Arthog Outdoor Education Centre

Arthog Outdoor Education Centre is located on the side of Cader Idris in Snowdownia National Park, surrounded by the stunning surroundings of North Wales's mountains and coast with a great view of the sea.

From our fantastic location, we offer a great range of adventure activities to the schools of Telford and Shropshire during the school term, but on weekends, and holidays we are open to the public and offer activities such as canoeing, kayaking, rafting, hiking, climbing, caving, mountain biking, orienteering and canopy for all kinds of groups.

We create a friendly and encouraging atmosphere for our clients with our professional and friendly team of fully qualified instructors in our remote location far from the bustle of everyday life.

We offer a chance for you to get away from it all and discover a world of new experiences and adventure. Simply get in contact with us at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre to find out more.

The team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Canoeing brings you the opportunity to try this fun activity that brings you a great sense of freedom as you explore the waterways of the Snowdonia National Park and North Wales.

Our two person canoes are the perfect way to teach and learn how to work effectively as a team. As you will both need to work as a team you will quickly learn the importance of working together to propel yourself along the water's surface. Our experienced guides and instructors show you the natural beauty of locations such as Mawddach Estuary as we provide basic instruction and games to help you get the most out of your time with us.

We have a wealth of experience working with groups young and old, from youth groups and schools to Corporate Teambuilding, tailoring our experiences to the objectives and abilities of those attending. To book your adventure with us simply get in contact with the friendly team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Canoeing.

Join us at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Kayaking and paddle along the waters of North Wales in an activity that is great fun while focusing on personal development in a group atmosphere.

We have a great range of locations perfectly suited for kayakers of all levels of experience and ability. From the calm waters of the enclosed estuaries to navigating around the rugged Welsh coastline we will take you on a tour taking in the beautiful sights and getting to know the local flora and fauna.

We use sit atop kayaks which are not only easy to navigate, while also being very hard to capsize too and unlike enclosed kayaks, if you do manage to capsize you can simply climb back up again! As well as providing instruction and guidance, our experienced instructors are also on hand at all times to ensure everyone remains safe and having a great time.

Regardless of whether you have kayaking experience or not, get in touch with us at  Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Kayaking for an unforgettable experience.

Take on the challenging grade 3 River Tryweryn with the team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Rafting for a white water experience that will leave rollercoasters and rides looking like kid's stuff!

We are lucky enough to have direct access to this 1.5 mile long white water rafing river and offer a 2 hour rafting experience for capable swimmers 12 years and older. If you have never been white water rafting before then you are seriously missing out!

Water released from the Llyn Celyn Dam means we can offer rafting up to 200 days of the year, much more than many other rivers throughout the United Kingdom.

We can accommodate up to 7 people in a raft and you will be accompanied by a fully qualified and experienced river guide who knows the eddies and rapids like the back of their hand, guiding you along the river, telling you when to paddle for your life and when to bring in your oars and hold on tight!

Rafting is the perfect team bonding experience, and is great for the thrill seeker to experience the ultimate in Watersports. Get in touch with our friendly team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Rafting to book the adventure of a lifetime.

It easy to understand why the mountains of Cader Idris and the Rhinog Ranges are steeped in mythology of giants at rest and the inspiration of bards; join us at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Hiking for an amazing experience through this rugged yet beautiful landscape.

Guided by our local, informed and experienced instructors, you will be able to discover the wilderness of the incredible mountains of North Wales. In our unique and rewarding experiences you will learn about the history and formation of these giants while developing skills vital to life in the great outdoors including safety and navigation and map work skills.

For something completely different we also run tours of the estuary and coast by night, where a whole different world of wildlife and experiences await you.

We can tailor our experiences to suit the fitness and abilities of your group, simply speak to our experienced staff at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Hiking to find out more.

The mountainous terrain of the Snowdonia National Park and North Wales provides Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Climbing with a wealth of locations to lead you on a thrilling and challenging experience.

We have access to a great range of natural climbing sites, perfect for groups and climbers of all levels of ability and the experienced and professional climbing instructors to ensure you have a great experience as you learn the different climbing techniques, rope work as well as improving communication and teamwork skills as we work to develop individuals through individual achievement.

What this means is that at the beginning of the day you will find yourself standing at the bottom of a cliff and thinking, how am I ever going to make it up there? Through the instruction of the day and the achievement of goals you will finish looking for climbable surfaces everywhere you go!

A great day in which to improve self confidence while learning how to set goals and developing the drive to achieve them. Get in touch with the team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Climbing for an experience you will not forget.

The north of Wales is dotted with disused mines and quarries from as far back as the 17th century, as such the team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Caving can provide amazing caving exploration experiences providing a window into the past as you pass through the middle of mountains through passages of living rock.

We take you through impressive chambers connected by tunnels carved by the Victorian miner over a century ago. As we take on the adventure of walking beneath tonnes upon tonnes of stone and mountain you will be able to learn about the everyday life and the harsh working conditions of these hardy miners as they excavated slate and lead.

A great way to challenge a fear of enclosed spaces or just to delve deep for the pure fun of it, exploring a different world, have a chat with the team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Caving to plan your caving experience with us.

Touring the Welsh countryside with Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Mountain Biking means that you cover more ground and see more of the amazing sights as you enjoy the fantastic range of off road and downhill trails perfect for groups and individuals of all shapes and sizes.

We can tailor an experience to suit you and your team, or you can enjoy an introduction to this thrilling and challenging sport with a riding experience through the Coed Y Brenin Forest.

We run mountain biking courses for Secondary school pupils and adults only, and supply a well maintained bike and helmet for an experience focusing on responsible and safe cycling so that everyone has an enjoyable and safe experience.

We offer a great experience for the older school groups, families and corporate teambuilding, have a chat with us at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Mountain Biking to find out more.

Leave the beaten path behind and take a walk on the wildside with Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Orienteering and nothing to help you find your way other than the skills we will teach you.

At the core of orienteering, a race where you must travel from checkpoint to checkpoint, using the quickest and best routes possible to help you make the best time and cross the finish line first, the most vital skill is that of effective navigation.

A key skill to have in a range of outdoor experiences, activities and sports, we will teach you how to navigate using several types of maps and a compass so that you never need worry about being lost again while remaining sure of the path you are travelling.

Navigation training is a great way to build self confidence and self assurance in an unfamiliar situation and location. Get in contact with the team at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Orienteering to plan your adventure with us.

Join us for a day of adventure high above a disused slate quarry leaping from challenge to challenge with the high rope's course at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Canopy.

We have 3 nerve wracking challenges set up at 15 metres about the bottom of this old quarry, the Postman's Walk, where you walk along a single rope with only another rope to hold onto and balance yourself. Next is the Burma Bridge, a rope bridge that swings back and forth with every step, and wooden slats that slide along the rope as you make your way across this challenge. The day ends, either way with a daring Leap of Faith leaping out into the open air with nothing beneath you to hit the bell showing that you have completed the challenge.

While all of this may sounds incredibly dangerous, please keep in mind you will be firmly harnessed in at all times to overhanging wires, and our fully qualfied instructors will be on hand at all times to ensure that your day goes smoothly and safely.

Our high ropes course provides a great experience for groups of all ages, speak with one of our dedicated staff at Arthog Outdoor Education Centre Canopy to book your adventure.