Plas y Brenin - National Mountain Sports Centre, Capel Curig

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About

Nestled deep in the heart of Snowdonia our location is unrivalled as a destination for adventure activities of all kinds. For almost 60 years Plas y Brenin has been running courses and holidays in outdoor activities, introducing newcomers to the outdoors, helping outdoor enthusiasts improve their outdoor skills and training outdoor instructors.

We run a huge range of holidays, courses and expeditions in a wide range of activities including hill walking, rock climbing, mountaineering, scrambling, mountain biking, road cycling, white water kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing and first aid.

With comfortable en-suite bedrooms sleeping 80 people to make our individual guests feel at home and three additional self-catering cottages designed to make larger groups welcome, we have everything the outdoor enthusiast could hope for.

Add to that the highest standard of instruction, equipment, facilities and catering and you have the perfect recipe for learning in and enjoying the mountains.

Facilities

Other

  • Picnic Site

Accessibility

  • Access improved for mobility impaired visitors
  • Accommodation available for visitors with disabilities
  • Activities accessible for visitors with disabilities
  • All areas accessible to mobility impaired visitors
  • Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Bar
  • Café
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Packed lunch available
  • Restaurant
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)

Languages spoken

  • Welsh spoken

Leisure Facilities

  • Gym
  • Water sports facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Major credit cards accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Accommodation on site
  • Cater for school groups
  • Conference facilities
  • Equipment/clothing available for hire
  • Equipment/clothing free of charge
  • Experience level - advanced
  • Experience level - beginner
  • Experience level - intermediate
  • First Aid
  • Fitness level required - high
  • Fitness level required - low
  • Fitness level required - medium
  • Fully qualified instructors
  • Lessons/courses available
  • Non members welcome
  • Secure cycle storage
  • Shop
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Towels available
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Provider Features

  • In countryside

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Plas y Brenin - National Outdoor Centre

Type:Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0ET

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Tel: 01690 720214

Opening Times

* See website for course details.

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