop shop for all your watersport requirements. Offering both equipment hire aswell as sales, their knowlegable team will be able to best advise you of what you need to get the most of your time on the water.
They also offer a wide range of activities, Surf lessons, SUP lessons, Coasteering and if you fancy seeing one of the most beautiful destinations at sunrise from the water, their Sunrise SUP tour is not to be missed!
For more information visit their website – www.abersochwatersports.co.uk
Abersoch Watersports, Unit 1 Pen Y Bont, LL53 7HQ – 01758 712483
Llandudno Snowsports Centre – Llandudno
The Llandudno Snowsports Centre is set near Happy Valley and the Great Orme taking advantage of the stunning views of Llandudno Bay. It was built in 1986 and has Britains longest toboggan run as well as a 200 meter PermaSnow ski slope.
It offers a wide variety of ski and snowboard lessons for different ages and abilities. The centre has exhilarating activities like sno-tubing and toboggan.
After your activities you can chill out with some food and a hot drink (or maybe something a bit stronger) from our alpine lodge, which looks out over Llandudno itself.
For more information please visit their website – www.llandudnoskislope.co.uk
Llandudno Snowsports Centre, Great Orme, LL30 2QL – 01492 874707
Delamere Wild Shore – Northwich
Wild Shore Delamere is a brand new water-based adventure hub, offering a number of unique, dynamic and adrenaline-charged outdoor activities including our brand new and world first Aqua Chimp, Aqua Park, Wakeboarding, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Open Water Swimming.
Located in rural Cheshire, 12 miles east of Chester, Wild Shore is the perfect day out for friends, families and individuals. Whether you want to give wakeboarding a try, take on the challenge of the floating Aqua Park obstacle course or explore the stunning lake on a SUP board, Wild Shore has something for all ages and abilities.
For more information visit their website – www.wildshoredelamere.co.uk
Delamere Wild Shore, Chester Road, CW8 2JL – 01606 655 536
Adventure Parc Snowdonia – Conwy
Adventure Parc Snowdonia is a world-first inland surf lagoon and the only guaranteed surf break in the UK. It’s set against a backdrop of the forests and mountains of Snowdonia, and the awesome technology delivers a variety of wave profiles, so absolute beginners can surf safely alongside the pros. The expert surf tuition available, and reliable waves make this the ideal, family-friendly training arena.
A brand new adventure area features one of the longest artificial caving courses in the world, climbing & racer walls, leaps of faith, possibly the most extreme slides you will ever encounter – including the UK’s ONLY kicker flight slide – a netted aerial assault course, high rise bag jumps, and ninja parkour floor trail. There are ‘freefall’ jumps for the fearless, and you can even take a tandem zip line from the rooftop across the surf lagoon! A totally weather-proof day out for thrill-seekers of all ages, it includes a separate soft play zone for younger visitors.
For more information visit their website – www.adventureparcsnowdonia.co.uk
Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Dolgarrog, LL32 8QE – 01492 353123
Zip World – Bethesda
Located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Zip World Penrhyn Quarry is home to exhilarating adventures, delicious, locally sourced food & drink, and some of the most incredible views North Wales has to offer.
The world’s fastest and Europe’s longest zip line, Velocity 2 is Zip World’s best-known adventure, featuring four parallel lines that span 1.5 kilometres over the beautiful blue water of Penrhyn Quarry lake. It is the perfect group activity, as you and family, friends or colleagues race each other across the lake to see who gets to the other side first – reaching possible speeds of up to and over 100 mph!
New to Penrhyn Quarry for 2019 is Quarry Karts, the UK’s first mountain cart track. With a challenging course laid out in the stunning surroundings of this historic slate quarry, the karts are gravity fuelled three-wheelers that you will need to navigate through chicanes, tunnels and a variety of other obstacles to complete the course, with speeds up to 40 mph possible.
And for younger adventurers, BIG RED, the UK’s largest mobile zip line, is often situated at Penrhyn Quarry, making this corner of North Wales an ideal stop for families. A tour of the quarry is also available for anyone looking for a more sedate introduction to this unique location.
After all that excitement, the Blondin Restaurant is on hand to refuel and refresh you, serving a range of locally sourced food & drink with an unbeatable outlook over the quarry from its impressive viewing balcony.
For more information visit their website – www.zipworld.co.uk
Zip World, Bethesda, LL57 4YG – 01248 601444
Pendle Ski Club – Clitheroe
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Heart of the Ribble Valley, Pendle Ski Club has something to offer skiers of all abilities from families just getting started right though to our race squad who include former members such as Dave Ryding, winter Olympian and currently competing with great success on the World Cup Slalom series.
Skiing is a family activity and for kids the thrill of the slopes can’t be beaten. We encourage new skiers of all ages but for the youngest members we take pride in developing them into confident and proficient members.
For more information visit their website – www.pendleskiclub.org
Pendle Ski Club, Clitheroe, BB7 9HN – 01200 425222
Glasfryn Parc – Pwllheli
Enjoy a fantastic family day and evening out, whatever the weather at Glasfryn Parc!
With a wide range of fun activities for all ages- whether you decide to take the challenge of the Go-Karts, Cable Wakeboarding, Kayaking, SUP, Archery, Segway’s or try your hand at Ten Pin Bowling, there is something to tick everyone’s wish list.
There is also have a Soft Play Centre that’s perfect for younger children.
Homemade food is served all day until late. Admission and parking is FREE at the park.
For more information visit their website – www.glasfryn.co.uk
Glasfryn Parc, Pwllheli, LL53 6PG – 01766 810000
Psyched Paddleboarding – Menai Bridge
Psyched Paddleboarding provides, Learn to SUP lessons to introduce people to the sport, guided SUP tours, guided SUP overnight tours, guided night tours, SUP Challenges and SUP advance training using the SUP Star Skills programme designed by Psyched Paddleboarding.
They also offer exciting holidays such as SUP retreats in Snowdonia and Anglesey North Wales and further afield. Join Sian and the team for advance training session to give you the confidence and skills to fully prepare you for your own SUP adventures.
For more information visit their website – www.psychedpaddleboarding.com
Psyched Paddleboarding, Menai Bridge, LL59 5DE – 01248 548144
