Rock Climbing in Wales: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
Discover the most spectacular rock formations in the UK!
From long multi-pitch routes and bouldering in the mountains of Snowdonia and North Wales to sea cliff climbing in Anglesey or Pembrokeshire, enjoy a unique adventure in this land of rugged peaks and wild landscapes. Take a pick from our guided rock climbing trips below and get ready for great climbs!
Top trips | Wales
FAQs: Rock Climbing in Wales
What should I know about Rock Climbing Wales?
Wales is a country part of the island of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom. Apart from the classic rock climbing locations, the Gower, to the south of Swansea, is the second largest rock climbing area in South Wales. North Wales also offers a great depth and variety of bouldering. Wales is also a scrambling mecca and a hiking paradise. It also boasts some fantastic beaches, very popular among surfers. The heart of the Welsh culture is full of Celtic myths, castles and historical legends. A trip to Wales wouldn’t be complete without visiting a traditional pub, where you can enjoy live music, great food and beer.
Why should I choose Wales for my Rock Climbing adventure?
The unique scenery
What can I expect from the weather in Wales?
Wales has an essentially maritime climate. Weather is often cloudy, cool, wet and windy, but mild most of the year. Snowdonia has a temperate maritime climate. Summers here are typically warm rather than hot, whereas winters are cool to cold. As in the rest of UK, the weather is unpredictable and you can see elements of all four seasons in one day.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Wales?
Welsh-English
What currency is accepted in Wales?
Pound Sterling (GPB)
How can I get to Wales?
You can easily reach Cardiff Airport from the rest of the UK and continental Europe. From outside Europe, there are no direct flights to Wales. The best option is flying into London (Heathrow or Gatwick) and taking a connection flight to Cardiff from there. Otherwise you could also continue overland from London. If you are visiting North Wales, Manchester is better placed.
What’s the country code of Wales?
+44
What’s the high season for Rock Climbing in Wales?
June to October is the warmest and driest period to enjoy a climbing trip. For reasonably good weather and less crowds, you should visit in April-May and September-October. If you are planning to spend some time on the beach or camping, you should visit between June and September.
What people are saying about Rock Climbing | Wales
Nathaniel
5.00
James was excellent. Planned the day really well. He offered very helpful advice and is an awesome guy to spend a day climbing with.
Angela
5.00
This was our first outdoor climbing experience and we loved it. We can highly recommend James who planned a full day of climbing around our wishes. Thank you James for this unforgettable day.
Grace
5.00
I had an amazing 2 days spent with James climbing. I was new to climbing and have now fallen in love with the sport thanks to James’ incredible teaching and adventures. James spent time getting to know me which allowed him to cater the course to what I wanted to achieve. The days flew by way too quickly as I was having too much fun. I will definitely be booking in some dates soon for some more adventuring and climbing. Thank you James :-) and I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know.
Lisa
5.00
Grace
5.00
I had an amazing 2 days spent with James climbing. I was new to climbing and have now fallen in love with the sport thanks to James’ incredible teaching and adventures. James spent time getting to know me which allowed him to cater the course to what I wanted to achieve. The days flew by way too quickly as I was having too much fun. I will definitely be booking in some dates soon for some more adventuring and climbing. Thank you James :-) and I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know.
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