Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer Year of Adventure Open Weekend 2nd to 3rd April 2016
Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer will be taking part in the exciting National Year of Adventure Open Weekend to showcase their exhilarating outdoor activities, offering visitors the chance to experience a variety of discounted activities. This exciting offer will take place on the weekend of Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd April from 10am – 5pm.
Situated on 14 acres of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is set in the scenic Welsh countryside between rolling hills and overlooking Pontsticill Reservoir. The centre is easily accessible from the motorway and only 30 miles from Cardiff.
With a team of passionate, fully qualified and experienced instructors who have a rich background in safe adventurous leisure activities and coaching, this is the perfect place to try something new or enjoy some of your favourite outdoor pastimes in safe hands. Health and safety is the number one priority and all instructors hold applicable NGB qualifications in the fields they teach.
A Day of Adventure
The Centre will be offering adventurous activities suitable for the whole family, and great opportunities for Schools and teachers to experience this high quality outdoor Centre. The adventure begins with the Brecon Mountain Railway Trek via the steam train, then a hike to the reservoir, followed by a kayak/canoe across the water to meet the train again.
The expert instructors will then be on hand for anyone wishing to try a 30 minute water based taster session of either kayaking, canoeing or stand up paddle boarding.
A unique experience leaving you with a sense of achievement and desire for more!
Parkwood Leisure took over the centre in April 2015 and has implemented many improvements including a variety of newly refurbished 3 and 4 star accommodation choices on site to suit individuals, families and groups, including two inclusive DDA compliant rooms.
Open all year round there is a wide range of exciting activities and challenges including caving, mountain walks, canoeing, sailing, bushcraft, rock climbing and abseiling, stand up paddle boarding, mountain biking and archery, to name but a few. Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer caters for day trippers or groups wishing to stay overnight or for a week and has a range of packages suitable for Families, Friends, Corporate Groups, Schools, Stag/Hen parties and Charity events.