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Having an adventure or trying something new isn't hard here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Our dramatic landscapes are a natural outdoor playground, and we have adventure activities galore, from kayaking to deep-level caving, high ropes to off-road driving. No matter what type of adventure you would like to go on, there are a wide range of activities to give all ages a thrill!
Can you survive the wild? Learn the skill of bushcraft, where you can gain valuable survival techniques and how to thrive in the great outdoors; bushcraft skills include firecraft, tracking, hunting, fishing, shelter building, and foraging.
Find your inner Tarzan. With over 20 million trees in the Forest of Dean, Go Ape's high ropes experience is set in the perfect location. Fuel an appetite for adventure as you climb, swing, and fly your way around the high ropes course at Mallards Pike. Or, for smaller monkeys, there is also a purpose-designed course at Beechenhurst.
Discover the wonder of the under. Deep-level caving experiences allow you to explore beyond the public pathways, visiting labyrinthine workings deep underground. There are several places to go underground in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, Clearwell Caves and Hopewell Colliery are two of our favourites. If you would prefer adventure caving Borderlands Outdoor and Clearwell Caves can offer you experiences for beginners or more advanced cave systems for those looking to build on their skills.
Got a head for heights? Why not try rock climbing and abseiling on the cliffs of the Wye Valley? They are both challenging but very rewarding experiences, especially with the incredible views at the end to greet you at the top! Try it with one of the expert local climbing guides in the area; Borderlands Outdoor, Inspire2Adventure and Forest Adventure offer rock climbing, abseiling, caving and more. The perfect activities for an exciting day in the great outdoors!
Head off-road. Get behind the wheel for some adrenaline-packed adventure, and head off-road driving in a quarry at Whitecliff Off Road Driving Centre’s purpose-built 40 acre off-road site. With its variety of surfaces, it is deemed one of the best off-road sites in the UK.
Whatever you fancy doing on your next great outdoor adventure, we've got more activities than you have time or energy to do them, so what will you choose?
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Near Coleford
The only bike hire location with direct access to the Forest of Deans's traffic-free family & mountain bike trails! The bike hire fleet includes e-bikes, a choice of premium Whyte bike models for mountain bikes or leisure trails, kids' bikes, child seats, trailers and tagalongs. Trailers for dogs are also available. We also have a cafe, bike shop, workshop, toilets, showers, bike wash & parking.
Ross-on-Wye
We are the place to come to for your Wye Valley Outdoor Experiences; canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, climbing, bushcraft, survival, gorge scrambling, archery and more.
Ross-on-Wye
With our base right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye at Symonds Yat West, in the heart of the stunning Wye Valley, we are in the perfect location for you to begin your water-sports adventure!
Ross-on-Wye
As a family we have run our Adventure centre on the East bank of the river Wye since 1987. We specialise in Canoe Hire from an hour to multiple day trips and everything in between.
Coleford
Way2Go Adventures is a family-run business, based in the Forest of Dean offering exciting outdoor activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP) and Gorge Walking in the Wye Valley and Brecon Beacons. All our activities are run by qualified and experienced instructors, who will make your experience fun, while sharing their knowledge of the activities and areas with you.
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Monmouth
Outdoor Training and Adventure in the Wye Valley & South Wales Borderlands.
Climbing, Caving, Archery, Bushcraft, Navigation Training and more
Clearwell
Let us take you on an adventure to remember. Deep or semi-level caving in the stunning Clearwell Caves is an experience which will make your stay in the Forest of Dean something special. Go deep under the Forest, visiting this labyrinth of over 250 acres of passageways and caverns. Walk, crawl, slither and clamber your way down to 200ft (62m) underground; you will be caving through natural and mined features. Involves some climbing, crawling, getting dirty, and good fun!
St Briavels
Clay shooting, air rifle, archery tuition with friendly, experienced instructors; beginners, stag/hen parties, corporate events, & private shooting parties. On-site catering.
Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst
If you want to get your blood pumping a little more, then you're in luck! Nestled deep within the Forest are some of the best high outdoor activities.
Ross-On-Wye
We are your Wye Valley Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard hire experts...
Based in beautiful Symonds Yat West, with online booking your river Wye adventure couldn't be simpler. We cater for couples, families and groups and have a range of self-guided trips for you to choose from.
Ross-on-Wye
Ross on Wye Canoe Hire, based in Symonds Yat West in the heart of the Wye valley is one of the UK's leading canoe hire specialists with over thirty years of experience in the Canoe Hire business on the River Wye.
Symonds Yat West
Canoe Hire in the Wye Valley based at Symonds Yat.
We cater for family days out, couples looking for an adventure, groups of friends having fun, corporate team building and even 4 day expedition holidays.
Starting from £60 for 2 people.
Hereford
Viking Games in the Herefordshire hills
Littledean
Laser Clay Pigeon shooting is 100% Safe, firing harmless infra-red beams instead of live ammunition meaning no bruises from recoil, no ear-splitting noise, and more environmentally friendly and cheaper than traditional Clay Pigeon Shooting! Perfect for family fun, birthdays, corporate reward days, and wedding groups.
Monmouth
Stand-up paddleboarding, gorge scrambling, guided kayaking and rock climbing in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean. Join us for an introduction, a half-day or full day of activities on rivers, gorges and rock faces in this stunning area. Fun, adventurous, and suitable for all ages and skill levels, we provide everything you need and teach you techniques, taking any fears away and making sure you have a great day out.
Ross-On-Wye
Learn SUP skills with our coaches. Dive into the tranquillity of SUP Yoga. Glide down the Wye kingfisher spotting. Get a buzz on a white-water adventure. Immerse yourself in a wilderness escape.
Near Coleford
Mountain Biking Skills, Guided Mountain Bike Rides and Leadership Courses
Coleford
Activities include Climbing, Canoe & Kayak adventures. Cave experiences. Archery, Bivouac weekends and more. Experienced and Qualified instructors.
Kentchurch
Whether you just want a go on the Quad Bikes, Go Karts, 4x4, Paintball or Clay Pigeons, you have a Stag weekend or Hen Weekend to organise, a Children's Party or an important Corporate Event we can tailor an events to suit you.
Newnham
Ultimate Outdoor Laser Tag - just like paintball but without the bruises!
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