At Plas y Brenin we like to think that we offer training opportunities that allow you to make the most of your skills and ambitions. Our staff are amongst the most experienced, committed and competent outdoor enthusiasts you could ever hope to meet and it is their unique talents combined with the best facilities that make a visit to Plas y Brenin so special.
Whether you want a residential course, a holiday in the outdoors, an update on the weather and climbing conditions, a bar meal and a chat or a qualification that could help you in your work you will find it here at the National Mountain Centre.
Plas y Brenin is managed by the Mountain Training Trust. MTT is a registered charity, set up by the British Mountaineering Council, the Mountain leader Training Board, and the United Kingdom Mountain Training Board, specifically to run the centre. Plas y Brenin is under the direct management of the organisations whose members are the key users of the centre and its facilities.
Take a Look At Our Range of Courses, Holidays & Expeditions
Alpine Mountaineering
From an Alpine trek to something more adventurous our range of Alpine courses has it all.
Hillwalking & Navigation
From simply walking in good company, learning to read a map to bagging all of Snowdonia's 3000 ft peaks.
Rock Climbing
Whether you've never climbed before or you're on-sighting E5's, we've got just the course for you.
Mountain Biking
Everything from easy trail riding holidays to technical skills courses, we have something for you.
Road Cycling
Why not explore the wonderful mountains of Snowdonia as part of a guided road cycling tour.
Mountain Bike Qualifications
For all those mountain bikers looking to take out groups, check out our range of qualification courses
Canoeing
If you want to try canoeing for the first time or you'd like to develop your solo skills on white water, our coaches make it all possible.
Kayaking
If you want to try kayaking for the first time or to develop your white water technique, we've got the right course for you.
Mountain Qualifications
Whether your just starting out on the qualifications ladder or almost at the top, we run a full range of training and assessment courses.
Scrambling & Mountaineering
Looking to take your hillwalking to the next level? From going further off the beaten track to scrambling some classic rocky ridges.
Mountain Lifestyle
From hillwalking with wine tasting to developing photography skills, these courses offer a weekend that's a little different.
Family Activity Holidays
Make your next family holiday an adventure, a great way to get into the outdoors together.
Activity Taster Days
Try some outdoor adventure activity with the kids. Or leave them to enjoy the climbing, canoeing and skiing on their own on an outdoor activity Taster Day
Expedition Leadership
All bite-sized courses offering essential training for anyone leading or accompanying expeditions overseas.
Rapid Development
If a week just isn't enough, then you can dedicate 4 weeks with our Rapid Development Clinics to developing your skills.
First Aid Training
Our REC courses offer highly practical, hands on training in first aid and fulfil the first aid element of most outdoor qualifications.
Orienteering
From never having held a map and compasses to coaching orienteering, with our range of courses we can take you there.
Sea Kayaking
Whether you want to explore sea kayaking for the first time, develop your skills or go on an expedition, there's a course for you.
White Water Safety & Rescue
If you're looking for some safety and rescue training check out our BCU and Rescue 3 courses
Paddle Sport Qualifications
We offer an extensive range of BCU-UKCC course from personal performance award to coaching certificates.
Holidays for Young People
For two weeks each summer we dedicate our centre to courses for young people (12-17), everything from paddling to rock climbing.
Duke of Edinburgh Specials
A range of courses at subsidised rates for Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteers plus Gold expeditions and residentials.
Scottish Winter
If you're wanting to head out walking in the snow for the first time or to refine your winter climbing skills check out our Scottish programme.
Fast Track Instructor Scheme
If your looking to for a career in the outdoors then look no further, whether you're just starting out, re-training or on a career break.
Oil Painting Masterclass
Join us for a weekend learing to paint landscapes, with tuition from award winning artisit Keith Bowen
Adventure Sports
If you fancy trying adventurous sports but aren't sure where to start, then our multi-activity courses are a perfect way to try them out.
Off Piste Skiing
Our off piste ski holidays in the Austrian Alps take you far from the lifts and crowded pistes.
Welsh Winter
Our Welsh Winter programme is great way to take your hillwalking or mountaineering into the winter months.
Instructor / Coach Hire
You can hire one of our coaches instructors or guides by the day .
Allowing you to enjoy one to one coaching or to split the cost between a group of you, depending on the activity,
