GLYNMEDDIG BUNKHOUSE
ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR PURSUITS
IN & AROUND THE BRECON BEACONS

All the activities that we list are registered by the AALA licencing authority.  This means that they are registered by the appropriate governing body and run under their guidelines.  All activities are ensured to be of a high standard and to be organised with minimum risk.

All the activities, with the exception of the ballooning and surfing happen in the Brecon Beacons National Park and can be reached within half an hour.

Archery - Have-a-go Archery sessions are held at Llancaiach Fawr on bank holiday weekends.

Ballooning - balloon trips over Wales from Swansea.

Boats - rowing or sailing on beautiful Llangorse Lake.

  Photo: Graeme Bell
 

Bowling at Brecon Leisure Centre.

Canal Trips - daily canal cruises and Waterfolk Canal Centre to visit.

Canoeing - on the Usk and Wye. Canadian canoes & kayaks can be hired by the day. Instruction is available.

Caving - local caves can be explored with qualified instructors.

Clay Pigeon Shooting - Why not try out this exciting activity and experience the thrill of hitting your first clay?  Woodland Park Shooting Ground, 10 minutes from Brecon, offers a whole range of clay shooting events and activities in a safe and professionally run environment.  Our 'Give-it-a-Try' sessions include basic instruction, gun hire, eye and hearing protection, cartridges, clays and refreshments.  Family and small groups most welcome - ages from 12 years.   To book a session please call John Butland (CPSA shooting coach) on: 078 111 89413.  Ground open: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday; closed Sundays.  More information at: www.wpshoot.co.uk

Climbing - Llangorse Rope Centre - indoor climbing and activity centre, as well as many outdoor sites.
Black Mountain Activities have a high level rope and climbing wall and The Welsh International Climbing Centre is just over the Beacons.

Cycling - There are plenty of local cycle hire centres - bikes can be delivered to Glynmeddig.  Guided rides can be booked or there are organised rides for different abilities to join throughout the Summer.  We are close to the Taff Trail and the Sustrans Route 8

Fishing - salmon  or trout fishing on the River Usk or reservoirs.

Gliding - Come & Soar over the spectacular scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Tuition to all levels is provided by Fully Qualified Instructors.
01874 711463  http://www.talgarthgc.co.uk  email: blackmountainsglidingclub@hotmail.com

Golf - stunning golf course at Cradoc only 20 minutes away. Numerous other courses within the hour.

Gorge walking / scrambling - dramatic gorges for this exhilarating sport.

Hang gliding: from the hills above Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye and the stunning Senni Valley. Tuition and day courses available.

Horse riding - many local riding & trekking centres.

Mountain biking plenty of off road routes available, local bike hire available - Bikes can be delivered to Glynmeddig.

Mountain boarding – because snow melts, dirt doesn’t…a new centre at Penpont provides riders of all abilities with a safe place to ride!

Paragliding - tuition and day courses available.

Quad biking in the Taff Valley.

Surfing - only an hour away on the Gower Peninsula.

Tennis on the new all weather tennis court at Glynmeddig

Walking - abundant opportunity for stunning walks and rambles both meandering or more demanding. Guided walks are organised throughout the year in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Maps and guides are available at Glynmeddig Bunkhouse.

Pen y Fan in snow	View from the top of Pen y Fan

Wind surfing  and sailing on Llangorse Lake.

We can put you in touch with Professional Instructors for tuition and day courses.  All of these Instructors are registered with the AALA Licensing authority.  Alternatively you can book a programme of activities over a course of a week or weekend.