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National White Water Centre

Raft Natural Rapids in Snowdonia National Park

The National White Water Centre offer fantastic white water adventures from our base on the Afon Tryweryn near Bala. Rafting thrilling natural rapids in a stunning Welsh highland setting in Snowdonia National Park is the main attraction, and as the Tryweryn is dam controlled the river has high flows ideal for white water activities throughout the year.

Our activities can be tailored for all levels. As popular with couples and individuals as they are with groups celebrating a special occasion with a memorable activity. All activities start and finish at the centre where you can change in comfort, warm up in hot showers and enjoy the riverside café.

Activities:

The centre is also amongst the most popular white water kayaking destinations in the UK with paddlers enjoying challenging white water rapids and fantastic facilities. The centre has hosted several world championships and is the venue for national level competitions in various disciplines.

Facilities for kayakers

24 Hour Challenge

Starting at the National White Water Centre on the Afon Tryweryn at Frongoch near Bala a number of other AdventureMap providers are easy to reach. Join us for a white water rafting adventure then travel off to other water based or outdoor adventures.

24 hours - A white water rafting adventure at the National White Water Centre then to Oneplanet Adventure for mountain biking.
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24 hours
- A white water rafting adventure at the National White Water Centre then to Zip World Slate Caverns to take on Titan the first four person Zip line in Europe.
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24 hours - A white water rafting adventure at the National White Water Centre then to Dragon Raiders for a Segway adventure.

48 Hour Challenge

Starting at the National White Water Centre on the Afon Tryweryn at Frongoch near Bala a number of other AdventureMap providers are easy to reach. Join us for an adventure rafting real welsh white water then off to other amazing adventures.

Day One -A white water rafting adventure at the National White Water Centre then to the Zip World Caverns to take on an epic journey through the underground caverns on zip lines, rope bridges, via ferrata and tunnels.
Day Two - A morning at the National Mountain Sports Centre, Plas y Brenin for a kayaking or canoeing on the beautiful lake Llynnau Mymbyr then to Surf Snowdonia to learn how to surf on the world's first inland surf lagoon.

Nearby

72 Hour Challenge

Starting at the National White Water Centre on the Afon Tryweryn at Frongoch near Bala a number of other AdventureMap providers are easy to reach. Join us for an adventure rafting real welsh white water then off to other amazing indoor and outdoor adventures.

Day One -A white water rafting adventure at the National White Water Centre then to the Zip World Caverns to Bounce Below from net to net in a cavern the size of a cathedral.
Day Two - Dragon Raiders for a Segway adventure and then to the Beacon Climbing Centre for a indoor climbing challenge.
Day Three - A day at the National Mountain Sports Centre, Plas y Brenin for walking and scrambling in the mountains learning how to move over steep ground safely, perhaps using a rope.