Gorge Scrambling in Snowdonia

Explore Snowdonia’s lush rainforest with gorge scrambling. Navigate pools, boulders, and waterfalls. Perfect for families and groups. Discover Wales’ hidden gem.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Newborough Arms - Gorge Scrambling/ Walking, otherwise known as Ghyll Scrambling or Canyoning in other areas, involves scrambling up a watercourse full of waterfalls, pools, boulders and rocky walls.

The minimum age for this activity is 8 years old and this is enjoyed by families and adult groups alike.

All under 18’s must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

What's Included
  • 5mm Wetsuits with Hood (optional)
  • Wetsuit Socks
  • Wetsuit Vest (autumn, winter)
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Buoyancy Aid (if required)
  • Photos & Videos for FREE
  • Water/ Coca Cola/ Beer and Cake for afterwards
  • Activity Guide
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Discover the heart of Wales by scrambling up a lush green, temperate rainforest. One of Wales’ hidden gems, an activity that always inspires people to come back wanting more.

Expect a number of challenges along the way as you work your way in and out of pools, over/ under boulders and up/ down waterfalls. This is a fantastic activity for families and adult groups alike and a perfect introduction to the sport of canyoning.

If you are after more jumps, slides, abseils, we’d recommend you look at our Extreme Canyoning option, which is a bit more adrenaline focused.

We’re proud to work in all the gorges and canyons in Snowdonia and this is the best gorge scrambling experience in the area.

All under 18’s must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Location
Newborough Arms
The activity is located near Dolgarrog, Conwy. We'll send you a google maps pin with the meeting locations and a postcode once your booking has been confirmed. We like to meet clients as close to the activity location as reasonable, this way we maximise activity time and reduce driving time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David
May 31, 2024
Fantastic adventure - Fantastic experience! Wanted to take my boys on an adventure they wouldn’t forget and they absolutely loved gorge scrambling. Thanks to Adventure Activities and our instructor Dom. great wetsuits stopped us getting too cold throughout
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Linziwig
May 29, 2024
Perfect family adventure! - The highlight of our holiday! Dom was our instructor, extremely experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and super good with the kids too! It was so much fun our kids (6 and 10) both want to do it again and didn't stop giggling and smiling throughout. It was challenging at times especially for our daughter who Dom said was 'definitely the littlest person I've ever had on my trip' but we were amazed at how much they both did. We scrambled so high up the gorge, sqeezed through rocks, jumped into pools, swam in waterfalls, slid down water slides and climbed up rocks alongside the most beautiful scenery it really was fantastic! A perfectly planned route for a young family adventure. We recommend this experience to everyone and so glad we found the best company to take us, will definitely be booking again for our next holiday in North Wales can't wait!
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Cb160ta
May 24, 2024
A great experience all round - A great day. Sol, our instructor, looked after us all the way, answering questions before we booked, providing all the information we needed ahead of time, met us ar the meeting point and then took us the amazing, hidden gorge. The equipment provides was top rate - a quality wetsuit and vest - if this is your first time, go for the bouncy aid. The abseils, jumps and scrambling were all great. Sol managed the risks brilliantly, keeping it exciting but safe at all times. A couple of people in our group decided to step out for the last few abseils and Sol for them back to a known location really well. Top tip - accept the snacks when offered - your instructor knows when you need a boost.
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500ving
May 23, 2024
A great experience, off the bucket list!!🙃😄 - First time doing this at age 62! Sol was brilliant in explaining and demonstrating what I would need to do. He was encouraging and allowed me time to manage my anxieties. This helped and with each absail I felt less anxious and began to enjoy the experience! I did not feel unsafe at any time. Had great friends who were also supportive. Glad I took the jump😄. Think I have got 1 better over my children😂😂! Thanks Sol!!!
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Howard
May 22, 2024
Amazing day - highly recommended - Excellent! What a brilliant day. Some easy parts, others very challenging but our instructor, Sol, led us through everything safely. The scenery was utterly spectacular and abseiling down multiple waterfalls in this unspoilt gorge was amazing. We were a group of friends (adults) of mixed experience but all of us thoroughly enjoyed the day. Highly recommended.
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455gemman
Apr 11, 2024
Fantastic Family Gorge Scramble - Our favourite activity of the week, ranging from 9yrs old to 50 yrs young and some feeling more intrepid than others we made our way up the Gorge with guidance and support from Dom and Saul. It was so professional and yet fun at the same time, they thought if everything and made is feel really unique. Really can't rate this experience highly enough, we are already trying to plan a return visit!
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Sarawy3315ti
Apr 5, 2024
Gorge-ous Adventurous Fun - My son (13) and I went gorge scrambling with Sol and Meg and had the best time. It really was the highlight of our trip to Snowdonia! We were complete beginners but Meg and Sol made us feel really confident and safe. We started out a little nervously but after a short time we were sliding down rocks, jumping into gorges and climbing waterfalls. It was really great! All the kit was provided and was top notch with nice new, thick and warm wetsuits (very much required!). Will definitely go again when in the area. It was a really great bonding experience for my son and I!
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927andrewm
Apr 2, 2024
Great family activity and company! - My family, (including 14yo boy and 8yo girl) and I spent the morning gorge walking with Sol and we absolutely loved it. He is super communicative and helpful, even from the first enquiry we made, and this carried on through up until the activity had finished. The activity and Sol had us all interested and laughing throughout. I would highly recommend the activitMy family, (including 14yo boy and 8yo girl) and I spent the morning gorge walking with Sol and we absolutely loved it. He is super communicative and helpful, even from the first enquiry we made, and this carried on through up until the activity had finished. The activity and Sol had us all interested and laughing throughout. He also checked in a few times to decide when we'd had enough but was always happy to keep going if we were up to it. I would highly recommend the activity and Adventure activities Wales for any family day out.
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Trailblazer94658
Apr 1, 2024
Great afternoon gorge scrambling! - Had an excellent afternoon gorge scrambling in beautiful surroundings with Dom, who was a terrific guide: very personable, lots of knowledge of the area and always keeping an eye on us to make sure we managed ok, especially with the trickier bits. It was a great experience ! (Just make sure you take a big towel for getting changed in the secluded car park afterwards and appropriate footwear as they suggest on the website. All rest of the kit was provided and excellent). Definitely recommended. :)
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Mirelle_a
Oct 23, 2023
A fun way to experience nature - Sol was amazing. We went the day after Storm Babet so he gave us a choice of a tamer gorge. We chose that and glad we did. Sol gave us a good safety brief, had all the correct equipment and was really good with our 8 year old. There was fun and history along the way. And of course, cake and drinks at the end. Finally, Sol took videos and photos along the way and sent these all to us at the end of the day. Would definitely recommend.
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